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I write to let you know that the driver involved in the terrible crash that killed our student Michael Hedges and injured Toby Freeman and Oban Galbraith pleaded guilty this afternoon to vehicular manslaughter and vehicular assault.- An update from President Glotzbach regarding concerns about environmental factors of Starbuck Center.
- I want to thank every one of you who stepped up to be helpful after the terrible tragedy that resulted in the death of Michael Hedges and serious injuries to Toby Freeman, and Oban Galbraith. I am relieved to report to you that both Toby and Oban are healing very well and expected to make a full recovery.
- I am writing to share two planning documents, and tell you about opportunities for the community to provide feedback on the latest versions.
- To begin moving toward realizing our shared goals, I ask that we all begin by renewing our commitment to a few simple ideas: first, talking together with respect; second, actively affirming that we are operating from positions of good will and concern for the College; and third, finding better ways to connect more deeply to one another, to work together in exploring ways to make Skidmore a better place for everyone.
- The fall issue of Scope magazine will be arriving soon in your mailbox. Its cover story provides an in-depth look at how Skidmore College is responding to the national issue of sexual and gender-based misconduct, which is challenging colleges and universities across the country.
- As we continue the new semester, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the good work done by so many to get the year off to a terrific start. Marie and I spoke with a number of families during new-student orientation, and they were quite appreciative of the professional way the College has welcomed new students into our community, which was facilitated by the excellent work of a many offices, staff members, faculty members, and students from across the campus.
- Tomorrow, we officially begin the College's 104th year as more than 800 courses, a dozen varsity sports, a wide range of performing groups and student organizations come together to begin their work for the fall semester.
- Skidmore College educates students to think creatively and lead lives that make a difference in our world. Class of 2015 Honorary Degree recipient Julian Bond did just that. I write to acknowledge the passing of this remarkable individual