Community Dialogue Series

Dear Members of the Skidmore Community:

As included in the Strategic Action Agenda (SAA) associated with Skidmore's Strategic Plan, I am announcing the first phase of a Presidential speaker series, which we are calling a "Community Dialogue Series," designed to bring noted experts to campus to lead meaningful dialogues around significant issues that affect us as a community.

The first three events in the ongoing series begin next week. They include:

• The Contours of Free Speech on Campus
  Featuring Frederick M. Lawrence, Secretary, Phi Beta Kappa Society
  Wednesday, February, 22, 2017
  Luncheon, 12:15–1:30 p.m., Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor
  This is a sign-up first come, first-served event with slots for students, staff, faculty, and trustees.
• Immigration and the Future of DACA, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
  Featuring David W. Oxtoby, President, Pomona College
  Thursday, February 23, 2017
  4–4:45 p.m., Gannett Auditorium
  This event is open to all community members.
• Institutional Values and Investment Decisions
  Featuring David W. Oxtoby, President, Pomona College, and a panel discussion
  Thursday, February 23, 2017
  5–6:15 p.m., Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor
  This event is open to all community members.

We are also planning an event on the topic of diversity and inclusion for mid-April. I will share information about that event with you when the details are finalized. For now, I invite you to take the time to participate in these opportunities. Please bring your ideas and opinions as we learn from our speakers and each other. Thank you.