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

Today's Events | 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.

Today's Events | ALANA Cultural Center, Multi-Purpose Room
Please join us for the new Indigenous Authors Book Club. Every semester we will read a book by an Indigenous author to cultivate and promote Indigenous Knowledge Systems at Colgate. The first book we are reading is The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World by Robin Wall Kimmerer. We will explore the idea of a gift economy and looking at examples in nature to learn how we can adapt practices in our own lives. The first 20 people to register will receive a free copy of the book!Lunch will be provided.Participants will earn a Sustainability Passport Program credit.Cosponsored by Colgate RISE, Native American and Indigenous Students Alliance, Native American Studies Program, Office of Equity and Diversity, Office of Student Disability Services, and Office of Sustainability

Today's Events | Palace Theater
Slim and Him, the co-hosts of a weekly radio show on Colgate's radio station WRCU FM, will explore popular music and its roots in jazz genres from the traditional to bebop to the avant-garde.Presenters: Michael Coyle, Professor of English at Colgate University and Kara Rusch, artist and former partner at Cadence Jazz

Today's Events | Class of 1965 Arena
Colgate Hello and the Resources for Improving Staff Experiences (RISE) BIPOC employee resource groups are co-leading a Walking Club at Colgate.We meet at the following times:First Thursdays of the month: 8 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.Second, third (or other middle) Thursdays: 12:15 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.Last Thursdays: 4:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.For March, we will be walking around the top of the Ice Hockey Arena for 30 minutes - indoors, out of the elements!Please note: If you have already registered, please click the registration link below and click the "Edit your response" link to add our additional dates to your availability.Amari Simpson and Christian Vischi serve as your walking guides, and we look forward to you being able to join us!You can park your car in the parking lot to the west of the Class of 1965 Arena (between the arena and Andy Kerr Stadium).A Word About Walking Stepping away from your desk and joining others in Colgate's Walking Club is an important practice because it provides a much-needed mental break, boosts productivity and creativity, and offers a wonderful opportunity to socialize and connect with colleagues.Why Walk Breaks?Recharge your energy: a short walk can provide an instant energy boost, helping you stay productive and focused throughout the day.Mental clarity: stepping away from your desk and enjoying fresh air can clear your mind and reduce stress.Social connection: walking with others is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, make new friends, and build a sense of community.Improved health: regular walks can contribute to better physical fitness and overall health.

Today's Events | Olin Hall, Love Auditorium
Sponsored by the Office of the President, this series invites experts to discuss issues facing colleges and universities and to unpack the evolving public perception of higher education. Each event will stream live, and you are invited to participate.This discussion with John Tomasi of Heterodox Academy, author of The Individualists: Radicals, Reactionaries, and the Struggle for the Soul of Libertarianism will be led by President Brian W. Casey.Watch the livestream (Begins at 5 p.m.)