Dear Faculty, Staff, and Students,

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Kristyn Russell

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Members of the Colgate Campus Community,

I write to articulate the university’s position on a matter that bears on our identity as a caring community dedicated to the well-being of all.

There have been recent calls in this country for changes in federal immigration policy. In an uncertain environment, it is important to establish some clear principles to guide us through this time. Last month, I charged a group composed of faculty members, administrators, and members of the university’s Board of Trustees to advise me on establishing a framework for the university’s position on federal immigration policy. The advisory group consisted of Constance Harsh (Interim Dean of the Faculty and Provost; Professor of English), Steve Fabiani (Vice President and Chief Information Officer), John Palmer (Associate Professor of Educational Studies; Chair of the Department of Educational Studies; Arnold A. Sio Chair in Diversity and Community; and Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity), Nicole Simpson (Professor of Economics; Associate Dean of the Faculty for International Initiatives), Kerra Hunter (Assistant Dean and Director of International Student Services) and Trustees Michael Herling ′79 and Gus Coldebella ′91. I would like to thank the group for its efforts, which have informed the preparation of this memorandum.

The federal policy environment is uncertain and we cannot foresee every eventuality. But we do know that a strong sense of community is central to who we are. Whatever may come, Colgate remains firmly dedicated to supporting the needs of every member of our campus community. We continue to believe, in the words of our Mission Statement, that successful residential education is not possible without attentiveness to “the particularities of our individual lives.” Further, “learning must serve life, and the opportunity to live together in a variety of settings encourages interpersonal exploration, expands mutual understanding, and supports a broadened perspective within a caring, humane community.”

Therefore, we are committed to the following policies and practices:

• We do not and will not screen student applicants based on immigration status.

• We meet, and will continue to meet, the full financial need of every enrolled student without regard to immigration status.

• We do not and will not disclose private information about our students, faculty, or staff unless specifically required to do so by law.

• Our Campus Safety staff does not and will not collect immigration status information from students. They have never engaged in the enforcement of immigration laws, and they will not begin to do so.

• Our campus is private property and we do not and will not permit unwarranted searches or investigations.

It is clear that we will need to continue considering these issues as we remain an institution that complies with federal laws and regulations across a variety of areas. It is also clear that some community members will require specific support if federal immigration policy evolves. Because of this I have charged the Offices of the Dean of the Faculty, the Dean of the College, and Human Resources to develop assistance strategies that will include programming, legal advice, and supportive outreach. I will also continue to seek counsel from members of the on-campus community, university legal counsel, and colleagues at other institutions as we continue to monitor these issues.

Thank you to those who have reached out to me with your thoughts and concerns about these issues and will continue to help guide Colgate in support of our students, faculty and staff at this time.

Most sincerely,

Brian W. Casey
President

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(This is the text of an email sent to the Colgate community on January 18th from President Brian W. Casey.)

Members of the Colgate Campus Community,

I write to articulate the university’s position on a matter that bears on our identity as a caring community dedicated to the well-being of all.

There have been recent calls in this country for changes in federal immigration policy. In an uncertain environment, it is important to establish some clear principles to guide us through this time. Last month, I charged a group composed of faculty members, administrators, and members of the university’s Board of Trustees to advise me on establishing a framework for the university’s position on federal immigration policy. The advisory group consisted of Constance Harsh (Interim Dean of the Faculty and Provost; Professor of English), Steve Fabiani (Vice President and Chief Information Officer), John Palmer (Associate Professor of Educational Studies; Chair of the Department of Educational Studies; Arnold A. Sio Chair in Diversity and Community; and Associate Provost for Equity and Diversity), Nicole Simpson (Professor of Economics; Associate Dean of the Faculty for International Initiatives), Kerra Hunter (Assistant Dean and Director of International Student Services) and Trustees Michael Herling ′79 and Gus Coldebella ′91. I would like to thank the group for its efforts, which have informed the preparation of this memorandum.

The federal policy environment is uncertain and we cannot foresee every eventuality. But we do know that a strong sense of community is central to who we are. Whatever may come, Colgate remains firmly dedicated to supporting the needs of every member of our campus community. We continue to believe, in the words of our Mission Statement, that successful residential education is not possible without attentiveness to “the particularities of our individual lives.” Further, “learning must serve life, and the opportunity to live together in a variety of settings encourages interpersonal exploration, expands mutual understanding, and supports a broadened perspective within a caring, humane community.”

Therefore, we are committed to the following policies and practices:

• We do not and will not screen student applicants based on immigration status.
• We meet, and will continue to meet, the full financial need of every enrolled student without regard to immigration status.
• We do not and will not disclose private information about our students, faculty, or staff unless specifically required to do so by law.
• Our Campus Safety staff does not and will not collect immigration status information from students. They have never engaged in the enforcement of immigration laws, and they will not begin to do so.
• Our campus is private property and we do not and will not permit unwarranted searches or investigations.

It is clear that we will need to continue considering these issues as we remain an institution that complies with federal laws and regulations across a variety of areas. It is also clear that some community members will require specific support if federal immigration policy evolves. Because of this I have charged the Offices of the Dean of the Faculty, the Dean of the College, and Human Resources to develop assistance strategies that will include programming, legal advice, and supportive outreach. I will also continue to seek counsel from members of the on-campus community, university legal counsel, and colleagues at other institutions as we continue to monitor these issues.

Thank you to those who have reached out to me with your thoughts and concerns about these issues and will continue to help guide Colgate in support of our students, faculty and staff at this time.

Most sincerely,

Brian W. Casey
President

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Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues:

I am very pleased to announce that Laura H. Jack, Vice President of Development and Alumni Relations at Howard University, will join Colgate University as Vice President for Communications, effective February 6, 2017. Laura brings to her new position years of experience in higher education communications, in areas such as strategic planning, website and social media management, publications, public relations, and market research.

Laura has been leading Howard’s communications efforts since 2014, when she was hired as Assistant Vice President of Marketing and Branding. In 2015, she took on the additional responsibility of leading the university’s development and alumni relations operations. Working directly for the president of Howard, she has been responsible for developing and managing Howard’s communications efforts to increase enrollment as well as financial support of the university.

Prior to her work at Howard, Laura developed and executed communications and recruitment strategies for the Krieger School of Arts and Sciences at Johns Hopkins University. Previously, she served for seven years as director of marketing and communications at the City University of New York’s School of Professional Studies.

Before her move to higher education communications positions, Laura held communications, media, and sales positions in several corporate and for-profit settings.

Laura is a graduate of Pace University, where she concentrated in marketing, advertising and promotions. She also holds several graduate degrees, including an MBA in marketing management and an MSEd in higher education administration from Baruch College. She completed two years of coursework towards an EdD at Johns Hopkins University.

I am excited to welcome Laura both to Colgate University and to the Hamilton community, and to work with her over many years as we seek to extend the reach and reputation of Colgate. Laura is a leader in the field of higher education communication, and she will be a welcome addition to the senior administration.

In closing, I would like to extend my gratitude to the search committee for their extraordinary efforts in this search, and to those faculty and staff members who met with Laura during the interview process.

Please join me in welcoming Laura Jack to Colgate University.

Best regards,
Brian W. Casey
President

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Dear Colgate Faculty, Students and Staff,

During the course of this presidential election season and after, there have been a number of statements made about proposed changes in immigration laws, federal enforcement of those laws, and potential changes in the enforcement practices of federal immigration agencies. These statements have caused significant debate, and are a matter of concern for many, across the nation, and on our campus. As a community that values the well-being of all its members, Colgate University needs to be alert to these potential changes and how they might affect faculty, staff, and students.

As of this writing it is not clear what, if any, modifications might be made in federal or local immigration laws, policies or practices. It is evident, though, that the situation is quite fluid. We must be prepared to engage thoughtfully with changing circumstances.

Toward this end, I have asked a small working group for an examination of what options Colgate has as an institution in regard to federal immigration policies and practices, and what issues are raised for the institution by these various options. This working group will be composed of two members of the Board of Trustees, Gus Coldebella and Michael Herling, Interim Dean of the Faculty and Provost Connie Harsh, and Vice President and Chief Information Officer Steve Fabiani. Once we have a framework for understanding these issues, I will work with the campus community consultatively to determine what steps Colgate might take in the areas of both practice and policy.

The central mission of the university is the education of its students, the pursuit of new knowledge by its faculty with our students, and the engagement of all members of the community in reasoned discourse in pursuit of understanding and truth. All members of this campus community should be able to continue their studies or their work firm in the knowledge that the university is fully committed to the diversity of its population and the inclusion of all in its mission.

Most sincerely,

Brian W. Casey
President

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As is happening on college campuses across the country, members of the Colgate community have been reacting to and discussing the outcome of the presidential election and subsequent events. The university has responded in a variety of ways: to channel the energy of dialogue to productive places; to provide support and resources to students in need and to take steps to ensure the security of all; and to remind the community of our values and expectations for behavior.

On Monday evening (11/14), a series of election-related comments made by student members of the Colgate Republicans, using the GroupMe app, was obtained by other students and published on Facebook. GroupMe is a text messaging app similar to Facebook Messenger.

The content of the texts — regarding the national election and its aftermath, including responses on campus, and widely considered inflammatory and offensive — elicited a flood of comments on a variety of social media platforms.

President Brian W. Casey and Mark Thompson, interim dean of the college, sent the messages below to students, faculty, and staff to acknowledge the situation; state the university’s values and expectations for behavior based on civility, thoughtfulness, and constructive dialogue; and indicate ways to facilitate a productive path forward.

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 11:22 a.m.

To members of the Colgate community:

In the last 12 hours, we have become aware of a barrage of social media posts, across a variety of platforms, that convey strong feelings regarding this past Tuesday’s national election and its aftermath.

I write to let the campus know that we are aware of the significant upset being experienced by members of our community as a result of these exchanges.

Providing a productive response to this complicated situation will take time. Whatever our individual political leanings, we are best served as a community by civility, thoughtfulness, and constructive dialogue.

We will thoughtfully consider how to best process this as a community and another message with more specifics will be forthcoming soon. For now, I want to remind us all of the importance of engaging with one another respectfully, even when we don’t agree, and I ask that we not add to the vitriol.

Respectfully,
Mark D. Thompson
Interim Vice President and Dean of the College

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 2:59 p.m.

Dear Members of the Colgate Community,

As most on this campus—and many off campus—know, last night a series of “GroupMe” comments made by some Colgate students were obtained by other students and published on Facebook. Many of the reposted comments were appalling and deeply disappointing. Several of the statements expressed in these texts—calling for the disruption of certain classes, bragging about efforts to upset students within classes, targeting specific groups of students, among other things—cut to the core of our mission and are fully unacceptable.

I understand—and respect—that people wish to respond, or have responded, to the original texts and comments with fervent disagreement and dismay. I also understand that those whose texts were reposted on Facebook have been subject to profound public criticism. This is a day of deep emotion and concern for many on this campus.

To ensure that we have an environment in which all can work securely and productively, some immediate and concrete steps must be taken. We must support those members of our community who feel threatened. To that end, I will ask the Office of the Dean of the College to take all available steps to make sure every student on this campus feels secure in their surroundings. An email from that office will be sent regarding these steps. I have also asked the Dean’s Office to work with all students and student groups involved in this situation and consider appropriate actions in accordance with all university policies.

But some steps are more challenging. Our nation is extraordinarily divided now. People on all sides of the political spectrum share nothing so much as a lack of faith in our ability to come together in constructive dialogue to address the issues that face us. It is difficult for any divided community to come together. But that is why what we do here is so important. A strong university must be a model of reasoned discourse, informed analysis, and a concern for all members of a shared community.

We do not always live up to this responsibility. The best answer to this shortcoming, though, is to steer towards constructive engagement, deeply reasoned debate, and thoughtful dialogue in our classrooms, in our residence halls, in our social media postings, and in our encounters with each other across this campus every day. I ask that we begin this important work, together—even in these days of very heightened emotions.

I want to close by saying that the Office of the Dean of the College will work with any student group, or any individual student, that wishes to speak about these issues, or who has been harmed, or fears harm, from these events. Please reach out to them, and to each other, as we continue to unpack this situation and strive to move forward.

Most sincerely,

Brian W. Casey
President

Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at 6:30 p.m.

Dear students,

Earlier today, you heard from President Casey and me about the impact of social media posts on members of our community. I write to offer some follow-up information and thoughts.

Some people may desire immediate action; that said, we look to our university code of student rights and responsibilities, code of student conduct and campus policies as we move forward. The relevant part of the code of student rights and responsibilities follows:

Pursuit of a liberal education requires an atmosphere conducive to the full and free expression of opinion; responsive membership in the Colgate University community also requires a respectful awareness of individual and group sensibilities…. The university condemns statements, symbols, and actions which denigrate or ridicule an individual or group because of race, religion, ethnicity, sex, or sexual orientation, when such statements, symbols, and actions clearly serve no educational purpose.

Colgate’s code of conduct applies to all current Colgate students, whether on campus or off, and including online behavior having an impact on the campus community.

The code of conduct states: Colgate expects that its students will not lie, steal, cheat, or engage in dishonest or unlawful behavior; behavior that damages University property, the personal property of another individual, or public property; or any other behavior intended to inflict physical or emotional harm on oneself, another person, or the community. Colgate students must abide by University policies and procedures and comply with directions of University officials acting in performance of their duties.

Finally, the university’s equity grievance policy also prohibits conduct such as bias-related discrimination and harassment, as defined in the policy.

We have disciplinary processes designed to address allegations of violations of the code of conduct and other university policies. Reports of alleged violations can be made in person at campus safety or online. All reports will be reviewed and investigated as warranted; if appropriate, disciplinary hearings and/or other applicable processes may occur. In addition, students can report abusive content directly to the social media platforms on which the posts appear; for example Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Yik Yak.

Every member of the community deserves to have a sense of security on campus. Should you feel unsafe, we encourage you to be in contact with any of the following resources:

• For student groups, contact your organization’s adviser;
• For students in residence, contact your CL or assistant director of residential life; and
• All students can contact their administrative dean or the Campus Safety department at x7333.

For after-hours emergency situations, contact Campus Safety, who can connect you to the administrative dean or counselor on call.

In the next several days, I will be reaching out to members of the community who can help in facilitating constructive conversations, addressing this complex issue once we return from the Thanksgiving break and into the spring semester.

Interim Vice President and Dean of the College
Mark D. Thompson

Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at 9:14 a.m.

Dear students,

Welcome back to campus. I hope you had a restorative break and feel rested and prepared as we head into the final weeks of the semester.

The days leading up to the Thanksgiving break were difficult for many in our community. The outcome of the contentious presidential election created a heightened sense of vulnerability for some, with postings in social media contributing to strong emotions across the campus. These events deserve our continued and thoughtful attention.

Many feel uncertain about the future. Others feel unable to share their beliefs without being ostracized. It is important to note that social media can be a useful tool for sharing ideas and a platform for expressing one’s deeply held beliefs. But it also can be a vehicle that can widen divides.

We strive to be an academic community that allows for differences of opinion in an environment of mutual respect. We must, therefore, find constructive ways to engage with one another around challenging issues and conflicting views. We have less than three weeks remaining in this semester. It will take far longer than that to make meaningful progress, but I hope we can turn toward one another and commit to beginning this work.

How to start? After consulting with a number of community members, I’d like to offer the following:

Between now and the end of this semester:

• A forum to offer suggestions for ways we can work through these challenges, scheduled for this Thursday, Dec. 1, at 5:00 p.m. in 101A McGregory.  I will serve as host.
• You can send send suggestions directly to me at mdthompson@colgate.edu. Students can also pass along suggestions through their CLs.

Upon returning to campus in January:

• Community members trained in the Intergroup Dialogue approach will facilitate constructive conversations addressing issues underlying the recent conflict and how they are expressed.
• We will reinstitute the Breaking Bread program, which brings together groups that might not normally engage with one another to prepare and share a meal, providing a chance for more relaxed interaction. (The costs for the meal will be covered by my office.)
• A student-led forum to discuss productive interaction when we have strong feelings and don’t agree.
• Several programs planned for the Martin Luther King, Jr. week celebration addressing issues raised duirng the election and our recent campus conflicts.
• Enhanced bystander intervention training focused on skill development.

When we come together to address the issues and dynamics that cause hurt and conflict, we increase our chances of having the kind of community we strive for at Colgate. I hope you will join me in this challenging and important undertaking.

Sincerely,

Mark D. Thompson
Interim Vice President and Dean of the College

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November 10, 2016
11:20 a.m.

Dear Colgate Community,

Over the past day and a half, I have met with many students and have heard from many other members of this community—faculty, staff, and students—regarding the results of the presidential election. This was a campaign marked by extremely harsh discourse, much of it aimed at some of the most vulnerable members of our nation. Many members of our own academic community, including women, immigrants, people of color, the LGBTQ community, Muslims, and members of other religious groups felt this directly, and many have grown concerned that this election season has called into question some of our most fundamental values.

It is important, first, to recognize the very real pain and concern of those who were the target of this rhetoric. It is also essential that we commit ourselves as a university, and as a nation, to the fundamental values of community, civility and respect. This means that we must pledge ourselves to creating an inclusive community that honors the dignity of all and allows every one of us to achieve to their fullest.

Academic communities like Colgate should aspire to be a model of these values, and so I am extremely grateful to the faculty members who have already offered opportunities for us to come together to understand the impact and potential implications of this election, helping us to engage with the issues facing our nation, and the world.

The diversity of our own campus is a profound source of strength and is fundamental to our mission; and the work of our university, the education of students, is as important today as it has ever been. I will continue to work with the Office of the Dean of the College to support our students, and with every member of our campus community to ensure that this university embodies the principles of inclusion, respect, and equity.

Sincerely,

Brian W. Casey
President

November 9, 2016
11:50 a.m.

Dear Colgate students,

The long and contentious presidential election process has concluded and we now know the results. While individuals may feel many different ways about this outcome, it’s important that we acknowledge our community core values of respect and the well-being of everyone.

We recognize and appreciate the unique talents and contributions of all students at Colgate. Each one of you has something important to contribute to our community. As always, our community offers a wide range of services to address student needs.

In the days and weeks ahead, we anticipate opportunities to discuss and reflect on the election. This evening at 6:30 p.m. in Love Auditorium, Kathryn Lofton will present a lecture titled “Trumping Reality: Popular Religion in American Democracy.”

Colgate values the open and respectful exchange of ideas and perspectives. Our educational mission calls us to deepen the commitment to developing human understanding and to the common good.

Mark D. Thompson
Interim Vice President and Dean of the College

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Dear members of the Colgate community,

On behalf of the Board of Trustees, I offer this report of our September 30 – October 1, 2016 meeting with an enormous sense of appreciation for the efforts of so many who organized and supported a truly remarkable inauguration and homecoming weekend. From the community picnic on Saturday, September 24th, through the inaugural concert yesterday afternoon, Colgate’s spirit, character and quality were very evident this past week.

Although the time the Board spent in meetings was limited due to the many activities of the weekend, we had productive conversations about a number of important topics. The Board also approved several resolutions and took a number of actions described below.

Through the course of the Board conversations several important themes emerged from the discussions. The first is the primary importance of continuing Colgate’s commitment to the elements of a residential liberal arts education by supporting a high quality academic program and the work of faculty. Concurrent with that effort is the need to sustain efforts to attract and enroll a talented and diverse student body, providing the appropriate forms of support to enhance the value and benefits of their education while also providing an environment that is supportive of all members of our community. We need to work diligently to be fiscally prudent in our operations and strategic in directing resources that enhance our extracurricular programs, while also maintaining the quality and beauty of the campus.

The Board received an update regarding the implementation of the residential commons system and the results of the first year of the operation of this program. The Board was pleased with early signs of the success of Ciccone Commons in providing students with a meaningful community in their first two years, with enhanced engagement with Colgate faculty. The Board looks forward to more input in the future on the experiences of students from the students themselves, as well as continued faculty input in the development of this residential program. The Board also endorsed the naming of “Commons Two” through the process developed by the Student Affairs Committee of the Board, the Dean of the College staff and the commons directors during the last academic year. We look forward to the continued development of the program such that it would ultimately provide residential commons for all first years and sophomores on the “Hill.”

The Board also supported a recommendation from the administration that the University Properties Committee review information about former President George Barton Cutten, so that the Board might consider a renaming of Cutten Hall. We have no desire to being merely reactive should a substantive issue exist, and look forward to being proactive should the campus community recommend a name change.

During a review of various building projects, the Board was pleased to learn about the positive campus response to the renovations of the Bryan Complex and Andrews Hall, as well as numerous other summer projects. The Board also noted the success of the construction of the Class of 1965 Arena which was completed on time and within established budget parameters. Later in the weekend at the dedication ceremony, we thanked the donors whose philanthropic support made this outstanding new facility possible.

The Board approved the allocation of funds to continue planning and site preparation for the construction of two 100-bed dormitories above Andrews and Stillman Halls. These new residence halls will allow Colgate to lower the number of students currently living in the Gate House, Cutten and Townhouse facilities, bringing the populations in these residence complexes to levels better suited to their design and capacity. The Board also approved expenditures to replace the turf on Crown Field and a donor-funded renovation project in the football locker room and study space for all student-athletes. An update regarding plans for Benton Hall was also received along with a summary of the preliminary ideas under consideration to improve parking and traffic circulation on campus.

The Board heard a presentation of the state of programs and facilities devoted to the arts at Colgate, expanding conversations that have taken place with the Board in prior meetings. We noted the extensive campus conversations that were held during the 2015-16 year regarding the location of the proposed Center for Art and Culture. We expressed support for the recommendation from the campus committee to consider one of several potential sites on campus to provide appropriate space for its programs, in lieu of the previously recommended location in downtown Hamilton. Further, the Board endorsed President Casey’s recommendation that the university take steps to develop a long-term vision for the arts at Colgate, and accepted with enthusiasm his recommendation that significant efforts be directed to considering how to deepen programs in the arts as well as plans for new arts related spaces on the campus. In addition, the Board supported the allocation of funds to advance these important discussions with the assistance of third party consultants should President Casey deem it an appropriate expenditure. This discussion enjoys a strong alignment of support from the Board, administration and faculty and we wish to advance this effort expeditiously.

During its annual open session Saturday morning a group of students representing Colgate’s sororities offered a presentation advocating the expansion of Greek Life at Colgate. Through this presentation, the Board was also presented with a resolution from the Student Government Association (SGA) which “…..supports bringing additional fraternities and sororities as well as additional multicultural organizations, various religious organizations, services, businesses and/or pre-professional organizations to the Colgate community.”

When the Board continued its meeting following the presentation the members noted that this subject required extensive, carefully considered campus conversations and deliberation. The Board wanted to acknowledge the considerable effort of the students who offered the presentation as well as the concerns and interests expressed by the students in the SGA resolution. The Board also acknowledged the significant faculty and community-wide interest in topics related to residential life, and the long history of discussions that have been held at Colgate, among many constituencies. Before any recommendations regarding changes in the student residential program can be considered, a deliberate, comprehensive review of the totality of student residential life at Colgate would be required. The process would need to permit multiple voices to be heard including faculty, students and administrators, and a variety of options would need to be considered.

The quality and nature of the student residential experience is an essential aspect of a liberal arts college education. The Board recognized that there is a new administration at Colgate, with a number of important positions currently occupied on an interim basis, but requested to have these conversations held through the engagement of appropriate faculty and campus-wide committees and offices.

Finally, we wish to report that, in accordance with a process developed last year to re-examine a prior decision to confer an honorary degree from the university – one only to be used in extraordinary circumstances – the board authorized the establishment of an ad hoc committee last spring to conduct such a review of the degree conferred to Mr. William H. Cosby, Jr. At our meeting the Board received a recommendation from the ad hoc committee regarding the degree awarded to Mr. Cosby, and voted to rescind Mr. Cosby’s honorary degree.

The Board closed its meeting Saturday morning still feeling the inspiration of President Casey’s inaugural address as well as the wonderful glow from the vitality and energy of the campus community that was clearly evident at the inauguration. Again, we thank all members of the Colgate community for the incredible effort necessary to execute such a complex and significant weekend. I look forward to providing you with my next update after our January meeting. Until then, I wish you all continued success for the remainder of the semester.

All my best,
Daniel B. Hurwitz ’86

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Dear members of the Colgate community:

The dean’s office would like to remind community members that the fall hunting season begins on October 1. Hunting is not allowed on university-owned property, and Colgate’s property lines are posted and very clearly defined; however, Colgate University adjoins privately-owned property that hunters may have permission to use.

Community members should exercise caution and wear bright clothing when in or near any wooded areas of the campus during deer hunting season. Bow season begins October 1 and regular hunting season will be from November 19 through December 11. To report anyone who is hunting on university-owned property, please contact campus safety at 315-228-7333.

Mark D. Thompson
Interim Vice President and Dean of the College

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Dear Colgate Community:

Chapel House is a quiet retreat space on campus, 3 minutes up from Frank Dining Hall.

Renovations to the House are not totally complete, but we will open for student, faculty, staff and community visitors on Monday, September 12. The Chapel is open 24 hours a day but the House will only open from 9:00 to 5:00 until September 29. Guests can begin to stay in the house at that date as well. Reservations can be made via our website at colgate.edu/chapelhouse.

Please come visit!

Best Wishes
Steven Kepnes Ph.D.

Professor of World Religions and Jewish Studies
Director of Chapel House
Colgate University
Hamilton, NY 13346
skepnes@colgate.edu
315 2287697

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