10+ things to look forward to this spring semester
The start of a new spring semester means the return of many beloved traditions, new and exciting events, thought-provoking and inspiring lectures, and more for our Skidmore community to enjoy. Here’s a list of just a few of the things to look forward to ...
Winter Club Fair
Are you looking for a new hobby, or do you want to pursue a passion or meet new people? Look no further than the Winter Club Fair, where many of Skidmore’s nearly 130 clubs put their activities on display on Thursday, Feb. 9.
Skidmore Comfest
Established in 1990 by alumnus David Miner '91, Skidmore hosts the 34th Annual ComFest Feb 10-11. Tickets are for sale in Case Center through Feb. 9.
StartUp Skidmore
StartUp Skidmore, an intensive, three-day, skill-building workshop and competition, is open to all students from all majors. Participants will develop a business plan and create a prototype from scratch Feb. 17-19.
Big Green Scream
Cheer on Skidmore men’s and women’s basketball teams as they play Clarkson University on Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Big Green Scream, a quintessential tradition that is part pep rally, part senior day, part campus-wide celebration of Skidmore Athletics.
Return of spring sports
Skidmore College will host the Liberty League Rowing Championships on Friday, May 5, at Fish Creek. Skidmore will also compete at the New York State Championships on Saturday, May 6, at Fish Creek.
The Skidmore Athletics Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee will host a panel Monday, April 3, at Arthur Zankel Music Center.
The Skidmore riding team aims to qualify for nationals when it hosts the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association Zone 2 Finals at Van Lennep Riding Center on Saturday, April 8.
Keep an eye on all spring semester team schedules on the Skidmore Athletics website.
Compelling lectures AND IMPORTANT CONVERSATIONS
Moseley Lecture: This year’s prestigious Moseley Lecture will be delivered by Paul Arciero, professor of health and human physiological sciences, on Thursday,March 9.
Harder Lecture: Fashion designer and Skidmore alumna Barbara Tfank, whose exhibition will be on view March 18-26 at the Tang, will deliver the 2023 F. William Harder Lecture, “Fabric Inspires,” on Tuesday, March 21.
Winter/Miller Lecture: The sixth annual Winter/Miller Lecture on Thursday, March 30, at the Tang Teaching Museum features multidisciplinary artist Trenton Doyle Hancock. For this student-led lecture, Hancock’s visit comes at the invitation of Naima Nigh ’23, a management and business major and the 2022-23 Eleanor Linder Winter ’43 intern.
Speech and Expression on College Campuses Symposium: Talks and panels will examine free speech and expression, and how to talk about and engage with difference on college campuses April 14-15. Keynote speakers are Danielle Allen of Harvard University, Wesleyan University President Michael Roth, and New York Times columnist David Brooks.
To read about more upcoming lectures as they’re announced, visit the Skidmore Lectures webpage.
Caroline Rose at Zankel Music Center
Singer, songwriter, and musician Caroline Rose will bring her North American tour to Skidmore College on March 31, following the release of “Love / Lover / Friend,” her first new single in two years. Tickets are on sale now.
Modern theater productions
Theater Black Box production “The Place That Made You”: Written by Darcy Parker Bruce and directed by Tait Brencher ’23, this March 3-8 production is a modern-day re-imagining of “Jonah and the Whale,” a tale of love, loss, and glory in small-town America. For more information, visit the production’s webpage.
Theater Mainstage production “After Jane”: Directed by Theater Department Artist-in-Residence Teisha Duncan, this irreverent take on historical events highlights three seemingly normal teenage girls navigating the world of parties, parents, and cute teenage boys, except that one is about to become queen of England at age 16 (April 21-23, 28-30). For more information, visit the production’s webpage.
Earth Day
Sustainability Is something the Skidmore community is committed to all year long. Earth Day is a special occasion, and students, faculty, and staff gather for sustainability and Earth Day-themed events on Saturday, April 22.
Skidmore is also hosting the 2023 Saratoga Sustainability Fair in partnership with Sustainable Saratoga on Sunday, April 16.
Commencement (May 20)
The entire Skidmore community looks forward to celebrating the Class of 2023 at Commencement at Saratoga Performing Arts Center on May 20.
