Grace Adjei Darko ’22 was one of three student organizers of the annual fashion show coordinated by the African Student Union, of which Darko is social chair. She modeled several pieces, including her own Akua Designs by Sankofa Akua. (Darko’s cultural name is Akua, which signifies she is a woman born on a Wednesday.) Darko is an African and Latin American studies major with a Caribbean studies emphasis; she is a global public and environmental health minor. She was born and raised in the Bronx, with heritage from Ghana and Togo. Reflecting on the energy of the show, she said: “It was beautiful, and it was everything to me.” Photo by Mark DiOrio
The spring University Theater production of Kinderkrankenhaus, an experimental play written by Jesi Bender Buell, invited the audience to examine language, communication, and our assumptions that others understand words in the same way we do. In looking at neurodiversity — the concept that people learn, think, and behave in different ways — Bender addressed issues of inclusion and anti-ableism. The play was staged in Brehmer Theater by professional guest artists, students, alumni, and community members, with most of the main roles performed by actors who are autistic. “At the heart of language’s malleability is the understanding that all brains operate in their own unique way, and the perspectives that autistic and other neurodiverse actors bring to these roles are invaluable,” Bender says. Photo by Andrew Daddio
Amal Clooney, international human rights attorney, spoke as part of the 50th Anniversary of Coeducation culminating event. Photo by Mark DiOrio
The men’s basketball team captured the program’s fifth Patriot League championship, second straight, and third in the last four years under Head Coach Matt Langel. Then, in the first round of the NCAA tournament, the Raiders went toe to toe with the third-seeded Wisconsin Badgers, but ultimately fell 67–60. Photo by Mark DiOrio
Country music artist Amythyst Kiah performed at the Earlville Opera House as part of Colgate’s Live Music Collective. The initiative — launched by students and faculty and staff members — grew out of the Brown Commons Coffeehouse Live Music Series. This expanded effort will bring a diversity of music performances and support students interested in music careers. Photo by Andrew Daddio
Colgate is building an interfaith community and acceptance through its religious life initiatives. Read more in “Acts of Faith.” Photo by Mark DiOrio
Dozens of new red oaks will join those already casting their shade along Oak Drive as it is renovated and extended toward Broad Street and James B. Colgate Hall. Read more in "A New Leaf." Photo by Andrew Daddio
“I’m here in the spirit of MLK to say that now is our time,” Eddie Moore Jr. said during his keynote speech for Colgate’s MLK Celebration in the chapel. Photo by Mark DiOrio
As spring turns into summer, some students choose to remain on the Hill to enjoy the Chenango Valley while conducting research with faculty members. One place they’ll certainly be spending their off-hours: the academic quad. Photo by Mark DiOrio