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Join 13 as we chat with recent alumna Natalie Sportelli '15, Lerer Hippeau Content and Brand Manager, as she shares her insights into the world of venture capital. What is it, how does it work, and who can take advantage of the opportunities created by firms seeking to fund new ventures and exciting products.

Join the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Endowed Chair of Africana and Latin American Studies Kwasi Konadu as he discusses the influential history of a traditional healer in Ghana, the problem with official statistics related to the slave trade, and the legacy of a community center in Brooklyn called, The East.

Dean of the College Paul McLoughlin shares his thoughts on the residential learning experience at Colgate, how student-life is improved by the Third-Century Plan, and how ongoing changes to Student Health Services, the Counseling Center, and Campus Safety are all aimed at bolstering support for students.

Take a journey through time and space with Russell Colgate Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, Anthropology, and Native American Studies Anthony Aveni. Learn about how different cultures developed their own lore for the constellations we see in the night sky, the history of time as we know it, and how magic relates to science in this all new episode of 13.

Join Colgate Associate Vice President for Career Initiatives Michael Sciola as he discusses career planning during a pandemic, the most common mistakes applicants make when submitting a resume, and how the loss of solid handshakes might impact future job interviews.

Colgate physicians Dr. Merrill Miller and Dr. Ellen Larson talk about their work to keep the Colgate University community healthy as the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 spread around the globe. The doctors share their thoughts about the emergence of COVID-19 and all of the work that has gone into the University's response to the threat of this illness.

Join Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Professor of the Classics Robert Garland as he discusses the plagues and pandemics of the ancient world on this new episode of 13. A prolific author, Professor Garland has published 14 books, dozens of journal articles, and he is a well-respected scholar on the lives of everyday people in the ancient world. This is Professor Garland’s second appearance on the po...

Join Colgate Assistant Professor of History and Native American Studies Ryan Hall as he discusses his forthcoming book Beneath the Backbone of the World: Blackfoot People and the North American Borderlands, 1720-1877. Hall’s research focuses on the experience of native peoples in both the U.S. and Canada, the fur trade, and the history of international borders.

Thirteen travels to New York City to discuss disruption and innovation with the co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival Craig Hatkoff. Learn about the genesis of the now-famous festival, Hatkoff’s chance friendship with Robert De Niro, and his current work to foster creative innovation through the Disruptor Foundation.

Join Associate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies Susan Thomson as she discusses the history and the legacy of genocide in Rwanda, the emotional and ethical challenges for field research in Africa, and why the government is now a major sponsor of a Premier league soccer team.

Join Colgate Alumnus Nick Kokonas, co-owner of the world-renowned Alinea, Next, Aviary, Aviary NYC, Roister, and the St. Clair Supper Club, as he shares his thoughts about experiential dining, Twitter dustups, and how he is taking on an established tech giant to improve how restaurants handle online reservations.

Join Colgate Russian and Eurasian Studies Director and Associate Professor of Geography Jessica Graybill as she discusses her research in Russia, and how climate change is impacting the cities of Vladivostok and Teriberka.

Colgate President Brian W. Casey shares his thoughts on college leadership, affordability, new construction, planning for the future, and what he is usually thinking about while doing laps in his morning swim routine.

Join Associate Professor of English Jennifer Brice as she shares her approach to creative writing, her connection to Alaska, and how she is preparing for an upcoming study group that will bring her and her students to the base camp of Mount Everest.

Join Colgate Director of Sustainability John Pumilio to learn about the history of Colgate’s 10-year journey toward becoming the first carbon neutral University in New York State. Discover what a carbon credit really is all about, and find some simple new ways to be a better steward of the Earth in your own life.

Join Assistant Professor of English Nimanthi Rajasingham as she explains the history of colonialism in Sri Lanka and the government’s long and brutal war with the Tamil Tigers. Professor Rajasingham also shares her research into the women’s movement of South Asia and how protest art, literature, and theater all plays into the region’s social movements.

Associate Professor of Physics and Astronomy Jeff Bary shares his thoughts on an array of interstellar topics including: how scientists use light to study the universe, how planets are formed, what is proto-planetary disk, and his opinion on the likelihood of intelligent extraterrestrial life via the Drake Equation.

Join Associate Professor of Sociology Alicia Simmons as she discusses her research related to the intersections of the media, race, and politics in the United States. Professor Simmons sheds light on subjects that include how different variables, such as protests, can impact media depictions of police shootings, and how the media’s portrayal of race and crime helps to shape criminal justice policy...

Join Assistant Professor of Political Science Danielle Lupton as she discusses the history of American diplomacy, the surprising impacts that widows and military veterans have as members of Congress, and how some board games can help illustrate the complexities of international relations.

Professor Garland delves into the nuances of life in the ancient world. Join the Colgate Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Professor of the Classics as he shares stories of ancient Greek funeral customs, popular pets of the era, and the public figures who would have probably enjoyed Twitter.