During her time at Colgate, Madison Heggins ’20 seized opportunities to travel the world. Read about her learning experiences in Cape Town, South Africa and London, England, which were made possible by the Colgate Fund.
October 11, 2022
Meet Our Members
The following individuals are members of the Women’s Leadership Council as of July 1, 2025.
Colgate Day Digital Swag
Celebrate Colgate Day with digital swag!
Colgate Day is a worldwide celebration that takes place every Friday the 13th. It’s a day to show your pride for alma mater, to wear maroon, and to show your love on social media. On Colgate Day, we celebrate our Colgate spirit and our connection with Colgate alumni spread all across the globe.
Use the hashtag #ColgateDay and tag Colgate University in your posts to share your celebration.
Amy Jurkowitz ’85, P’17 has built a life surrounded with passionate people. Coming to Colgate in 1981 as a women’s tennis team recruit, Amy noticed immediately that her enthusiasm for athletics was matched by her classmates. “Everybody at Colgate had a passion. That’s what inspired me the most,” she said.
October 27, 2020
Events and Resources for Alumni
Colgate University invites you to connect with us for in-person and virtual events.
Please check out the upcoming events below, which include off-campus and campus events.
The Colgate Fund strengthens every program on campus, making it an important resource for the first initiatives of the University’s Third-Century Plan. Read some of the ways Colgate Fund supporters made a difference on the hill this year.
March 4, 2020
In fiscal year 2019, 4,158 Presidents’ Club members contributed more than $39.5 million in support of the University and its students.
March 4, 2020