- Grant from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation funds two-year appointments to help with sustainability initiatives.
- Skidmore wins a national award for geothermal heating and cooling. The college uses an elaborate system of pipes to tap constant temperatures deep in the earth.
- Skidmore wins a national award for geothermal heating and cooling. The college uses an elaborate system of pipes to tap constant temperatures deep in the earth.
- Two tours of Skidmore's North Woods are planned this summer to share information about this resource with the public. North Woods stewards, who work with the campus Sustainability Office, will lead the first tour, scheduled June 24. (Left: Stewards Sondra Lipshutz '13, left, and Jenn Garvin '14)
- Several groups of Skidmore employees have made their mark this week in community initiatives that promote healthy competition and greener commuting options.
- The College is donating over 2,000 pieces of furniture and nearly 100 appliances to agencies that will assist regional groups in need during the annual Give+Go program on campus. (Left: Students Jane Li and Joe Marto, Skidmore Sustainability Reps, help with Give+Go.)
- Series of guided walks explores history, flora, and fauna of this wooded land north of campus
- Skidmore's student garden moved from dream to reality in just one year and is now experiencing its third summer. During a recent work shift, garden manager Gabby Stern '12 (left) enjoyed an early harvest of radishes. Students work in the garden throughout the growing season.
- The end of the semester is the perfect time to recycle the things you no longer need.