Today's Events

Today's Events | Chapel House, Meditation Hall
Start the day off with quiet centering moments: 15 - 20 minutes of silent guided meditation

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 | 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 Literatures, 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.

Today's Events | James C. Colgate Hall, Clark Room
Dear Campus Community members,The Helping Others in Distress workshop is designed to assist members of the Colgate community in responding to someone with mental health difficulties. Mental health counselors will provide insights into common mental health struggles and provide practical skills to help you navigate challenging interactions.What will you learn?Signs and symptoms of mental distressSteps to take to approach someone you're concerned aboutStrategies to manage a possible crisisResources to refer someone to professional or self-helpJoin us on Tuesday, March 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Clark Room.Register here.Please note: This workshop will be limited to the first 35 people that register and a light lunch will be provided.If you are unable to attend this session, we will offer another workshop on April 4 from 12:15p.m to 1:45 p.m.Helpful on-line resources about this topic are available at these links: Faculty/Staff: Red Folder and Students: Maroon FolderSincerely,Counseling and Psychological Services

Today's Events | Center for Women's Studies, The Lounge at East Hall
Activists from the New York Immigrant Coalition and Syracuse Immigrant and Refugee Defense Network will share organizing experiences around immigrant rights and allyship. They will present on the history of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), your rights as a migrant, allyship and how to suppose our migrant community, and their regional organizing efforts in Syracuse, NY.Lunch is provided.

Today's Events | Shaw Wellness Institute, Lounge
Come take a break and play with our therapy dogs at Shaw Wellness!

Today's Events
Stand out from the crowd with a consulting-ready resume and cover letter! This interactive workshop will teach you how to craft your application to highlight your strengths to align with skills that are valued by consulting firms. Get personalized feedback through live resume / cover letter critiques or review examples from L.E.K.’s templates to ensure your application shines.

Today's Events | Drake Hall, Tunnel - Free Store
Spring 2025 Dates:Open Tuesdays from 4:30 p.m. - 5:30pm and Fridays from 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.Open from Jan. 24 to May 2Anticipated Closures:March 14March 18March 21Located under the Drake Hall Tunnel, the Free Store is an initiative by Colgate's Office of Sustainability that aims to reduce landfill waste of usable goods, while increasing equitable access to items students need. We accept donations from during open hours, clean and weigh the items, and "sell" them for free in our small store setting. Items include: clothing hangers, hampers, soft storage, books, clothing, shoes, kitchen supplies, and more.Donations Now accepting donations! To donate, please see our accepted items below and bring your clean, usable items during open store hours only. Please do not leave donations outside of the Free Store during closed hours.Accepted Items:ClothingShoesHangersBeddingTowelsSchool SuppliesKitchen SuppliesSmall Functional ElectronicsLamps & FansMirrorsClean Waste BinsLaundry HampersShower CaddiesDorm DecorationsSmall FurnitureMini-fridges & MicrowavesNot Accepted Items:Damaged or Stained ClothingBroken or Overused ItemsLarge Furniture Food (take it to the food pantries instead) Mattress ToppersUsed Makeup and medicationsUndergarments and socksImportant Shopping Notes:All Colgate students are invited to shop and donate.Only 5 people are permitted in the Free Store at a time.Only take 6 items per person per day. Only 1 of the 6 can be a red-tagged (high-value)All items are completely free.Check out with Free Store staff before leaving! We only take the item number to track our inventory and do not collect any personal information.Be excited that you are preventing landfill waste on campus!Please email sustainability@colgate.edu with any questions.

Today's Events | Persson Hall Auditorium
Panelists:Annie Benn, Assistant Professor of Political ScienceLuke Bierman, A. Lindsay O'Connor Chair of American Institutions in the Department of Political ScienceValerie Morkevičius, Associate Professor of Political ScienceModerator:Sam Rosenfeld, Associate Professor of Political Science, Colgate UniversityAmidst a barrage of executive orders, civil-service turmoil, diplomatic turnabouts, and looming legislative battles, Donald Trump’s return to the White House has already provoked major questions not only about the future of public policy but also the state of American constitutional democracy itself. In this roundtable discussion, four members of the political science department will draw on their expertise to engage such questions and shed light on the new presidency’s exercise of power at home and abroad.Co-sponsored by the Political Science Department and the Public Affairs and Policy Research Initiative.

Today's Events | Little Hall, 105 (Golden Auditorium)
This program of film and video works spans almost forty years of Kathy High’s experimental media production career, including a variety of genres such as animation, documentary, performance using technology, science, speculative fiction and art. Many of the works look at women’s and animal bodies from a feminist perspective. Some are critical of the American medical system and its treatment of women as patients, showing an alternative gaze in response to the histories of western science. Some fall into animal studies from the beginning of this field, while others look at death and waste studies. High’s works give agency and autonomy to their characters, showing neurosis, loss, and respect, using somewhat anthropological approaches that are both playful and absurd, but always probing and provocative.This is the first in a three-day series of events featuring Kathy High. Wednesday, March 12, she will deliver the Annual Eric J. Ryan/FMST Annual New Media Lecture (4:30pm, Golden Auditorium), and she programmed the March 13 Ryan Family Film Series screening of "Mexican Muses: Works by Artists Ximena Cueva & Ricardo Nicolayevsky" (7:00pm, Golden Auditorium).

Today's Events | Ho Tung Visualization Lab, 401 Ho Science Center
Voyage beyond the planet and experience our home through the eyes of Astronauts. Orbital is an epic journey from the Big Bang, to the flourishing of life on Earth, to low Earth orbit. A new film by Guy Reid and Planetary Collective, Orbital transports you through an abstract landscape of light, inspired by bioluminescent earthly beings and atmospheric aurorae. Guided by the voices of the astronauts and cosmonauts of Constellation Coalition who have looked back and experienced the awe of our place in the universe, you will feel your own “Overview Effect” as you meditate on our planet in Shared Reality.

Today's Events | Bernstein Hall, 215-217
This six-week workshop series offers an immersive, hands-on experience designed for aspiring entrepreneurs ready to bring their ideas to life or refine existing ventures.Using the Lean Startup methodology, students will explore the core principles of entrepreneurship while dedicating the latter half of the course to actively developing and enhancing their ventures.Designed to supplement lessons learned in the TIA Incubator, this course provides tailored support for achieving product-market fit, crafting compelling pitch decks, and building robust financial models and competitive analyses.Through interactive workshops, mentorship, and peer collaboration, students will gain the practical tools and strategic insights necessary to turn their concepts into sustainable business models.By the conclusion of the series, students will be fully prepared to present their ventures at regional and national business competitions, such as the prestigious New York Business Plan Competition (NYBPC) in April.With a focus on actionable outcomes, this course empowers students to compete for funding and advance their entrepreneurial journeys with confidence.To earn PE credit, register and attend all sessions.Drop ins welcome at any session!