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Former Colgate President Rebecca Chopp Discusses Living With Alzheimer’s

Former Colgate President Rebecca Chopp Discusses Living With Alzheimer’s

Ellie Weber, Head News Editor April 12, 2024

Colgate University’s 15th president, Rebecca Chopp, visited campus for Arts, Creativity and Innovation Weekend. During a panel at the Colgate Memorial Chapel on Thursday, April 4, Chopp discussed her...

National Youth Poet Laureate Amanda Gorman Headlines Arts, Creativity and Innovation Weekend

Payton Gore, Head News Editor April 12, 2024

Poet and activist Amanda Gorman headlined Arts, Creativity and Innovation Weekend as part of the Kershner Family Series Global Leaders at Colgate University on Friday, April 5. Gorman is the youngest poet...

Middle Eastern, Islamic Studies Program Concludes Lecture Series on Israel, Palestine

Michael Naness and Norah Hendrickson April 12, 2024

The Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies (MIST) department held the final events of its speaker series on Israel and Palestine over the week of April 1. Throughout the academic year, there have been a series...

Professor Fola Presents New Advances in Genomics to Detect Malaria Parasites

Professor Fola Presents New Advances in Genomics to Detect Malaria Parasites

Bella Caruso, Contributing Writer April 5, 2024

Colgate University’s department of biology hosted a seminar on malaria parasite population genomics on Tuesday, March 26. Abebe Fola, a senior postdoctoral researcher in the department of pathology and...

Pulitzer Prize-Winning Journalist David E. Sanger Visits Colgate to Discuss Upcoming Book

Chloe Liversidge, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

The Lampert Institute for Civic and Global Affairs hosted David E. Sanger, a three-time Pulitzer Prize winner and professor of national security at Harvard University’s Kennedy School of Government,...

Faculty Discusses Effective Ways to Communicate With Climate Change Skeptics

Faculty Discusses Effective Ways to Communicate With Climate Change Skeptics

Emery Furgason, Contributing Writer April 5, 2024

Professors, staff and students gathered in the Pinchin Hall lobby on Thursday, March 28, to discuss how to effectively communicate with climate skeptics. The event was hosted by the Colgate University...

Brief: Benton Center Renamed to Honor Jewish History at Colgate

Brief: Benton Center Renamed to Honor Jewish History at Colgate

Emma McCartan, Assistant News Editor April 5, 2024

Colgate University’s new Center for Arts, Creativity and Innovation, currently under construction and formerly known as the Benton Center, will be renamed Bernstein Hall. To avoid confusion with the...

Colgate Announces “Poverty, by America” as 2024 Community Reads Pick

Emma McCartan, Assistant News Editor April 5, 2024

Colgate University’s Community Reads Selection Committee announced its book pick for the 2024-2025 school year on Monday, April 1. The committee of 17 members, including various professors, faculty and...

Guest Lecturer Jocelyne Scott Hosts Discussion on Femininity, Power During Queerfest

Guest Lecturer Jocelyne Scott Hosts Discussion on Femininity, Power During Queerfest

Emmett Dowd, Staff Writer April 5, 2024

Editorial Correction: This article previously stated that Professor Scott’s talk was organized by the Office of LGBTQ+ Initiatives as a part of the Queerfest event series. While the talk did occur during...

Dr. Markus V. Hoehne Discusses Conflict, Activism in Northern Somalia

Dr. Markus V. Hoehne Discusses Conflict, Activism in Northern Somalia

Olivia Miller, Contributing Writer March 29, 2024

Dr. Markus V. Hoehne, an anthropologist at the University of Leipzig, visited Colgate University on Tuesday, March 19, to discuss the ongoing conflict in northern Somalia and the impacts of his online...

Brief: Campus Safety Implements Registration Program for Bicycles, Scooters

Brief: Campus Safety Implements Registration Program for Bicycles, Scooters

Ellie Weber, Head News Editor March 29, 2024

The Campus Safety Department notified the Colgate University community of a new program to increase the safety and security of bicycles and scooters on campus. An email sent by Assistant Director of Campus...

Professor Jonathan J. Price Speaks at Spring 2024 Arts & Humanities Colloquium Series

Andrew Banks, Contributing Writer March 29, 2024

The Colgate University Center for Freedom and Western Civilization, Classics Department and Jewish Studies Program hosted Professor Johnathan J. Price on Tuesday, March 19, as part of the Arts and Humanities...

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