At Colgate University, the number 13 is revered as a cherished lucky symbol deeply woven into the institution's history and daily campus culture. The tradition traces back to its founding in September 1817, when 13 men gathered with 13 prayers and 13 dollars to establish the school. Today, this legacy appears everywhere on campus, from the famous 13 mile-per-hour speed limit signs and the campus address to the celebration of Colgate Day every Friday the 13th.