Winter 2004

-Paul Dwyer '83

Students in Cabaret Troupe put on a show - scenes from Hair, to be exact - during inauguration - centennial - family weekend.

In honor of Skidmore’s centennial, pick up a copy of Make No Small Plans, researched and written by Mary C. Lynn, professor of American studies. This comprehensive history is jammed with facts and photos, personal stories and recollections, and more than 200 photographs. Order it today!

F E A T U R E S Does the death penalty deliver solace? Academic forum hears families of murder victims Straight-talking Chinatown's children Outspoken doctor cares for her neighbors - in two languages Centennial reflections Tracing Skidmore values right back to Lucy herself Illustrating life's misadventures Cover story: Artist's everyman feels your pain D E P A R T M E N T S Letters Who, what, when Centennial spotlight On campus Books Faculty focus Arts on view Sports Advancement Class notes

News Breaks

IS TODAY'S CLASH OF CIVILIZATIONS simply West vs. non-West? Religious vs. secular? Tribal vs. consumerist? What are the ethics of globalization? What constitutes a "just war" against terrorism? Top thinkers tackle these issues at a conference hosted by Skidmore in February. Read about it in the next Scope.

FIGHTING IN IRAQ for four months, Marine corporal David Botti '01 returned this winter and reflected on his experience in a New York Times essay.