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The Colgate University community welcomed author Katie Kitamura on Thursday, Nov. 9, to speak in Persson Auditorium as part of the Living Writers series. Kitamura is a distinguished author, research fellow and journalist whose most recent work, “Intimacies,” was chosen as one of nine novels included in Colgate’s 2023 Living Writers collection. “Intimacies,” was one...
Colgate University welcomed author Jocelyn Nicole Johnson on Thursday, Nov. 2, as part of Colgate’s “Living Writers” program. The event took place in Persson Auditorium from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., where Johnson discussed her works and writing process before opening up the floor to several audience questions. The Colgate Living Writers program consists of two courses...
Professors from Colgate University’s departments of Middle Eastern and Islamic studies (MIST), Jewish studies, peace and conflict studies and political science gathered on Tuesday, Oct. 24, to provide insight on current events in the Middle East. Held in Persson Auditorium, the panel attracted many students and faculty from the University. Director of MIST, Associate Professor...
The Film and Media Studies (FMST) department welcomed esteemed filmmaker Su Friedrich to Colgate University from Oct. 18 to Oct. 19. Friedrich took the train from New York City for two days of film screenings, a lecture, a workshop and many other opportunities to discuss her work and career with the Colgate community. According to...
Professor Daniel Ziblatt of Harvard University delivered a lecture discussing his latest book, “Tyranny of the Minority,” to a filled Persson Auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 17. Sponsored by Colgate University’s Lampert Institute for Civic and Global Affairs, the lecture analyzed some stubborn challenges that American democracy faces amid the current social and political landscape. “Really,...