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COLGATE HELLO [t he co l•g ate hel •óh] noun: The name of a friendly campus tradition. “Do you know about the Colgate Hello?” verb: The act of saying “hello” to someone on campus in Hamilton, N.Y., or wherever alumni meet. “Hello, there!” First known published mention: 1924—1925 Colgate University Student Handbook
Trenton, New Jersey MAJOR: Anthropology
MINOR: Psychology
CLASS OF 2018
“ I have made some of my best friends here simply by saying hello to someone new.” COLBY KINGSTON ’18 Kennebunkport, Maine
ERIK LIMA
“ My defining experience at Colgate has been a collection of opportunities to travel around the world through extended study, club trips, and study abroad.”
Latin American Dance
Extended study in Israel
ERIK + KRISTY Anthropology major
ERIK LIMA
The Spanish Debate Team is part of a proud tradition of debate at Colgate. Other teams include the Harry C. Behler Debate Society, Mock Trial, and Model UN.
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Study abroad in New Zealand
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Spanish Debate Team
LATIN AMERICAN DANCE Erik and Kristy are both members of the Latin American Dance group, one of more than 190+
The Interfaith Community brings together all student religious groups in a series of events to foster engagement, understanding, and friendships.
clubs and student organizations on campus.
NEWMAN COMMUNITY
Colgate Ballroom Dancers
World traveler SPANISH DEBATE TEAM — Members of the Spanish Debate Team traveled to Bogotá, Colombia, for the World Championships of Spanish Debate.
Residential Commons Computer science major
Kristy Saldana ’18, of Trenton, N.J., is a history major and a member of the Latin American Dance group.
LESLIE SUBALDO
Sophomore Residential Seminar — San Francisco Study abroad in Wales
Digital Learning and Media Center media consultant
New Milford, New Jersey MAJOR: Computer science
LESLIE SUBALDO
MINOR: Art and art history
CLASS OF 2018
“ Joining the Newman Community was one of the best decisions of my life. The members have all become family to me.”
Friends like family NEWMAN COMMUNITY — A Catholic faith community with a commitment to interfaith dialogue, service, and respect
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Community
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RESIDENTIAL COMMONS Leslie and Mike are part of the Residential Commons program. This new experience, for first-year and sophomore students, is designed to further tie together living and learning on campus.
Port Byron, New York DOUBLE MAJOR: Political science and economics CLASS OF 2019
“ Each day I grow more fascinated by how quickly Colgate students can make the best of connections with people they meet for the first time.” Ciccone Commons
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RYAN DIEW
THOUGHT INTO ACTION
Jamesville, New York MAJOR: English
MINOR: History
CLASS OF 2015
Thought Into Action (TIA) provides alumni mentorship to help students develop their own business ventures. Mike and Ryan are both active members of TIA.
Oakland, California MAJOR: Computer science CLASS OF 2017
“ I am a Google student ambassador, and I’ve also worked as an intern for Adonal Foyle Enterprises. Both of these opportunities were made possible by the generosity of Colgate alums.”
NATALIE SPORTELLI
“ My internships with CNBC and Forbes, powered by alumni connections, prepared me to enter the real world and land my first job.”
Student Government Association
THOUGHT INTO ACTION — Thought Into Action Student Incubator member Ryan Diew created a travel app, Trippie, which was presented to a panel of potential investors at Entrepreneur Weekend. The pitch earned first place and $6,900 in funding.
RYAN Varsity basketball
Computer science major
RYAN DIEW
Ryan is a member of the varsity basketball team.
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Thought Into Action Student Incubator
ORIENTATION LINK
DIVISION I ATHLETICS Ryan Diew and Will Blumenberg are members of two of Colgate’s 25 Division I athletics teams. Friends and roommates are often found
Orientation Link staff help guide new students through orientation and their first year on campus. Both Ryan and Natalie were Links.
cheering in the stands.
ORIENTATION LINK
Konosioni Senior Honor Society
Women in Business Alternative Spring Break participant
NATALIE SPORTELLI
Will Blumenberg ’19, of Concord, Mass., is a geography major and a member of the varsity lacrosse team.
WRCU-FM
Colgate’s London English Study Group
Entrepreneurial
adj: Made by a number of people acting as a group
[ku h •le k• tiv•ly]
CO L L ECT I V E LY COLGATE
Lived in West Hall
Caribbean Student Association
Leadership Academy
Colgate Activities Board
African Students’ Union Student Government Association
African Students’ Union
Creative Arts House leader
Jabari Ajao ’18 Colgate Professional Networks intern
Colgate Thirteen a cappella group
Will Blumenberg ’19
Student Athlete Association Committee
WRCU-FM Student Government Association
MariaDorin Shayo ’17
COVE volunteer
Residential Commons
Mike Vitale ’19
Sophomore Residential Seminar — Istanbul
Student Government Association
Kristy Saldana ’18
Computer science major
Latin American Student Organization
Ryan Diew ’17 Orientation Link
Thought Into Action Student Incubator
Spanish Debate Team
Student Government Association
Sophomore Residential Seminar — San Francisco
Study abroad in Wales
Varsity basketball
Latin American Dance
Thought Into Action Student Incubator
Residential Commons
Club volleyball
Konosioni Participant Senior Honor in the Vagina Society Monologues
Student Government Association
History major
Men’s club ice hockey
Political science major
Real Estate Club
Taylor Washing ’18
Community leader for residential life
Varsity lacrosse
COVE: Somali Children’s Center volunteer
College Republicans
Student Conduct Board
Sophomore Residential Seminar — Jerusalem
Spanish Debate Team
Latin American Dance
FUSE Dance Company
Orientation Link
Community leader for residential life
Konosioni Senior Honor Society WRCU-FM
Leslie Subaldo ’18 Colgate Ballroom Dancers Newman Community
Computer science major
Anthropology major
Erik Lima ’18
Christian Fellowship
Extended study in Israel
Study Abroad in New Zealand
Phi Eta Sigma national honor society Konosioni Senior Honor Society
Assistant director of the Vagina Monologues
Grace Western ’17
Colgate’s London English Study Group
Natalie Sportelli ’15
Study abroad in Cameroon Association of Critical Collegians
Alternative Spring Break participant Women in Business
Alumni connections WRCU — Student DJs entertain alumni, parents, and students on the quad during Homecoming weekend.
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WRCU Like Natalie before her,
TAYLOR WASHING
Taylor is a student DJ who helps with publicity, news, and the technical side of broadcasting on Colgate’s radio station, 90.1 FM.
Vail, Colorado MAJOR: Peace and conflict studies CLASS OF 2018
“ The thing that surprised me the most was how easily and quickly I created a family here… I was able to find a group of people I love and will always love.”
Sophomore Residential Seminar Participant in the Vagina Monologues
WRCU-FM
GRACE
Club volleyball
TAYLOR WASHING
Members of Konosioni, like Taylor and Grace, are independently selected by their classmates.
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KONOSIONI SENIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Colgate Activities Board
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
A 26-member senior honor society that works to
Center for Outreach, Volunteerism, and Education (COVE): Utica refugee tutor
Student Government Association members from each class are elected to govern student organizations and to play a crucial role in decision making in the larger Colgate community.
promote leadership, service to the community, and the preservation of tradition.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION
Community leader for residential life
Limitless OUTDOOR EDUCATION — From ice climbing to kayaking, everyone can find an adventure through Colgate’s Outdoor Education programs regardless of academic major.
COVE: Somali Children’s Center volunteer
MARIADORIN SHAYO
Grace Western ’17, of Syracuse, N.Y., is a political science and women’s studies major and a member of FUSE dance company.
African Students’ Union
Caribbean Student Association
Dar es Salaam, Tanzania DOUBLE MAJOR: Physics and Africana & Latin American studies
CLASS OF 2017
Finding a path AFRICAN STUDENTS’ UNION — As leader of the African Students’ Union, MariaDorin organized an African fashion show with designers from New York City.
MARIADORIN SHAYO
“ I’ve learned so many things that have helped me grow as a person. I didn’t expect to learn this much about the world and myself.”
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COMMUNITY LEADER FOR RESIDENTIAL LIFE
JABARI AJAO
MariaDorin offers advice and guidance to students living in her residence hall. As a result, she and Jabari became friends.
Peachtree, Georgia MAJOR: Africana & Latin American studies MINOR: Creative writing CLASS OF 2018
“ Even though I live 17 hours away in Georgia, simple hellos and friendly introductions have resulted in friendships I will cherish for a long time.”
Together THE COLGATE THIRTEEN — Jabari performs with the Colgate Thirteen, the oldest of Colgate’s five a cappella groups, at homecoming.
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