The spring semester is in full swing at Skidmore College, and students are enjoying an array of in-person opportunities, from dynamic courses and laboratory experiences to arts exhibitions and athletics practice. [Read more]
Photo essay: Spring energy on campus
The spring semester is in full swing at Skidmore College, and students are enjoying an array of in-person opportunities, from dynamic courses and laboratory experiences to arts exhibitions and athletics practice. [Read more]
Faculty-student research contributes to first-of-its-kind Amazon climate study
A Skidmore faculty member and a recent graduate are among 30 scientists to take part in a comprehensive new assessment of the net impact of the world’s largest rainforest. [Read more]
2020 graduates defied pandemic economy, report shows
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic and its worldwide economic impact, members of Skidmore’s Class of 2020 are finding fulfilling success and demonstrating remarkable achievement in pursuing employment, education and other opportunities after graduation.[Read more]
Cornel West, Robert P. George discuss the future of liberal education
The two leading public intellectuals with differing political and philosophical views spoke to the Skidmore community about their friendship and shared commitment to the liberal arts. [Read more]
College staff and Reunion volunteers are developing and refining plans that will enable alumni to participate in a virtual Reunion celebrating our 1s and 6s this spring. The format will include a series of events on different days and times during the month of May. For the latest information, see the Reunion homepage.
Skidmore plans to hold commencement exercises for the Class of 2021 on Saturday, May 22, as an in-person event at Saratoga Performing Arts Center that will be open to the entire senior class, provided that state and local health and safety guidelines allow. While in-person attendance by guests, families, and friends will not be possible, the event will be livestreamed.
Skidmore is seeking court approval to redesignate the scholarship fund for the former University Without Walls program to support students enrolled in current programs administered by the Department of Special Programs, or programs of like character. If you have donated to the fund and would like to be heard regarding this requested modification, contact Lori Eastman in Advancement.
Skidmore faculty, staff and alumni are frequently featured or quoted by major media outlets. See a roundup of recent news stories with Skidmore connections.
Check out the latest student curatorial projects on the Tang website. Jane Cole ’21, the 2019-2020 Carole Marchand ’57 endowed intern, organized “Enlivened, Aware, Awake: Symbols of Activism,” and Malchijah Hoskins ’22, a member of the Tang Student Advisory Council, organized “Don’t Theorize, Accessorize.”
Ghanaian-American concert pianist, artist-teacher and scholar William Chapman Nyaho will present a lecture/recital from his Seattle Studio at 7 p.m. Monday, April 19. The Skidmore Music Department will also continue to present virtual senior recitals into early May. For more information on these and other events, see the Skidmore events calendar.
Help Skidmore students with their career journeys! Our Career Development Center continues to work with alumni to build recruitment relationships for jobs and virtual internships. Email Pam Fisher, Associate Director of Employer Outreach.
Join retired golf coach and FOSA Hall of Famer Tim Brown from June 11-19, 2022, for this custom golf and cultural tour of Scotland and England. It includes five rounds of golf for those who play, special cultural excursions for non-golfers, and several shared cultural experiences for the entire group. Space is limited and early reservations are required.
Alumni, parents and friends have exclusive access to a variety of professional development and lifelong learning webinars. New program highlights include food waste cooking classes and an Entrepreneurship Panel discussion. Check out the archives to browse a diverse selection of previously broadcast webinars at any time.
Celebrate Earth Day at skidmoreshop.com! Enjoy 15% off any reusable or sustainable items on Thursday, April 22. Stay green and SkidMORE for less!
New Class Notes are now posted online and will appear in the upcoming edition of Scope magazine, due out later this spring. For more information, contact Mary Monigan by email or at 800-564-0115. Submit your news.
As a service to classmates, here is a listing of deceased alumni and online obituaries recently brought to Skidmore’s attention.
