Colgate Day

Every Friday the 13th, the Colgate community celebrates . . .

For Colgate alumni, students, employees, families, and friends, Friday the 13th is a day to celebrate our association with this great institution.

Colgate Day is a worldwide celebration that takes place every Friday the 13th. It’s a day to gather with Colgate friends and show your pride for alma mater, to wear maroon, and to show your love on social media. On Colgate Day we celebrate our Colgate spirit, and our connection with Colgate alumni spread all across the globe.

Please scroll down to register for one of the many upcoming events.

Colgate Day Events

Friday, October 13, 2023

Can't find your location? Keep an eye out for more cities to be added soon.

Atlanta, GA
6:00 p.m.
Taqueria Tsunami
Event address: 915 Memorial Drive SE, Suite 212 Atlanta, GA
Event contact: Kiddada Grey ’97; 
kg2educate@gmail.com

Austin, TX
5:00 p.m.
Bouldin Acres
Event address: 2027 S Lamar Blvd., Austin, TX
Event contact: Carlton Walker ’10;
cwwalker78@gmail.com

Boston, MA
6:30 p.m.
Estella
Event address: 49 Temple Place, Boston, MA
Event contact: Taylor Garry ’18; 
tgarry@alumni.colgate.edu

Charlotte, NC
5:30 p.m.
Stroke
Event address: 1318 Pecan Ave., Charlotte, NC
Event contact: Carole Harris ’15;
caroleacharris@gmail.com

Cherry Hill, NJ
6:00 p.m.
Please note, this event has been canceled
Erlton Social Club
Event address: 1536 Kings Hwy N, Cherry Hill, NJ
Event contact: Joyce Rifkin ’96; 
jrifkin100@gmail.com

Chicago, IL
5:30 p.m.
Please note, this will be on October 12
Highline
Event address: 169 W Kinzie St., Chicago, IL
Event contact: Jessica Ach Jackowski ’15;
colgateclubofchicago@gmail.com

Cincinnati, OH
4:30 p.m.
Madtree Oakley
Event address: 3301 Madison Rd., Cincinnati, OH
Event contact: John Stieger ’96; jastieger@gmail.com

Cleveland, OH
6:00 p.m.
Hecks of Ohio City
Event address: 2927 Bridge Ave., Cleveland, OH
Event contact: Kristina Bodnar ’14;
krissybodnar@gmail.com

Dallas, TX
5:30 p.m.
Katy Trail Ice House
Event address: 3127 Routh St., Dallas, TX
Event contact: Mark Thompson ’00; 
mwthompson88@gmail.com

Fairfield & New Haven, CT 
5:00 p.m. Reception; 7:00 p.m. Game
Colgate Men's Hockey Game vs. Sacred Heart 
Event contact: Kate Saeger ’09 
athleticsadv@colgate.edu

Greenville, SC
4:30 p.m.
The Commons at Unity Park
Event address: 147 Welborn Street, Greenville, SC
The venue has changed from Hampton Station to The Commons at Unity Park
Event contact: Chris Schweighart ’97; 
chris.schweighart@gmail.com

Hamilton, NY
Colgate University's Homecoming
Event address: 13 Oak Drive, Hamilton, NY
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations;
alumni@colgate.edu

Kauai, HI
6:00 p.m.
Hualani's Restaurant at The Timbers Hotel
Event address: 3770 Ala’oli Way, Lihue, HI
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations;
alumni@colgate.edu

Los Angeles, CA
5:00 p.m.
All Season Brewing Company
Event address: 800 S La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA
Event contact: Jessica Bauer ’09;
jessi.j.bauer@gmail.com

Madison, NJ
7:00 p.m.
Madison MUD, Mud Clay Studio
Event address: 6 Main Street, Madison, NJ
Event contact: Taylor Buoncore-Guthrie ’08;
taylorbuonocore@gmail.com

New York, NY
5:00 p.m.
The Liberty
Event address: 29 W. 35th Street
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations;
alumni@colgate.edu

Portland, ME
5:00 p.m.
Après
Event address: 148 Anderson St., Portland, ME
Event contact: Casey McCormack ’05;
jcdmccormack@gmail.com

Philadelphia, PA
5:00 p.m.
McGillin's Olde Ale House
Event address: 1310 Drury Street, Philadelphia, PA
Event contact: Meeann Dingman ’09; 
ColgateClubofPhilly@gmail.com

Pittsburgh, PA
5:00 p.m.
Federal Galley
Event address: 200 Children's Way, Pittsburgh, PA
The venue has changed from Sienna Mercato - Rooftop to Federal Galley.
Event contact: Keegan Conway Magee ’11; 
keeganmagee@gmail.com

Phoenix, AZ
6:00 p.m.
The Living Room Wine Cafe & Lounge
Event address: 4905 E Ray Rd #107, Phoenix, AZ
Event contact: Flora Pappas ’02;
florapappas@gmail.com

Raleigh, Durham, & Chapel Hill, NC
6:00 p.m.
The Rentschler House
Event address will be provided after registering.
Event contact: Lindsay Rentschler ’05;
lindsay.rentschler@gmail.com

Richmond, VA
6:00 p.m.
Hardywood West Creek
Event address:
820 Sanctuary Trail Dr., Richmond, VA
Event contact: Jason Hodge ’13;
jhodge710@gmail.com

Rochester, NY
7:30 p.m.
Living Roots Wine & Co.
Event address:
1255 University Avenue, Rochester, NY
Event contact: Erin (Grattan) Hale ’07;
eringrattan@gmail.com

San Francisco, CA
5:30 p.m.
111 Minna Gallery
Event address: 111 Minna St, San Francisco, CA
Event contact: Sam Leff  ’13;
samuel.leff@gmail.com

Stowe, VT
5:00 p.m.
Stowe Cider
Event address: 17 Town Farm Ln, Stowe, VT
Event contact: Cara Ray ’05;
carasturmanray@gmail.com

Washington, DC
5:30 p.m.
Aslin Beer Company DC
Event address: 1740 14th St NW, Washington, DC
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations; alumni@colgate.edu

Westchester, NY
6:30 p.m.
Rye Grill & Bar
Event address: 1 Station Plaza, Rye, NY
Event contact: Wendy Hufford ’83; wlhufford@gmail.com

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