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.

Colgate Day Events

Friday, September 13, 2024

Please stay tuned for additional events. If you would like to plan a Colgate Day event for your area, contact us at alumni@colgate.edu.

Atlanta, Ga.
7:00 p.m.
Nine Mile Station
Event address: 675 Ponce de Leon Ave. NE, Atlanta, Ga.
Event contact: Rodney Mason ’06; 
ramj84@gmail.com

Boston, Mass.
5:30 p.m.
Harpoon Brewery and Beer Hall
Event address: 306 Northern Ave., Boston, Mass.
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations;
alumni@colgate.edu

Buffalo, N.Y.
5:30 p.m.
Fattey Beer
Event address: 5 Genesee St., Buffalo, N.Y.
Event contact: Gary Mucci ’16;
gmucci@alumni.colgate.edu

Chicago, Ill.
5:30 p.m.
Please note, this will be on September 12
Federales Fulton
Event address: 180 N Morgan St., Chicago, Ill.
Event contact: Jessica Jackowski ’15;
colgateclubofchicago@gmail.com

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

Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
5:30 p.m.
The Finch
Event address: 5307 East Mockingbird Lane, Dallas, TX
Event contact: Mark Thompson ’00;
markwthompson78@gmail.com

Denver, Col.
5:00 p.m.
Denver Beer Co.
Event address: 1695 Platte St., Denver, Col.
Event contact: Julian Michaels ’11;
julianmichaels4@gmail.com

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
7:00 p.m.
Tap 42
Event address: 1411 S Andrews Ave, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Event contact: Jordan Williams ’20;
jwilliams2@alumni.colgate.edu

Greenville, S.C.
4:00 p.m.
Southernside Brewing Co
Event address: 25 Delano Dr, Greenville, S.C.
Event contact: Chris Schweighart ’97;
chris.schweighart@gmail.com

Hamilton, N.Y.
Colgate Day Student Celebration
5:00 p.m.
Academic Quad
Event address: 13 Oak Dr E Ext., Hamilton, N.Y.

Indianapolis, Ind.
5:00 p.m.
Sun King Brewery
Event address: 351 Monon Blvd., Indianapolis, Ind.
Event contact: Kristin Cardin ’94;
kristinlantz@yahoo.com

Lihue, HI
7:00 p.m.
Hualani's Bar at the Timbers Hotel
Event address: 3770 Ala Oli St., Lihue, HI
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations;
alumni@colgate.edu

London, United Kingdom
5:30 p.m.
Home House
Event address: 20 Portman Square, London, W1H 6LW
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations;
alumni@colgate.edu

Miami, Fla.
5:30 p.m.
Monty's Raw Bar
Event address: 2550 S Bayshore Dr., Miami, Fla.
Event contact: Chelsea Dale ’15;
Colgatesouthflorida@gmail.com

Morristown, N.J.
7:00 p.m.
Homestead Morristown
Event address: 10 Dehart St., Morristown, N.J.
Event contact: Melissa Klika ’95;
drmelissaklika@gmail.com

New Haven, Conn. 
4:00 p.m.
Cheer on Colgate Volleyball as they face Fairfield at the Yale Invitational
John J. Lee Amphitheater
Event address: 70 Tower Pkwy, New Haven, Conn.
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations;
alumni@colgate.edu

New Orleans, La.
5:00 p.m.
Hot Tin at The Pontchartrain Hotel
Event address: 2031 St Charles Ave, Floor 14, New Orleans, La.
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations;
alumni@colgate.edu

New York, N.Y.
5:30 p.m.
Common Ground
Event address: 63 Gansevoort St., New York, N.Y.
Event contact: Lauren Casella ’16
laurencasella@gmail.com

Philadelphia, Pa.
5:30 p.m.
Independence Beer Garden
Event address: 100 S. Independence Mall West Philadelphia, Pa.
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations;
alumni@colgate.edu

Portland, ME
5:00 p.m.
Bissell Brothers
Event address: 38 Resurgam Place, Portland, ME
Event contact: Casey McCormack ’05
jcdmccormack@gmail.com

Rochester, N.Y.
5:30 p.m.
Rochester Fringe Festival
Event address: 285 E Main St., Rochester, N.Y.
Event contact: Kristina Beaudett ’08
kristinabeaudett@gmail.com

Rye, N.Y.
6:00 p.m.
Whitby Castle at Rye Golf Club
Event address: 330 Boston Post Rd., Rye, N.Y.
Event contact: Wendy Hufford ’83
wlhufford@gmail.com

San Francisco, Calif.
5:30 p.m.
Indie Wine and Beer Bar
Event address: 175 Green St., San Francisco, Calif.
Event contact: Sam Leff ’13
samuel.leff@gmail.com

San Jose, Calif.
5:30 p.m.
Hapa’s Brewing Company
Event address: 114 S. Santa Cruz Ave. Los Gatos, Calif.
Event contact: Charley Burkly ’07
cburkly1@gmail.com

Santa Fe, N.M.
5:30 p.m.
Please note, this will be on September 14
Home of Katie '01 and Tal-ee Roberts
Event address will be provided after registering. Students from the Santa Fe study group will also be in attendance.
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations;
alumni@colgate.edu

Snowmass, Colo.
Friday, September 13 - Saturday, September 14
Balloon and Wine Festival
Event address: Snowmass Town Park,
Snowmass, Colo.
Event contact: Liz Hartman ’80 and Reed Lewis ’96
lizhartman@mac.com or rstrath96@gmail.com

Sun Valley, ID
5:00 p.m.
The venue has changed from Scout Wine & The Cellar Pub.
Gretechen's
Event address: 1 Sun Valley Rd., Sun Valley, ID
Event contact: Heidi Peterson ’12
heidi.peterson.horan@gmail.com

Syracuse, N.Y.
5:00 p.m.
Skaneateles Brewery
Event address: 4022 Mill Road Skaneateles, N.Y.
Event contact: Emily Oastler ’09
emmurphy09@gmail.com

Washington, D.C.
5:00 p.m.
Salazar
Event address: 1819 14th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Event contact: Bob Fenity ’06
rfenity@gmail.com

Weatogue, Conn.
5:30 p.m.
Talcott Mountain Collective
Event address: 140-C Nod Rd., Weatogue, Conn.
Event contact: Office of Alumni Relations;
alumni@colgate.edu

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