Stars in the night sky rotate around Miller Library as seen in this long-exposure photograph. (Photo by Ashley L. Conti)
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Visuals by Ashley L. Conti, Jasper Lowe, and Gabe Souza
November 5, 2026
The planets aligned at Colby this fall, sparking a whirlwind of activity on campus and across the constellations of the Colby community. Days grew shorter, and magical moments of a Maine fall returned with crisp, cooling weather and classic New England outdoor traditions.
A murder of crows soars near Miller Library as the sun sets over Waterville.Faculty and students bustle around campus.
While students immersed themselves in the rigors of their studies, Colby welcomed the greater Waterville community to campus and invited guest speakers and experts to explore a range of subjects and challenge people with their ideas.
The swimming and diving team practices in the Aquatics Center at the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center.Chi Ossé, a Gen Z activist, appeared as part of the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs’ In the News program on October 14. (Photograph by Dave Dostie/for Colby College)Karen Hao signs copies of her book Empire of AI for star-struck students after speaking in Lorimer Chapel. (Click to enlarge)Reuben Hudson, assistant professor of chemistry, lectures during CH141: General Chemistry in the Keyes Science Building.
The fall did not disappoint. The season’s vibrant colors made their annual appearance, reminding us of Mayflower Hill’s allure and inspiring gratitude for the serenity of our surroundings.
Photographed with a macro lens, bright foliage colors pop against a dark background. (Click to enlarge)Water droplets collect on a leaf. The backlight emphasizes the texture of the plant’s structure.Students soak up the sun. (Click to enlarge)Foliage dots the landscape around Mayflower Hill in mid-October.
Did someone say pumpkins?
Vivien Schwarzer ’30 carefully balances her pumpkins while a group of friends poses with their treasure during Colby Dining’s pumpkin patch event.
A dog joined in on the fun. The setting sun casts purplish hues behind the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center as a student strolls past the entrance. Students scale Aidan’s Climbing and Bouldering Wall in the Indoor Competition Center within the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center.In a seasonally appropriate scene, a lone crow soars past the moon.
On the sports front, Colby athletes set their sights on excellence through teamwork, personal commitment, and pride.
The women’s crew team is silhouetted against a background of foliage on Messalonskee Lake.The women’s crew team prepares for a chilly morning of rowing. Spray flies as the men’s team competes in the Fall CBB at the Hume Center.It was all smiles after competing on a clear, cool day.The men’s soccer team casts long shadows as it warms up for practice.The Colby cheer team, a relatively new club on campus, practices at the Harold Alfond Athletics and Recreation Center. (Click to enlarge)Leaves fall from the sky while a dragonfly finds a resting spot. (Click to enlarge)
As the leaves settle and the light fades from the afternoon sky, the campus sets its sights on the horizon and the winter ahead.
Happy Halloween!The sun sets over the open ocean on the northwest side of Allen Island.Stars circle the North Star in this long exposure photograph from Allen Island, with the sail loft in the foreground.
