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Mar28
Information Table
Summer Housing Information Table

MurrayAikins Dining Hall Atrium: Do you want to live on campus this summer? Stop by for information about how to make the best of taking a class or a summer job. Application opens April 1st. …

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Mar28
Film
LRC FIlm Screening

Palamountain Hall Emerson Auditorium: Join the Skidmore Social Work Department and the Labor Religion Coalition on March 28th from 68 pm in Emerson Auditorium at Skidmore College for a film screening…

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Mar30
Lecture
Winter/Miller Lecture: Trenton Doyle Hancock

Tang Teaching Museum Payne: Join us for the sixth annual Winter/Miller Lecture on Thursday, March 30, at 6 pm, featuring acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Trenton Doyle Hancock.Hancock’s appearance…

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Mar31
Exhibit
Schick Art Gallery Opening Reception & Artist Talk

Schick Art Gallery: Join us for our opening Reception and gallery talk, Friday, March 31, 56:30pm. Talk begins at 5:30pm.Lynn Batchelder, Andy Cooperman, Jennifer Crupi, Terry Lavin, Myra…

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Creative
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We believe that every life is made more profound with creativity at its core.

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Study what speaks to you
 
 
Curriculum
No matter what discipline you pursue, you'll look at it from every angle, connecting different modes of thinking and unrelated ideas. Choose a major, combine interests, or forge your own path altogether.
Find yourself here
 
 
Campus
With award-winning dining and dorms, the perfect college town, and 1,000 acres of natural beauty – there’s a lot of ground to cover. But, like any home, our campus is both a comfortable place to return to and a launchpad for exploring the world around you.
Join a community of individuals
 
 
Community
Welcome to a place thriving with individual expressions, and a unique setting where they all work together. With hundreds of student-run clubs, including dozens of sustainability, health, and wellness programs–you’re invited to explore your unexpected.
Create your difference
 
 
Careers
No matter what you’re meant to be, do, or inspire, Skidmore is the start of your path to a life of purpose. Here, you’ll find personalized, on-campus resources to explore what’s possible, define your vision, and jump-start your life’s work.
SUSTAINABILITY
It's much more than "going green."

We’re completely committed to environmental action. From our own solar field and 29 buildings with geothermal heating and cooling, to student-run composting, gardens, and more–we’re doing it ourselves so our ecosystems, and those beyond them, can reap immediate benefits.

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Creative Thought Works
See how Skidmore alumni are putting creative thought to work in their fields, their passions and the world in which we live.
 
Derrick Yam
’17
  • Derrick Yam
  • Emily Lazar
  • Jeremy Sigel
Don't be afraid of unconventional career paths. Just because most of your class, friends or family work in a certain industry does not mean you have to. Combining your interests is easier than you might think. If you work hard and put yourself out there, you'll meet the right people to help you along the way.
Derrick Yam ’17
Manager, Data and Decision Science at Baltimore Ravens
Emily Lazar
’93
  • Derrick Yam
  • Emily Lazar
  • Jeremy Sigel
I don't like sitting around talking about gear or plug-ins. For me, mastering engineering is all about listening! It is about making decisions and having confidence in the creative direction that you have chosen. So be a good listener.
Emily Lazar ’93
President/Engineer, The Lodge Mastering
Jeremy Sigel
’99
  • Derrick Yam
  • Emily Lazar
  • Jeremy Sigel
The rules of the media industry are ever-changing. It's likely your future job does not exist yet. Embrace disruption and plan for flexibility in response to the unexpected. When making career decisions, think about your next jump. Put yourself in situations that lead to many alternative futures.
Jeremy Sigel ’99
SVP, Integrated Marketing & Digital Strategy, Paramount