Monday Memo
Skidmore Cares launches sixth year of community outreach
The program makes significant contribution to area families in need.
Northern Indian dance to be presented Dec. 5 by students
Sitar and tabla music by Veena and Devesh Chandra will accompany the dance performance.
It's Family Feud with a math theme on campus this Wednesday
The Math and Computer Science Department and Pi Mu Epsilon have a fun evening planned.
Saratoga Reads announces this year's book choices for younger readers
Companion books include
picture books for beginning readers through works for young teens.
Nate Simms to premier documentary film
Brunswick to debut Dec. 7 at Albany's Spectrum.
Taylor Eigtsi is last Sterne artist of the semester
Jazz pianist to perform Dec. 9 at Zankel.
Faculty-Staff achievements
Holland featured on This American Life, Post-Lundquist leads local workshop.
Thoroughbred sports update
Pilawa wins diving honors.
Daily Events
Monday 12/5
Brandeis International School of Business Information Session (Open to campus community only.)
Location: Starbuck Center - 203B 2nd Floor Conference Room Come find out about Brandeis' graduate school programs |
Alumni Regional Event: Vero Beach Holiday Gathering
Location: Vero Beach Hotel and Spa |
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Classical Indian Dance Showing
Location: Dance Center - Dance Theater The Classical Indian dance class will perform with live musicians. |
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Skidmore Big Band Concert
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Ladd Concert Hall Mark Vinci, Coach |
Tuesday 12/6
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Venezuela (film): A mi me gusta. Una historia romantica... (Open to campus community only.)
Location: Palamountain Hall - Emerson Auditorium |
Alumni Regional Event-Boston Holiday Celebration
Location: Home of Keirnan Conroy Klosek '95 and Justin Klosek |
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Film Screening: "Forks Over Knives"
Location: Palamountain Hall - Gannett Auditorium Join us for a screening of the film "Forks Over Knives," a film about how what you eat affects your health.The film will be followed by a brief lecture/ Q & A facilitated by Dr. Max Ruby, Professor of Health and Exercises Sciences. |
Wednesday 12/7
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Mathematics and Computer Science and Pi Mu Epsilon Family Feud Night (Open to students only)
Location: Palamountain Hall - Davis Auditorium In this mathematical version of the popular TV game show, four teams consisting of a faculty captain and four student members will compete. Student members of the winning team will receive a prize. Pizza, tossed salad, and assorted beverages will be served. Please join us for an evening of mathematical jousting and hilarious entertainment! |
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Women's Basketball vs. Williams
Location: Williamson Sports and Recreation Center |
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Skidmore String Ensemble
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Ladd Concert Hall Coached by Josh Rodriguez and Amanda Brin |
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The SkidShop Fashion Shop?Win $1000 of Apple products and other great prizes. Free food starting at 8 p.m.
Location: Case Center The annual fashion show in the Spa. Lots of fun, free food and chances to win great prizes.Thanks to our sponsors: Apple, Moshi Audio, Spring Street Deli, Sangwych, Legends Cafe, Plum Dandy, Esperantos |
Thursday 12/8
Critters Tournament (Open to campus community only.)
Location: Harder Hall - 209 Program your Critter to fight in the tournament. Critters fight against each other in a land of lions, tigers, and bears.Submit your Critter by Dec. 6, 2011. More details and instructions at: www.skidmore.edu/~Lporter1/Critters.html Pizza & Beverages will be served!! |
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A Museum Career: Insight and Advice from Chesterwood Director Donna Hassler
Location: Tang Teaching Museum - Somer s Classroom
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Alumni Regional Event: Capital Region Holiday Reception and Skidmore College Orchestra Concert
Location: Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater - JKB reception; Zankel Music Hall Concert Enjoy an evening of conversation and fellowship on Skidmore?s campus beginning with a reception at the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater Lobby. Following the reception, the Skidmore College Orchestra will perform a program featuring Tchaikovsky and Borodin at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. |
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Filene Concert Series Skidmore College Orchestra Concert II
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Ladd Concert Hall Anthony G. Holland, Music Director Delightful Music for Dancing! Borodin: Polovstian Dances Debussy: Danse Sacrée et Profane with soloist Elizabeth Huntley, harp Tchaikovsky: Nutcracker Suite No. 1 |
Friday 12/9
Creative Responses to War Event Series
Location: Tang Teaching Museum |
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Women's Basketball vs. Middlebury
Location: Williamson Sports and Recreation Center |
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Men's Basketball vs. Middlebury
Location: Williamson Sports and Recreation Center |
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Sterne Virtuoso Series Taylor Eigsti, Piano
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Ladd Concert Hall New York-based pianist and composer Taylor Eigsti started playing piano when he was 4 years old. He has gone on to be nominated for two Grammy Awards and featured on the cover of both Keyboard and Jazziz Magazines as well as being in his own BET Television special. Eigsti's latest CD, Daylight at Midnight, features original compositions and remarkable renditions by composers Nick Drake and Rufus Wainwright as well as many others. |
Sunday 12/11
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Saratoga Chamber Players
Location: Arthur Zankel Music Center - Ladd Concert Hall The Saratoga Chamber Players presents concerts under the direction of Jill Levy, Artistic Director. Their repertoire includes traditional and contemporary pieces offered by professional musicians from the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. |
Ongoing Events
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[9/3 - 12/30] Opener 22: Whiting Tennis
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location:
Tang Teaching Museum
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[9/17 - 12/30] Tang Exhibition: "I Myself Have Seen It: Photography and Kiki Smith"
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Location:
Tang Teaching Museum
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| [9/22 - 12/15] Weight Watchers
Time: 11:45 AM - 1:00 PM Location: North Hall & Hoge Heating Plant - Large Conf. Room #134 New Weight Watchers session beginning 9/22 in North Hall. Call Pat if interested. Open to anyone who is available attend at the noon time. |
