in 2004, and it now houses the offices for student organizations, a cafeteria, post office, printing center, a computer facility, as well as the new Blackmore Media Center, home to WRCU, Colgate's radio station.
=== Fraternities and sororities ===
Since the first chartered chapter in 1856, fraternities and sororities have been part of a long-standing tradition at Colgate University. About forty-five percent of sophomores, juniors, and seniors belong to fraternities or sororities at Colgate. Students are not allowed to pledge until the fall semester of their sophomore year. Following a number of incidents related to Greek Life on campus, in 2005, the university began purchasing the houses. The only fraternity or sorority that did not, Delta Kappa Epsilon, was subsequently derecognized.
=== Student groups ===
Colgate has close to 200 student groups and organizations.
=== Media ===
WRCU is Colgate University's student-operated radio station, broadcasting throughout central New York on 90.1 FM, and the station …
