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Events

Campus and Regional Events

Aug20

Tour

Curator's Tour of Ree Morton: The Plant That Heals…

Tang Teaching Museum Tang Teaching Museum: Join Dayton Director Ian Berry for a tour of Ree Morton: The Plant That Heals May Also Poison on Tuesday, August 20, at noon.This event is free and open to…

Aug22

Performance - Music

Upbeat on the Roof with bell's roar

Tang Teaching Museum Payne: Join us for a performance by bell’s roar on the rooftop of the Tang. Sean Desiree’s solo project, bell’s roar, blends hauntingly layered vocals with synthesizers,…

Sep17

Lecture

Fox Adler Lecture

Palamountain Hall Gannett Auditorium: President Philip A. Glotzbachand theEnglish Department of Skidmore College cordially invite you to attend the ThirtyFirst Annual FoxAdler LectureThe Art of…

Oct02

Lecture

This Land Is Our Land: How We Lost the Right to…

Palamountain Hall Davis Auditorium: This Land Is Our Land: How We Lost the Right to Roam and How to Take It BackDavis AuditoriumWednesday, Oct. 2nd7:00 p.m.Author and adventurer Ken Ilgunas will talk…

What is the First-Year Experience?
Ask students or faculty about Skidmore’s First-Year Experience, and their responses will range from a deep dive into the liberal arts supported by peers to a kickoff to college life in London.
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The chemistry of a summer at Skidmore
How one year at Skidmore, and a few serendipitous opportunities, transformed Heather Ricker '22 into a atmospheric physical chemistry researcher.
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A Skidmore student’s guide to Saratoga-area parks and trails
Saratoga Springs and its surrounding area are home to more than 25 public parks and trails, two state parks and one national park. Here's one student's perspective on a few favorites.
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Rinae Olsen named head softball coach
Olsen served most recently as an assistant coach at Ithaca College, where she helped the team achieve a third-place finish in the 2018 NCAA Division III championships and several regional titles.
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Polo by Twilight raises record $327,560
Proceeds benefit the Joseph C. and Anne T. Palamountain Scholarship Fund. NK Mabaso '19 received the sixth Anne T. Palamountain Scholar Award.
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Artists, students collaborate in studio art program
Two visiting artists explore a new medium and experience Skidmore’s top-notch Printmaking Studio and arts community.
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Everything we love about summer in Saratoga Springs
Three students share what favorite events, activities and traditions make summer at Skidmore and in Saratoga Springs so special.
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Jack Mulhern ’17 lauded as breakout Netflix star
Jack Mulhern ’17 is making a name for himself in the popular Netflix series “The Society.” But before he was a viral television sensation, he was testing out his writing and directing skills in Skidmore’s Theater Department.
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Saratoga Bridges honors the Glotzbachs
The Community Builders Recognition Award celebrates the commitment of President Philip and Marie Glotzbach to diversity at Skidmore and to enhancing the quality of life in Saratoga Springs and beyond.
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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

$50,200

Average First-year Skidmore Grant

Majors

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