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Who will you be?

Sep20

Performance - Dance

Metamorphosis: A New Dance by Jason Ohlberg

Tang Teaching Museum Malloy Wing: Join us on Thursday, September 20, in the exhibition Give a damn. for the first public presentation of Metamorphosis, a dance choreographed by Skidmore Assistant…

Sep20

Lecture

Heathy People, Healthy Planet: WELL Buildings…

year career at the US Green Building Council. The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is leading the global movement to transform our buildings and communities in ways that help people…

Sep26

Workshop

Social Activism and Expression through DIY Zines:…

Tang Teaching Museum Atrium: Join us Wednesday, September 26, at 6:00 PM, for an open workshop where we'll craft, collage, and discuss zines and activism. Organized by the Skidmore Zine Club and the…

Sep27

Film

Hairy Who and the Chicago Imagists Screening

Tang Teaching Museum Somers: Join us on Thursday, September 27, at 6:00 PM, for a screening of the documentary Hairy Who and the Chicago Imagists (2014, US, 105 min., HD), directed by Leslie…

The Moth is coming to Skidmore
Groups of faculty members and students will participate in storytelling workshops, culminating in a StorySLAM event on Sept. 30, which will be recorded for possible broadcast on a future episode of The Moth Radio Hour and The Moth Podcast.
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Photo Essay: A (very) warm welcome
Skidmore students — both new and returning — braved the heat this week to celebrate the start of another new academic year together. Check out the welcome week in pictures.
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Class of 2022 brings global imprint, service commitment to Skidmore
Even before stepping into classrooms on Sept. 5, members of Skidmore College’s Class of 2022 had already helped in Cambodian and Jamaican orphanages and worked on coral reef restoration.
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Skidmore kicks off season with weekend wins
Thoroughbreds fall sports are in full swing with men’s soccer posting a win in their home opener at Wachenheim Field and women’s field hockey, women’s soccer and women's volleyball bringing home wins from the road.
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Dear students, “just be you”
Which classes to take, experiences to jump in to, people to meet and more – Skidmore alumni welcome the Class of 2022 to campus with wholehearted advice.
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What could you do with $4,000 and a dream?
This summer, 77 students were awarded $4,000 or more to dive headfirst into life and career-changing opportunities around the world. From fighting the spread of measles in Sierra Leone to coding a start-up’s technology in Lyon, France, hear their stories.
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Ng appointed VP for finance and administration
Donna Ng, a senior financial and administrative executive with extensive experience in higher education, has been appointed Skidmore’s next vice president for finance and administration and treasurer.
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Skidmore and NASA just sailed into the "twilight zone"
Meg Estapa, assistant professor of geoscience, is on a joint mission with NASA and the National Science Foundation to go 3,300 feet below the surface of the ocean, otherwise known as the twilight zone.
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Our summer in Skidmore’s North Woods
My name is Zoe Pagliaro and I, along with Michaela Bonforte, spent our summer stewarding Skidmore’s North Woods. From trail maintenance to bug hotels, here’s a look at what it was like to have a job where you’re required to explore nature and share it with others!
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Creative
Thought
Matters

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

Curriculum

Study what
speaks to you.

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.

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Campus

Find yourself here.

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.

Community

Join a community of individuals.

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.

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Careers

Create your difference.

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.

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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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Skidmore Facts

$44,000

Average First-year Skidmore Grant

40+

Majors & Minors

100+

Clubs and Organizations

8:1

Student-faculty ratio

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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.

'08

"I had the unique freedom at Skidmore to dive into a major of my own design, where I could investigate how art and marine biology inform one another. The chance to go crazy and study my exact interests was incredible."

Courtney Mattison '08

Artist and Ocean Advocate

'06

"Study what excites you. Don't worry how different two areas of study appear. There's always a connection to be made or a new idea sparked. Find something that excites, and you'll use your liberal arts education."

Dan Marino ‘06

Head of Operations, Freight Farms

'98

"Even though I was an economics major, I was also able to take piano lessons each semester and play the viola in the orchestra. I recommend that you enjoy all of the diverse course offerings that Skidmore has to offer."

Christina Ryba ’98

NYS Supreme Court Judge