Something creative is about to drop Follow your curiosity. A Creative Thought Drop may appear when you least expect it, bringing a little mystery, a little delight, and a reminder that at Skidmore, Creative Thought Matters. Follow @SkidmoreCollege on Instagram for clues, details, and ways to join the fun. If you find one, it’s yours. Questions? Email socialmedia@skidmore.edu.
Chip in for Skidmore at Charter Day Kickoff
Join the Skidmore Fund and the Office of Advancement from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in front of the Lucy Scribner Library to celebrate Charter Day at Skidmore. Visit four interactive stations to learn about philanthropy and enjoy famous kettle chips. Complete all four stations for a chance to win one of two Skidmore Shop gift cards. Contact the Skidmore Fund for more information.
Join the Workforce Team Challenge
The Workforce Team Challenge will take place Thursday, May 21, in Albany. Register online by Monday, May 11. To participate, select Skidmore as your teamand complete all required information. Do not pay for your cart; Skidmore team captain Darren Drabek will manage payments. For more information, including details about carpooling and post-race celebrations, contact Darren Drabek.
Reexamining the Iran War: A Conversation with Vali Nasr
Prominent Middle East scholar Vali Nasr will discuss the Iran war and its ongoing consequences for Iran, the broader region, and the global economy with Associate Professor Murat Yildiz at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Gannett Auditorium.
Candace Carlucci Backus Prize presentations
Join the Office of the First-Year Experience from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, April 10, in the Wyckoff Center to hear presentations and honor this year’s recipients of the Candace Carlucci Backus Prize for exemplary work in their Scribner Seminars.
Careers That Make a Difference Panel
At 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the Wyckoff Center, Suzi Pond ’01, founder of Red Bird Media, and Sarah Faude ’09, an independent consultant, will discuss their paths to Skidmore, their choice of majors, and their careers after graduation. The panel will be moderated by sociology professor Amon Emeka. Light fare will be served at 5 p.m. Contact Michelle Hubbs for more information.
21st Annual Skidmore String Festival with Pacifica Quartet
The Grammy Award–winning Pacifica Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Arthur Zankel Music Center. The program will feature works by Gruenberg, Dvořák, and Beethoven. The festival will conclude at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, with a performance by Skidmore students alongside members of the quartet. For tickets and details, visit the Zankel Music Center website.
Spill the Disabili-Tea with Alex Locust
Alex Locust, a Black-white biracial, queer “Glamputee,” will visit campus April 23 for a mini-residency, including a public talk at 4:30 p.m. in the Wyckoff Center. “Spill the Disabili-Tea: An Interactive Dive into Disability Justice,” will explore key questions about disability, access, and unlearning ableism, inviting reflection and deeper understanding in support of more inclusive communities. Learn more.
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