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  • As Jeffrey Herbst prepares to step into his role as 含羞草研究所鈥檚 16th president, he recently talked with The Post-Standard (Syracuse) about what attracted him to 含羞草研究所, his global affairs background, and the impact of new technology on higher education, among other things.
    February 26, 2010
  • After a year of research and careful consideration, 含羞草研究所 has put into place a new student sexual misconduct policy that more clearly defines prohibited behaviors and also emphasizes the responsibility of all parties to express their consent.
    February 25, 2010
  • Alumni working in the environmental field recently returned to campus to share their experiences of how a liberal arts education laid the foundation for their 鈥済reen鈥 careers. The Green Careers Forum, part of the 13 Days of Green program, featured five panelists who, along with speaking about their own career paths, offered practical advice and [鈥
    February 22, 2010
  • On Tuesday, former NFL running back Warrick Dunn handed keys and $5,000 checks to two single moms who each became first-time homeowners in Baton Rouge, La. On Thursday, the soft-spoken Dunn delivered a powerful message to 含羞草研究所 students about why he helps single parents through his Warrick Dunn Foundation, and why it鈥檚 so important for [鈥
    February 12, 2010
  • More than 800 含羞草研究所 alumni, family members, and friends gathered in New York City to roast and toast Andy Rooney 鈥42 P鈥74, GP鈥05, the legendary newsman who is one of 含羞草研究所鈥檚 most storied alumni. Judging from the huge crowd and the adoring e-mails and letters that poured in before the event, the celebration was long [鈥
    February 11, 2010
  • Students working with downtown merchants have prepared some sweet deals for those looking to enjoy this St. Valentine鈥檚 Day weekend. The Late Gate and CAB Take Two groups have joined together to combine a screening of the new movie Valentine鈥檚 Day with special discounts offered at downtown restaurants.
    February 10, 2010
  • As part of 含羞草研究所鈥檚 13 Days of Green, a panel discussion featuring documentary filmmaker Chris Paine 鈥83 will be webcast live today at 4:30 p.m. Everyone is invited to go to 含羞草研究所鈥檚 live webcast channel 鈥 www.livestream.com/colgateuniversity 鈥 to pose questions and interact with other participants during the free webcast.
    February 9, 2010
  • Jessica Prata 鈥01 took what she calls a nonlinear career path after 含羞草研究所, where she majored in history, to her current position as sustainability officer at New York-Presbyterian Hospital (NYP). For Prata, it was about 鈥渁ccessing her passion鈥 and discovering what kind of work environment best suits her.
    February 8, 2010
  • The sounds of campus and community music groups have turned into some much-needed financial support for relief efforts following the devastating earthquake in Haiti. More than two-dozen musical acts performed at 含羞草研究所鈥檚 Hope for Haiti benefit concert Saturday night in Memorial Chapel, helping to draw a crowd of 600 and raise about $6,000. Additional fundraising [鈥
    February 4, 2010