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Observing in her inauguration remarks that the original thirteen male founders of Colgate and most of her predecessors would need to stretch their imaginations a bit to see a woman inaugurated in this office, Rebecca Chopp, Colgate’s 15th and newest president, continued, ‘But all of them would understand my words of appreciation for those I […]

The following is a full transcript of the address delivered by President Chopp at her inauguration on September 29, 2002. On July 1, I walked into my office, greeted my new office mates — my wonderful assistant Claudia Caraher (who has served five presidents!), the excellent Jim Leach, and the fantastic Deb Barnes — and […]

Lia Cross and Joanne Campbell lead the Raiders in the field of 220 Runners FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECONTACT: Julie GrecoPHONE: (315) 228-7860September 14, 2002 LEHIGH, PA ‘ The Colgate women’s cross country team finished fifteenth as a team on Saturday at the Paul Short Invitational at Lehigh University.  The Invitational was comprised of 23 teams and […]

(Game Statistics)            Hamilton, NY — Six turnovers and one blocked punt for a touchdown highlighted the Colgate defensive effort in the Raiders’ 38-6 Homecoming victory over Columbia Saturday at Andy Kerr Stadium.  It was Colgate’s 13th straight victory against an Ivy League opponent dating back to the 1997 season.             The day was filled with […]

September 27, 2002        Hamilton, NY — With three running backs already out for the season with injuries, the Colgate University running game takes on a new appearance as the Raiders entertain Columbia University Saturday at Andy Kerr Stadium.  Kickoff is 1 p.m. Last Saturday, starting tailback Nate Thomas suffered a season-ending fractured dislocation of the […]

September 24, 2002             Hamilton, NY — Colgate University will honor two of the best teams in the school’s 113-year gridiron history Saturday at halftime of the game between the Raiders and Columbia at Andy Kerr Stadium.             The 1977 squad was the first in school history to win 10 games in a season, finishing […]

Junior Ben Selberg tied for third with a combined score of 147.

September 21, 2002Contact: Mike ZimmermanPhone: (315) 228-6761Fax: (315) 228-7977 Game Statistics HAMILTON, N.Y.  – The Colgate University men’s soccer team dropped a 1-0 decision in its Patriot League opener at Bucknell Saturday afternoon. Bucknell scored the lone goal of the game in the 73rd minute when Nick Taylor knocked in a rebound.  Scott Visnic picked […]

September 17, 2002Contact: Mike ZimmermanPhone: (315) 228-6761Fax: (315) 228-7977 HAMILTON, N.Y.  – The Colgate University men’s soccer team opens up Patriot League play Saturday, Sept. 21 when it travels to Lewisburg, Pa. to challenge the Bison of Bucknell at 2 p.m. After going 2-1-2 in their first five games out of conference, head coach Mike […]

Fordham quarterback Kevin Eakin threw for 320 yards and one touchdown as the Rams beat Colgate 40-31 Saturday at Jack Coffey Field in the Patriot League opener for both teams.