Events
The Retiree Initiative Planning Group (RIPG) plans and hosts a variety of social events, College updates, educational activities (seminars, panels, workshops, book groups), and regional trips. RIPG is responsible for the announcements, events, and activities listed below. Please send a note to RIPG@skidmore.edu if there are activities you would like to see us sponsor. And plan to join your friends and colleagues in events that interest you!
Save the Dates 2024
The following are upcoming events that will be held for the Skidmore Retiree Community. Please take a moment to review and mark them on your calendar. As the dates get closer, individual invitations will be sent out.
Details will be sent to the retiree-list in advance of each event:
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Thursday, March 7, 5:00-7:00 PM: Reception with Adrian Bautista, Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs, on navigating free speech issues on campus. Surrey Williamson Inn.
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Thursday, March 28, 4:30 PM: Lisa Aronson, “Dora the Anarchist.” On Zoom.
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Wednesday, April 10, 4:00-6:00 PM: Elizabeth Sobol, SPAC CEO, “SPAC and the Saratoga Community.” Surrey Williamson Inn.
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Thursday, June 6, 5:00 PM: Wine, Cheese and Chat. Surrey-Williamson Inn. Reception welcoming new retirees and presentation by President emeritus Philip Glotzbach, “Writing a Love Letter: From Talks to a Commercial Book.”
Anytime
Send your suggestions for additions to the Retiree Library to Susan Kress, skress@skidmore.edu
Alumni Events
Retirees can keep in touch with alumni activities through the Alumni Affairs website.
Regional events are also available for alumni and friends of Skidmore.
Retired faculty who might wish to offer a program for an alumni club have a standing invitation to get involved. Please contact Mike Sposili, Executive Director of Alumni Affairs, to indicate your interest in such involvement, and when and where you might be available. Thanks for considering!