- Diversity issues at the intersections of gender and race brought audiences together last week for a second year of "In It" discussions and forums.
- What sets Skidmore apart from other liberal arts colleges? Skidmore is challenged to answer that question every day.
- A national project explores the history and future of mass incarceration through traveling exhibition and story exchange.
- Skidmore expects to be reaccredited with flying colors as usual, but one coordinator says "Wide participation in the evaluators' visit, March 6-9, will be crucial."
- Skidmore joins a select group of schools committed to emphasizing social responsibility in educational programming.
- Marta Brunner of UCLA's Charles Young Research Library will replace Ruth Copans, who will retire later this year.
- The grant will support initiatives that build on existing strengths at the College, while adding and enhancing programs.
- The $1.25 million award will fund teaching and learning around academic themes that have historical roots in upstate New York and also are of current consequence worldwide, such as sustainability and human rights.
- Paul Calhoun, who has served two years as interim dean of special programs, has agreed to serve permanently as dean, beginning immediately.
- Beau Breslin, professor of government and a member of the Skidmore faculty since 1998, has been appointed dean of the faculty and vice president for academic affairs at the college, following a national search. Breslin, who has been serving as interim dean and vice president since June, will assume the regular position immediately.