Today's Events | Palace Theater
The historical development of human civilization is often categorized in terms of materials that shaped that era - Stone Age, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. Currently, we live in the Silicon Age where the progress of human civilization rests on our ability to process silicon, an element abundant in sand and stones, to produce hi-tech computers and devices. We will discuss the rise of silicon and the events that led to the electronic world that we live in today, as well as the geopolitical events unfolding around us as countries tussle to ensure their future security through ownership over materials and technology that tame silicon.Presenter: Ramesh Adhikari is an assistant professor of Physics and Astronomy at Colgate University. His research focuses on developing bio-based electronic materials for their application in electronics.

Today's Events | 207 Lathrop Hall
Meet program representative Neal Crosson to learn more details about CIEE Programs approved at Colgate. Programs are located in Barcelona, Spain; Tokyo, Japan; Seoul, South Korea; Cape Town, South Africa; Legon, Ghana; and Amman, Jordan. All offer language study in conjunction with courses in various other academic disciplines. Discover details that make these study programs unique.4:15 - 5 p.m. Pre-departure meeting for SP'26 CIEE participants in 207 Lathrop Hall.

Today's Events | Lawrence Hall, The Robert Ho Lecture Room,105
The project examines how George Soros’ lifelong advancement of his liberal open society vision shaped the post–Cold War information order. Drawing on archives, interviews, and media analysis, it traces Soros-funded outlets, journalist training programs, telecommunications infrastructure, and other forms of “information philanthropy” to reconstruct how these initiatives sought to embed liberal norms in post-socialist public spheres. By situating these interventions within broader geopolitical and media transformations, the study illuminates how private actors recalibrate national and transnational information orders.Refreshments provided.Presented by Stanislav Budnitsky, visiting assistant professor of Russian and Eurasian studies

Today's Events | Bernstein Hall, 214
Ideation to Implementation: How to Launch a Startup and Build a Customer BaseSix-week workshop series with PE credit Tuesdays, September 16–October 21, 4:30–6:30 p.m., Bernstein Hall 214Whether you’re full of ideas or just starting to explore entrepreneurship, this class will guide you through the essential steps of turning a concept into a viable venture.You'll learn how to identify problems that matter, develop innovative solutions, and validate your ideas through customer discovery.By focusing on real-world applications, you'll gain the skills necessary to launch your ventures and begin cultivating a customer base.By the end of the series, you will understand how to effectively conduct customer discovery interviews to validate a business problem and solution, build a pitch deck, and present your venture to a crowd.From here, you can take this into the TIA Incubator to grow your businesses with the support of experienced mentors and a robust entrepreneurial community.To receive PE credit, sign up through Physical Education registration.To participate without PE credit, email TIA@colgate.edu.

Today's Events | Olin Hall, 350
The Robert H.N. Ho Mind, Brain, and Behavior Initiative's 2025-2026 speaker series "Biased Minds, Biased Brains, Biased Behaviors" kicks off with a lecture by Maria Antoniak, assistant professor of computer science at the University Colorado - Boulder.Professor Antoniak's research focuses on natural language processing and cultural analytics. She develops and critically evaluates computational methods to analyze how language reflects culture and society, particularly in online communities and healthcare settings.

Today's Events | Cadent
Join fellow alumni for a lively evening of networking and conversation featuring a panel of experts from across the advertising world — brand, agency, and publisher. Topics will include AI, creative trends, data-driven strategy, and shifting consumer media habits, followed by an open Q&A.A special thank you to Grafton Connor ’09 for hosting this event.Featured Panelists:Kristin Matzen ‘10, chief communications officer at TIMEAmy Friedman '11, inventory & data operations manager at Roku Inc.Additional speakers to be announcedRegistration is $13. Food and drinks will be provided.This event is sponsored by the Colgate Professional Networks.