- Violet M. Oliver, a longtime member of the Housekeeping division, died Thursday, December 20, 2012. She was 87.
- The Albany-area Leadership Council on Inclusion has recognized Skidmore President Philip A. Glotzbach for his commitment to diversity and multiculturalism.
- Skidmore College will be the location on Wednesday, Oct. 17, of the only debate featuring candidates for the U.S. Senate from New York.
- Skidmore College's North Woods, a large tract of forested land located directly north of the main campus and available for public use, will be the focus of a community service day on Saturday, Oct. 13. The event will bring local residents together with Skidmore students, faculty, and staff to help with trail maintenance, clean up, and erosion control.
- The Parnassus Society - which recognizes individuals, families and foundations who have donated more than $1 million to Skidmore - now has nearly 100 members.
- Gathering in New York City, the Friends of the Presidents celebrated the power of a Skidmore education.
- The community reading program recommends titles to complement this year's book of choice, "Twelve Years a Slave" by Solomon Northup.
- Prof. Sandy Welter delivered this simple message to students in her writing seminar.