Questions? Contact the alumni office at 315-228-7433 or alumni@colgate.edu

Call for nominations
The nominations committee of the Alumni Council seeks recommendations for candidates for this 55-member volunteer board. From unique perspectives and diverse backgrounds, the council advises the university; opens lines of communication between Colgate and its alumni; mentors the next generation of graduates; and proudly tells Colgate’s story to the world.
    Each year, 11 to 13 new members are selected to represent specific eras and geographic areas as well as at-large positions. Candidates, initially identified through the nominations committee, are ultimately ratified by the full council. Ideal candidates exhibit several of the following qualities:
•    Varied Colgate volunteer service
•    A demonstrated commitment to Colgate over time
•    Meaningful personal or professional accomplishments or contributions to the greater community
•    Readiness and willingness to become more involved on behalf of the university
•    A consistent history of giving financial support to Colgate

The awards committee of the Alumni Council seeks nominations from the classes ending in 6 and 1 for awards to be presented at Reunion 2011. Categories include:
•    Ann Yao Young Alumni Award (Class of 2006)
•    Maroon Citations
•    Humanitarian Award
•    Wm. Brian Little ’64 Alumni Award for Distinguished Service*

*All candidates having previously received the Maroon Citation will be considered.

Send nominations for alumni awards and Alumni Council candidates by Sept. 1, 2010, to: RuthAnn Loveless MA’72, Executive Secretary, Colgate University, 13 Oak Dr., Hamilton, NY 13346. Please include a supporting statement for each person you nominate. For more information, visit www.colgatealumni.org.

Alumni Club Awards
Colgate’s district alumni clubs had another banner year hosting more than 320 events, thanks to terrific volunteer leadership. We are pleased to recognize this year’s club award winners, as well as our volunteer of the year. Congratulations to all!

Gateway Clubs: Most Outstanding: Saratoga. Most Improved: Lehigh Valley. Sustained Excellence: New Mexico.
Small Clubs: Most Outstanding: San Diego. Most Improved: Rhode Island. Sustained Excellence: Chenango Valley. Revitalization Efforts: St. Louis and Twin Cities.
Medium Clubs: Most Outstanding: Rockies. Most Improved: Rochester (N.Y.). Sustained Excellence: Atlanta and New Haven. Revitalization Efforts: Puget Sound
Large Clubs: Most Outstanding: Philadelphia. Most Improved: Northern New Jersey. Sustained Excellence: Chicago. Excellence in New Social Media: Northern California.
Metro Clubs: Most Outstanding: New York City. Most Improved: Boston. Innovative Programming: Washington, D.C.
Alumni Club Volunteer of the Year: Christopher Schweighart ’97, San Diego

13 Ways to Volunteer
John Gillick ’67 offered his law firm’s conference space for a Colgate Club of Washington, D.C., event in April where geography professor and climatology expert Adam Burnett gave a fascinating talk on “Global Warming and Storm Patterns.” How can you engage with Colgate? Go to www.colgatealumni.org, select Volunteer for Colgate, and click 13 Ways to Get Involved.



2010 Reunion awards: Recognizing dedication and service


Fifteen alumni and staff members received Maroon Citations at Reunion in June. Front row, from left: G. Bruce Knecht ’80, Julia Bergeron ’75, Gift Records Associate Carol Baker, Christine Quirolo ’00, Devon Skerritt ’00. Middle, from left: James A. Smith ’70, Gabriel Schwartz ’00, Head Football Coach Richard Biddle, Robert Dorf ’80, Mark Falcone ’85. Top, from left: Kevin Rusch ’85, Peter Sears ’60, Robert Burke ’85, Bob Quitzau ’55. Not pictured: Stephen Burke ’80. (photos by Andrew Daddio)


 
 
Kenneth Belanger, G. Kirk Raab ’59 Associate Professor of biology (above), and Karen Harpp, associate professor of geology (abroad on a research trip) received the Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching.
 This year’s Humanitarian Award went to Glenn Langer ’50, founder and director of The Partnership Scholars, a California-based mentoring program for low-income children in grades seven through 12.
 Joanna Allegretti ’05 and Katie Finnegan ’05 received the Ann Yao ’80 Memorial Young Alumni Award.



The Wm. Brian Little ’64 Alumni Award for Distinguished Service, the highest award of the Alumni Corporation, was given to (left to right) Paul Jenkel ’60, Lee Woltman ’65, and Daniel Benton ’80.



For more coverage of Reunion 2010, from complete award citations to photos and video, visit www.colgatealumni.org/reunion.