The total solar eclipse occurred on Monday, April 8, with Hamilton, N.Y., near the path of totality. Faculty and students alike were excited to view the eclipse, and many professors canceled their classes to allow students the opportunity to see it. Some students viewed the eclipse on campus, while others left campus to travel to.
Colgate University announced on March 22 that Sean Dougherty, assistant director and lead investigator of the Campus Safety Department, passed away on Tuesday, March 19. The sad news was shared with members of the Colgate community in an email signed by Vice President and Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin II, Associate Vice President.