Diversity in the News
- Debo Band, acclaimed for its Ethiopian traditions mixed with American soul and Euro brass stylings, performs and teaches at Skidmore this Saturday, Nov. 5.
- From offices to beaches, women in "Muslim" garb are making news. A student and faculty panel will discuss the issue Thursday, Oct. 27, at 6 p.m. in the Tang Museum.
- Growing up with a tailor and lots of well-told stories, Sonya Clark became a fiber artist praised for "her sensitive, boldly imaginative eye." She'll speak on campus Tuesday, Oct. 25, at 6 p.m. at the Tang Museum.
- Timely and relevant new professorships--strengthening Skidmore's offerings in history, Asian studies, and other fields--have been donated and filled.
- Skidmore business professor Minita Sanghvi has some insights into Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign. A scholar of the marketing of female politicians, Sanghvi says Clinton has a Freudian asset that could be boosting her appeal among voters: she's following her husband.
- October 11 marks the 28th anniversary of National Coming Out Day, promoting a safe world for LGBTQ individuals to live truthfully and openly. Skidmore's commitment to inclusivity is reflected throughout the College.
- "Phone Clones: Hate Nationalism in Transnational Customer Service Work" is this year's Zankel Lecture. The discussion of Asian call-center workers and their Western customers takes place Monday, Oct. 10, at 5:30 p.m. in Gannett Auditorium of Palamountain Hall.
- "HaMapah/The Map"--a multimedia, genealogical dance performance by DNAWORKS--takes place this Thursday, Sept. 29. Related discussions about identity and belonging will be held this Friday, Sept. 30.
- Pulitzer winner Jose Antonio Vargas--director of White People and Documented--will discuss immigration and identity at Skidmore on Sept. 28.
- A new tenure-track faculty position in Buddhist studies will strengthen Skidmore's offerings in both religious studies and Asian studies, thanks to a Ho Foundation grant.
- Camp Abilities, for children and teens who are visually impaired, was hosted for its third summer at the Skidmore campus and nearby venues.
- Melvis Langyintuo '12 successfully raised $50,000 to build two schools in his hometown of Tamale, Ghana.
- Members of the Skidmore community reflect on the assault on Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida.
- English professor Cecilia Aldarondo has had her documentary film Memories of a Penitent Heart accepted in the renowned TriBeCa Film Festival.
- Mentoring, money, and more are available to help high school students attend Skidmore's summer Pre-College Program, thanks to a new foundation grant.
- An Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant will seed a $1.2 million initiative to explore diversity and collections at the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College
- An April 11 discussion on LGBTQ inclusivity will feature two prominent speakers: Kate Fagan and Kristin Russo. Admission is open to all.
- A student from Pakistan will return with life-saving vaccines for a poor region. A Maldives native will promote civic waste management on her island.