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Vis-à-vis: Long winter's nap

December 20, 2017

Skidmore's bustling campus falls quiet and peaceful (and conserves heat and electricity in many buildings) as it indulges in a holiday hibernation.

Signature red-brick buildings contrast with silvered trees and lawns.
Signature red-brick buildings contrast with silvered trees and lawns.

 

Murray-Aikins Dining Hall issues a beacon promising warmth, comfort and cheer.
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall issues a beacon promising warmth, comfort and cheer.

 

Sussman Village apartments retreat into the fog billowing over campus during a winter warmup.
Sussman Village apartments retreat into the fog billowing over campus during a winter warmup.

 

Before the break, covered walkways along Case Green are festooned with holiday lights.
Before the break, covered walkways along Case Green are festooned with holiday lights.

 

No matter  how much snow falls, the main campus sign welcomes visitors.
No matter  how much snow falls, the main campus sign welcomes visitors.

 

South Park presents a glistening winter wonderland.
South Park presents a glistening winter wonderland.

 

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