Today's Events

Today's Events | Case-Geyer Library
National Poetry Month, launched by the Academy of American Poets in 1996, is an annual celebration in April that aims to highlight the importance of poetry and poets in American culture, encouraging people to read, write, and share poetry.The University Libraries, in collaboration with The Upstate Institute and the Adirondack Center for Writing, will be circulating a poetry machine throughout the Village of Hamilton in April.Pay attention the next time you’re at Case-Geyer, Flour & Salt, MOMs, or the Hamilton Public Library. You might encounter the ACW’s Poetry Machine.The Poetry Machine is an old capsule machine, the kind you might spend two quarters to get a bouncy ball, sticky hand, or small plastic alien from in the vestibule of a convenience store. With our machine, you can get your very own poem (for free—no quarters necessary).Inside the Poetry Machine are 10 different poems. Each one features a unique style of poetry, including haiku, cento, epistolary, list, ode, ekphrasis, prose poem, how-to, erasure, and cut-up.If you want to "check out" more poetry, visit the poetry display on the third floor of Case-Geyer.

Today's Events | Chapel House, Meditation Hall
Join Tanner Cogwell '25 on Mondays and Wednesday mornings for 15 - 20 minutes of 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 | Lawrence Hall, 305
We invite you to join us on Wednesdays for a quick and convenient way to "recoup" mid-day. We’ll start by clearing our minds with a 20-minute meditation, and then recharge our bodies with some vegan soup!

Today's Events | The Coop – O'Connor Campus Center, Media/TV Room
Join the Pride Employee Resource Group to learn some basics about the LGBTQ+ community.This event is open to allies and community members.

Today's Events | Curtis Hall, Haven, 030
Consultations offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to discuss concerns or initiatives, and for staff to provide guidance, resources, and strategies for addressing challenges or advancing prevention efforts.Consultations are distinct from counseling, which focuses on therapeutic support and healing.

Today's Events | Lawrence Hall, 115
The Department of German invites students, staff, and faculty to Kaffee und Kuchen, Conversation and Community.

Today's Events | Chapel House, Meditation Hall
Lie down in a darkened Meditation Hall and listen to the soothing sounds of raindrops and singing bowls to allow your inner self to truly relax.

Today's Events | Chapel House, Meditation Hall
Lie down in a darkened Meditation Hall and listen to the soothing sounds of raindrops and singing bowls to allow your inner self to truly relax.

Today's Events | Little Hall, 105 (Golden Auditorium)
An Agreeable Kind of Horror is a collection of notes for an imaginary documentary on the Grand Tour, with detours through the birth of the sublime, architectural fantasies, souvenir mugs, 1990s lo-fi aesthetics, disaster movies, ghost cities, fake ruins, and the ideological uses of archaeology. Goldman is a filmmaker and writer with a background in fizzy art pop. He has screened work at MoMA, Los Angeles Filmforum, the Toronto International Film Festive, SXSW, and Spectacle in Brooklyn, New York. He received a BA from Colgate University and MA from CalArts in Los Angeles, CA.Please also join us on April 5 at 4 p.m. at the Hamilton Movie Theater for a screening of Flipside followed by a Q&A with producer, writer, and composer Adam Goldman '94.Co-sponsored by the Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Initiative, and part of Arts, Creativity, and Innovation Weekend 2025

Today's Events | Persson Hall Auditorium
Book lauch with Frances Wang, Assistant Professor of Political Science at Colgate University followed by commentary by Rory Truex, Associate Professor of Politics and International Affairs at Princeton University.Why do nations actively publicize previously overlooked disputes, and why does domestic mobilization sometimes fail to lead to aggressive policy?The Art of State Persuasion explores China’s strategic use of state propaganda during crises, revealing why certain disputes are amplified while others are downplayed. This variation depends on the alignment, or lack thereof, between Chinese state policy and public opinion. When public sentiment is more moderate than the government’s foreign policy objectives, a ‘mobilization campaign’ is initiated. Conversely, when public opinion is more hawkish, a ‘pacification campaign’ is deployed to mollify public sentiment.Sponsored by the Political Science Department's Rakin Fund.

Today's Events | Chapel House, Dining Room
We invite you to join us at Chapel House on Wednesday evenings to enjoy vegan chili and relaxation with Lily, our certified therapy dog!

Today's Events | Shaw Wellness Institute, Lounge
Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Please contact Stephen Elfenbein (selfenbein@colgate.edu) with any questions.