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Join Colgate Professor of Geology and Peace and Conflict Studies Karen Harpp to learn about her volcanology work in the Galapagos, and how she and her students have explored different modes of online learning and interaction.

Join 13 as we chat with recent alumna Natalie Sportelli '15, Lerer Hippeau Content and Brand Manager, as she shares her insights into the world of venture capital. What is it, how does it work, and who can take advantage of the opportunities created by firms seeking to fund new ventures and exciting products.

Join the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Endowed Chair of Africana and Latin American Studies Kwasi Konadu as he discusses the influential history of a traditional healer in Ghana, the problem with official statistics related to the slave trade, and the legacy of a community center in Brooklyn called, The East.

Dean of the College Paul McLoughlin shares his thoughts on the residential learning experience at Colgate, how student-life is improved by the Third-Century Plan, and how ongoing changes to Student Health Services, the Counseling Center, and Campus Safety are all aimed at bolstering support for students.

Take a journey through time and space with Russell Colgate Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Astronomy, Anthropology, and Native American Studies Anthony Aveni. Learn about how different cultures developed their own lore for the constellations we see in the night sky, the history of time as we know it, and how magic relates to science in this all new episode of 13.

Join Colgate Associate Vice President for Career Initiatives Michael Sciola as he discusses career planning during a pandemic, the most common mistakes applicants make when submitting a resume, and how the loss of solid handshakes might impact future job interviews.

Colgate physicians Dr. Merrill Miller and Dr. Ellen Larson talk about their work to keep the Colgate University community healthy as the novel Coronavirus COVID-19 spread around the globe. The doctors share their thoughts about the emergence of COVID-19 and all of the work that has gone into the University's response to the threat of this illness.

Join Roy D. and Margaret B. Wooster Professor of the Classics Robert Garland as he discusses the plagues and pandemics of the ancient world on this new episode of 13. A prolific author, Professor Garland has published 14 books, dozens of journal articles, and he is a well-respected scholar on the lives of everyday people in the ancient world. This is Professor Garland’s second appearance on the podcast.

Join Colgate Assistant Professor of History and Native American Studies Ryan Hall as he discusses his forthcoming book Beneath the Backbone of the World: Blackfoot People and the North American Borderlands, 1720-1877. Hall’s research focuses on the experience of native peoples in both the U.S. and Canada, the fur trade, and the history of international borders.

Thirteen travels to New York City to discuss disruption and innovation with the co-founder of the Tribeca Film Festival Craig Hatkoff. Learn about the genesis of the now-famous festival, Hatkoff’s chance friendship with Robert De Niro, and his current work to foster creative innovation through the Disruptor Foundation.