Q&A with our new director Jeremy Wattles and our new administrative assistant Karli Caputo
Jeremy
Where are you from? What did you do before this?
I’m from Clay, New York, which is north of Syracuse. After graduating from Colgate in 2005 I got my Masters in Edinburgh, Scotland. After a bit of time in the UK, I moved to Hamilton College, and then Hobart & William Smith College.
What drew you to working at Colgate/the COVE?
I thought it was a great fit personally and professionally. I loved my time at Colgate, and am a third generation Colgate alum, so the prospect of coming back was particularly exciting. I’ve had similar roles at both Hamilton and Hobart & William Smith, and now this is an opportunity to step into a director role and do everything I can to help the Colgate and Upstate New York communities.
Most excited about for this semester?
I’m excited to learn first hand what the COVE does and how it operates. 2019 will be a year of learning for me. I’ll have things to take care of, but I really want to learn from everyone here and see what we’re doing now, and figure out a way to do it even better in the future. I’m also particularly passionate about civic engagement, so I’m looking forward to working with the Colgate Vote Project.
Favorite movie?
Tough question. I love movies but here’s a top three in no particular order:
- Monty Python and the Holy Grail
- Any Stanley Kubrick film
- The Revenant
TV show you’re watching now?
True Detective.
Favorite place on campus besides the COVE?
The trails above the old golf course.
Dream vacation destination?
Australia and New Zealand.
Dogs or cats?
Dogs.
Pick one super power?
Heal people.
Favorite meal?
Grilled Salmon.
Karli
Where are you from? What did you do before this?
I’m from Sherburne, New York and went to college at SUNY Oneonta. Before joining the COVE I worked in admissions at Colgate, and at NBT Bank before that.
What drew you to working at Colgate/the COVE?
I grew up around Colgate and benefitted from outreach programs like SAT Prep and High School Seminar. I was really excited about the idea of working at the COVE and being on the other end of the programs that helped me.
Most excited about for this semester?
I’m really looking forward to seeing how all of the different teams operate, and finding ways to help everything go smoothly. I’m also looking forward to Salvage at the end of the semester. I’ve heard some crazy stories.
Favorite movie?
I’ll do three. In no particular order:
- Olympus has Fallen
- Brothers Grimm
- A Knight’s Tale
TV show you’re watching now?
The Good Doctor.
Favorite place on Campus besides the COVE?
The Linsley Geology museum in Ho. The dinosaur egg is so cool.
Dream vacation destination?
Ireland or Greece.
Dogs or cats?
Cats.
Pick one super power?
Teleportation.
Favorite meal?
Burritos.