Popular storytelling nonprofit The Moth will lead three days of educational workshops at Skidmore, culminating in a StorySLAM event on Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Arthur Zankel Music Center.
During the SLAM, 10 students will take to the microphone to tell a personal story. The event will be recorded for possible broadcast on a future episode of The Moth Radio Hour, which airs on hundreds of public radio stations. The event is free but tickets are required.
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"College campuses are one of the most significant defenders of the First Amendment in the United States today," said Sigal R. Ben-Porath at the first in a series of events in the Community Dialogue Series at Skidmore. By Sanjna Selva '21.
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Hédi Jaouad, professor of French, published "Browning Upon Arabia: A Moveable East" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018).
Steve Ives, assistant professor and associate chair in the Department of Health and Human Physiological Sciences, published an article with students RJ Caruso '18, Kelsey Denby '18, Emily Schlicht '18, Alexs Matias '18, and Monique Dudar '20 in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.
Kimberley A. Frederick, professor of chemistry, received a scholarship to attend the 2018 Higher Education Resources Service Institute in June.
Amy Frappier, associate professor and chair of the Department of Geosciences, was interviewed by InsideClimate News.
Christopher Mann, assistant professor of political science, was interviewed by WAMC.
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Sue Rosenberg, writer/editor in the Office of Communications and Marketing, is retiring after nearly 26 years at Skidmore.
Whether for the alumni periodical Scope, a news story or an event, Rosenberg has been to every corner of campus, jumping into situations both exciting and bizarre — whatever it took to tell the story.
A retirement celebration will be held Tuesday, Sept. 25, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Surrey.
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President's open office hour
President Philip Glotzbach invites employees and students to his open office hour 3-4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 20, in the Office of the President.
Search for director of Black Studies Program
Skidmore invites nominations and applications for the inaugural director of the Black Studies Program.
Blood drive
Our next drive is from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Intramural/Dance Gym on Friday, Sept. 21. To schedule an appointment, visit the Red Cross website and use the sponsor code SKIDMORE.
Storytellers' Institute
The annual MDOCS Storytellers’ Institute is a five-week residency hosted at Skidmore College during the month of June 2019. Please visit our website to apply and learn more!
Freirich Business Plan Competition
Join us on Sunday, Sept. 23 at 7 p.m. upstairs in the dining hall to kick off Skidmore's Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition. Students from all backgrounds and majors are encouraged to participate.
Science on Tap
We are happy to welcome Jason Breves from the Department of Biology to our next public talk Tuesday, Sept. 25.
Tickets are available online.
Mathematica 11 workshops
All faculty, staff and students are welcome. Workshops will be held on Thursday, Sept. 27 in Scribner Library 222 (Academic Technologies training room). Registration is required.
Campus campaign kick-off
Whether you're ready to rock the casbah or waltz the night away, professors (and husband and wife) Grace Burton and Ron Seyb welcome you to come cut the rug with them on Thursday, Oct. 18 at the Creating Our Future: The Campaign for Skidmore campus celebration. Watch the video here. Video credit: Greg Litt '22, Guy Mastrion and Jesse O'Connell
Nurse wellness coaching
These services are available to all faculty and staff through convenient sessions with an experienced, registered nurse. The program is confidential, voluntary, and free. Schedule online. Sessions are held in Library 403.
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Thursday, Sept. 13 through Oct. 14, 2018
2018 Selected Art Faculty Exhibition
Schick Gallery
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018
6:30 p.m.
Lecture by Rachel Gutter: Healthy People, Healthy Planet: WELL Buildings Ignite a Second Wave of Sustainability
Filene Auditorium
Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018
7:30–9 p.m.
Greenberg Middle East Scholar-in-Residence Lecture: Early Modern Encounters between Religious Specialists: Jesuits in Ethiopia and India A scholarly discussion by Leonardo Cohen
Palamountain: Davis Auditorium
Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018
7 p.m.
Music Performance: Carlo Aonzo
Zankel Music Center
Monday, Sept. 24, 2018
5:30–7:30 p.m.
The Fox-Adler Lecture: "Illustrating, Illustrating; or, What It Means to Illustrate a Book" by George P. Landow
Gannett Auditorium
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Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018
5–7 p.m.
Workshop: For Freedoms Sign Project + Voter Registration Drive
Tang Teaching Museum: Malloy Wing
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018
4–5:30 p.m.
Staff Advisory Group: Fall Reception
Tang Teaching Museum: Payne room
Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2018
6–8 p.m.
Workshop: Social Activism and Expression through DIY Zines: (A Zine-Making Event)
Tang Teaching Museum: Atrium
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018
6–8 p.m.
Film: Hairy Who and the Chicago Imagists Screening
Teaching Teaching Museum: Somers room
Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018
7:30–9 p.m.
Karam Dana Lecture: The Power of Palestine: Imperishable in a Transnational World by Karam Dana
Palamountain: Davis Auditorium
Friday, Sept. 28, 2018
2:30–4:30 p.m.
The Moth Faculty/Staff Storytelling Workshop
Zankel Music Center: Beckerman Rehearsal Room
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