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French philosopher Pierre Hadot believes that an ancient philosopher wasn’t someone who wrote masterpieces, but who lived philosophy as a way of life. Likewise, Tracy K. Smith is a poet who lives a life of poetry. Her experiences, observations, and even her favorite singer have become her source of creation.

Robert Virgil Smith, Harry Emerson Fosdick Professor of philosophy and religion, emeritus, and a United Methodist pastor for more than 45 years, died peacefully at home on February 12, 2015. He was 94 years old. Smith joined the Colgate faculty in 1952, serving as university chaplain and teaching in the areas of philosophy of religion, […]

This spring, all three of the major student media organizations are undertaking a digital transformation to push them into the next century—adding a new chapter to their long histories at Colgate.

The past week was filled with a lot of snow, and fun. As you linger on the Valentine’s Day celebration of love, come to the ALANA lounge at 6:45 p.m. on Friday for Release Night, a chance to discuss social, political, and economic concerns swirling in your head.

Fun fact: If you get a Colgate Day in February, you get another in March, too! The first Colgate Day of 2015 arrives this Friday, immediately followed by Valentine’s Day on Saturday. What could be better than infusing tradition with romance on this snowy weekend? (Share your photos via social media: #colgateday #colgatelove)

This semester, Colgate welcomes internationally acclaimed artist Mark Dion as the Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation Artist in Residence. Starting today until March 23, the community is invited to make art with Dion. Every day from 10:30 a.m.  to 4:30 p.m. and then 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., the Clifford Gallery will be transformed into a […]

A group of ten students representing the Colgate Entertainment Group explored the worlds of film and television on January 14 and 15 in Los Angeles, while a second group of students learned more about the real estate field in New York City. Read student accounts of the two trips below. During the LA immersion trip, […]

It’s that time of the year again. Look no further but here for the sweetest week at Colgate. If you are free Wednesday, don’t miss Pulitzer Prize-winner Tracy K. Smith’s poetry reading at 4:30 p.m. in Persson Hall Auditorium.