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Annual Douglas K. Reading Lecture Hosts Professor Deborah Harkness

Annual Douglas K. Reading Lecture Hosts Professor Deborah Harkness

Thor Graham, Contributing Writer September 22, 2023

On Tuesday, Sept. 12, the History Department hosted the annual Douglas K. Reading Lecture, featuring Professor Deborah Harkness. The lecture was titled “The Renaissance Reimagined.” Harkness, author...

Brief: Amanda Gormon Selected as Arts, Innovation & Creativity Weekend Keynote Speaker

Brief: Amanda Gormon Selected as Arts, Innovation & Creativity Weekend Keynote Speaker

Emma McCartan, Assistant News Editor September 15, 2023

On Sept. 11, Colgate University Events sent out an email announcing poet Amanda Gorman as the keynote speaker for Arts, Creativity and Innovation Weekend, which begins Apr. 5, 2024.  Previous keynote...

Following Student Protest, Professor Bruce Rutherford Discusses Elliot Abrams’ Colgate Appearance

Mehek Singh, Assistant News Editor April 28, 2023

Bruce Rutherford — associate professor of political science and the organizer of Elliot Abrams' March 28 speaking engagement on campus — hosted a follow-up conversation titled “Should Elliot Abrams...

Dr. LaToya Eaves Uncovers Southern Black Feminist Geographies in Gould Memorial Lecture

Dr. LaToya Eaves Uncovers Southern Black Feminist Geographies in Gould Memorial Lecture

Ryan Dugdale, News Editor April 28, 2023

As part of the annual Peter C. Gould Memorial Lecture series, Colgate University’s Department of Geography invited Dr. LaToya Eaves, assistant professor of geography at the University of Tennessee, to...

Debra Lee, Former CEO of BET, Visits Colgate for Media Mogul Event

Debra Lee, Former CEO of BET, Visits Colgate for ‘Media Mogul’ Event

LJ Coady, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

Debra Lee, former chief executive officer of Black Entertainment Television (BET), visited Colgate University to give a talk on Tuesday, April 18 in Golden Auditorium. The discussion was co-sponsored by...

Professor Whitney Hunt Explains Impacts of Genetic Ancestry Testing on Racial Identity

Kate Kolitch, Staff Writer April 28, 2023

The Division of Social Sciences hosted a Luncheon Seminar Series titled “The Social Deconstruction of Whiteness: Genetic Ancestry Testing and White Identity Formation” on Thursday, April 20. Whitney...

Misty Copeland Headlines Arts, Creativity and Innovation Weekend

Misty Copeland Headlines Arts, Creativity and Innovation Weekend

Payton Gore, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

Ballet dancer, author and activist Misty Copeland visited Colgate University last week, headlining Arts, Creativity and Innovation Weekend — a multi-day celebration to recognize developments and commitments...

ALANA Brown Bag Discussion Connects Environmental Justice with Racism

ALANA Brown Bag Discussion Connects Environmental Justice with Racism

Claire Dodds, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

The ALANA Cultural Center hosted a brown bag event titled “Black Geographies and Environmental Justice: Lessons” on Wednesday, April 14. The discussion was led by Dr. Parvathy Binoy, a visiting professor...

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Leopoldo López Joins Colgate for Virtual Lecture and Discussion

Venezuelan Opposition Leader Leopoldo López Joins Colgate for Virtual Lecture and Discussion

Mehek Singh, Assistant News Editor April 21, 2023

Leopoldo López, a Venezuelan political leader and pro-democracy activist, joined Colgate University virtually for a lecture and discussion about his role in opposing the autocratic regime in Venezuela...

Erin Gruwell — Inspiration Behind Freedom Writers Movie — Gives Virtual Talk at COVE Lounge

Erin Gruwell — Inspiration Behind ‘Freedom Writers’ Movie — Gives Virtual Talk at COVE Lounge

Samantha Wotring, Assistant News Editor April 21, 2023

Erin Gruwell, founder of the Freedom Writers Foundation and the subject of the 2007 movie “Freedom Writers” starring Hillary Swank, gave a talk via Zoom on Thursday, April 6 to students gathered in...

Visiting Speaker Michael OHanlon Discusses Potential for War Between US and China

Visiting Speaker Michael O’Hanlon Discusses Potential for War Between US and China

LJ Coady, Staff Writer April 21, 2023

Colgate University's Lampert Institute for Civic and Global Affairs brought Michael O’Hanlon to present “Destined for War: the US and China,” a talk on the current relationship between the United...

Magnus Fiskesjö Discusses Uyghur Genocide During Religion Lecture

Magnus Fiskesjö Discusses Uyghur Genocide During Religion Lecture

Eric Ashton, Contributing Writer April 21, 2023

Colgate University Religion Department's lecture series recently hosted Magnus Fiskesjö, associate professor of anthropology at Cornell University, on Thursday, April 13 in Golden Auditorium. He presented...

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