Duncan L. Niederauer ‘81 is chief executive officer and a director of NYSE Euronext.

Duncan L. Niederauer ’81, chief executive officer of NYSE Euronext, will deliver the keynote address at Colgate’s 192nd commencement on Sunday, May 19, in Sanford Field House.

Commencement begins at 10:30 a.m. in Sanford Field House. For those who can’t attend it will be webcast live through www.livestream.com/colgateuniversity.

Each webcast is now optimized for viewing on mobile devices. Smartphone users can download the Livestream app from the iTunes store; Android users can download the app from the Google Play store; and iPad and other tablet users can simply go to the livestream.com/colgateuniversity channel where they will be automatically redirected to an optimized stream.

Throughout his career, Niederauer has played a pivotal role in leading the evolution of global markets. Before joining NYSE Euronext in April 2007, he was managing director and co-head of the Equities Division Execution Services franchise at Goldman, Sachs & Co. His career at Goldman Sachs spanned 22 years.

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In celebrating the Year of ’13, we are posting a story or list that pertains to our lucky number on the 13th of each month. This month, we’ve compiled a list of alumni you might not know, but who made (or continue to make) a difference. With so many to choose from, we offer just 13 (in no particular order).

13. Thomas J. Pilgrim, 1828, founded the first school in Texas
A graduate of what was then known as Hamilton Divinity School, Pilgrim went to Texas in 1829 and thereafter founded the Austin Academy, an all-boys school. Read more

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I gave my torch medal to Patty because I became very close to her family through tutoring her son Colby, and they have always been very welcoming to me. I love seeing her and her family around campus, and I know that I will always have a connection to this region because of them. — Becca Friedland ’13 (Potomac, MD) speaking about her torch medal recipient, Sodexo’s Patty VanVoorhis

Olympic coaches might not earn medals, but Colgate’s world-class mentors do.

The Konosioni Honor Society, in partnership with the Office of Alumni Relations, started a new tradition in 2013, asking members of the senior class to award torch medals to individuals who had the single greatest impact on their Colgate experiences.

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The National Association of Social Workers awarded Colgate Alumna Karon Konner ’97 Social Worker of the Year for 2012. Konner is recognized for her work at Massachusetts General Hospital and her crisis intervention and support following domestic and international disasters.

“Every individual deserves equal rights and opportunities. We’re working for the most vulnerable and disenfranchised patients, so we are their voice when they may not be able to speak for themselves,” said Konner in her award video.

Konner, who majored in psychology at Colgate, earned a master of social work degree from Simmons College in Boston. She is recognized for her work at the hospital and also as a mental health specialist for the Massachusetts-1 Disaster Medical Assistance Team. Konner travels internationally with the team to natural and manmade disasters, including  Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

Massachusetts General Hospital Director of Social Services Marie Elena Gioiella praised Konner in the award video, characterizing her as a fierce advocate for patients.

“She can hone in on exactly what it is they need, and then represent that in whatever venues required,” Gioiella said. “Sometimes that’s in the community, sometimes it’s at the hospital, sometimes with care providers, and sometimes with families.”

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David Hale ’84 started at Colgate in 1993.

David Hale ’84, vice president for finance and administration and treasurer, has accepted a new career opportunity and will leave Colgate after 20 years of service to become vice president for business and finance and treasurer at the University of Richmond.

Hale will start July 29 at Richmond, where he will lead a division of more than 500 individuals and have oversight of the university’s approximately $235 million annual operating budget and financial operations, as well as other key areas including facilities, human resources, dining services, sustainability, and campus police.

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Former Mexican President Felipe Calderón (right) answers a question from Colgate President Jeffrey Herbst at the Kerschner Family Series Global Leaders at Colgate. (Photo by Andy Daddio)

Colgate keeps finding memorable and educational ways to mark the 13th.

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Jonah Shacknai ’78 (right) talks with Charlotte Arbogast ’16, team leader for North Broad Street Tutoring — a group that tutors in grades 1 and 2 at a low-income school in Oneida. (Photo by Alice Virden-Speer)

There’s a new sign on the door at Colgate’s Center for Outreach, Volunteerism, and Education (COVE).

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Yuni Sameshima ’13 (left) and Joey Petracca ’13 (right) talk about their company, Recipe Into Reality, at the student venture demonstrations on Saturday morning.

Thought Into Action (TIA) student entrepreneurs made sure their conversations Saturday morning were accompanied by a firm handshake, a smile, and a well-rehearsed elevator pitch. After all, the alumni they were talking with could be their next investors. Read more

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President Jeff Herbst presents Sheryl Sandberg with a Colgate hoodie after her talk at Cotterell Court. (Photo by Andy Daddio)

“This would be the perfect place to go to college. I would love to go to a place like this,” Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg said Friday just before she met with members of the Colgate Women in Business student group and others.

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Seven Colgate graduates discuss law as a profession, its role in their own professional lives, and how a classics major helped them in law school. (Photo by Gabriela Bezerra ’13)

Students considering a career in law might not immediately make the connection to ancient philosophers Socrates and Plato, but they should.

Alumni from the Department of the Classics returned to campus March 26 to talk about how their majors, ranging from Latin to Greek to classics studies, have propelled them to success in both law school and in their legal careers.

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