Today's Events | Picker Art Gallery, Dana Arts Center, 2nd floor
War, Revolution, and the Heart of China, 1937–1948: The Herman Collection of Modern Chinese WoodcutsThis exhibition, an in-depth examination of the modern woodcut movement in the decades leading up to the founding of the People’s Republic of China, will be the first time that one of Picker Art Gallery’s most singular and important collections will be shown in its entirety.The Herman Collection of Modern Chinese Woodcuts contains over 200 works made in China between 1937 and 1948. They were given to The Picker Art Gallery by Professor Emeritus Theodore Herman, who lived in the country during this period, and his wife, Evelyn Mary Chen Shiying Herman. Professor Herman taught at Colgate from 1954 to 1981 in the Geography Department and was the founding director of the Peace and Conflict Studies Program.Coinciding with the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 1949, the exhibition of the Herman collection is an extraordinary resource for the study of Chinese art and of pre-Liberation history. The prints in the exhibition can be seen as direct links to the historical events taking place in China in the years leading up to Liberation. Images made between 1937 and 1945 in areas controlled by the Chinese Nationalist forces during the Second Sino-Japanese War chronicle the progress of the war and promoted good relations between the army and the people; others, produced in the areas controlled by the Communist Red Army, encourage resistance against the Japanese but also illustrate how Chinese society could be transformed through socialism; those prints produced during the Civil War expose many injustices amid the post-war social and political upheavals. Finally, many of the images in the exhibition explore wide-ranging subjects and a variety of techniques that offer glimpses into quotidian Chinese life during this period.This exhibition is curated by Leslie Ann Eliet.

Today's Events | Willow Path
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. - We are NOT meeting Dec. 26For the December walks, we will begin at Willow Path, head to Hamilton Whole Foods, and return to the beginning of Willow Path [approx. 26 min.].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!We will meet at the beginning of the Willow Path, at the back of the library. You can park your car and/or arrive at the Willow Path at the start of the meeting time.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 some 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.A word from Dr. Larson: "We know that walking improves overall health, decreases chronic back pain, improves bone and brain health, improves energy, and it's fun! Bring a friend!"

Today's Events | Palace Theater
This class explores music in the time of Michelangelo, TItian, and Caravaggio, focusing on genres for the church (mass and motet), courtly chamber (Italian madrigal and French chanson), and theater (early opera).Presenter: Seth Coluzzi is a scholar of the music, poetry, and culture of late-Renaissance Italy, whose research focuses on issues of interpretation, analysis, and mode in early music, particularly in the Italian madrigal. His book, "Guarini's 'Il pastor fido' and the Italian Madrigal: Voicing the Pastoral in Late Renaissance Italy," was published in 2023 by Routledge.

Today's Events | Chapel House, Meditation Space
Please join us for guided meditation from 4:15 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. No experience required.

Today's Events | First Baptist Church, Hamilton, NY
Join the serene beauty of winter with a program that embraces stillness and reflection. The concert opens with Ola Gjeilo’s contemplative “Prelude” and Michael John Trotta’s majestic “OMagnum Mysterium. ” Javier Busto’s “Ave Maria” adds reverence, followed by John Rutter’s “Deck the Hall, ” William L. Dawson’s “Mary Had a Baby,” and more.

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Last day of classes for the fall semester.