Today's Events | Drake Hall, Tunnel - Free Store
Spring 2025 Dates:Open Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30pm and Fridays from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Open from Jan. 24 to May 2Anticipated Closures:March 14March 18March 21Located under the Drake Hall Tunnel, the Free Store is an initiative by Colgate's Office of Sustainability that aims to reduce landfill waste of usable goods, while increasing equitable access to items students need. We accept donations from during open hours, clean and weigh the items, and "sell" them for free in our small store setting. Items include: clothing hangers, hampers, soft storage, books, clothing, shoes, kitchen supplies, and more.Donations Now accepting donations! To donate, please see our accepted items below and bring your clean, usable items during open store hours only. Please do not leave donations outside of the Free Store during closed hours.Accepted Items:ClothingShoesHangersBeddingTowelsSchool SuppliesKitchen SuppliesSmall Functional ElectronicsLamps & FansMirrorsClean Waste BinsLaundry HampersShower CaddiesDorm DecorationsSmall FurnitureMini-fridges & MicrowavesNot Accepted Items:Damaged or Stained ClothingBroken or Overused ItemsLarge Furniture Food (take it to the food pantries instead) Mattress ToppersUsed Makeup and medicationsUndergarments and socksImportant Shopping Notes:All Colgate students are invited to shop and donate.Only 5 people are permitted in the Free Store at a time.Only take 6 items per person per day. Only 1 of the 6 can be a red-tagged (high-value)All items are completely free.Check out with Free Store staff before leaving! We only take the item number to track our inventory and do not collect any personal information.Be excited that you are preventing landfill waste on campus!Please email sustainability@colgate.edu with any questions.

Today's Events | Little Hall, 105 (Golden Auditorium)
Followed by Q&A with artist Lei LeiLei Lei is a Chinese animation artist, filmmaker, and researcher based in Beijing. He is celebrated as a pioneer in experimental animation, and his works blend second-hand photography, collage, and found footage to explore themes of memory, identity, and history. His innovative storytelling and visual style make him a leading voice in contemporary animation and experimental film, with a profound ability to connect personal narratives to broader cultural and historical discourses. This screening features Lei Lei’s recent works including A Bright Summer Diary (2020), That Day, On the River (2023), and Break no.1 & Break no.2 (2024).Co-sponsored by the Colgate Arts Council, Asian Studies, and East Asian Languages and Literatures

Today's Events | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic journey from the Big Bang, to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the voices of the astronauts and cosmonauts of Constellation Coalition who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own “Overview Effect” as you meditate on our planet in Shared Reality.

Today's Events | Bernstein Hall, 215-217
This six-week workshop series offers an immersive, hands-on experience designed for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to bring their ideas to life or refine existing ventures.Using the Lean Startup methodology, students will explore the core principles of entrepreneurship while dedicating the latter half of the course to actively developing and enhancing their ventures.Designed to supplement lessons learned in the TIA Incubator, this course provides tailored support for achieving product-market fit, crafting compelling pitch decks, and building robust financial models and competitive analyses.Through interactive workshops, mentorship, and peer collaboration, students will gain the practical tools and strategic insights necessary to turn their concepts into sustainable business models.By the conclusion of the series, students will be fully prepared to present their ventures at regional and national business competitions, such as the prestigious New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) in April.With a focus on actionable outcomes, this course empowers students to compete for funding and advance their entrepreneurial journeys with confidence.To earn PE credit, register and attend all sessions.Drop ins welcome at any session!

Today's Events | Colgate Memorial Chapel, Judd Chapel (Garden Level)
Honoring the spirit of past Colgate traditions, to gather together for sacred pause and brief encounters with the diverse religions, spiritual, and secular practices represented in our collective community. Join us for 15 minutes of music, a reading or prayer, and brief reflection every Wednesday morning. Light refreshments will be served.

Today's Events | Alumni Hall, 2nd floor
This exhibition, curated by 10 students in the Fall 2024 semester of MUSE 300: Museum Curating, features the themes of textiles and weaving. Showcasing works from the Longyear Museum of Anthropology’s basket and world textile collections, this exhibition explores the incredible amount of labor and skill that goes into creating woven art. The exhibition takes a comparative view of textiles from around the world, introducing the community significance of different designs and individual stylistic choices. The exhibition discusses how fiber art forms have changed as local and global markets develop, as well as the role that clothing can play in displays of nationalism and politics. Ultimately, Unraveled aims to inspire viewers to consider the benefits of hand-crafted works and foster an appreciation for the people behind the woven things we use and love each and every day.The exhibition features several new acquisitions, including three new works acquired from the Jalabil Maya women’s weaving collective during their artist residency last fall. It also features pieces on loan from our student curators, highlighting the significance of weaving and textile arts in their lives.Student Curators:Leila Bekaert ‘25 Oscar Brown ‘26 Kegan Foley ‘26 Emma Herwig ‘25 Bri Liddell ‘25 Gloria Liu ‘26 Meg McClenahan ‘25 Anna Miksis ‘25 Blanca Rivas ‘25 Aleksia Taci ‘25 Professor/Curator: Rebecca Mendelsohn