October 18-20, 2013
TENTATIVE Schedule of Events
Please note that the schedule is still being confirmed and finalized. It is subject
to change. A final schedule of events will be distributed upon your arrival at the Celebration
Weekend Welcome Desk.
Friday, October 18
All Day Spotlight on Collaborative Research: A Cornerstone of the Skidmore Education
Throughout the weekend, be sure to see the displays on Skidmore's exciting faculty-student
collaborative research in Tisch Learning Center (psychology and neuroscience, first
floor; sociology, anthropology, and social work, second floor), Dana Science Center
(geosciences and environmental studies, first floor; chemistry and physics, second
floor; biology, psychology, and neuroscience, third floor), and the Williamson Sports
Center (exercise science, first floor).
8:30 am - 8 pm Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk
Case Center, second floor
Make this your first stop to pick up your meal and event tickets.
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Various Office Hours
If you need to visit any of our business offices, please note that they will only
be open on Friday, October 19.
9 am - 5 pm Selected Art Faculty Exhibition
Saisselin Art Building, Schick Art Gallery
Faculty participants include John Cunningham, Trish Lyell, Deborah Morris, Victoria
Palermo, and Paul Sattler.
9:30 am Campus Walking Tour with Student Guides
Depart from the Judith Pick Eissner ’64 Admissions Center
11 am Campus Walking Tour with Student Guides
Depart from Eissner Admissions Center
11:30 am – 3 pm Lunch in the Dining Hall
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Sample tasty and healthful selections prepared by Skidmore’s Dining Services staff.
$8.75 per person, no charge for children 6 and under. Reserve tickets in advance or
pay at the door (tax will be added to purchases at the door).
12 noon - 6 pm Exhibitions at the Tang
Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery
For more information about the exhibitions visit: http://tang.skidmore.edu/.
1 pm Campus Walking Tour with Student Guides
Depart from Eissner Admissions Center
1:30 - 5 pm Bus Tour of the Saratoga Battlefield
Bus departs from Case Center parking lot promptly at 1:30 pm
Enjoy a tour of the historic Saratoga Battlefield. Pre-reservation required. $15.00
per person. Any open seating will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
2:45 pm Campus Walking Tour with Student Guides
Depart from Eissner Admissions Center
5 - 7 pm “Dining Out at Skidmore”
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Dining Services staff extend a hearty welcome to all guests. $10.75 per person, no
charge for children 6 and under. Reserve tickets in advance or pay at the door (tax
will be added to purchases at the door).
5:15 pm Student-led Shabbat Services
Case Center second floor, Intercultural Center
6:30 pm Candlelighting, Kiddish, and Shabbat Dinner
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor
Even if you have off-campus dinner plans, you are welcome to join Skidmore Hillell
for Kabbalat Shabbat. And if you’d like to join Skidmore Hillel's weekly shabbat
dinner, RSVP to Lollie Abramson at 518-580-5679 or labramso@skidmore.edu.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
All Day Spotlight on Collaborative Research: A Cornerstone of the Skidmore Education
See Friday listing for information.
8 am - 7 pm Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk
Case Center, second floor
Make this your first stop to pick up your meal and event tickets.
8:30 - 9:30 am Meet & Greet Coffee Hour
Palamountain Hall, Class of 1967 Lobby
Meet other parents and College administrators while enjoying a cup of coffee and
a light continental breakfast.
9 am - 1 pm Saratoga Springs Farmers' Market
High Rock Park
Visit the Farmers' Market and sample the fresh products from numerous local farms.
9 am - 3 pm Library Book Sale
Scribner Library
The annual sale at Scribner Library is perfect for browsing and buying.
9:15 am Campus Walking Tour with Student Guides
Depart from Eissner Admissions Center
9:30 - 10:30 am President’s Hour
Palamountain Hall, Gannett Auditorium
Parents Council co-chairs Andy and Margherite Matteis, parents of Missy '15 and Paul
'11, invite you to join President Philip A. Glotzbach for a lively discussion of College
issues and his vision for the future. Members of the President’s Cabinet will also
be in attendance.
10 - 11:30 am SGA Club Fair: A Showcase of Student Life
Case Center, second floor
Explore Skidmore’s rich and varied co-curricular life through the eyes of current
student leaders.
10 am - 7:30 pm Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery Exhibits
Tang Museum
10:30 am - 12:00 noon Parents Council Meeting
Palamountain Hall, Emerson Auditorium
For Parents Council members
10:45 - 11:45 am Minicollege Session I
Various locations
Highlighting the excellence of Skidmore faculty for more than twenty years.
10:45 am Campus Walking Tour with Student Guides
Depart from Eissner Admissions Center
11:15 am Admissions Session: “Is Skidmore Right for Me, Too?”
Surrey Williamson Inn, North Broadway (opposite College's main entrance)
Join us for an information session hosted by the Office of Admissions for prospective
Skidmore students, including siblings of current Skidmore students and children of
Skidmore alumni.
11:30 am - 2:30 pm Celebration BBQ
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Join us in the dining hall for a Celebration BBQ. The menu will feature picnic fare.
There will be two lunch seatings: purchase tickets for either the 11:30 am or the
1 pm seating. $10.75 per person, no charge for children 6 and under. Reserve tickets
in advance or pay at the door (tax will be added to purchases at the door).
12 noon Campus Walking Tour with Student Guides
Depart from Eissner Admissions Center
1 - 4:30 pm Selected Studio Art Faculty Exhibition
Saisselin Art Building, Schick Art Gallery
See Friday at 9 am for description.
2 - 3 pm Minicollege Session II
Various locations
Highlighting the excellence of Skidmore faculty for more than twenty years.
4 - 5 pm Alumni Association Family Tree Reception
Surrey Williamson Inn
Join Alumni Association Board President Gail Dudack '70, parent of Ross Columbo '11,
and other members of the alumni board for a reception honoring legacy families. By invitation only.
4:45 - 5:30 pm Parents Council Reception
Scribner House, North Broadway
A welcome for Parents Council members and their students. By invitation only.
5 - 7 pm “Dining Out at Skidmore”
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Dining Services staff extend a hearty welcome to all guests. $10.75 per person, no
charge for children 6 and under. Reserve tickets in advance or pay at the door (tax
will be added to purchases at the door).
8:30 pm Skidmore “Under the Big Top”
Williamson Sports Center, Main Gym
Enjoy a festive evening of song and dance entertainment provided by Skidmore’s talented
student performers. Seating begins at 8 pm. Seats are limited; advance reservations
are strongly recommended. $10 per person, $5 for Skidmore students, no charge for
children 6 and under.
Sunday, October 20
All Day Spotlight on Collaborative Research: A Cornerstone of the Skidmore Education
See Friday listing on page 2 for information.
Morning For a listing of local religious services, please pick up a copy of "Area Houses
of Worship" at the Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk information table.
8:30 - 9:45 am Class of 2013 Parents Fund Breakfast
Surrey Williamson Inn
By invitation only.
9 am - 12 noon Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk
Case Center, second floor
9 am Catholic Eucharist
Wilson Memorial Chapel
Join Fr. Jay Atherton, Sacramental Minister, to celebrate the Sunday Eucharist with
the Catholic Newman Club. Coffee and refreshments will be served following the liturgy.
9 am - 3 pm Jazz Brunch
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Join students and families for brunch with music performed by Skidmore’s Small Jazz
Ensemble from 11 am to 1 pm. $8.75 per person, no charge for children 6 and under.
Reserve tickets in advance or pay at the door (tax will be added to purchases at the
door).
10 am - 5 pm Exhibitions at the Tang
Tang Museum
11 am Annual Skidmore Celebration 5K Run-Walk
Event begins and ends on Case Green and covers a 3.1-mile course around campus. Awards
will be given to the first three finishers in six different categories. No entry fee.
A T-shirt will be provided to the first 80 entrants. Walkers and joggers are also
most welcome!
1 - 4:30 pm Selected Studio Art Faculty Exhibition
Saisselin Art Building, Schick Art Gallery
See Friday 9 am for description.
