Photo by Mark DiOrio
It was a perfect weekend to come home.
Colgate Homecoming 2017 attracted ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íøs, faculty, alumni, parents, and friends en masse, September 8–9.
Men’s soccer started the festivities off right, taking down Oregon State 1–0. It was the team’s first victory over a Pac-12 challenger. Field Hockey battled Lock Haven before the homecoming crowds descended on Whitnall Field for a roaring bonfire and concert. The evening featured tunes from Reel Big Fish (a feast for the ears) and a food truck rodeo to feed the throng.
It was a tailgate Colgate style on Saturday morning. Campus groups and programs — including the university’s four residential commons, the Presidents’ Club, sports teams, LGBTQ Initiatives, OUS/First-Generation, Greek houses, and Konosioni — pitched their tents outside Andy Kerr Stadium. Before the football team kicked off against Richmond, on a series of spaces and places dedicated to the performance of its ÉÁµç×ÊÔ´Íø-athletes. After the game, it was time to induct nine alumni into .
Relive the weekend via photos and visit for recaps of all the athletics action.