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The Colgate Maroon-News

Professors Olwan, Jaffee Host Panel on Feminist Solidarity in Palestine

Professors Olwan, Jaffee Host Panel on Feminist Solidarity in Palestine

Norah Hendrickson, Contributing Writer March 29, 2024

Activists and scholars Dana Olwan and Laura Jaffee presented on “Palestine and the Politics of Feminist Solidarity” in the Center for Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies on Wednesday, March 20....

Nice Is Not Enough: Visiting Speaker Discusses Why Kindness Culture Will Not Solve Inequality

‘Nice Is Not Enough’: Visiting Speaker Discusses Why Kindness Culture Will Not Solve Inequality

Chloe Liversidge, Staff Writer March 29, 2024

The Department of Sociology and Anthropology hosted CJ Pascoe, professor of sociology at Oregon University and award-winning researcher of inequality in schooling, on March 19 for a brown bag discussion...

Brief: Construction at Colgate Continues

Brief: Construction at Colgate Continues

Emma McCartan, Assistant News Editor March 29, 2024

The Colgate University campus had many construction updates in store for students as they returned from spring break. As part of the Third-Century Plan, many academic buildings are in the process of expanding,...

In Memoriam: Sean Dougherty

In Memoriam: Sean Dougherty

March 25, 2024

Colgate University announced on March 22 that Sean Dougherty, assistant director and lead investigator of the Campus Safety Department, passed away on Tuesday, March 19. The sad news was shared with...

Colgate Women’s Studies Changes Program Title to ‘Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies’

Colgate Women’s Studies Changes Program Title to ‘Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies’

Olivia Miller, Contributing Writer March 8, 2024

The women’s studies (WMST) department at Colgate University will henceforth be called “Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies.” The change was made in February. This titular transition marks a new...

In Memoriam: Neva Pilgrim (1938-2024)

In Memoriam: Neva Pilgrim (1938-2024)

March 8, 2024

Colgate University announced on Feb. 28 that Neva Pilgrim, artist-in-residence and teacher of voice, passed away at Crouse Hospital in Syracuse, N.Y., on Monday, Jan. 22, at the age of 85. Provost and...

Rebekah F. Ward ’13 Speaks at the Milmoe Workshop in Journalism

Rebekah F. Ward ’13 Speaks at the Milmoe Workshop in Journalism

Emery Furgason, Contributing Writer March 8, 2024

The Colgate Maroon-News’ Milmoe Workshop in Journalism brought alumna Rebekah F. Ward ’13 to Colgate University on Thursday, Feb. 29. Ward’s arrival to campus was welcomed by an eager and inquisitive...

Plank Hamilton Introduces New Fitness Opportunities to the Village of Hamilton

Plank Hamilton Introduces New Fitness Opportunities to the Village of Hamilton

Payton Gore, Head News Editor March 8, 2024

The Village of Hamilton’s new fitness studio, Plank Hamilton, launched in January 2024 and aims to foster physical and inner strength as well as a welcoming community. The studio, located at 44 Milford...

Former Members of Congress Visit Campus

Former Members of Congress Visit Campus

Emma McCartan and Ellie Weber March 8, 2024

Two political advocacy groups, the Colgate Vote Project and Democracy Matters, co-sponsored a visit by two former U.S. representatives to Colgate University: Mike Capuano, a Democrat from Massachusetts,...

LGBTQ Studies Invites Artists Paul Richmond, Briden Schueren for ‘Queertopia’

LGBTQ Studies Invites Artists Paul Richmond, Briden Schueren for ‘Queertopia’

Ellie Weber, Head News Editor March 8, 2024

The Colgate University LGBTQ Studies Program hosted artists and activists Paul Richmond and Briden Schueren for a week-long event titled ‘Queertopia’ from Feb. 26 through Feb. 29. Richmond and Schueren...

Colgate Students Organize Vigil to Speak Out for Palestine

Colgate Students Organize Vigil to Speak Out for Palestine

Emma McCartan, Assistant News Editor March 8, 2024

A collective of Colgate University students known as Colgate Students for Liberation organized a vigil for Palestine alongside the Queer and Trans People of Color (QTPOC) student group on Wednesday, Feb....

Parastou Hassouri Speaks to Students About Palestinian Refugees, International Law

Chloe Liversidge, Staff Writer March 8, 2024

The Middle Eastern and Islamic studies department (MIST) hosted Cairo-based refugee and migration law expert Parastou Hassouri via Zoom on Feb. 26. Hassouri has experience as both a refugee law consultant...

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