Remembering Amadou Thiam ’26
As the Class of 2026 prepares for graduation, the Skidmore community is remembering Amadou Thiam ’26, who passed away in 2023. A brief gathering to honor Amadou and share memories will take place at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 14, in Wilson Chapel. Staff and faculty are welcome to attend, whether they knew Amadou or wish to support his classmates. Cards for sharing messages with Amadou’s family will be available at Wilson Chapel and Case Center 205 on Thursday and Friday. Amadou also will be honored during the Brick Ceremony and included in the Commencement program.
MRE study participants needed
Participants are needed for a study on the effects of meals-ready-to-eat (MREs) on fat mass and lean muscle mass, blood sugar, blood lipids, calories burned at rest, reaction time, mood state, muscle strength, power, endurance, and aerobic power. The study will last approximately 24 days, and all laboratory and physical activity testing sessions will take place on the Skidmore campus. Contact Paul Arciero for more information.
OCSE photo contest winner
Connor Mansfield ’26 won Best in Show in the Off-Campus Study and Exchanges 2026 Photo Contest for “Good Morning Gaia – Trento, Italy.”
Keep watching. Creative Thought is on the move.
Stay curious. The next Creative Thought Drop is almost here, and by now you know it could turn up anywhere. Follow @SkidmoreCollege on Instagram for clues, details, and ways to join the fun. A little mystery, a little delight, and a little Skidmore magic may be closer than you think. Questions? Email socialmedia@skidmore.edu.
Skidmore Shop closed next week
The Skidmore Shop will be closed Monday, May 18, through Thursday, May 21, for annual inventory. Online orders placed at skidmoreshop.com after midnight Thursday, May 14, will not be processed until inventory is completed.
