We invite you to join us on Friday, March 13, 2020 as we celebrate the history of our great university. Enjoy special savings and deals 9am – 6pm at the Colgate Bookstore! The entire store and website will be 13% off (some exclusions apply). 

Every Friday the 13th is a lucky day for Colgate University. But did you ever wonder just why Colgate Day is so special?

Well, in 1817, 13 men — six clergy and seven laymen — met in the frontier settlement of Hamilton with 13 dollars, 13 prayers, and 13 articles. During that meeting, the men founded the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York, the cornerstone for what would become known as Colgate University.

That’s not our only reason to celebrate the number 13. The university’s address is 13 Oak Drive. Our zip code is 13346. The first two numbers, standing alone, are the number 13, and the sum of the remaining three totals 13.

Even the university’s motto has a connection with 13. There are — no surprise here — 13 letters in “Deo ac Veritati,” a Latin phrase meaning “For God and For Truth.”

So this superstitious number has a very special meaning on our campus. And in honor of this tradition, every Friday the 13th is declared “Colgate Day.”

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On Thursday, January 23rd at 5:30pm, join the Colgate Bookstore and the Hamilton Public Library for the next installment of Book-to-Movie Club! We will be watching/discussing Where’d You Go Bernadette? by Maria Semple.

Read the book (you’ll receive a specially discounted price if you purchase the book at the bookstore) then head over to the Hamilton Public Library for a free dinner & movie. Dinner will be generously donated by the Colgate Inn. Afterwards, discuss the book and movie!

No membership is required. Please let us know if you’ll be attending by emailing lemarshall@colgate.edu or call/text 315-228-7480.

About the book/movie: Former architect Bernadette Fox seems to have it all — a beautiful home in Seattle, a successful and loving husband, and a brilliant teenage daughter who’s about to attend boarding school. When Bernadette suddenly disappears without a trace, her concerned family sets off on an exciting adventure to solve the mystery of where she might have gone.

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We invite you to join us on Friday, December 13, 2019 as we celebrate the history of our great university. Enjoy special savings and deals 9am – 6pm at the Colgate Bookstore! The entire store and website will be 13% off (some exclusions apply).

Every Friday the 13th is a lucky day for Colgate University. But did you ever wonder just why Colgate Day is so special?

Well, in 1817, 13 men — six clergy and seven laymen — met in the frontier settlement of Hamilton with 13 dollars, 13 prayers, and 13 articles. During that meeting, the men founded the Baptist Education Society of the State of New York, the cornerstone for what would become known as Colgate University.

That’s not our only reason to celebrate the number 13. The university’s address is 13 Oak Drive. Our zip code is 13346. The first two numbers, standing alone, are the number 13, and the sum of the remaining three totals 13.

Even the university’s motto has a connection with 13. There are — no surprise here — 13 letters in “Deo ac Veritati,” a Latin phrase meaning “For God and For Truth.”

So this superstitious number has a very special meaning on our campus. And in honor of this tradition, every Friday the 13th is declared “Colgate Day.”

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We have something for everyone on your list! Head over the Colgate Bookstore on Friday, December 6th from 9am – 7pm for our Annual Holiday Open House. The entire store will be 13% off (some exclusions apply). Enjoy locally made cookies and cider while shopping with expert personal assistance.  Keep your dollars local this holiday season!

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Support your favorite small businesses! When you #ShopSmall, you make a big impact on us and our whole community. And that’s something worth celebrating. Head over to the Colgate Bookstore on Saturday, November 30th for the 10^th annual Small Business Saturday. The bookstore will be open 10am – 5pm and all gifts, toys, and food will be 20% off. Enjoy locally made refreshments and cider while you shop!

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Shop HUGE sales on Maroon Friday, November 29^th at the Colgate Bookstore! Skip the crowds and keep your dollars local this holiday season. The bookstore will be open 10am – 5pm and all gifts, toys, and food will be 20% off.

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On November 22^nd at 6:30pm, come to the Colgate Bookstore for a book signing with local author Samanthi Martinez. Her book, “Tea and Simplicity”, will be available for purchase and signing.

Samanthi Martinez’ musings inspire feelings and memories that come rushing back to the reader with every word. The Hamilton resident recounts days gone by and days ahead, and she does it from the viewpoint of a strong and committed mother, wife, and member of an extraordinary small town in Central New York.

Samanthi Arseculeratne Martinez is a California native and University of Texas grad who moved to Central New York in 2004. Her love of writing led her to create a column called Healthy Homes, and she wrote for the Hamilton/Morrisville Tribune, becoming a columnist with the weekly paper.  This book comprises the 100 columns she wrote under the title “Tea & Simplicity.” She lives in Hamilton, where she is director of Madison Lane Apartments.

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“Do you want to build a snowman?” Join the Colgate Bookstore and the Hamilton Public Library on Saturday, November 16^th for a Frozen Party!

At 10:30am at the Colgate Bookstore (3 Utica St), meet the Snow Queen and Snow Sister! The Snow Sisters will be available for photos and hugs after an enchanted story time with special songs and games. Princesses, princes, snowmen, and reindeer are all welcome to come in their finest costumes.

Afterwards, head over to the Hamilton Public Library (13 Broad St) at 11:30am to build an epic ice castle out of recycled milk cartons! Plus, there will be magical Frozen gifts for everyone, special raffle prizes, and coupons for a free kids’ popcorn at the Hamilton Movie Theater! Frozen 2 releases in most theaters on November 22, 2019. 

This event is free and open to Frozen fans of all ages. For more information, please contact lemarshall@colgate.edu.

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Join local artist Bernie Hurlbut for a free drawing workshop for kids on Saturday, November 23rd at 10:30am at the Colgate Bookstore.

Each child will learn how to draw an animal and receive a drawing from the artist of their favorite animal. Open to children of all ages but recommended for ages 6-12.

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It’s a cupcake decorating party for kids on Saturday, February 2nd at 10:30am! Each participant makes three cupcakes (one to eat at the party and two to take home!).

First, we’ll use fabric markers, stencils and stickers to make a beautiful apron to wear at the party and take home. Once we’ve completed our aprons, we’ll take a decorating crash course where kids will make a decorating bag and try using professional decorating tips on practice boards. After that, guests will decorate three awesome cupcakes – one cupcake to eat at the party and two to take home to show off their amazing new talents to friends and family!

This event is open to children between the ages of 7 and 14. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. You can register by emailing lcassulis@colgate.edu or texting 315-228-7480 with the name, age and contact info for the participant.

This event is hosted by Bash Birthday Parties.

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