Dart Colegrove Commons strives to foster an inclusive, respectful, and honest community that is from, for, and of the students living in Jane Pinchin Hall, Stillman Hall, West Hall, and 104 Broad Street. By uniting students, faculty, and staff of different backgrounds, the commons community assists residents in confidently navigating the college experience, preparing them to become engaged and just citizens.
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About Dart Colegrove Commons

Established: 2017
Mascot: Red Fox
Fun Facts:
- Our commons has both the oldest and youngest buildings on campus (West and Jane Pinchin Halls, respectively)
- Jane Pinchin Hall is the only building on campus to be named after a woman
- Our mascot’s name is Swiper
Residential Spaces

Stillman Hall is a multi floor residence hall featuring mostly suite-style units, with a small number of standard double and single rooms as well. Typical suites include a common area between two bedrooms. Each floor of Stillman has a small, shared study area, and there is a larger lounge on the first floor. Laundry machines are located on the ground floor.

In this multistory residential facility, students reside in traditional double rooms on the three upper floors. Study lounges are available throughout the building. The first floor and ground level are dedicated to seminar rooms, classrooms, offices for the Residential Commons, and social lounges. There is also a small kitchen with scheduled open hours. Each room is individually climate controlled.

West Hall is a multi story residence hall located between the Academic and Residential Quads, featuring mostly traditional residence hall doubles, as well as a small number of singles and triple rooms. There is a lounge space located on the first floor, equipped with a television and microwave, where students are able to study or socialize with peers. Laundry facilities are located on the first and third floors.
Social House

104 Broad Street officially joined Dart Colegrove Commons as the social house during the 2020-2021 academic year. Considered upperclassmen housing, 104 Broad Street is a mid-sized student community featuring double and single bedrooms. Residents may also access large shared living and dining space on the first floor, as well as a laundry area, kitchen, and bathroom. This facility is often home to residential interest groups.
Living and Learning
Dart Colegrove Commons hosts a variety of programs designed to help members build community, enrich education, and have fun.

Residents are part of a vibrant community.

Faculty-led programs like our "Big Questions" series promote intellectual engagement outside of the classroom.

As part of the Commons Cup, students participate in activities and competitions across a wide range of subject matter, including competitive sports, like the Dodgeball Tournament. Dart Colegrove Commons was the winner of the inaugural Commons Cup (not that we'd brag about it).
Commons Cup
Each year, the four commons compete for the glory of winning the Commons Cup. Each commons accumulates points by having commons members participate in events within five categories: Intellectual Curiosity, Arts & Culture, Environment & Sustainability, Recreation & Wellness, and Community Engagement.
Learn more about the Commons Cup
First Year Seminars (FSEM)
As part of the project of integrating students' living and learning experiences, each year, the Commons plays host to a number of FSEM classes in its residential buildings.
- 111 China - Professor Hsu
- 113 Japan - Professor Sklyar
- 120 Caribbean Ecology and Environmental Concerns - Professor Baptiste
- 123 Critical Health Issues: AIDS - Professor Yoshino
- 136 The Unreliable Internet - Professor Gember-Jacobson
- 151 Elementary Arabic I - Professor Abdal-Ghaffar
- 159 Machismo: Race and Masculinity in Latinx Culture - Professor Barreto
- 163 Intro to Film and Media Studies - Professor Maitra
- 172 Academic Persuasions - Professor Lutman
- 173 Rhetoric, Research, and the Public Sphere - Professor Spring
- 182 The American School - Professor Taylor
- 191 Introduction to Museum Studies - Professor Karn
Creating Connections
The following faculty and staff direct the commons and support its living and learning goals. Feel free to contact them with any questions.
Faculty and Staff Affiliates
Annually, a number of faculty and staff from across the university connects with the Commons. Students have the opportunity to connect with and learn from these Colgate leaders throughout the year. In addition to growing mentoring relationships, the affiliates often aid students in unlocking opportunities within the Colgate community about which they may have been unaware.

Also pictured: April Baptiste, Associate Professor of Environmental Studies and Africana and Latin American Studies, Aurelius Henderson, Assistant Dean for Administrative Advising, Esther Rosbrook, now Director of ALANA Cultural Center
Commons Council
We invite students to get involved in the commons by joining the Commons Council. Council members work to initiate, design, and implement inclusive and fun programming for students in the commons. Highlights from the Fall 2020 Semester include Pumpkin Bash, a pumpkin carving and smashing event; a Halloween Fashion Show; and a Mascot Naming Competition. Council members also act as a way for students to make their voices heard to faculty and staff leadership of the commons. Our 2020-2021 Commons Council members are:
- Jada Berry '24
- Kieran Blunnie '24
- Div Chamria '23
- Grace Chen '23
- Jonah Feldman '24
- Jackson Fox '24
- Priya Martin '24
- Kate Mostow '22
- Rachel Pittman '23
- Archie Rook '24
- Jesica Sanchez '24
- Harry Saridakis '24
- Lara Shqair '24
- Nicole VanNiekirk '23
- Triniti West '23
- Sofi Gaitan Wolfe '24
About the Namesake

Mabel Dart Colegrove was accepted to Colgate (then known as Madison University) at age 14, and is now recognized as Colgate's first alumna.