Tim O'Keeffe

Adonal Foyle ’98, as highly regarded for his philanthropic efforts as for his shot-blocking skills on the basketball court, has decided to end his NBA playing career after 13 years. The 35-year-old center chose to retire after a right-knee injury often prevented him from practicing with the Orlando Magic during the 2009-10 season.

Many people cringe when Friday the 13th rolls around. At Colgate, which was founded by 13 men with 13 dollars and 13 prayers, it’s cause for celebration. Because of the university’s connection with the number 13, every Friday the 13th is declared Colgate Day. To celebrate this Colgate Day, 13 members of the Colgate community, […]

Wes Testo ’12 has won a prestigious award from the Botanical Society of America for his research of a rare species of fern protected under the Endangered Species Act. Testo presented a poster at the society’s annual conference held recently in Providence, RI. Also presenting a poster about fern research was Michael Britton ’12. Both […]

(Editor’s Note: This message from Charlotte Johnson, vice president and dean of the college, and Bill Ferguson, director of campus safety, was sent Tuesday to the Colgate community.) We would like to provide you with more information about the emergency situation that occurred on campus earlier today. An individual inside a car near the Oak […]

(Editor’s Note: This story was written by Ruchira Rajan ’12) An array of provocative and entertaining feature and short-fiction films resulted in sold-out screenings at the second annual Hamilton International Film Festival held this past weekend. The village of Hamilton was brimming with film enthusiasts from far and wide for the festival, which also included […]

Nonprofit directors and members of municipal agencies spoke Thursday about how Colgate’s Upstate Institute has made significant, long-lasting contributions that have benefited their groups and the upstate region. The institute is a powerful focal point for resources at a time when many groups are squeezed by funding cutbacks, said Patricia Hoffman, executive director of the […]

Gary Eichhorn ’75 is no stranger to corporate boardrooms, having worked, very successfully, in the technology and medical devices field for more than 30 years. But it is his visits to music “clubhouses” these days that really fuel his passion. Eichhorn is executive director of the Music and Youth Initiative, a nonprofit organization he and […]

A new webcam offers a look at the new Colgate fitness center that is getting in shape and bulking up at the construction site next to Huntington Gym. The state-of-the-art facility adjacent to the gymnasium, in front of Lineberry Natatorium, is slated to open in January 2011.

Colgate Mobile is now a smart choice for those with smartphones and other devices who want to connect with Colgate at any time and from anywhere. The new mobile website provides essential information and services with an interface optimized for on-the-go access. You can preview the mobile site here.

You can exercise both your mind and body next Thursday (July 1) at the Village Green. Fitness writer and marathoner Sarah Bowen Shea ’88 will discuss her book Run Like a Mother: How to Get Moving and Not Lose Your Family, Job or Sanity, and then take part in a 5K fun run/walk in the […]