Academics | Lawrence Hall, The Robert Ho Lecture Room,105
This talk examines Vassily Kandinsky’s turn to a more biomorphic mode of painterly abstraction in relation to the growing prevalence of micro- and macroscopic visual technologies in 1930s France. The notion of looking in or looking through, I argue, functioned metaphorically as a means for artists to navigate the ongoing socio-economic crisis and engage with a new mode of visuality—one deeply bound up with the contemporary tools and techniques made familiar through mass media. Rachel Boate, NEH Visiting Assistant Professor of Art History, Department of Arts. Refreshments will be provided. All are welcome.

Academics | Little Hall, 105 (Golden Auditorium)
Followed by a virtual Q&A with filmmakers, moderated by curator Devika GirishThe history of Indian experimental cinema is marginal, overshadowed by the dominance of commercial cinema, with even less space for women filmmakers. However, the past few years have seen a new wave of Indian experimental cinema, with women filmmakers emerging as some of its most compelling voices. This program will showcase a curated selection of their works, reflecting a contemporary South Asian feminist perspective while exploring the anti-narrative modes to relay anti-hegemonic positions, materiality of the medium, and the centrality of memory in storytelling.Co-sponsored by the Colgate Arts Council, the Office of Equity and Diversity, Asian Studies, and Core Communities

Academics | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Narrated by Patrick Stewart, viewers witness an amazing variety of stars and peer into their secret lives. Some stars are massive. Others are tiny, nearly insignificant. The specific characteristics of a star will determine what type of life it will lead, how long it might live and even the type of death it will die.

Academics | Little Hall, Clifford Gallery (101 Little Hall)
For alliances with the beaver people features an 11 meter-long embroidered tapestry that illustrates key moments in the history of beaver-human relationships, tracing how rivers evolve through collaborations between these two species. An explicit reference to the 11th-century Bayeux Tapestry that depicted 58 unique scenes of battle, Husky’s work uses this tapestry form to visualize cross-species mutuality and regeneration rather than battle. The exhibition also features a documentary film about the Vermont naturalist Patti Smith, who takes us into her world of beaver friends and teachers. For the exhibition reception on February 12, Husky will be joined by a panel of researchers, writers, and naturalists (including Patti Smith) to discuss beaver ecologies and the future of their watersheds.In collaboration with Picker Art Gallery. Co-sponsored by Colgate Arts Council, University Studies, Environmental Studies, Film and Media Studies, Biology, Romance Languages and Literature, Geography, and HistoryPlease note: Husky will also be exhibiting a textile work entitled La Noble Pastoral in Picker Gallery's A Thought Is A Thread: Contemporary Artists Reworking Textile Traditions, on exhibit February 21 through May 18.*Please note: Weekend hours are dependent on the availability of student monitors. If driving a distance, please contact the department (315-228-7633), during regular working hours, to ensure the gallery will be open. The gallery is not open during university breaks and holidays.

Academics | McGregory Hall, 101A Conference Room (Off-Campus Study suite)
How can we design group work that fosters meaningful collaboration and equitable participation? What strategies effectively manage group dynamics and address challenges like uneven workload distribution? Join us for this teaching table, facilitated by two Colgate faculty members with thoughtful insights on creating and managing group learning experiences that truly work – for both students and instructors. After brief presentations to spark ideas, we’ll open the floor for conversation, inviting colleagues to share experiences, challenges, and strategies. Together, we’ll explore practical approaches to structuring group projects, fostering accountability, and assessing collaborative efforts. Whether you’re new to group work or looking to enhance your approach, this session promises fresh perspectives and supportive dialogue.To help us plan for an appropriate amount of food, we kindly ask you to register for the event.

Academics | Palace Theater
This presentation will briefly cover the historical development of rhetoric- commonly defined as persuasion- and explore key examples of where rhetorical principles are at work in contemporary contexts.Presenter: Jennifer Lin LeMesurier is an Associate Professor of Writing and Rhetoric at Colgate University. Her areas of expertise include writing pedagogy, rhetorical theory, and food studies.