Schedule of Events
A final schedule of events will be distributed upon your arrive at the Reunion Registration desk. This schedule is subject to change; please check back for updates.
🌍 indicates this event is an OP specific event.
Thursday, June 1
Time | Activity |
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8:30am - 4:30pm | Prospective Student Campus VisitLocation: Eissner Admissions Center, North Broadway + Read More The Office of Admissions extends a special invitation to high school students; information sessions and campus tours are available throughout the day. Students and/or parents interested in signing up for a tour and information session may schedule a visit online. |
11:00am - 12:30pm | Campus Tour with Admissions AmbassadorLocation: Eissner Admissions Center, North Broadway + Read More This walking tour will start from the Eissner Admissions Center. |
12:00pm - 9:00pm | RegistrationLocation: Case Center, second floor |
2:00pm - 3:30pm | Campus Tour with Admissions AmbassadorLocation: Eissner Admissions Center, North Broadway + Read More This walking tour will start from the Eissner Admissions Center. |
3:00pm - 4:00pm | Tour of the Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art GalleryLocation: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery + Read More Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum with a Tang guide. |
5:00pm - 7:00pm | All-Class Welcome PartyLocation: Case Center, North Patio (overlooking the green) + Read More Join Skidmore Alumni from all classes as we kick off Reunion 2023! |
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Scribner Society Dinner with President Marc C. Conner and Barbara Reyes-ConnerLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor + Read More For graduates in post-50th reunion classes. |
6:30pm - 9:00pm | Class of 1973 Picnic DinnerLocation: Surrey-Williamson Inn, Stone Courtyard |
7:00pm - 9:00pm | Class of 2018 Hospitality Suite GatheringLocation: Class Hospitality Suite |
7:30pm - 9:30pm | Class of 1988 Pizza PartyLocation: Class Hospitality Suite |
7:30pm - 9:30pm | Class of 1993 Meet UpLocation: Druther's Brewing Company, 381 Broadway, Saratoga Springs |
8:00pm - 10:00pm | Class of 1978 Meet UpLocation: Tin & Lint, 2 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs |
Friday, June 2
Time | Activity |
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6:30am - 7:30am | Classes of 1968 and 1973 Coffee ServiceLocation: Class Specific Hospitality Suites |
7:30am - 9:00am | BreakfastLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, first floor |
8:30am - 4:30pm | Prospective Student Campus VisitLocation: Eissner Admissions Center, North Broadway + Read More The Office of Admissions extends a special invitation to high school students; information sessions and campus tours are available throughout the day. Students and/or parents interested in signing up for a tour and information session may schedule a visit online. |
8:30am - 10:00am | Skidmore Legacy Society Breakfast with President Marc C. Conner and Barbara Reyes-ConnerLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor + Read More For members of Skidmore's Legacy Society who have affirmed their commitment to Skidmore's future by establishing a planned gift. By invitation only. |
9:00am - 11:30am | Class of 1973 guided bus tour of Saratoga Springs & Old CampusLocation: Case Center Bus Stop + Read More Bus departs at 9:15 a.m. |
9:00am - 11:59pm | RegistrationLocation: Case Center, second floor |
9:30am - 10:30am | Yoga/Mindfulness MomentLocation: Wilson Chapel + Read More Relax, renew, and stretch! This session is open to all levels, and sets the foundation for your weekend of connection and reminiscing with a practice that will focus on mindful movement and awareness.
Open to all levels, taught by 2x cancer survivor, yoga teacher, and mindfulness educator Vera Ventura '03 |
10:00am - 11:00am | MiniCollege with John Brueggemann, Department Chair and Professor of Sociology |
11:00am - 12:30pm | Campus Tour with Admissions AmbassadorLocation: Eissner Admissions Center, North Broadway + Read More This walking tour will start from the Eissner Admissions Center. |
11:00am - 1:45pm | LunchLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, first floor |
11:00am - 12:00pm | MiniCollege with Nurcan Atalan Helicke, Associate Processor, Environmental Studies & Sciences |
12:00pm - 1:00pm | Tour of the Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art GalleryLocation: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery + Read More Enjoy a guided tour of the Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum's current exhibition, Parallax: Reflecting the Cosmos with Rebecca McNamara, the Museum's Associate Curator |
12:00pm - 2:00pm | Volunteer Appreciation LuncheonLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor + Read More A special luncheon for all reunion and class volunteers. By invitation only; each invitee is welcome to bring a guest. |
1:20pm - 2:30pm | Guided Bus Tour of Saratoga Springs and the Old CampusLocation: Case Center Bus Stop + Read More Enjoy a tour of historic Saratoga Springs and Skidmore's first campus. No pre-registration, but space is limited; first-come, first-served. Bus departs Case Center parking lot at 1:30 pm |
2:00pm - 3:30pm | Campus Tour with Admissions AmbassadorLocation: Eissner Admissions Center, North Broadway + Read More This walking tour will start from the Eissner Admissions Center. |
2:00pm - 4:00pm | Career Development Center Open HouseLocation: Starbuck Center, room 204 + Read More The staff of the Career Development Center will be on hand to demonstrate the Career Development website and to discuss networking, career advising, job listings, and other services available to alumni. |
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Class of 1968 ProgrammingLocation: Bolton Hall, room 102 |
2:00pm - 3:00pm | Class of 1973 ProgrammingLocation: Bolton Hall, room 281 |
2:00pm - 3:00pm | MiniCollege with Timothy Freiermuth,
Senior Lecturer of French |
2:00pm - 3:00pm | MiniCollege with Xiaoshuo Hou, Associate Professor of Sociology and Asian Studies |
2:00pm - 5:00pm | Open hours at the IdeaLabLocation: Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, IdeaLab + Read More Creative Thought Matters! Tour Skidmore's very own MakerSpace. Founded by students and faculty in 2017, The IdeaLab, formally known as The HUB, is where students learn to design and create projects using Desktop Cutting, Digital Fabrication, Textiles, Electronics, and more. Try out one of several Maker activities to take home. Appropriate for all ages. |
2:00pm - 3:30pm | Tour of the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated SciencesLocation: Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, Glotzbach Atrium |
3:00pm - 4:00pm | Class of 1963 DiscussionLocation: Bolton Hall, room 101 |
3:00pm - 4:00pm | MiniCollege with Diana Barnes, Senior Teaching Professor of Spanish |
3:30pm - 4:30pm | Class of 1973 Nursing GatheringLocation: Bolton Hall, room 280 |
4:00pm - 7:00pm | 🌎 Opportunity Program Alumni, Faculty & Staff GatheringLocation: Frederick Allen Elks Lodge #609, 69 Beekman Street, Saratoga Springs + Read More HEOP/AOP alumni gather in celebration with current and past faculty and staff of the Opportunity Program in a location that has been nicknamed “Saratoga Springs Black Elks Lodge.” Light refreshments will be served. |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Gathering for Friends of Bill W.Location: Bolton Hall, room 103 + Read More Open to all-- Friends of Bill is a code for those involved in 12-step recovery-- this meeting is not limited to those in AA, but is open to all struggling or recovering from addiction. |
5:00pm - 6:15pm | President's Society ReceptionLocation: Scribner House Lawn, 791 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs + Read More The Presidents Society honors Skidmore's founder and presidents. Through their dedicated generosity and unwavering commitment to the College, the members of the Presidents Society set a standard that inspires the entire College community and is central to our continued growth and success. By invitation only. |
5:30pm - 6:30pm | Alumni Reunion Art Exhibition Opening ReceptionLocation: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Payne Presentation Room + Read More Come enjoy the talents of Skidmore's alumni artists at this annual event. |
6:00pm - 9:00pm | Class of 1963 DinnerLocation: Brook Tavern, 139 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs |
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Class of 1968 Reception & DinnerLocation: Surrey-Williamson Inn |
6:00pm - 8:00pm | Classes of 1948, 1953, and 1958 DinnerLocation: The Wishing Well, 745 Saratoga Rd, Wilton |
6:00pm - 8:30pm | Food Truck GatheringLocation: Upper South Park, under the tent |
6:30pm - 9:30pm | Class of 1973 Reception & Dinner with President Marc C. Conner and Barbara Reyes-ConnerLocation: Saratoga National Golf Club, 458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs, upstairs ballroom |
6:30pm - 9:30pm | Class of 1978 DinnerLocation: 550 Waterfront by Druthers, 550 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs + Read More Carpooling is encouraged |
8:00pm - 10:00pm | Class of 1983 Meet UpLocation: Cantina Rooftop, 408 Broadway, Saratoga Springs |
8:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 1988 Meet UpLocation: The Parting Glass, 40-42 Lake Avenue, Saratoga Springs |
8:00pm - 10:00pm | Class of 1993 Meet UpLocation: Harvey's Restaurant and Bar, 14 Phila St, Saratoga Springs |
8:00pm - 10:00pm | Family Movie NightLocation: Palamountain Hall, Emerson Auditorium + Read More Enjoy some fresh popcorn while watching a movie that is entertaining (and appropriate) for all ages. |
9:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 1998 Meet UpLocation: Cooperstown Distillery, 453 Broadway, Saratoga Springs |
9:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 2013 Meet UpLocation: Gaffney's, 16 Caroline St, Saratoga Springs |
9:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 2018 Meet UpLocation: Harvey's Restaurant and Bar, 14 Phila St, Saratoga Springs |
9:30pm - 11:59pm | 🌎 Opportunity Program After HoursLocation: Falstaff's + Read More Bring your music playlists and plug into some late night fellowship and dancing. This is a BYOB event. |
Saturday, June 3
Time | Activity |
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6:30am - 7:30am | Classes of 1968 and 1973 Coffee ServiceLocation: Class Specific Hospitality Suites |
7:00am - 8:00am | Sunrise YogaLocation: Wilson Chapel + Read More Celebrate the joy of connection and experience gratitude and deep awakening with this invigorating morning yoga practice.
Open to all levels, taught by 2x cancer survivor, yoga teacher, and mindfulness educator Vera Ventura '03. |
7:30am - 9:30am | BreakfastLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, first floor |
8:30am - 9:30am | President's Breakfast for the 2023 Alumni Association Awards RecipientsLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor + Read More By invitation only. |
8:30am - 4:30pm | Prespective Student Campus VisitLocation: Eissner Admissions Center, North Broadway + Read More The Office of Admissions extends a special invitation to high school students; information sessions and campus tours are available throughout the day. Students and/or parents interested in signing up for a tour and information session may schedule a visit online. |
9:00am - 10:30am | 🌎 Opportunity Program Open House & Pre-Parade GatheringLocation: Ladd Hall, first floor + Read More Stop by the OP office for 50th Anniversary where we will be celebrating the Class of 1973, the first graduates of the program. Tour the office, learn about current programming, and pick up some OP swag. OP alumni will assemble at 10:15am to get their photo taken before leading the Parade of Classes. |
9:00am - 8:00pm | RegistrationLocation: Case Center, second floor |
9:30am - 10:30am | Pre-Parade GatheringLocation: Case Center, North Patio (overlooking the green) + Read More Grab a complimentary mimosa or other beverage with your classmates as you prepare for the Parade of Classes. Class photos will be taken for classes of 1948, 1953, 1958, 1963, 1968 and Alumni participating in the Opportunity Program reunion during this time. |
10:30am - 11:00am | Parade of ClassesLocation: Case Center, North Patio (overlooking the green) + Read More Led by the Schenectady Pipe Band, Ltd., Alumni Awards recipients and the OP Alumni celebrating 50 years since the first graduating OP class. The parade proceeds from Case Green to Arthur Zankel Music Center. |
11:00am - 12:00pm | Alumni Awards and Recognition CeremonyLocation: Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd '22 Concert Hall + Read More Join us as we honor our 2023 Alumni Award honorees and celebrate the collective philanthropy of our reunion classes. All reunion attendees and their guests are welcome and encouraged to attend. |
12:00pm - 2:00pm | Reunion PicnicLocation: Upper South Park, under the tent + Read More 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. |
1:00pm - 2:00pm | Class PhotosLocation: Case Center, Porter Plaza |
1:00pm - 3:00pm | Memorial for Johanna W Anderson, Class of 1958Location: Saisselin Art Building, second floor, Schick Art Gallery + Read More Joosje will be remembered by family and friends at the Schick gallery, Skidmore College Campus on June 3rd, 1-3 pm. On exhibit, Joosje's collection of art from fellow alumni and colleagues, such as Deb Hall, David Miller, Jeff Elgin, and classmate Barbara Erdmann Evans '58. Also on display, her numerous personal projects, as well as pieces designed for the college during her more than 25 years as the Assistant Director of Public Affairs for graphic design services at Skidmore. All are welcome to help celebrate her love of the arts and her full life in Saratoga Springs. |
1:15pm - 2:15pm | Class of 1963 Tour of the Frances Young Tang '61 Museum and Art GalleryLocation: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery |
2:00pm - 5:00pm | Young Alumni HangoutLocation: Upper South Park + Read More Share some laughs with your classmates on Upper South Park. BYOB. |
2:30pm - 3:30pm | President's HourLocation: Palamountain Hall, Gannett Auditorium + Read More The Alumni Association invites you to join President Marc C. Conner for a lively discussion of College issues and his vision for the future. |
3:30pm - 4:30pm | Class of 1968 ProgrammingLocation: Bolton Hall, room 280 |
3:30pm - 5:00pm | Class of 1983 Hospitality Suite GatheringLocation: Class Hospitality Suite |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Class of 1963 Memorial ServiceLocation: Alumni Memorial Garden (behind the Surrey-Williamson Inn) |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Gathering for Friends of Bill W.Location: Bolton Hall, room 100 + Read More Open to all—Friends of Bill is a code for those involved in 12-step recovery—this meeting is not limited to those in AA, but is open to all struggling or recovering from addiction. |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | MiniCollege with Angel Pérez '98 |
4:00pm - 5:30pm | Tour of the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated SciencesLocation: Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, Glotzbach Atrium |
4:00pm - 5:00pm | Tour of the Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art GalleryLocation: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery + Read More Join Rachel Seligman '91, the Tang Museum's Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs and Malloy Curator, for a tour of Christine Sun Kim: Oh Me Oh My |
5:00pm - 6:00pm | Class of 1998 Hospitality Suite GatheringLocation: Class Hospitality Suite + Read More Stop by before heading off to dinner! Hosted by Justin Caplicki and Todd Swedock. |
5:00pm - 6:00pm | Skidmore Department of Nursing Reception: Celebrating the Past and the FutureLocation: Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, Glotzbach Atrium + Read More Join fellow graduates to celebrate the rich history of Skidmore's nursing program. Open to all in the nursing profession. |
6:00pm - 6:30pm | Class of 1973 Class PhotoLocation: Arthur Zankel Music Center, Thomas Amphitheater |
6:00pm - 8:30pm | Class of 1978 Celebration DinnerLocation: Falstaff's |
6:00pm - 8:30pm | Multi-Class Celebration DinnerLocation: Upper South Park, under the tent + Read More Classes from 1983-2018 as well as alumni returning to celebrate 50 years of Opportunity Program graduates will celebrate together! |
6:00pm - 8:30pm | Scribner Society Celebration DinnerLocation: Case Center, Porter Plaza & The Spa |
6:30pm - 9:00pm | Class of 1973 Celebration DinnerLocation: Scribner Carriage House, 791 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs |
8:30pm - 11:30pm | Live Music and Dancing & Fireworks DisplayLocation: Upper South Park, Under the Tent + Read More Dance the night away with live band music and fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. |
10:00pm - 11:59pm | 🌎 Opportunity Program After PartyLocation: Location TBD + Read More Alumni's choice. Make plans with fellow OP alumni to hang out late night. |
11:00pm - 11:59pm | Class of 1993 Meet UpLocation: Nashville of Saratoga, 39 Phila St, Saratoga Springs |
Sunday, June 4
Time | Activity |
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7:00am - 10:00am | Check-outLocation: Residence halls |
7:00am - 8:00am | Sunrise YogaLocation: dea + Read More Celebrate the joy of connection and experience gratitude and deep awakening with this invigorating morning yoga practice.
Open to all levels, taught by 2x cancer survivor, yoga teacher, and mindfulness educator Vera Ventura '03. |
7:30am - 11:30am | BreakfastLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, first floor + Read More Tables will be reserved by class |
8:00am - 9:30am | Class of 1973 BreakfastLocation: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor |
9:30am - 10:30am | Diversity & Inclusion BreakfastLocation: Case Center, Porter Plaza + Read More Stop by and visit with fellow alumni for a contiental breakfast welcoming alumni of color and LGBTQ+ alumni. Hear ideas and plans for engaging our diverse alumni population. All are welcome! |
10:00am - 12:00pm | Art Exhibition Pick UpLocation: Frances Young Tang '61 Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Payne Presentation Room + Read More Exhibiting artists should stop by to retrieve their work. |
10:30am - 11:15am | Alumni Memorial ServiceLocation: Alumni Memorial Garden (behind the Surrey-Williamson Inn) + Read More Pay tribute to members of the Skidmore community who have recently passed away. |