Op-ed: Health and safety Skidmore's top priority President Marc C. Conner Writing in The Saratogian newspaper, President Marc C. Conner emphasized that the health and safety of the campus and local communities remain Skidmore’s primary concern as the College begins a new semester providing access to a residential, excellent liberal arts education. Mon, 01 Feb 2021 13:28:57 -0800 A student moves back in Students pick up meals outside the Murray-Aikin Dining Hall during "safe-shelter" mode Students pick up meals outside the Murray-Aikin Dining Hall during "safe-shelter" mode, one of many precautions that Skidmore is taking to maintain a healthy and safe campus this semester.