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Colgate constructing new facilities to enhance living-learning and career development

Rebecca DowningFebruary 3, 2017

This spring, Colgate University is beginning new construction designed to enhance the student experience in two key areas: the residential living-learning environment and career development. “Our buildings play a significant role in how students liv...

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portraits of Eli Cousin ’20 and Ryan Zoellner ’20

USA Today publishes Maroon News Point/Counterpoint

Contributing WriterFebruary 3, 2017

Left to right: Eli Cousin ’20 and Ryan Zoellner ’20 USA Today writes in an editor’s note: Under usual circumstances, Eli Cousin and Ryan Zoellner could not be more different in their political views. Both are undergraduates at Colgate University,...

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A stone marker on campus featuring the Colgate seal

President Casey’s messages to campus about immigration executive order

Contributing WriterJanuary 29, 2017

This message was written by President Brian W. Casey The recent executive order mandating a 90-day ban on entry into the U.S. by citizens of seven nations runs counter to the mission and principles of Colgate University. Our institution is deeply ...

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Primary Gestures title card with Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton, and Bernie Sanders each at a microphone

Rewind: Five favorite Colgate videos of 2016

Brian NessDecember 30, 2016

A year at Colgate goes by quickly. Luckily, thanks to my work producing videos in the Office of Communications, I capture a lot of it on camera. I recently looked back at 2016 — here are my favorite pieces from the last 12 months. Check out mo...

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Students seen studying through the windows of the Persson Hall bridge, with Colgate Memorial Chapel reflected on the windows

Picturing 2016: Colgate photographer picks 13 favorites

Jason Kammerdiener '10December 28, 2016

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Students in a conference room writing thank you notes

Students flood mailboxes with notes of thanks

Daniel DeVriesDecember 15, 2016

Students from across campus came together last week to write letters of thanks to Colgate faculty and staff. (Photo by Darian Nicholson ’19) Associate Dean of Admission Drew Riley found a small personalized note in his staff mailbox this week tha...

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The third annual African Fashion Show in the Hall of Presidents.

Love, Africa

Meredith Dowling '17December 6, 2016

With a backdrop of African flags and an Afrobeat soundtrack, students modeled colorful styles at the third annual African Student Union fashion show. Celebrating the continent and its nations’ cultures, this year’s event — called Love, Africa — fille...

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Cultivating Community Leaders: From the Local to the Global

Rebecca DowningSeptember 29, 2016

In an ecosystem of leadership, one seeks justice, mercy, dignity, empathy, and beauty. One listens and shares, partners and serves, and immerses oneself in the community. These were the themes — and the tangible advice — discussed by a slate of peopl...

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Growing hope

Brianna Delaney ’19July 5, 2016

Caroline Danehy ’19 never expected to appear on national television. But a stroke of inspiration at a special summer camp offered her the chance to make an appearance on the Animal Planet series Treehouse Masters. Two years ago, Danehy, then a jun...

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Providence Ryan ’16 on the stage of Memorial Chapel with the 1819 Award

LGBTQ advocate wins 1819 Award

Daniel DeVriesApril 26, 2016

An exemplary student and a fierce advocate for LGBTQ awareness and promoting positive sexuality, Providence A. Ryan ’16, a biology and philosophy double major from Schenectady, N.Y., is the 2016 recipient of Colgate’s highest student honor, the 1819 ...

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Konosioni charity auction raises record amount

Emma Loftus '16April 15, 2016

This year’s Konosioni Senior Honor Society charity auction raised a record-breaking amount — more than $32,000 — for local organizations. The 19th annual event, which coincided with Entrepreneurship Weekend on April 8, drew parents, alumni, and stude...

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Monument Quilt at Colgate, supporting survivors of sexual assault

Monument Quilt on display in support of sexual assault survivors

Emma Loftus '16April 15, 2016

The room was quiet as community members walked around viewing the Monument Quilt laid on the Hall of Presidents floor on March 29. The quilt, which has been traveling the country collecting squares for the last three years, was brought to campus and ...

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Boston Globe reporter featured in Spotlight movie visits.

Investigative journalist Sacha Pfeiffer shares her experience

Jessica Rice '16April 8, 2016

You may know her as Rachel McAdams's character in the Academy Award–winning movie Spotlight. Sacha Pfeiffer, Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative journalist, spoke to students Wednesday about her role on the Boston Globe Spotlight Team that published...

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University community dedicates Ciccone Commons

Rebecca DowningApril 8, 2016

On Saturday, April 2, members of the Colgate community officially celebrated the naming of the university’s first residential commons for Diane Ciccone ’74. Hailing from Skaneateles and Bridgewater, N.Y., Ciccone was one of 13 women of color t...

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Konosioni to hold 19th annual auction on April 8

Sara HintonApril 4, 2016

The Konosioni Senior Honor Society will host its 19th annual charity auction on April 8 at 8 p.m. in the Hall of Presidents. Proceeds from the auction will benefit nonprofit organizations in upstate New York via Madison County Gives. Konosioni i...

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