Today's Events | Persson Hall, 27
The Center for Freedom and Western Civilization's Forum on Philosophy and Religion welcomes Sohrab Ahmari, the US editor of UnHerd, for a lecture and discussion on “The Rise and Fall of Anti-Normal Politics” from 4:30-6 p.m. April 3 in Persson Hall Auditorium.Register via Zoom to join the event virtually.Sohrab Ahmari is the US editor of UnHerd. Prior to that, he co-founded Compact magazine, and spent nearly a decade at News Corp., as an editor and columnist with the Wall Street Journal opinion pages in New York and London, and as the op-ed editor of the New York Post. His books include Tyranny, Inc.: How Private Power Crushed American Liberty—and What To Do About It (2023) and The Unbroken Thread: Discovering the Wisdom of Tradition in an Age of Chaos (2021), both published by Penguin Random House. His next book, on the triumph of normality, will be published by HarperCollins.

Today's Events | Little hall, Golden Auditorium
With producer Alex Coco ’12 in-personThe first American film awarded the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival since 2011, Anora features a star-making performance by Mikey Madison as Ani, a young Uzbek-American exotic dancer and sex worker from Brighton Beach who is pursued by Ivan (Mark Eydelshteyn), a customer from a wealthy Russian family. The Cinderella story begins to crack when Ivan’s parents catch wind of their marriage and demand that it be annulled, unleashing a series of events that upend the rags-to-riches narrative. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the film’s producer, Colgate alum Alex Coco ’12.Co-sponsored by Colgate Arts Council, Art Department, Theater Department, and the Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies program, with support from LGBTQ+ Initiatives.

Today's Events | 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!

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Throughout the weekend, enjoy performances, workshops, and receptions with faculty, students, and campus guests that underscore Colgate's Third-Century commitment to arts, creativity, and innovation.

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.