A Colgate University Podcast

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Thirteen is a bi-weekly podcast where one Colgate University community member answers 13 questions about their work. Topics vary widely, with episodes that touch on ancient history, global politics, sociology and anthropology, literature, science, the arts, and more.

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Jun 26, 2026

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Episodes

A Half-Century of Medicine with Dr. Merrill Miller 28.10.2024

Join Colgate's long-time University Physician Dr. Merrill Miller for a wide-ranging conversation about the history of medicine, Title IX and the growth of womens' sports, and the complexities of managing day-to-day care for a University community, in this all-new episode of 13.

Election 2024 14.10.2024

We kick off an all new season with returning guest, Professor Sam Rosenfeld. Rosenfeld is an Associate Professor of Political Science and the Director of the Public Affairs and Policy Research Initiative at Colgate University. In this episode, Professor Rosenfeld shares his insights about the upcoming election and the current political landscape in America.

Podcasting 101 26.04.2024

Amy Walters, Lecturer in Film and Media Studies, teaches a class about podcasts at Colgate. In this episode we are joined by Walters and two of her students, Matthew Robertson and Bo Lynett, who created their own podcasts for the class.

The Colgate Live Music Collective 22.03.2024

The Colgate Live Music Collective is a group of faculty, students and staff that works together to bring live music to campus. We are joined by Jeff Bary, Sweet Family Chair and Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy and Chair in the Department of Physics and Astronomy and Joshua Finnell Director of Research and Scholarly Initiatives in the University Libraries to discuss how the Live Music...

Hitching a Ride to the Moon 29.02.2024

Explore the cosmos with Colgate Associate Professor of Physics Jonathan Levine. Professor Levine shares his journey from his childhood interests in astronomy to his work in an upcoming 2027 lunar research mission through NASA’s recurring Payloads and Research Investigations on the Surface of the Moon (PRISM) program. Professor Levine teaches courses in the traditional physics and astronomy curricu...

The National Debt 16.02.2024

In this episode we are joined by professors from Colgate's Economics Department for a discussion of the National Debt. Nicole Simpson and Rich Higgins guide us through the complexities of the debt, from what it is and how we got to where we are to the implications on the future of the global economy. Simpson is the W. Bradford Wiley Professor of International Economics and Chair of the Department...

Twenty Years of Community Engagement with the Upstate Institute 18.01.2024

Join Director Catherine Cardelús and Associate Director Julie Dudrick as they share the history and mission of the Upstate Institute. Dudrick and Professor Cardelús discuss the work of the institute and its impact on the community and broader region.

Exploring Ancient Cities of the Maya with Prof. Santiago Juarez 20.12.2023

Join Associate Professor of Anthropology Santiago Juarez as he shares his explorations and discoveries in the ancient Maya city of Noh K'uh, located in current-day Chiapas, Mexico. Juarez's work is prominently featured in the new Disney+ series, Lost Cities Revealed with Albert Lin, in the episode "Cradle of the Maya."

Environmental Justice in the Caribbean 07.12.2023

Join April Baptiste, Associate Dean of the Faculty for Global and Local Initiatives; Professor of Environmental Studies and Africana and Latin American Studies for an all new episode of 13.

Inside Colgate Athletics with VP Yariv Amir ‘01 22.11.2023

Join Colgate's new Vice President and Director of Athletics for an in depth discussion, from Amir's time as a student athlete at Colgate to the future of the program. Go 'Gate!

The Office of Equity and Diversity at Colgate 09.11.2023

Join Renee Madison, Vice President for Equity and Inclusion as well as Rodney Agnant, Director for Inclusion & Belonging and Amari Simpson, Director for Diversity and Equity as they discuss the work they do in Colgate's Office of Equity and Diversity.

The Indiana Jones Era is Over, with Prof Elizabeth Marlowe 24.10.2023

Museums and private collectors around the world have come under fire for displaying objects with questionable histories, and some have even been subject to police raids and confiscations. Hear from Professor of Art and Chair of Museum Studies Elizabeth Marlowe as she shares her insights into the world of stolen antiquities, and her work to assist the Manhattan District Attorney's Office in the sei...

Not Taking Grants for Granted 11.10.2023

Join us for a discussion with Laura Festine, Director of University Grants and Sponsored Research, as we learn how Colgate pursues grant opportunities, the impact of grants on the University and what makes a "beautiful" grant proposal.

The Future of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Colgate 21.09.2023

Join Colgate's Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Carolyn Strobel-Larsen, Assistant Director of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Christian Vischi, and Entrepreneur in Residence Travis Millman for a wide-ranging discussion about the ways Colgate supports student entrepreneurs in this all new episode of 13.

A Look at the U.S. Prison System with Prof. Helepololei 06.09.2023

Join Assistant Professor of Anthropology Justin Helepololei for an in-depth look at the U.S. prison system. Take a peek inside prisons across the country as Helepololei examines the concept of incarceration with the lens of an anthropologist in this all new episode of 13.

A Journalist’s Journey with Howard Fineman ’70 18.08.2023

Welcome to an all-new season of 13. In this episode, Howard Fineman ’70, recounts his early days at Colgate as editor of the Maroon News. Hear about his journey after college, from daily newspaper reporter in Kentucky to chief political correspondent at Newsweek, before eventually moving on to become global editorial director at the Huffington Post, and more recently as a regular contributor for s...

AI Roundtable with Colgate Computer Scientists 16.05.2023

Join this special season finale of 13 as three members of the Colgate University Computer Science Department share their insights into the history of AI development, understanding the power and limitations of current AI systems, and what, if anything, we should fear about this potentially world-changing technology.

A Conversation with Karl Clauss ’90 05.05.2023

Join Colgate Vice President for Advancement Karl Clauss for a discussion on the ambitious goals of the University's Third-Century Campaign and learn about some of the many ways alumni can make on impact.

A Conversation With Paul McLoughlin 20.04.2023

Join Dean of the College Paul J. McLoughlin for a conversation that was originally broadcast live on March 31 on YouTube. Dean McLoughlin discusses how the Third-Century Plan will impact the student experience at Colgate.

Arts, Creativity and Innovation at Colgate 05.04.2023

Join Christian A. Johnson Associate Professor of Theater; Chair, Department of Theater; University Professor, CORE 152 in a wide ranging discussion from his research of Philadelphia’s annual Mummers Parade to the future of Arts, Creativity and Innovation at Colgate University.

Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at Colgate 20.03.2023

Join Noor Khan, Associate Professor of History and Director of Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies, in a discussion about the Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies(MIST)program at Colgate.

Building on an Historic Campus: With RAMSA Architect Kasey Tilove 06.03.2023

Robert A.M. Stern (RAMSA) Architect Kasey Tilove has worked closely with Colgate to design and plan for all of the new buildings that have been constructed on campus in the past seven years. Tilove's first project at Colgate was to help design the University's home for Career Services, Benton Hall. Hear about what goes into designing new buildings at Colgate and how architects approach design and...

A Conversation With Lesleigh Cushing 27.02.2023

Join Provost and Dean of the Faculty Lesleigh Cushing for a conversation that was originally broadcast live on February 17 on YouTube. Cushing, the Murray W. and Mildred K. Finard Professor in Jewish studies and professor of religion, discusses topics ranging from academic freedom to classroom innovation.

From Architecture to Performance Art: Thesis papers of ARTS475 07.02.2023

Join Art and Art History Professor Carolyn Guile, along with eight members of her ARTS475 senior seminar course, as they share the thesis topics of their semester-long effort to uncover the hidden history of some of the world's most interesting artists and their work.

A Conversation with President Brian W. Casey 25.01.2023

Jump into an all-new season of 13 with a special episode that was originally aired live on YouTube on Colgate Day.

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