Campus Life | Picker Art Gallery, Dana Arts Center, 2nd floor
A Thought Is A Thread: Contemporary Artists Reworking Textile TraditionsMetaphors using the language of textiles are part of everyday idiomatic English: we follow threads on social media; storytellers weave tales or spin fantastic yarns; friend groups might be close-knit and and we might tie ourselves in knots trying to navigate complex situations. The history of textiles is intimately tied to the development of human societies. Weaving is at the same time one of the earliest human technological advancements, the foundation upon which modern industrial nations were built, and the basis for the computing revolution.A Thought Is A Thread brings together works by leading artists who investigate what textiles can still reveal about people and their relationships to each other, to themselves, and to language, land, and the future. Artworks by Faig Ahmed, Sanford Biggers, Diedrick Brackens, Melissa Cody, Suzanne Husky, Joy Ray, and Jordan Nassar present intertwining narratives that both cherish and complicate the web of meanings that emerge when traditional textile arts are given contemporary expression.Debuting at our opening, Picker Art Gallery welcomes members of the Colgate community to partake in Yarnival, a collaborative art experience. Yarnival will be on view and available for participation during the exhibition run of A Thought is a Thread, through May 18, 2025, in the upper atrium of the Dana Arts Center. Please stay tuned to our social media channels and website for more details on how to participate.A Thought Is A Thread is partially supported by funding from The Friends of Picker Art Gallery.

Campus Life | Willow Path, Entry - Near Case-Geyer Library
The Colgate Walking Club invites faculty and staff every Thursday for a 30-minute walk. For our April 17 route (from 12:15–12:45 p.m.), we will be joined by Associate Provost for Sustainability John Pumilio who will highlight any sustainability features and birdlife we see along the stroll. This walk also falls during Sustainability’s 13 Days of Green! Have questions? Email Hello@Colgate.edu.The Colgate Walking Club is supported by the Colgate Hello and RISE Employee Resource Groups.This event is part of the Office of Sustainability’s 13 Days of Green series leading up to Earth Day.

Campus Life | Chapel House, Entrance
Meet at the Chapel House entrance, and we will breathe in the natural world in a silent meditative walk through the trails and up the hill.

Campus Life | Donovan's Pub
Put your knowledge to the test every Thursday from 8:00 to 9:30 PM at Donovan’s Pub! Each week features a brand-new trivia theme, so there’s always something fresh to challenge your team. Compete for a chance to win prizes—the top three teams will take home rewards! Whether you're a trivia pro or just looking for a fun night out, grab your friends, enjoy the lively atmosphere, and see if you have what it takes to claim the top spot. See you there!

Campus Life | Various Locations
Join partners across campus to celebrate sustainability and the environment in the 13 days leading up to Earth Day on April 22.After getting started with the Kick-Off event in the Academic Quad, explore issues of sustainability through the arts, social justice, academics, career development, and more.Stay up to date through the Office of Sustainability Instagram page and newsletter. This celebration honors the remarkable and diverse contributions of Colgate students, highlighting the many ways they enhance our campus community across all subdivisions of the Dean of the College division. View all events here.

Campus Life | Case-Geyer Library
National Poetry Month, launched by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, is an annual celebration in April that aims to highlight the importance of poetry and poets in American culture, encouraging people to read, write, and share poetry.The University Libraries, in collaboration with The Upstate Institute and the Adirondack Center for Writing, will be circulating a poetry machine throughout the Village of Hamilton in April.Pay attention the next time you’re at Case-Geyer, Flour & Salt, MOMs, or the Hamilton Public Library. You might encounter the ACW’s Poetry Machine.The Poetry Machine is an old capsule machine, the kind you might spend two quarters to get a bouncy ball, sticky hand, or small plastic alien from in the vestibule of a convenience store. With our machine, you can get your very own poem (for free—no quarters necessary).Inside the Poetry Machine are 10 different poems. Each one features a unique style of poetry, including haiku, cento, epistolary, list, ode, ekphrasis, prose poem, how-to, erasure, and cut-up.If you want to "check out" more poetry, visit the poetry display on the third floor of Case-Geyer.