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THE FORUM
 "Read, listen, watch, and learn all over again with Colgate" — and Living Writers! Watch the class LIVE, for FREE, and even lob some questions at our guest author. Join us this Thursday, October 22, at 4:30 p.m. when we welcome Pulitzer Prize-winner Elizabeth Strout (left) to campus. She'll make another appearance at noon on Friday during a lunchtime discussion — a small, intimate conversation with professors, students, and you. Go to our Livestream channel, and invite a Colgate friend!
Friday, November 13, is Colgate Day, a worldwide celebration of Colgate spirit. Attend an event in your area, post Facebook photos, tweet your thoughts, and join in the latest Colgate Day Challenge as the annual fund secures 1,300 gifts between November 1 and November 13. Find out more at www.colgatealumni.org/colgateday.
ALUMNI NEWS
Alumni Council fall meeting summary
The Alumni Council met for its first meeting of the 2009–2010 academic year in Hamilton on September 23–25. The council's work is largely conducted through its seven committees and meetings of the entire council; visit www.colgatealumni.org/acfall2009 for a summary.
(Re)experience the liberal arts
Legendary faculty, classroom lectures, conversation, debate, campus life, evening programs — sound like a dream? We're making it a reality for alumni and friends when we launch Summer on the Hill, June 27–July 1, 2009. Mark your calendar, and watch for more details coming soon to www.colgatealumni.org/hillathome.
ABC update
Last month, A Better Colgate (ABC) released another newsletter, which prompted the university to provide some corrections and context around the issues raised. Read more...
Other stories
Alumnus working to help nonprofits join forces online
Saperstein renovation more than a sum of its parts
Back in 2008, Colgate partnered with the Gallup Organization for a comprehensive survey of alumni engagement. Now, we're posting our findings at www.colgatealumni.org/gallup. Visit the site for regular updates like this one:
Almost half of all 2003–2007 alumni attended an official Colgate event in 2008. See the complete breakdown, and tell us about the kinds of programs that interest you.
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CAMPUS NEWS
Pulitzer Prize winners greet Colgate community
Living Writers continues to introduce prize-winning authors to Colgate community members on campus and around the world. Alumni and friends watched our Livestream feed as Junot Diaz launched the series on September 24, and Jeffrey Eugenides delivered last week’s lecture. Elizabeth Strout will arrive on October 22 — she will also take part in a lunchtime conversation specifically for alumni on Friday, October 23. Find out more...
Discussions to begin on latest study of campus climate
An analysis of Colgate's latest campus climate survey is launching discussions about racial climate, sexual conduct, and alcohol consumption at the university. Direct questions were asked about these topics in order to gather data as the first step in a community-wide effort to deal with these important issues. Watch Colgate.edu for more information on our survey, conversations, and next-steps.
Colgate marks passing of William Skelton
India Study Group leader, Colgate Concert Orchestra founder, Robert H.N. Ho Professor of Asian studies emeritus, and professor of music emeritus William Skelton passed away on September 23. Skelton was more than a teacher and conductor; he was an innovator who shared a passion for eastern and western musical traditions with generations of Colgate undergrads. Read more...
Other stories
1.6M in grants to enhance research, programs
Actress Rosie Perez urges students to seek greatness
COLGATE RAIDERS
Colgate tames Tigers, hammers Hoyas
Colgate football remains undefeated after beating Georgetown 31–14 on October 17 and besting Princeton 21–14 during a nationally televised contest on October 8. The team's record stands at 7–0 for only the fifth time in university history. Next up for the Raiders: four more Patriot League contests beginning with Holy Cross on October 24.
Hall of Honor inductions
Congratulations to six new members of the Athletics Hall of Honor. Larry Bossidy ’57, Angela Chongris ’98, Andy McDonald ’00, Tara McGoff ’99, Eugene Robinson ’85, and Kelly Tyrrell ’00 were inducted into Colgate’s cadre of distinguished athletes during a celebration on September 11. You can find out more about their careers at athletics.colgate.edu/hallofhonor/
Other stories
Basketball season tickets now on sale
Vote Dick Biddle for 2009 Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year
’GATE LORE
According to the Winter 2009 Colgate Scene, “Through an improbably and fortuitous set of circumstances, Colgate came to own one of the first dinosaur eggs ever discovered. The fossil was stumbled upon by paleontologists on July 13, 1923 — another lucky Friday the 13th.” This Colgate Day discovery recently moved to the newly renovated Robert M. Linsley Geology Museum in the Robert H.N. Ho Science Center. Read more... |
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GALLERY WALK
VIDEO
Community flu forum with Doc Miller
PHOTOGRAPHS
The September
photostream
PODCASTS
Drew Esocoff '79, director of NBC's Sunday Night Football
UPCOMING EVENTS
Friday, October 23
Swinging 'Gates
Performance
Saturday, October 24
Colgate vs. Holy Cross
Tailgate and Football Game
Monday, November 02
Colgate vs. Hamilton
Boston Trivia Night
Colgate Day is Friday, November 13
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