The fourth season of Colgate's 13 podcast kicks off with Senior Director of Communications and Parent Initiatives Rebecca A. Downing. In an episode geared specifically for new and returning Colgate families, Learn all about the University's work to keep parents informed about the exciting opportunities on campus, while also empowering students to take control of their academic experience.

Welcome, Colgate Class of 2026

Mark Divine

Join author, podcaster, wellness aficionado, and decorated Navy Seal Mark Divine '85 for a deep dive into his path from Colgate student to a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Seals in this season-three finale of 13. Learn more about Divine and his work to help people achieve their mental and physical fitness goals at unbeatablemind.com.

Join author, podcaster, wellness aficionado, and decorated Navy Seal Mark Divine '85 for a deep dive into his path from Colgate student to a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Navy Seals in this season-three finale of 13. Learn more about Divine and his work to help people achieve their mental and physical fitness goals at <a href="http://unbeatablemind.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">unbeatablemind.com</a>.

A Navy Seal's Unlikely Path, with Alumnus Mark Divine '85

Chief Information Officer Niranjan Davray discusses the role of technology in education and the many ways Information Technology Services (ITS) supports the Colgate community.

Turn it off and turn it back on: Information technology with Niranjan Davray

Join Professor of Geography Peter Klepeis, Co-Owner of the downtown Hamilton coffee roaster Fojo Beans Dan Joseph, and professor and coffee expert from the Universidad of the Andes Andres Guhl for an in-depth discussion about coffee production, a Colgate Sophomore Residential Seminar trip to the country, and the real meaning behind coffee labels Organic and bird safe in this all new episode of 13.

What's in your cup? Coffee production in Colombia

Professor of Music and Director of the Colgate University Orchestra Marietta Cheng joins the podcast to talk about her experiences as a conductor and music professor in this all new episode of 13.

Behind the Scenes of the Colgate University Orchestra with Prof. Marietta Cheng

Join Colgate faculty from Russian and Eurasian Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, Political Science, and LGBTQ+ Initiatives for a special roundtable episode about the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Special Episode: The War in Ukraine

Join Colgate Professor of Peace and Conflict Studies and Geography Daniel Bertrand Monk as he discusses a newly published work that takes a critical eye toward refugee housing efforts of the United Nations and its partnership with IKEA.

Refugee Housing and the Global Shelter Imaginary with Prof. Daniel Bertrand Monk

Peter Balakian

Join Pulitzer Prize-winning Professor of English Peter Balakian as he shares his thoughts about teaching and writing poetry, his long-time work for Armenian Genocide recognition, and hear a reading from his newest book.

Poetry, Prose, and the Pulitzer with Prof. Peter Balakian

Sam Rosenfeld

Colgate Political Scientist Sam Rosenfeld breaks down how the filibuster has functioned in congress throughout the years, the current challenges to changing the filibuster rules, and the history of partisan politics in this all new episode of 13.

Partisan Politics and the Filibuster with Prof. Sam Rosenfeld

Join the Colgate Peter L. and Maria T. Kellner Endowed Chair in the Arts, Creativity and Innovation DeWitt Godfrey as he discusses the design and construction of his massive steel sculptures.

Sculpture and Public Art with Prof. DeWitt Godfrey

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.

Robert Garland

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 podcast.

Plagues of the ancient world with Prof. Robert Garland

Nick Kokonas

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.

Nick Kokonas on Michelin Star Dining, Relentless Innovation, and the Problem with Peanut Butter.

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.

Climate Science in Russia with Prof. Graybill

Ryan Hall

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.

A History of the Blackfoot People with Prof. Ryan Hall

Susan Thomson

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.

The Uncertain Future of Rwanda with Prof. Susan Thomson

Craig Hatkoff

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.

Craig Hatkoff ’76 on co-founding the Tribeca Film Festival, and the Disruptor Foundation

Colgate political science faculty members gather for a round table discussion of what happened on Election Day, 2020. Professor Michael Hayes, and Assistant Professors Sam Rosenfeld and Matt Luttig share their insights into the disparities between election-night results and national polls, a divided Congress, and the future of the Republican and Democratic parties in this all new special episode of 13.

A look at the 2020 Election results so far

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.

How Does Venture Capital Work?

Paul J. McLoughlin II

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.

Student life at Colgate with Vice President and Dean of College Paul J. McLoughlin II

Michael Sciola

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.

Career Planning with Michael Sciola

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.

Responding to a Pandemic

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.

Happy New Century with President Brian W. Casey

Jennifer Brice

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.

Creative Nonfiction, Living Writers, and the Allure of Alaska with Professor Jennifer Brice

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.

What is Carbon Neutrality?

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.

Sri Lanka’s civil war, neoliberal peace, and ethnographic fiction with Prof. Rajasingham

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