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.
Join the Russell Colgate Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, Anthropology, and Native American Studies Anthony Aveni as he discusses his newest book, Aliens Like Us?: An Anthropologist's Field Guide to Intelligent Extraterrestrial Life. Aveni's funny and irreverent work speaks to the trained astrophysicist and the curious layperson alike about a simple but previously unexplored question: Why do we assume aliens, if they are really out there, behave just like us?
Kathy High '77 is a prolific bio-artist and experimental filmmaker and a professor of video and new media in the arts at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. High joined us in the studio to discuss her work while on campus as part of the Eric J. Ryan and Film and Media Studies (FMST) Annual New Media Lecture Series.
The Charles Evans Hughes Visiting Chair of Government and Jurisprudence in the Department of Political Science Stephanie Miner joins the podcast to share her experiences as former mayor of the City of Syracuse. Miner discusses the ups and downs of running one of New York's largest cities in this all new episode.
Join the Charles A. Dana Professor of History and Peace and Conflict Studies Emeritus Andrew Rotter as he takes a deep dive into the history of the Panama Canal, from its inception and first construction failure under the French, to the current day status of one of the world's most important nautical passageways.
Join Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Lauren Philbrook as she shares her research focused on understanding how children's sleep patterns and routines impact everything from behavioral regulation to learning to general wellbeing, in this all new episode of 13.
Special guest host Jordan Doroshenko, Director of Athletics Communications, is joined in the studio by Colgate's new Head Football Coach Curt Fitzpatrick. Coach Fitzpatrick discusses his career and football and the future of the program at Colgate.
In this episode we are joined by Professors Chad Sparber and Rishi Sharma to talk about the H-1B Visa program in the United States. Sparber and Sharma recently co-authored an op-ed for the Washington Post that offers an alternative option for how the visas are currently awarded. Chad Sparber is the W. Bradford Wiley Chair in International Economics; Professor of Economics and the Director of the Lampert Institute. Rishi Sharma is an Associate Professor of Economics.
Colgate University President Brian W. Casey joins us in the studio for a special conversation that was broadcast live on Colgate Day, December 13, 2024. President Casey discusses the many developments on campus since the launch of the Third-Century Plan and answers questions from Colgate alumni.
In this all new episode we are joined by Colgate Associate Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Erin Cooley. Cooley's work looks at how the persistence of hierarchies in the United States influence people's policy attitudes, as well as their mental and physical health.
Join Assistant Professor of Geography Emily Mitchell-Eaton as she discusses her new book, New Destinations of Empire Mobilities, Racial Geographies, and Citizenship in the Transpacific United States. Mitchell-Eaton explores the policies and history of migration from the Marshall Islands through ethnographic, policy-based, and archival research. Learn about how the 1986 Compact of Free Association led to a new Marshallese diaspora, whose largest population resettled in the unlikely location of Springdale, Arkansas.
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.
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.
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 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 Collective operates and to get a glimpse at some of the exciting artists that will be coming to campus.
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 curriculum, and a Core Sciences course on the atmosphere Core 166S. Levine also works with the Benton Scholars at Colgate and discusses some of the exciting work being done by students in that program.
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 of Economics. Higgins is an Assistant Professor in Economics.
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.
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."
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.
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!
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.
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 seizure of a famous bronze sculpture from the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art, in this all new episode of 13.
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.
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.
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.
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 several national news outlets.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 construction in the context of a 200-year old campus often cited as one of the nation's most beautiful places of higher education.
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.
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.
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.
Jump into an all-new season of 13 with a special episode that was originally aired live on YouTube on Colgate Day.
Join Colgate Professor of Sociology Paul Lopes for a wide-ranging exploration into the history of Jazz, comic books, and the commonalities of Miles Davis and Martin Scorsese in this season finale of 13. Thank you to all of our dedicated listeners. We hope you have enjoyed all that 13 has offered in 2022, and will be exited to return with an all new season of episodes in January, 2023.
Join Colgate Men's Basketball Head Coach Matt Langel for a wide-ranging discussion about leading a Division I basketball team, defeating Syracuse twice in a row, and how he works to build a culture of excellence on this all new episode of 13.
Join John Golden '66 for a conversation about the Golden Fellows at Colgate. This prestigious fellowship, generously endowed by Golden, provides summer internship funding, in addition to advising, programmatic, and financial support for students interested in pursuing law school or medical school. Hear from a current Golden Fellow recipient, and learn about the history of this impactful program in an all new episode of 13.
In this episode Associate Professor of English C.J. Hauser discusses literary influences, her latest collection of short stories, the experience of writing deeply personal memoirs for a wide audience, and her love of the X-Files. Hauser also reads a selection from The Crane Wife: A Memoir in Essays.
Carmine Di Sibio '85, P'18, '21, discusses his journey from his days as a Colgate student to becoming CEO of one of the world's leading consulting firms in this all-new episode of 13. Learn about how the liberal arts serve DiSibio as he navigates a complex and constantly evolving organization of more than 350,000 employees in more than 150 countries.
Colgate University's Constitution Day Debate brings to campus seasoned experts in their fields to debate topics facing the nation as a way to celebrate the national holiday and to encourage informed discourse among students. Colgate Professor of Political Science Stanley Brubaker introduces the history behind the annual event followed by the full recording of the debate. Moderated by Brubaker, the debate featured UCLA Jesse Dukeminier Professor of Law Richard H. Sander and Randall Kennedy, Michael R. Klein Professor of law at Harvard University debating two major cases before the Supreme Court in Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard and Students for Fair Admissions v. University of North Carolina. Both cases raise the question of whether colleges and universities can consider race as a factor in admissions. The event was sponsored by Colgate's Forum for Constitutional Government and the Center for Freedom and Western Civilization.
Join Colgate Associate Professor of History Dan Bouk for a deep dive into the history of the U.S. Census and some stories of the data it harbors. Bouk discusses his latest book, which closely examines newly released data in the 1940 Census, the question men, and some of the more troubling aspects of how that particular data set was used as the U.S. prepared to enter World War II.
Join Colgate Charles A. Dana Professor of Psychological and Brain Sciences Rebecca Shiner, and University Chaplain Mark Shiner for a discussion about an extended study course that brought students to Iceland in a quest to understand the meaning of happiness... and it isn't Hákarl (fermented shark).
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.
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.
Chief Information Officer Niranjan Davray discusses the role of technology in education and the many ways Information Technology Services (ITS) supports the Colgate community.
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.
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.
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.
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.