From immigration to the environment to campus sexual harassment, US presidents have taken unilateral action. Guest scholars debate the issue for Constitution Day on Sept. 14.
"Inequality and Race" is the topic for a public conversation between fellows of the Manhattan Institute and the Brookings Institution, to be held Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 5:30 p.m.
An alum and professor, McCarthy will share insight from his years as social work teacher and practitioner.
"Life in a Jar" is the tale of Irena Sendler, Polish Catholic social worker who helped hide more than 2,000 Jewish children during World War II. A group of Kansas high school students are responsible for bringing Sendler's story to ligiht.- The ability to read is a miracle, says Rebecca Johnson of the Psychology Department. She'll explain at this year's Honors Forum lecture, at 5:30 p.m. Dec. 3.
- Sophomore Williams is the first Skidmore student selected from more than 700 applicants this year to the Washington, D.C.-based institute.
- It's Skidmore's spring break and students are scattered across the globe. Find out where they've gone, and why.
Ron Seyb, Joseph C. Palamountain Jr. Professor of Government, will present the Jon Ramsey Honors Forum Lecture at 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, in Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall. Admission is free and open to all.- Skidmore's Honors Forum and others added a donation drive to a preplanned bus trip, delivering much-needed household items and supplies for victims of Hurricane Sandy in New York City.
- The 14th annual Academic Festival is the biggest yet: more than 400 student participants, 64 sessions, 120 presentations. New events include roundtable discussions and academic trivia challenges. There will be something for everyone at this celebration of achievement on May 2.