Honored

Farwa truly hit her stride this year; showing impressive confidence in her ability to solve complex problems elegantly and effectively while cultivating a sensibility that is both refined and facile. Her current work is technically demanding and yet highly accessible. In addition to her fine work as an artist, Farwa is a model student. She is serious, eager, and adventurous, with a generous spirit and a terrific sense of humor.

The anthropology faculty applaud Priscilla's outstanding achievements in anthropology. The breadth and quality of Priscilla's work is impressive. She has taken classes in archaeology, cultural anthropology, geology, and socio-spatial analysis. She has worked at the Skidmore Archaeology Laboratory and Curtin Archaeology heritage management firm. She has conducted original research projects on two archaeological sites, one of which she presented at a professional conference. The anthropology faculty wish Priscilla well as she continues her studies in socio-spatial analysis after graduation.

Logan's accomplished, large-scale, and audaciously textured oil paintings reveal a powerful intellectual fascination with the conscious and subconscious mind, dreams, and crystal formations. Logan writes, "The characteristics of how crystals form from minerals inspire my painted gestures and compositional structures." His paintings are amalgamations of relationships between psychology, sociology, science, and art. Logan will attend the Cécile Gissot Parisian Printmaking Studio in 2015, maintain his painting practice, and apply to graduate school for an M.F.A. in painting in 2016.

Zoe is an outstanding student in the ceramics area. She has excellent hand skills and is highly active in numerous studio areas within the Art Department. Zoe has made great strides in relating her clay work to her efforts in painting. This has led her to reinterpret the human form in clay. The connections she has drawn between her two-dimensional and three-dimensional work reveal an eagerness to have her interests coalesce into a cohesive and skillful body of artwork for her senior portfolio.

Reserved and ever thoughtful, Juan is an artist whose quiet demeanor is contradicted by the intense passion he commits to his artwork. His prints are narratives of personal experiences that explore fantasy and reality. What might first appear to be a masterfully executed children's illustration becomes a disturbing peek at the underlying fears of all.

Adam has demonstrated exceptional design and composition using both traditional and digital media. Adam is a detail-oriented designer, a consummate craftsman, thoughtful typographer, and thorough researcher. Adam is also a model citizen and leader. Whether he is designing a poster for an event or meeting with a student that needs help, his reliability, humor, and calm, generous nature project confidence and ability.

In her senior thesis, A Fate Worse than Death: Dynamics of Disclosure in the Art of the AIDS Crisis, Grace proposes a radical revision to how we think about AIDS-related art. Arguing that the art was not only about death, Grace draws our attention, through sensitive and skilled visual analysis, to how artworks either shielded the sexual and medical status of a person with AIDS, or defiantly outed it. Her mature approach, sophisticated use of theory, and engaging prose make this a memorable project.

A bright, creative, and versatile student, a gifted writer, and a leader among her peers, Allison distinctively applies art-historical knowledge to creative projects. As costume designer for Skidmore's production of The Penelopiad, Allison utilized research and postcolonial theory to shape her designs. For the exhibit Paper Dolls, she wrote the wall and catalog texts, coached students in dressmaking, and produced an outstanding paper dress. Allison demonstrates a generosity of spirit, serving as a writing tutor and admissions ambassador.

The Arts Administration program is pleased to present this year's Arts Administration Faculty Award to Tobi. Tobi exemplifies the goals of the program through her artistic passion, keen business acumen, and commitment to community engagement. Previous internships include Ralph Lauren and two mini-internships at the Depot Theatre. This summer, Tobi returns to Ralph Lauren to start a career in the fashion industry. We look forward to following her rising star!

The Biology Department is delighted to present the Dowd-Lester Biology Award to Chelsea. Whether mentoring new research students in the animal physiology lab, serving as a peer-tutor, or acting as a student representative to the department, Chelsea has provided sustained and focused effort to many aspects of the department's mission. We sincerely appreciate Chelsea's leadership, camaraderie, and her many contributions to our department. We wish her success in her next endeavor at the Royal Veterinary College in London this coming fall.

When Kara was offered a choice of two biology summer research projects in genetics, she did both. She added research on yeast genetics at Wadsworth laboratories the next summer, and is now a co-author of three publications on the "TATA" DNA binding protein, a mouse model for autism, and trans-generational behavioral effects of lead exposure in mice. Kara was admitted to nearly a dozen of the top Ph.D. programs in molecular genetics. She is also a member of the Quidditch team!

Hannah's intellectual growth at Skidmore has been a joy to observe. Her natural curiosity, intelligence, and enthusiasm for chemistry make working with her a true pleasure. Hannah recently presented her Skidmore research in organic synthesis at a regional ACS symposium and also has done an exceptional job as a student assistant for the physical chemistry lab. Hannah has been accepted into five Ph.D. programs in chemistry and will pursue graduate work at Minnesota.

Her professors in art and mathematics have described Madeleine as a "creative powerhouse" and "one of the best students in thirty years." Her work is bold, playful, and stunningly original. Her sculpture has been described as "ephemeral constructions of light and shadow," her paintings as "outrageous and engaging," and her mathematical research as "multidimensional and sophisticated." Madeleine's work shows vividly that it is the same vision, energy, and tenacity that produces success in the arts and in the sciences.

Bill's passion for learning and excitement for science is like no other. A great leader and role model, he is generous, kind, and has an incredible work ethic. His dedication to research has resulted in several national and regional conference presentations and three future co-author publications. Bill's diligent work to expand his breadth of knowledge has earned him an ACS certified chemistry degree. We wish Bill every success next year as a research technologist at Penn State College of Medicine.

The Classics Department is delighted to award Sarah the Doblin Prize. Sarah has had a stellar career: superb work in ancient languages; highest achievements in four programs abroad; and some of the finest writing we have ever seen. Her senior thesis, on sex, citizenship, and obedience on Pericles' Parthenon, is a tour de force piece of scholarship. Next steps: a post-baccalaureate at the University of Pennsylvania, then graduate school.

Kelly's artistry and skill as a dancer have enabled her to embody diverse roles, from a contemporary athletic work by Robert Battle to the classical Sleeping Beauty. She collaborated with Emily Schoen from Keigwin+Dancers to develop a Capstone solo that was moving and exquisitely performed. Kelly's commitment to social change is exemplified by her creative work with special-needs students at Saratoga High School. Kelly's accomplishments as a dance and social work double major have enriched Skidmore College and inspired her peers.

Sarah is among the most impressive graduates from the economics department in a long time. She excelled in course work, served effectively as a department representative, and was instrumental in creating an Honors Forum course on economic issues. She is currently writing an impressive senior thesis titled Gender Discrimination in the Allocation of Microfinance Loans in Brazil. Sarah will start work soon after graduation at Breckenridge Capital Advisors.

Ashley demonstrates the commitment to education, leadership among peers, and superior academic and fieldwork performance that the John P. Shepard Award recognizes. Ashley excelled across three fieldwork contexts, and her academic work reflects her ability to successfully integrate theory and practice. Ashley's honors thesis focused on interventions to support children with math anxiety. As the president of the Skidmore Education Taking Action (SETA) Club and a departmental research assistant, Ashley also has dedicated countless hours to service and leadership.

In the words of one of his professors, "Matt Gellman is one of the most articulate and perceptive student readers I've worked with at Skidmore. He grasps the importance of having a driving idea, and he understands that it must be fresh. He balances that linearity with a richness and a nuance in his readings that are at times astonishing." We wish Matt the best in his future adventures with language, and we can't wait to see what happens next.

Lucia's Story: A Cautionary Tale transports the reader into a world of mythology, gods, and goddesses who act more like mere humans. Calla, one of Demeter's three daughters, has little interest in following her mother's footsteps as the goddess of the harvest. Ambitious, she is far more drawn to joining Hades in the underworld as his queen. A tightly constructed story with smooth prose, A Cautionary Tale ends with the surprise of a double deception.

As her thesis demonstrates, Eleanor's attraction to ideas stems from her commitment to social justice; her intellectual stakes are not so much academic as they are worldly and political. She longs for a better world and has discovered a vocabulary for critiquing our existing one and for formulating a more utopian one. Whatever field she pursues--whether journalism or academia--Eleanor will be one of those rare, genuinely ethical and brilliant people who ought to be guiding our world forward.

Jenna has excelled in the classroom and beyond in demonstrating environmental leadership. She wrote and received a $75,000 grant to help a collective of Mayan women in Chuburna Puerto, Mexico. Her work will secure the women's land and status as a Mexican nonprofit. Her grant will strengthen regional food security, provide a supplemental source of income to families, and educate the community about the importance of resource management and the benefits of organic farming.

Jordan is stubborn, impatient, intellectually nimble, and generous. In these four years, she has performed research in American deserts, the rainforests of Panama, the alpine Rocky Mountains, the New England coastline, and in New York's lakes and rivers, exploring the roles of climatic variation, biodiversity, tourism, and novel pollutants (micro-plastics) in shaping those ecological communities. No less importantly, she has invested in the creation of a truly sustainable Skidmore and in the creation of music.

In conducting her senior thesis, Postprandial Thermogenic Response to Unrefined, Highly Processed, and Gluten-Free Foods, Brittney displayed a thorough understanding of research design, an appreciation for the complexities of physiology, and an ability to interact effectively with researchers and participants. After graduation, Brittney plans to spend a year working in biomedical research before entering medical school to fulfill her dream of becoming a physician. We wish her continued success.

Brittany is an officer and crew chief with Skidmore's Emergency Medical Service, a frequent volunteer for organizations such as Project Blue, and one of Skidmore's head peer health educators. As a SCEMS officer and crew chief, Brittany has dedicated every weekend for the past two years to her EMS work. As Head PHE, she provides crucial leadership to more than 40 peer health educators. She will begin her incredibly promising career with Saratoga Hospital and plans to return to school to become a PA.

Catherine receives the Consulate General Prize in German based on her outstanding performance in German studies. A double-major in international affairs and German, and a minor in government, Catherine has an ardent interest in German politics, business, and culture. In 2014, Catherine spent a semester in Berlin, Germany. With her SEE-Beyond Award in the same year, she added a summer internship at the political party Die Linke in Berlin. Catherine has also been a German tutor for other students.

Peter's motivation to master Spanish comes from an insatiable curiosity to discover the mechanisms that make languages our most valuable tool for creating connections between peoples and cultures. He has developed a keen critical sense for the analysis of literary texts, resulting in original and provocative interpretations. His work as a Spanish major culminated with a masterful translation that shows his deep knowledge of the Spanish language and the love and respect with which he approaches it.

Christina brings together intelligence and generosity with exceptional grace. Apart from her semester in Bologna, she has shared these qualities, and her subtle sense of humor, with the section. Christina has worked as driller, tutor, and much-adored peer mentor. She has cheerfully participated in the Italian Table and inspired our students during the Cafè italiano. With great aplomb Christina can both discuss literary theory (in Italian) and bake awesome checkered biscotti.

Soraya is an outstanding example of both the study and practice of politics, researching and writing a complex and persuasive comparative study of the variables that impact female political representation in other countries, while also serving as the president of Skidmore's Class of 2015 this year.

Sarah's sophomore undergraduate research project has already turned into a Goldwater honorable mention, senior honors thesis, and a Geological Society talk. Since Sarah's parents moved abroad, we think she lives in the lab, where she has spent countless hours voluntarily, counting and measuring 2,000 micro-layers from a cave stalagmite. Sarah's scientific integrity and sense of humor will be welcome, either at the Bureau of Land Management in D.C., or at graduate school in New Hampshire.

To call Andrew an outstanding student of American government is akin to calling Lord Byron an outstanding scribbler of doggerel: the characterization is accurate but insufficient. Andrew's intellectual curiosity and analytical bent are conspicuous in his honors thesis, which explores the constitutionality of state laws that disenfranchise convicted felons. His novel, sophisticated case that such laws are unconstitutional bodes well for Andrew's success in law school next year, provided that he sheds his perverse fascination with My Cousin Vinny.

Connor is one of the finest students of political theory the department has ever had. He has a voracious appetite for learning and an unparalleled devotion to studying the great thinkers of the Western tradition. In his approach to texts like Aristotle's Politics or Montesquieu's Persian Letters, Connor combines a fearlessness and humility that is exceedingly rare among students. His paramount goal is always to learn from these authors, and Connor has accumulated much genuine wisdom in this pursuit.

Paige has completed a fantastic career at Skidmore. Since her first year on campus, she has proven to be an unusually engaging student. No matter the topic, from the High Middle Ages to early America, modern Germany to the Vietnam War, she has sparkled as a writer and thinker. She is also intellectually generous. She listens carefully to others, shares her ideas, and constantly encourages classmates to think in new ways.

A history and government double major, Ben served as an exemplary peer mentor in the FYE and has been a valued research assistant. Ben has energized every classroom he has ever entered. In his history thesis, Ben's work on Edmund Burke's political philosophy offers a nuanced analysis of the aesthetic principles that are the foundation of Burke's political movements over the decades between the American and French revolutions.

Carol brings an incisive analysis to all her academic work, reflecting a sophistication rare in someone so young. Fluent in Mandarin, English, Cantonese, and Kaipingnese, she also has a basic knowledge of Spanish and Korean. She participated in the SIT International Honors Program and is a member of the Periclean Honors Forum. Carol's IA capstone project is a comparative study of corruption in China and the U.S. She plays a traditional Chinese instrument called the Guzheng and performed last year for the Saratoga Community.

Ezra exhibits outstanding leadership, scholarship, and character, serving as head resident for Residential Life, as president of Skidmore's Hillel, and as student manager of the Skidmore-Saratoga Consulting Partnership. Ever an entrepreneur, Ezra won third place in New York State's Business Plan Competition. A three-year member of the Periclean Honors Society, he mentors fellow students, and he impresses employers with internships in craft breweries, arts festivals, clean-tech incubators, and brand management.

Only on rare occasions does an undergraduate's research rise to the level of scholarship that we faculty expect of one another. Cara senior thesis has done just that. She has produced an exacting piece of research applying econometric models to evaluate connections between an entity's financial performance with its environmental sustainability efforts and management accounting controls. Cara has indeed joined the scholarly conversation in the field. Her work merits recognition for its motivation, execution, and relevance.

Mohannad comes to us from Jordan and is graduating as an international affairs/business double major. He is an active young scholar who has presented a paper at the Walsh Exchange Conference at Georgetown University and been a participant at the Clinton Global Initiative Workshop. When not astounding his faculty with his academic accomplishments, Mohannad is either playing racquetball, boxing, or cooking food from various countries. Mohannad's dream is to give his own TED talk.

Lauren has an exemplary record at Skidmore and in Saratoga. She leads on the soccer fields, in the classroom, and in the community. A consummate organizer, Lauren can make anything happen. Her work has advanced the Special Olympics? Polar Bear Plunge, the Skidmore-Saratoga Consulting Partnership as student manager, the Freirich Business Plan Competition, the Alcohol Committee for Peer Health Education, and through internships with NBC's Today show and Nightly News with Brian Williams.

Katie is a model student?a double major and a student athlete. She assimilates material quickly, and her written work is always cogent and precise. Excelling in all classes, her Mathematics GPA is 4.0 as of this writing. Katie served as president of our chapter of Pi Mu Epsilon, the National Mathematics Honorary Society, and she has been a very active participant in the life of our department in many ways. We wish Katie luck at the University of Kansas next year.

Yang, a double major in computer science and physics, has been an outstanding student, earning several A+'s in computer science courses. Beyond course work, Yang has shown intense interest, extraordinary ability, and creativity in computer science projects. He participated in summer collaborative research on facial recognition that he continued for his senior thesis. He has been able to accomplish all this in only three years at Skidmore.

Emily is a superb flutist who owns an artistic, positive, and compassionate personality. Known in the Music Department for her leadership, enthusiasm, and positive presence, her contributions to orchestra, choir, VCE, and numerous chamber ensembles will be remembered for many years to come. Being a natural performer with a beautiful expressive flute sound, Emily easily connects with her audience; and, her technical mastery allows her to freely express the most complex literature.

Elijah generously shares his vocal talent throughout the Music Department and Skidmore community. This semester he has prepared a shared voice recital that includes a program of challenging vocal literature. A member of both the Skidmore Community Chorus and the Vocal Chamber Ensemble, his consistent musical and vocal performance is inspirational. He sang the role of Gilby in a concert performance of the opera Roscoe by Evan Mack and also performs regularly with the a capella group Drastic Measures.

Filene Scholar Lauren Soong is an outstanding double major in both music and biochemistry. She won the coveted Concerto Competition in her first semester at Skidmore. She often performs in chamber ensembles and played Beethoven's Third Piano Concerto at the Gala Concerto Concert. Equally outstanding as a chemist, she presented a poster at the American Chemical Society National Meeting and Exposition in Denver, Colorado, to 1,500 people. She also loves cooking and exploring new places.

Neuroscience is delighted to bestow the Hartnett Prize to Austin for his devotion to research, unabashed scientific curiosity, eagerness to expand knowledge, and the patience and passion with which he trains others. Austin has investigated traumatic brain injury at the Roskamp Institute, lead exposure on circadian rhythms in the behavioral genetics lab, and treatment of ataxia in the molecular neuroscience lab; co-authoring multiple publications along the way. We are thrilled that he will begin graduate training in Neuroscience this fall.

Beyond his extremely successful course work as a dual-degree major in physics and engineering with a minor in computer science, Pierre-François has been an incredible source of assistance and intellectual energy. From setting up laboratory equipment and working in the machine shop to performing research in both astrophysics and computer science, he devotes himself with seriousness and enthusiasm. We are proud to award him the Samworth Prize as he leaves to complete his engineering degree at Dartmouth College next year.

Elizabeth is an extraordinarily promising researcher who expresses a curiosity about addressing social questions using scientific methodology. Due to valuable research contributions, she earned authorship on multiple conference presentations. Moreover, she has developed as an independent psychological scientist. Liz designed and executed a compelling study, secured Summer Collaborative Program support, and wrote a sophisticated honors thesis that will be submitted for publication.

Fueled by her passions in music and psychology, Renee has researched the interactions between music cognition, Alzheimer's disease, and the brain. Her thesis examines the effects of emotional music from various time periods on autobiographical memory in Alzheimer's patients. Because memory is critical for an individual's sense of self, the use of music with patients can improve the quality of their lives. In the fall, Renee will attend the Music, Mind, and Brain graduate program at Goldsmiths, University of London.

Lea is an exceptionally promising clinical scientist. She has been a standout student in the classroom, in the laboratory, and in clinical field experiences. She has served in numerous mentorship capacities, including teaching assistant and student representative to the Psychology Department. She has presented at both regional and national conferences and is a co-author on a research paper under review for publication. Lea will be starting a PhD program in clinical psychology at Syracuse University this fall.

Tess displays special promise as a creative thinker and future scholar. Her academic record and contributions to departmental research, including membership in three faculty labs, make her a natural fit for this award. Her senior thesis explores positive consequences of imagining events occurring in the future. The psychology faculty imagine a very bright future for Tess. Her first stop post-Skidmore is Harvard to continue her investigation of future thinking in Daniel Gilbert's lab.

Rene is a double social work-psychology major who has excelled both academically and in her service to the community. As an undergraduate, Rene has worked with the Brooklyn Public Defenders Office/Refugee Center; with Covenant House, which serves the homeless population; with Family Planning Advocates, where she is an advocate for women's reproductive health rights; and with other local agencies. Rene's advocacy for social justice will continue in the fall when she will attend Washington University's JD/MSW program.

Heather truly embodies the spirit of an applied sociologist; her passion for issues related to race and social justice is evident throughout her outstanding course work in sociology. Heather presented her Senior Capstone project, Race Around the Block: A Comparison of Racial Attitudes, Behavior, and Interaction, at the Eastern Sociological Society meetings. In addition to her academic achievements, she has demonstrated leadership abilities as an IGR facilitator, peer mentor, and student assistant. She plans to pursue graduate school after college.

Rebecca has achieved high marks in her course work, conducted collaborative research with faculty members, and presented her own original research at the Eastern Sociological Society meetings. A strong pillar of the student community, she has held leadership roles in the Ujima Club, the Ujima Step Team, and the InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. After graduation, Rebecca will pursue a master's degree in social work at the University of North Carolina.

Throughout her years at Skidmore, Emily has served as a leader in the classroom, on productions, and in our offices. She has a sometimes well disguised but excellent sense of humor and has represented Skidmore brilliantly in multiple internships, demonstrating true professionalism. She has done everything to make the department a stronger and richer community, particularly in management. We know that she will make a substantial contribution to the theater world.

Greer Duckworth is one of the finest scenic designers to emerge from the Skidmore Theater Department. Greer's ability to represent her designs is extraordinary. She has developed exceptional painting, drafting, modeling, and computer virtualization skills through rigorous training and independent study. We celebrate her outstanding design for Dancing at Lughnasa, a beautiful rendering of a rural 1930s Irish home, and the surrounding verdant Irish countryside. Greer has already designed professionally, and we look forward with anticipation to her future accomplishments.

With wit and disarming clarity, with elegance and sophistication, Kevin's Reconciling Poet and Shadow: English Translations of a Classical Chinese Poem illuminates the paradoxes of translation and the disjunctions and correspondences that the act of translating reveals. Examining multiple English versions, including Kevin's own, of a Tang Dynasty poem, the essay contemplates a poignant invitation for companionship and allows us to hear the poet speaking to us across centuries, between languages and cultures, through shadows.

Jake's essay Fragments is an elegant, lyrical account of the author's apprenticeship as a sculptor in Italy. Jake pulls us into the rigors of the artist?s life, from hauling marble blocks out of a mountain to the painstaking work of discovering shape in stone. With great sophistication, he explores the connections between geography, history, family, and beauty, involving readers in a meditation on the nature of making. The essay is a startling, mature, ambitious piece of work.

Presented to those who have contributed consistently to the Student Government Association, unselfishly devoting countless hours of their time, as well as their energy, skill and talents, to building a richly diverse and vibrant campus life at Skidmore.

Presented to those who have contributed consistently to the Student Government Association, unselfishly devoting countless hours of their time, as well as their energy, skill and talents, to building a richly diverse and vibrant campus life at Skidmore.

Presented to those who have contributed consistently to the Student Government Association, unselfishly devoting countless hours of their time, as well as their energy, skill and talents, to building a richly diverse and vibrant campus life at Skidmore.

Presented to those who have contributed consistently to the Student Government Association, unselfishly devoting countless hours of their time, as well as their energy, skill and talents, to building a richly diverse and vibrant campus life at Skidmore.

Presented to those who have contributed consistently to the Student Government Association, unselfishly devoting countless hours of their time, as well as their energy, skill and talents, to building a richly diverse and vibrant campus life at Skidmore.

Presented to those who have contributed consistently to the Student Government Association, unselfishly devoting countless hours of their time, as well as their energy, skill and talents, to building a richly diverse and vibrant campus life at Skidmore.

Presented to those who have contributed consistently to the Student Government Association, unselfishly devoting countless hours of their time, as well as their energy, skill and talents, to building a richly diverse and vibrant campus life at Skidmore.

Presented to those who have contributed consistently to the Student Government Association, unselfishly devoting countless hours of their time, as well as their energy, skill and talents, to building a richly diverse and vibrant campus life at Skidmore.

Presented to those who have contributed consistently to the Student Government Association, unselfishly devoting countless hours of their time, as well as their energy, skill and talents, to building a richly diverse and vibrant campus life at Skidmore.

An American studies and English double major, Brooks has served as a student assistant in the Office of Alumni Affairs and College Events and has been an integral part of our regional event, Celebration Weekend, Commencement, and Reunion preparations. Her bright, welcoming demeanor and knowledge of campus life has assisted an uncountable number of alumni, parents, students and friends of Skidmore over the course of her time in our office. Brooks' cheerful willingness to rise to any challenge presented to her has made an impact on Skidmore's extended community and will serve her well personally and professionally as she plans her next step toward law school.

Presented to a student who volunteers regularly in the Saratoga community or who exhibits extraordinary efforts in support of the spirit of volunteerism within the Skidmore community. Amy was nominated by Special Olympics Swimming.

Presented to a student who volunteers regularly in the Saratoga community or who exhibits extraordinary efforts in support of the spirit of volunteerism within the Skidmore community. Erik was nominated by the Adirondack - Saratoga Chapter of the Red Cross.

Presented to those who have contributed consistently to the Student Government Association, unselfishly devoting countless hours of their time, as well as their energy, skill and talents, to building a richly diverse and vibrant campus life at Skidmore.

Presented to those who have contributed consistently to the Student Government Association, unselfishly devoting countless hours of their time, as well as their energy, skill and talents, to building a richly diverse and vibrant campus life at Skidmore.

As a dedicated student in environmental studies and geosciences, Emily has twice been awarded a Responsible Citizenship Internship Award to pursue sustainability-oriented work in the Saratoga Springs community. Through her leadership in the Environmental Action Club, she founded and executed the Skidmore Bike Share Program, "Bikemore," which has benefited students and community members and helped to reduce Skidmore's carbon footprint in a healthy, fun, and sustainable way. Through her work with EAC and her internships with the city's planning and economic development department, she has made substantial contributions to the sustainability and economic viability of the area.

Saada accurately describes her role in Residential Life, to be a guardian for residents, ensuring their safety, well-being, and place in the Skidmore community. In her three years in Residential Life, Saada has helped students transition to campus and navigate campus life from roommate conflicts to campus resources. Her maturity and empathy for others seeking assistance no matter what the challenge, is respected and appreciated. After Skidmore, Saada will go on to a nursing program, a further example of her care and concern for others and a testament to her compassionate service to the Skidmore community.

A focus of being of service to others is to be a leader, one who demonstrates compassion, academic prowess, and leads with humility. T.J. Schneider exemplifies these characteristics in the classroom, as a Residential Life staff member, and on the ice as a respected member of the men's hockey team. As a Residence Life staff member, both in the residence halls and apartments, T.J. has positively affected our community, demonstrating academic excellence (being twice inducted into the Thoroughbred Society) and a genuine interest in supporting those around him and beyond our Skidmore community. In addition to majoring in chemistry and his longtime efforts as a biochemistry research assistant, T.J. currently holds a volunteer position at a local home for patients in hospice care. He selflessly serves those in need.

As a career coach in the Career Development Center, Lyssa has helped other students find the career support they need. In beginning Skidmore Women in Business in her sophomore year, her goal was to support students from a range of academic disciplines. She has been an active peer leader in the Management and Business Department as a department representative, an MB107 executive presentation coach, and a consultant in the Skidmore-Saratoga Consulting Partnership. She has used her talents and energy to help other students to reach their fullest potential.

"Soraya has been an important voice on both SGA and the Advisory Council on Sexual and Gender-Based Misconduct about the importance of changing campus culture--to increase mutual understanding and respect, and to change the way people act to make the College community free of sexual and gender-based misconduct in all forms? Through her many and varied efforts?Soraya has made a tremendous contribution to the continued improvement of the Skidmore College community. She has been a mature and respected voice in all settings and an advocate for student leadership and agency in this important work."

"During Sam's four years at Skidmore, he has served as president of Wilmarth Hall, vice president for club affairs, SGA president, and most recently vice president for financial affairs. Sam has embraced each of these roles with a very positive and enthusiastic attitude. Sam has a very strong sense of Skidmore pride, a great work ethic and a relentlessly positive attitude; he is compassionate, and acts with integrity . . .Sam may be most proud of his work with a small group of students leaders to develop "Skidmore Organizing for Collaborative Change: A Leadership Development and Community Engagement Program" that was supported, in part from the President's Discretionary Fund...Sam has indeed made a difference at Skidmore?"

"Serving as this year?s SGA president, Addison began his term of office by publishing a comprehensive SGA Action Agenda to guide SGA's decision-making and to coordinate their initiatives?Under his very active leadership, the SGA ratified the new Student Body Constitution that is more affirmative of student rights, easier to understand, and flexible to allow student leaders to make independent choices? All in all, Addison has been one of the most organized, plan-full, and successful students to hold this position during my twelve years at Skidmore?"