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Apr01
Performance - Music
Strings of Three Continents: Gao Hong, Leonard…

Zankel Music Center: Chinese composer and master of the pipa (pearshaped lute) Gao Hong is joined by Venezuelan harpist Leonard Jacome and Kadialy Kouyaté, a Senegalese kora artist based in London,…

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Apr02
Performance - Music
Senior Recital: Greg Tillman

Zankel Music Center: Greg Tillman is an electric bassist and double major in Music and Biology at Skidmore College. He became involved in music at a young age, as his father Bill is a bass player as…

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Apr02
Performance - Music
Young Kim and Skidmore Pianists

Zankel Music Center: Senior ArtistinResidence and Steinway Artist Young Kim and Skidmore piano students will perform the works of trailblazing women composers such as Clara Schumann, Cecile Chaminade,…

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Apr02
Performance - Music
Skidmore in Concert: Brass and Woodwin Ensembles

Zankel Music Center: Free and open to the public, the Skidmore in Concert series showcases the vibrance of our shared creative community. All events take place in the Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall…

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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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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
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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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