The Office of Admissions extends a special invitation to high school students wishing to learn more about Skidmore College. Information sessions, evaluative admission interviews (high school juniors and seniors), and campus tours are available throughout the day. If a student is accompanying you to Reunion, invite them to come learn more about Skidmore! By appointment only; please call 518-580-5570

Tour of the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery

Scribner Society Dinner

The classes of 1939, 1944, 1949, 1954 and 1959 will be inducted into the Scribner Society in honor of their post-50^th reunions. The group will be joined by President Philip A. Glotzbach and Marie B. Glotzbach for cocktails and dinner.

Class of 1969 Dinner

Join Dayton Director Ian Berry for a tour of the Tang prior to dinner which will be served at 6:30 p.m.

The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery

Class of 1974 Reception

Spring Street Gallery
110 Spring Street, Saratoga Springs

Class of 1964 Reception and Dinner

Bus departs Sussman Village bus stop at 6pm

Note: The 1964 Hospitality Suite (Sussman, Building K, Apt 7) will be open following dinner until 11 p.m.

The Canfield Casino
Congress Park, E. Congress Street, Saratoga Springs

Class of 1984 Gathering

Wheatfields
440 Broadway, Saratoga Springs

Caffè Lena History Project

In 1960, burgeoning actress and defiant dreamer Lena Spencer opened a small, grassroots coffeehouse in Saratoga Springs. Within her then-husband's plan to start the Caffè as a means for the couple to artistically flourish while "making enough money to retire in Europe" lay the seed of a more impactful cultural contribution that would change music history forever. Caffè Lena's humble stage regularly welcomed musicians such as a young Bob Dylan in 1961, the singer/activist Bernice Johnson Reagon in 1962, and a pre-"American Pie" Don McLean in 1965. Quickly, Caffè Lena took its place among the nation's foremost incubators of an American folk movement that inspired a generation of musicians, artists, and thinkers and a country in need of a new vision of equality, freedom, and understanding. It still exists to serve the music community today.

Caffè Lena historian and Skidmore alum Jocelyn Arem, '04, will present an overall history of the Caffè, highlighting memorable events, and share an overview of Caffè Lena History Project--an 11-year initiative in partnership with the Saratoga Springs History Museum that unearthed Lena's secret memoirs, collaborated with photographers to identify and rescue mysterious negatives, and collected stories from the original artists to highlight these materials--creating a book, CD box set, exhibition, and the very first Caffè Lena archival collection and searchable database to share this treasure trove of authentic and rare Americana with the world.

This FREE event is presented by the Saratoga Springs History Museum and sponsored by THE ALFRED Z. SOLOMON PROGRAM SERIES.

Class of 1989 Gathering

Gaffney's
16 Caroline St. #1, Saratoga Springs

Multi-Year Informal Gathering for the Classes of 1999, 2004 and 2009

City Tavern
19-21 Caroline St., Saratoga Springs

Class of 1994 Gathering

Parting Glass
40-42 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs

Class of 1979 Gathering

Hattie's Restaurant
45 Phila St, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

“Stretch, Breathe, and Relax” Yoga Class

Join us for a morning wake-up call that will leave you relaxed and revitalized. Please bring your own yoga mat and come with an empty stomach (continental breakfast is available after class). No pre-registration, but space is limited; first-come, first-served. Led by Rachel Fridholm, Yoga Moves.
Williamson Sports Center, Multipurpose Room

The Office of Admissions extends a special invitation to high school students wishing to learn more about Skidmore College. Information sessions, evaluative admission interviews (high school juniors and seniors), and campus tours are available throughout the day. If a student is accompanying you to Reunion, invite them to come learn more about Skidmore! By appointment only; please call 518-580-5570

Skidmore Legacy Society Breakfast with President Glotzbach and Marie Glotzbach

For members of the Legacy Society who have affirmed their commitment to Skidmore’s future by establishing a planned gift. By invitation only.

Class of 1959 Bus Tour of the Old Campus

Bus departs from Sussman Village parking lot at 8:30 a.m. Join your classmates and Professor Emeritus James Kettlewell for a tour of Skidmore’s old downtown campus.

Class of 1964 Mincollege: The British Invasion of the summer of 1964

The success of the Beatles on the Ed Sullivan Show opened up the gates for a flood of British acts such that the Rolling Stones, the Animals, Dusty Springfield, and other performers suddenly found themselves on American charts and media. Ironically, much of their music was originally American. This lecture considers the circumstances that led to British performers discovering American music and Americans discovering British performers.

Enjoy a tour of Skidmore’s interdisciplinary teaching museum and art gallery.

MINI COLLEGE: The Chemistry of Jewelry Making
Kimberley Frederick, Professor and Chair of Chemistry

If you’ve ever seen metallic jewelry in vibrant shades of pinks, purples, and greens and wondered how they were made, this is the class for you! We will make anodized niobium jewelry (either earrings or a pendant) using batteries and borax. Participants will learn the chemistry behind the art and will get to take their jewelry home. Come learn at the intersection of science and art! Space will be limited to the first 15 participants.

MINI COLLEGE: What Was Modernism?
Robert Boyers, Professor in English and Editor of Salmagundi

The word “modern” is often used to describe objects or attitudes that are felt to be good or appealing because they are not bound by convention or tradition; it may also be used by people who are unhappy about the movement away from tradition or what has long seemed familiar. “Modernism” is more specifically used in connection with the movement that took shape in the late 19th century and became dominant in the first half of the 20th. Picasso, Matisse, Joyce, Kafka, and Stravinsky are among the wide range of its influential artists and thinkers. We will explore how this movement came to be as successful as it was and what caused it later to become less attractive even to many of its most enthusiastic adherents.

The Twentieth Annual Alumni Golf Outing is open to all Skidmore alumni and guests and will be held rain or shine. Advance registration is required; slots are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. (Please arrive at the course by 10:45 a.m., For directions, see the "Good to Know section in the back of program)

All Reunion and Class Volunteers are invited to attend this special luncheon.
By invitation only.

The staff of the Career Development Center will be on hand to demonstrate the Career Development Web site and to discuss networking, career advising, job listings, and other services available to alumni.

Find out how alumni can continue their Skidmore education in Skidmore’s master’s program from a distance. Director Michael Mudrovic and his staff will be available to explain how, by working one-on-one with Skidmore faculty, students design individualized, interdisciplinary programs of study centered around their own unique areas of interest.

Enjoy a tour of historic Saratoga Springs and Skidmore’s first campus. No pre-registration required. First-come, first-served. Space is limited.

Join members of the Music Department faculty for a tour of the new Arthur Zankel Music Center.

MINI COLLEGE: Should I Stay or Should I Go?
Kim Crabbe, Director, Career Development Center

Whether you have been in your career for a short time or a lifetime, you may be contemplating a major transition. In this 50 minute workshop, discover the ways you can leverage your current skill set and life goals to move into a more satisfying and rewarding career.
Bolton Hall, room 101

MINI COLLEGE: "She Loves You": The Beatles and New York
Gordon Thompson, Professor of Music

The Beatles' appearance in the American market came through a combination of luck, timing, and tragedy down a path to the Ed Sullivan Show that involved assassins, spies, and call girls; but most of all, it included baby boomers. This lecture reconstructs the cultural environment that greeted the Beatles as they made their way to a signal moment in western history.

Class of 1974 Cooking Demo

Join a member of Skidmore’s award winning culinary team to learn how Skidmore partners with local producers to create fresh cuisine for campus residents and guests. The chef will demonstrate proper techniques, offer preparation tips, and prepare a recipe which incorporates ingredients from local farms.  Open to members of the Class of 1974 only.

Join Sustainable Skidmore for a tour of campus sustainability initiatives, including the new campus bike share program, community garden, geothermal system, North Woods and more.  The Sustainability Coordinators will share information about student leadership opportunities, co-curricular events, and plans for the future. 

MINI COLLEGE: Skidmore’s Science Initiative
Karen Kellogg, Associate Dean for Infrastructure, Sustainability, and Civic Engagement, and Kimberley Frederick, Professor and Chair of Chemistry

Hear plans for new and renovated physical and life science facilities at Skidmore. The presentation will include an overview of the history of the sciences at Skidmore and the design for our future science facilities. Learn about the innovative spaces that will foster even more hands-on, creative, interdisciplinary collaborations and will invite participation by the entire community. The transformational potential of this project is thrilling, promising to enhance the role of sciences in the liberal arts and Skidmore’s place among the top liberal arts schools in the country. 

MINI COLLEGE CLASS: The Race to Perdition: Why the Obamacare Roll-Out Rolled Over
Ron Seyb, Professor of Government

Many presidents have echoed JFK’s famous lamentation after the Bay in Pigs in 1961: “How could we have been so stupid?” While the initial effort to implement President Obama’s Affordable Care Act did not have the grievous consequences of Kennedy’s misadventure, it was hampered by miscalculations that were as avoidable as they were debilitating. Drawing on cognitive and social psychology, behavioral economics, and political decision-making, this talk presents the Obamacare roll-out debacle as, if not predicable, at least interpretable.

The Friends of the Presidents & Legacy Societies Reception
Friends of the Presidents was founded in 1966 to honor the College’s most generous supporters, who set an example of leadership in annual giving.  The Legacy Society recognizes those who have made a commitment to support and strengthen Skidmore’s future with a planned gift.
By invitation only.

Classes of 1939, 1944, 1949, and 1954 Reception and Dinner

Come enjoy the talents of Skidmore’s alumni artists at this nineteenth annual event.

Class of 1999 BYOB Wine and Cheese Welcome

Class of 1964 Reception and Dinner With President Glotzbach and Marie Glotzbach 

Note: The 1964 Hospitality Suite (Sussman, Building K, Apt 7) will be open following dinner until 11 p.m.

National Museum of Racing, 191 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs
Bus departs Sussman Village parking lot at 6:15 p.m.

Saratoga Polo Association
2 Bloomfield Rd., Greenfield Center

Wilmarth and Friends Mini-reunion 

Former Wilmarth residents gather to relive some of their best student moments! Starting at 8 p.m., all Reunion alumni are welcome to join the celebration.

Class of 1979 Gathering

Class of 1989 Gathering

Class of 2009 Gathering

Class of 1984 Party  *Please note the Blotto Concert is cancelled. Join us for music, food and DJ!

Class of 2004 Welcome Reception

Class of 1994 Gathering

Class of 2004: Let the Good Times Roll

Class of 1979 Gathering

“Stretch, Breathe, and Relax” Yoga Class

Join us for a morning wakeup call that will leave you feeling relaxed and revitalized. Please bring your own yoga mat, and come with an empty stomach. A continental breakfast is available after class. No pre-registration required. First-come, first-served. Led by Rachel Fridholm, Yoga Moves.

Class of 1964 Breakfast

President’s Breakfast for the 2014 Alumni Awards Recipients

By invitation only.

Pre-Parade Continental Breakfast & Parade Gathering

Grab a quick bite to eat and complimentary mimosa or other beverage with your classmates as you prepare for the Parade of Classes

Led by the Schenectady Pipe Band, Ltd., proceeds from Dana Science Center to Arthur Zankel Music Center

Alumni Awards and Recognition Ceremony and Class Gift Presentation

Abbreviated bios of the Alumni Award Recipients can be found on the Alumni Awards page.

Join alumni, family, and friends for a tasty BBQ. Pony rides, face-painting and Mr. Bouncy Bounce for the kids. A photo booth will be on site for everyone to receive a personalized Reunion memento.

See Class Photo Schedule for more information.

Tour of the Tang

Enjoy a tour of Alumni Invitational 4 at Skidmore’s interdisciplinary teaching museum and art gallery with its assistant director for curatorial affairs, Rachel Seligman ’91. This fourth Alumni Invitational celebrates the vibrant creative energy of four Skidmore graduates, spanning 50 years and a wide range of media.

Guided Bus Tour of Saratoga Springs and the Old Campus

Enjoy a tour of historic Saratoga Springs and Skidmore’s first campus.
No pre-registration required. First come, first served.
Space is limited.

Join members of the Music Department faculty for a tour of the new Arthur Zankel Music Center.

Sussman Village Open House

Take a peek into Skidmore's newest student apartments, part of the complex replacing Scribner Village.

MINI COLLEGE CLASS: Wine 101
The Saratoga Winery, Saratoga Springs

Indulge your inner sommelier with Wine 101, brought to you by The Saratoga Winery! The Winery's expert staff will discuss the wine making process, proper wine tasting etiquette, and the distinctive charachteristics of each of our varietals, as you sip your way through our traditional Reds and Whites and signature Melomels. Experience the best handcrafted wine that Upstate New York has to offer in this one of a kind course.
Space is limited; first come, first serve.

MINI COLLEGE CLASS: A Virtual Walk through Skidmore's First Home in Downtown Saratoga
Bob Jones, Associate Professor Economics, with Heather Moore ’08 

Growing from 1903, Skidmore’s downtown campus eventually consisted of more than 80 classroom buildings, offices, and dorms along Circular, Regent, Spring, and Phila streets and Union Avenue by the 1960s. We’ll view historic maps and photos in a virtual tour of the Scribner Campus and hear excerpts from the presenters’ book, The Architect of Necessity: Skidmore’s First Home in Downtown Saratoga (available at the Skidmore Shop).

MINI COLLEGE CLASS: Introduction to Classical Music in India
Veena Chandra, Lecturer in Music

Learn about the basics of Indian classical music, essentials of Rag and Tal, basic music terminology, and Indian instruments such as sitar and tabla, harmonium, tambourine, ghunghru, and cymbals. A sitar and tabla performance will follow.

Ka-Mauna-Wanna-Lei-A Hawaiian Luau Party

Join classmates of the ‘70s and ‘80s to relive this popular traditions from Skidmore's history!

Women of ’69, Unboxed Film Screening
A FILM BY PETER BARTON, LIZ ROMAN GALLESE ’69, and JANE STARTZ ’69

Skidmore’s ’69 class, in the vanguard of a societal transformation that profoundly altered the collegiate experience and U.S. society, looks back, then ahead; ruminates on heartaches and triumphs; and evaluates an extraordinary legacy. The film, catalyzed by the highly creative photographs in the unusual, unbound, loose-leaf 1969 ”YearBOX,” is our gift to the class and to the next generation.

Class of 1974 Identifying the Ingredients for a Positive Retirement

As part of our Moveable Feast, join Louise Mallette and Kate Ferris for an interactive conversation about renewal and transition during the “next course” of our lives. 

Classes of 1999, 2004, & 2009 Fun Day

Join your classmates on the Green; let loose, and have a couple of laughs! BYOB Event

Join student North Woods stewards for a nature walk through Skidmore’s unique natural resource—a living classroom as well as an outlet for co-curricular and recreational activities. Please wear sturdy shoes. 

Wine Tasting with Dr. Vino (aka) Tyler Coleman '94

More information to come.

Class of 1964: Special Event & Named Space Dedication

Join your classmates on an interactive tour of Alumni Invitational 4 with Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs, Rachel Seligman '91 and guest artist Gayle Mandle '63. The tour will be followed by a reception and dedication of the Class of 1964 Gallery.

Come join fellow Nursing graduates to celebrate the rich history of Skidmore’s nursing program and to learn about the agreement with New York University to facilitate the entrance of Skidmore students into NYU’s nursing program. For all former nursing majors.

Classes of 1939, 1944, 1949, and 1954 Celebration Dinner

Class of 1964 Photograph

Class of 1974 Celebration Dinner

Join Dayton Director Ian Berry for a tour of the Tang prior to dinner which will be served at 6:45 p.m.

Class of 1964 Reception and Celebration Dinner

Note: The 1964 Hospitality Suite (Sussman, Building K, Apt 7) will be open following dinner until 11 p.m.

Class of 1979 Celebration Dinner

Join your classmates for a drink and reception.

Enjoy music by local favorites Soul Session!

After the fireworks, continue dancing the night away with local favorites Soul Session!

Breakfast 

Tables will be reserved by class

Alumni Memorial Garden
(behind the Surrey-Williamson Inn)

At the home of Ray Bryan '94
24 Oakridge Blvd, Saratoga Springs