It’s the smell of barbecue, the sound of song, and 50 students dancing to the “Cupid Shuffle.” Listen: Keiona Williams ’24 is singing “Someone Like You” by Adele as a murmur of networking students fills ALANA’s patio. It’s ALANAPalooza — a yearly gathering that promotes and celebrates Colgate’s multicultural organizations alongside student performances.
Here are some highlights from ALANAPalooza 2023:
→ Representatives from several multicultural student organizations, including Brothers and the Black Student Union, promoted their clubs.
→ The Colgate Resolutions took to the stage for an a cappella concert.
→ Bill Luo ’26 and Vivian Jiang ’26 of Cha ’Gate — a Thought Into Action entrepreneurship start-up that aims to introduce Asian culture to the campus by selling bubble tea — served their drinks.
→ Wellness resources and campus partners, including representatives from Chapel House, the Office of Counseling and Psychological Services, the Sustainability Office, and the Office of Off-Campus Study, connected with students.
The annual ALANAPalooza event, was held at the ALANA Cultural Center, featuring live music and entertainment, student performances, and giveaways. The annual event encourages students to learn about the ALANA Cultural Center, multicultural student organizations, campus partners, and connect with people from across campus. 
The annual ALANAPalooza event, was held at the ALANA Cultural Center, featuring live music and entertainment, student performances, and giveaways. The annual event encourages students to learn about the ALANA Cultural Center, multicultural student organizations, campus partners, and connect with people from across campus. 
The annual ALANAPalooza event, was held at the ALANA Cultural Center, featuring live music and entertainment, student performances, and giveaways. The annual event encourages students to learn about the ALANA Cultural Center, multicultural student organizations, campus partners, and connect with people from across campus. 
The annual ALANAPalooza event, was held at the ALANA Cultural Center, featuring live music and entertainment, student performances, and giveaways. The annual event encourages students to learn about the ALANA Cultural Center, multicultural student organizations, campus partners, and connect with people from across campus. 
The annual ALANAPalooza event, was held at the ALANA Cultural Center, featuring live music and entertainment, student performances, and giveaways. The annual event encourages students to learn about the ALANA Cultural Center, multicultural student organizations, campus partners, and connect with people from across campus. 
The annual ALANAPalooza event, was held at the ALANA Cultural Center, featuring live music and entertainment, student performances, and giveaways. The annual event encourages students to learn about the ALANA Cultural Center, multicultural student organizations, campus partners, and connect with people from across campus. 
The annual ALANAPalooza event, was held at the ALANA Cultural Center, featuring live music and entertainment, student performances, and giveaways. The annual event encourages students to learn about the ALANA Cultural Center, multicultural student organizations, campus partners, and connect with people from across campus. 
The annual ALANAPalooza event, was held at the ALANA Cultural Center, featuring live music and entertainment, student performances, and giveaways. The annual event encourages students to learn about the ALANA Cultural Center, multicultural student organizations, campus partners, and connect with people from across campus.