Skidmore College - Scope Magazine Fall 2018

Climatologists have all the data on the earth’s warming trends, but who’s going to convince consumers to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels? As cities grow in size and complexity, who will lead their governments and make them more livable? With new industries seeming to pop up daily, who will educate workers so they can share in the economic growth they create? By overwhelming consensus, the answer is liberal arts majors. BY VIRGINIA CITRANO WITH SUSAN ROSENBERG • ILLUSTRATIONS BY DAVIDE BONAZZI WORTH : VALUE(S) FOR WHAT IT’S OF THE LIBERAL ARTS THE TRUE SCOPE FALL 2018 25 SKIDMORE COLLEGE