Admitted Student Program Brochure 2024

HELLO, CLASS OF 2028.

Congratulations, Colby College Class of 2028! You’ve dedicated considerable effort to reach this milestone, and you should take great pride in your accomplishments. We are so thrilled and honored to host such an exceptional group of intellectual minds at the 2028 Admitted Students Program, both in-person and virtually. The in-person programming is on April 15, with various virtual program options throughout April 16–20. We hope that the Admitted Students Program will give you a chance to take a peek at what life at Colby would look like and why we all love it so much up on Mayflower Hill.

Our time at Colby was one full of self-discovery, education, and exploration. We have deepened our knowledge of the subjects we are passionate about, explored unique and niche concepts in classes we never thought we’d be taking, and found the joy in challenging ourselves. Serving as president and vice president of the Student Government Association, we have had the honor of seeing Colby up close, which only grew our love and admiration for the truly special experience that these past four years have been. We leave Colby with the knowledge that we worked diligently to represent the student voice, and we look forward to watching the next generation of Colby students take campus by storm.

Throughout the month of April, you’ll be able to experience many of the opportunities that mean so much to Colby students. As you prepare to learn more and engage with our remarkable community, we wanted to pass along a few pro tips:

• Take advantage of Spotlight Classes to connect with our world-renowned faculty.

• Don’t miss the welcome with President Greene to hear about his vision for your time at Colby and beyond.

• If you’re on campus April 15, stop by the Club Expo to meet student leaders from some of our more than 100 student-run clubs and organizations—including SGA!

• Take a quiet moment to explore—in-person or virtually—the galleries of the Colby College Museum of Art.

• Engage with DavisConnects to learn more about Colby’s amazing postgraduate opportunities and programs.

• Chat with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and others to learn what they love most about our community!

Take advantage of the chance to explore the many facets of our campus and learn about different ways to get involved. We are confident that you will leave this experience with a much more well-rounded idea of what Colby truly is. We are so excited to welcome you to the start of this journey. Go Mules!

Sincerely,

Brunda Katikireddy ’24

Andrew Iferenta ’24 President, SGA Vice President, SGA

OVERVIEW

MONDAY, APRIL 15 IN-PERSON PROGRAM

Pre-registration for the in-person program is required. Please register at admit2028.colby.edu.

8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Registration

8:30–10:30 a.m.

Breakfast

9:00–9:50 a.m.

Guided Campus Tour

9–10:50 a.m.

Academic Fair

Mule Works Innovation Lab Open House

10–10:50 a.m.

Spotlight Classes (see page 5)

Community-Building and Campus Life Panel

Beyond Mayflower Hill: Community Partnerships and Engagement in Downtown Waterville

Guided Tours: Colby College Museum of Art, Campus, Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center

11–11:45 a.m.

Admitted Students

Welcome with President David A. Greene

Noon–1 p.m.

Club Expo

The Pugh Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Open House

Noon–2 p.m.

Taste of Maine Food Truck Festival

1–1:50 p.m.

Spotlight Classes (see page 6)

First-Generation-to-College/ Low-Income Program for Student Success Resource Panel

Active Colby Panel

DavisConnects: Career Planning and Off-Campus Study

Guided Tours: Campus, Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, Colby College Museum of Art

Downtown Waterville Exploration

2–2:50 p.m.

Living the Colby Life: Current Student Perspectives Colby Family Panel

3–3:50 p.m.

Spotlight Classes (see page 7)

The Island Campus: Introducing Allen and Benner Islands

The Creative and Performing Arts at Colby Panel

Guided Tours: Campus, Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, Colby College Museum of Art

Downtown Waterville Exploration

4–4:50 p.m.

Spotlight Classes (see page 8)

The Power of the Liberal Arts: Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence

Guided Campus Tour Research, Internships, and Global Experiences

5–6:30 p.m.

Community Picnic

6:30–8 p.m.

Colby After Dark

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

3–4 p.m.

The Creative and Performing Arts

4–5 p.m.

The Colby College Museum of Art and The Lunder Institute for American Art

5–6 p.m.

Spotlight Class (see page 9)

6–7 p.m.

Campus Life and Resources for Academic Success

7–8 p.m.

Living the Colby Life: Current Student Perspectives

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

4–5 p.m.

Spotlight Class (see page 10)

Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence and The Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship

5–6 p.m.

DavisConnects: Career Planning and Off-Campus Study

6–7 p.m.

The Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and The Oak Institute for Human Rights

7–8 p.m.

Spotlight Class (see page 10)

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

4–5 p.m.

Spotlight Class (see page 11)

5–6 p.m.

The Buck Lab for Climate and Environment

6–7 p.m.

Dual-Degree Engineering Programs

7–8 p.m.

The Island Campus and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

4–5 p.m.

The Center for Arts and Humanities and Lyons Art Lab

5–6 p.m.

Active Colby

6–7 p.m.

Spotlight Class (see page 12)

7–8 p.m.

Affording Colby: Financial Aid Information Session

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

8–9 a.m.

Living the Colby Life: The International Student Experience

9–10 a.m.

Spotlight Class (see page 12)

Noon–1 p.m.

Colby Connections: Colby Family Panel

3–4 p.m.

Virtual Bingo with Colby’s Student Programming Board

MONDAY, APRIL 15

Pre-registration for the in-person program is required. Please register at admit2028.colby.edu.

SPOTLIGHT CLASSES

Get a true sense of the learning experience at Colby by joining our world-class professors for in-depth and informative presentations of the scholarship they pursue and teach.

8:30 a.m.–8 p.m.

Registration

Welcome to Mayflower Hill! Begin your experience on campus by checking in and picking up everything you need for your visit in the Parker-Reed Room. Registration moves to Lunder House at noon.

8:30–10:30 a.m.

Breakfast

Join us in the main tent for a light breakfast before you begin your day of activities.

9–9:50 a.m.

Campus Tour

Take a tour of our Mayflower Hill campus to learn about academic programs and student life from the perspective of a current student.

9–10:50 a.m.

Academic Fair

Drop in to connect with faculty and students from across disciplines to learn more about Colby’s academic offerings.

Mule Works Innovation Lab Open House

Check out Colby’s makerspace, where students from every discipline come together to explore interactive technologies such as virtual reality, 3D printing, and laser cutting.

10–10:50 a.m.

SPOTLIGHT CLASSES

Anyone Can Sing: A Journey Through a Healthy Use of Our Voice

Led by Néviton Barros

Director of Choral and Vocal Activities

Math around the Clock

Led by Leo Livshits Professor and Chair of Mathematics Department

One Little Poem Against the Whole World: What Writing Well (And Not Quite So Very Well) Can Teach Us

Led by Adrian Blevins

Professor of English and Creative Writing Director of Creative Writing Program

Community-Building and Campus Life Panel

Learn more about making connections and building community at Colby. This panel will highlight orientation programs, student life, spiritual life, diversity, and civic engagement on campus.

Can’t make it to campus on April 15?

We invite you to register for an individual visit on select Fridays in April. Friday admitted student visits include a campus tour, the opportunity to have lunch with a current student, and the chance to learn more about Colby’s academic offerings.

For registration information, please visit admit2028.colby.edu.

10–10:50 a.m.

Colby College Museum of Art Tour

Visit one of the finest college art museums in the country and learn about the artwork, exhibitions, and opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. Museum staff will be present throughout the day to guide guests through the various galleries and discuss the important role the museum plays both inside and outside the classroom. Water bottles are not allowed in the museum.

Beyond Mayflower Hill: Community Partnerships and Engagement in Downtown Waterville

Join members of Colby’s senior leadership team as they discuss the dynamic partnership between the College and the city of Waterville.

Campus Tour

Take a tour of our Mayflower Hill campus to learn about academic programs and student life from the perspective of a current student.

ADMITTED STUDENT VISITS

April 5

April 12

April 26

10–10:50 a.m.

Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center Tour

Take a tour of one of the newest additions to campus, the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, among the most comprehensive athletics facilities on any Division III campus.

11–11:45 a.m.

Admitted Students Welcome with President David A. Greene

Please join us as President Greene welcomes the Colby Class of 2028 to campus and learn about his vision for the future of Colby.

Noon–1 p.m.

Club Expo

There are more than 100 ways to make connections with your fellow Colby students while doing something you love. This expo is a great way to see the range of clubs and organizations on campus. Being a part of them is simply a matter of signing up, showing up, and diving in.

The Pugh Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Open House

The Pugh Center for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion supports Colby’s commitment to fostering a fully inclusive campus community through individual support, resource programs, and social justice education.

Noon–2 p.m.

Taste of Maine

Food Truck Festival

Join your peers from the Colby Class of 2028 for some al fresco dining with food from some of Maine’s best food trucks!

1–1:50 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT CLASSES

Should Humans Exist?

Led by David Freidenreich

Pulver Family Professor of Jewish Studies

Passion or Responsibilities: Soccer Ultras and Sportswashing

Led by Arne Koch

Professor of German Chair of Russian and German Department

Cancer Research in the Rice Lab: A Model for Faculty-Mentored Interdependent Research at Colby College

Led by Kevin Rice

Associate Professor of Chemistry Associate Chair of Chemistry Department

Do We Really Want or Need Government?

Led by Nicholas Jacobs

Assistant Professor of Government

First-Generation-to-College/ Low-Income Program for Student Success Resource Panel

Join Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion CoCurricular Program Coordinator Misael Beltran-Guzman ’22 and first-generation-tocollege and/or low-income students for a conversation about resources and thriving at Colby.

Active Colby Panel

Being healthy and active are values of our community. Join Colby’s recreation staff and student athletes to discuss living a healthy and active lifestyle on campus by getting involved in varsity sports, club sports, intramurals, or fitness classes.

DavisConnects: Career Planning and Off-Campus Study

This session will explore DavisConnects, an innovative program that provides students with global, internship, or research experiences and prepares them for life after Colby.

Campus Tour

Take a tour of our Mayflower Hill campus to learn about academic programs and student life from the perspective of a current student.

Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center Tour

Take a tour of one of the newest additions to campus, the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, among the most comprehensive athletics facilities on any Division III campus.

Colby College Museum of Art Tour

Visit one of the finest college art museums in the country and learn about the artwork, exhibitions, and opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. Museum staff will be present throughout the day to guide guests through the various galleries and discuss the important role the museum plays both inside and outside the classroom. Water bottles are not allowed in the museum.

Downtown Waterville Exploration

Explore Colby’s newest additions to downtown! Walk down Main Street to visit Greene Block + Studios, the lively Paul J. Schupf Art Center, and our downtown living and learning community, the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons.

2–2:50 p.m.

Living the Colby Life: Current Student Perspectives

Enjoy a candid conversation to learn about the Colby experience from those who live it every day. Hear about adjusting to the rigors of college work, living together in residence halls, and getting involved on campus.

Colby Family Panel

Families and guests are invited to connect with current Colby parents and staff to hear about their experience as members of the extended Colby community.

3–3:50 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT CLASSES

Vampires and Werewolves in Contemporary Culture

Led by Melissa Miller

Assistant Professor of Russian

Early Black Protest Literature

Led by Sam Plasencia

Assistant Professor of English

From Stardust to Planets: Meteorites as a Record of Solar System Evolution

Led by Tasha Dunn

Associate Professor of Geology

Chinese Writing and Chinese Culture

Led by Kimberly Besio

Oak Professor of East Asian Studies

Culture and Power: Why Place Names Matter

Led by Laura Saltz

Associate Professor of American Studies

Chair of American Studies Department and Ben Lisle

Assistant Professor of American Studies

The Past and Future of Economic Growth in the United States

Led by Rob Lester Associate Professor of Economics

The Island Campus: Introducing Allen and Benner Islands

In January 2022, Colby became the steward of two historic islands off the coast of Maine. Join us to learn about the addition of the Island Campus at Colby and the important role the islands will play in supporting research and discovery in ecology, biodiversity, and conservation.

The Creative and Performing Arts at Colby Panel

Join members of the Colby community as they discuss the pivotal role the visual and performing arts play at Colby and the various opportunities there are for students to explore both inside and outside of the classroom.

Campus Tour

Take a tour of our Mayflower Hill campus to learn about academic programs and student life from the perspective of a current student.

Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center Tour

Take a tour of one of the newest additions to campus, the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center, among the most comprehensive athletics facilities on any Division III campus.

Colby College Museum of Art Tour

Visit one of the finest college art museums in the country and learn about the artwork, exhibitions, and opportunities for interdisciplinary learning. Museum staff will be present throughout the day to guide guests through the various galleries and discuss the important role the museum plays both inside and outside the classroom. Water bottles are not allowed in the museum.

Downtown Waterville Exploration

Explore Colby’s newest additions to downtown! Walk down Main Street to visit Greene Block + Studios, the lively Paul J. Schupf Art Center, and our downtown living and learning community, the Bill & Joan Alfond Main Street Commons. Our campus map

4–4:50 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT CLASSES

King David: Myth, Murderer, or Messiah?

Led by Kerry Sonia Assistant Professor of Religious Studies

Climate Change: How Do We Know?

Led by Bess Koffman Associate Professor of Geology

The Power of the Liberal Arts: Shaping the Future of Artificial Intelligence

As the first liberal arts college to establish a major academic program in artificial intelligence, Colby is positioned to redefine a liberal arts education for this century. Join members of Colby’s faculty and leading minds in the field of artificial intelligence as they discuss the various opportunities that Colby students have to shape artificial intelligence and machine learning for the greater good.

Campus Tour

Take a tour of our Mayflower Hill campus to learn about academic programs and student life from the perspective of a current student.

Research, Internships, and Global Experiences

Join Colby faculty, staff, and students from across various centers and institutes as they reflect on the transformative internship, research, and global experiences that have defined their experiences on and off campus.

5–6:30 p.m.

Community Picnic

As we come to the end of our program, admitted students and their guests are invited to join members of the Colby community for a casual dinner. Connect with community members, hear their Colby stories, discover campus traditions, and picture what your four years on Mayflower Hill could look like.

6:30–8 p.m.

Colby After Dark

Let the fun begin! Join us for a variety of events: music, food, games, and time to connect with your future classmates.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

TUESDAY, APRIL 16

3–4 p.m.

The Creative and Performing Arts

Join members of the Colby community as they discuss the pivotal role the visual and performing arts play at Colby and the various opportunities there are for students to explore both inside and outside of the classroom.

4–5 p.m.

The Colby College Museum of Art and The Lunder Institute for American Art

Learn about one of the finest college art museums in the country and the artwork, exhibitions, and opportunities for interdisciplinary learning it provides. A collaborative initiative of the Colby

College Museum of Art, the Lunder Institute invites visiting artists, scholars, and museum professionals to engage across disciplines with Colby faculty and students. Learn how the Lunder Institute amplifies marginalized voices, challenges convention, and provides a platform for generative dialogue through art and scholarship.

5–6 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT CLASS

Creating Short Animations in Photoshop

Led by Taka Suzuki Assistant Professor of Art

6–7 p.m.

Campus Life and Resources for Academic Success

Learn more about making connections and building community at Colby. This panel will highlight orientation programs, student life, academic resources, and other important features.

7–8 p.m.

Living the Colby Life: Current Student Perspectives

Enjoy a candid conversation to learn about the Colby experience from those who live it every day. Hear about adjusting to the rigors of college work, living together in residence halls, and getting involved on campus.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 17

4–5 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT CLASS

Introduction to Asian American Studies

Led by Laura Fugikawa Assistant Professor of American Studies and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies

Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence and The Halloran Lab for Entrepreneurship

The first major academic program in artificial intelligence established at a liberal arts college, the Davis Institute for Artificial Intelligence (AI) is able to facilitate significant faculty and student research and prepare students for a future where AI is transforming industries, careers, and modes of discovery, creativity, and scholarship. The Halloran Lab provides funding for student enterprises, mentorship, as well as innovation and makerspaces on campus and in downtown Waterville. Join us to hear about the impact of these new opportunities on students.

5–6 p.m.

DavisConnects: Career Planning and Off-Campus Study

This session will explore DavisConnects, an innovative program that provides students with global, internship, and research experiences and prepares them for life after Colby.

6–7 p.m.

The Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and The Oak Institute for Human Rights

The Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs connects students to current events, inspires global citizenship, and sparks public policy debates to build leadership skills and a better understanding of some of the world’s greatest challenges. Join us to learn how the center funds dozens of research opportunities and internships each year.

The Oak Institute for Human Rights champions the struggles for dignity, freedom, and justice for people throughout the world. Learn more about opportunities for members of the Colby community, especially students, to participate in research, internships, and activism on behalf of human rights.

7–8 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT CLASS

Vampires and Werewolves in Contemporary Culture

Led by Melissa Miller Assistant Professor of Russian

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

THURSDAY, APRIL 18

4–5 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT CLASS

Cancer Research in the Rice Lab: A Model for Faculty-Mentored Independent Research at Colby College

Led by Kevin Rice

Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Chemistry Department

5–6 p.m.

The Buck Lab for Climate and Environment

The Buck Lab for Climate and Environment supports broad initiatives at Colby focused on climate change and other environmental issues. Join us to learn how the Buck Lab facilitates student and faculty research, experiential learning opportunities, student internships with collaborative partners doing environmental work, community engagement, professional skills development, and career networking.

6–7 p.m.

Dual-Degree Engineering Programs

Interested in engineering but want to attend a liberal arts college? At Colby you can do both. Our dual-degree programs allow you to graduate from Colby and obtain an engineering degree from either Dartmouth College or Columbia University. Join current faculty and students to learn more about engineering opportunities at Colby.

7–8 p.m.

The Island Campus and Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences

Join faculty and students to learn about the addition of the Island Campus at Colby and the important role the islands will play in supporting research and discovery in ecology, biodiversity, and conservation.

The Colby-Bigelow partnership includes a semester-in-residence program for students interested in gaining a sophisticated understanding of oceanography and handson research experience through immersion in a professional laboratory environment.

VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

FRIDAY, APRIL 19

4–5 p.m.

The Center for Arts and Humanities and Lyons Art Lab

Students’ ideas drive the work done in the Center for the Arts and Humanities. Through annual humanities themes and labs, they inspire discussions and challenging conversations around campus.

The Lyons Arts Lab functions as a creative think tank to support new ideas and new work developed by Colby students and faculty across academic disciplines.

5–6 p.m.

Active Colby

Being healthy and active are values of our community. Join Colby’s recreation staff and student athletes to discuss living a healthy and active lifestyle on campus by getting involved in varsity sports, club sports, intramurals, or fitness classes.

6–7 p.m.

SPOTLIGHT CLASS

Early Black Protest Literature

Led by Sam Plasencia

Assistant Professor of English

7–8 p.m.

Affording Colby: Financial Aid Information Session

Join members of the financial aid team as they present a comprehensive overview of financial aid at Colby. Learn about payment options, how outside scholarships affect a student’s aid package, and health insurance coverage. The team will also spend time walking families through the process of comparing different aid packages from different institutions.

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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS

SATURDAY, APRIL 20

8–9 a.m.

Living the Colby Life: The International Student Experience

Enjoy a candid opportunity to learn about coming to Colby as an international student. Hear from current members of our international student community about adjusting to the rigor of college academics, building community in residence halls, and getting involved on campus.

9–10 a.m.

SPOTLIGHT CLASS

Chinese Writing and Chinese Culture

Led by Kimberly Besio Oak Professor of East Asian Studies

Noon–1 p.m.

Colby Connections: Colby Family Panel

Families of admitted students are invited to join us for a virtual conversation with Colby parents. Learn more about their experiences supporting a Colby student and joining the extended Colby community.

3–4 p.m.

Virtual Bingo with Colby’s Student Programming Board

Join us for a fun afternoon of competition against your future classmates! Register to receive an emailed bingo card and compete to win some Colby gear.

RESOURCES AND CONTACTS

COLBY COLLEGE MUSEUM OF ART

10 a.m.–5 p.m. (Tuesday–Friday)

HAROLD ALFOND ATHLETICS AND RECREATION CENTER

6 a.m.–11 p.m. (Monday–Friday)

BOOKSTORE

8 a.m.–5 p.m. (Monday–Saturday)

LIBRARIES

Miller Library

Bixler Art and Music Library

8 a.m.–1 a.m. (Monday–Friday)

CONNECT WITH COLBY’S VIBRANT GLOBAL COMMUNITY

@colbyclassof2028

#ColbyClassof2028

facebook.com/groups/colbyclassof2028

admit2028.colby.edu

Register for an individual visit on select Fridays in April!

Friday admitted student visits include a campus tour, the opportunity to have lunch with a current student, and the chance to learn more about Colby’s academic offerings.

For registration information, please visit admit2028.colby.edu.

ADMITTED

April 5

April 12

April 26

CAMPUS MAP

Osborne House

Woodman

Perkins Arboretum

Lorime

Lovejoy

Eustis

Co lli ns an d Young Observatories

East Quad

Wes t Quad

W oo dsmen’s Area

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Keyes Piper

Mar y Low C ob urn

Ru nn als

Gordon

Johnso n Po nd Houses

1 Admissions and Financial Aid

2 Bookstore

3 Colby College Museum of Art

4 Dana Dining Hall

5 DavisConnects

6 Foss Dining Hall

7 Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center

8 Miller Library

9 Roberts Dining Hall

WiFi on Campus

Connect to the Guest Access network using your name, email address, and conference code admit2028.

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Greene Block + Studios

18 Main Street, Waterville

Colb y Green

Alfond-Wal es Te nn is Courts

Campbel l R unni ng and Sk ii ng Trails

Arey O li n

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Pierce Treworgy

B ix ler

Mark R. Ser dj e ni an Field Practice Field

Fac il ities Services

Biomass Plant

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Davis Science Center

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