Skidmore College

OCTOBER 2021

President Marc Conner talking with students

Celebrating the inauguration of President Marc C. Conner

Palamountain inauguration

A combination of in-person and virtual events will be held to mark this time-honored tradition that recognizes the College's profound academic mission, proud history, and exciting future. A full schedule of inaugural and Celebration Weekend events, along with detailed information, is available on the Inauguration website.

The website also features special content about inauguration, including a look at how Marc Conner's inaugural celebration fits into the history of the Skidmore tradition. [Read more]

The Center, a new space for equity and inclusion, opens

The Center

Skidmore’s leadership, faculty, students, and staff are marking the opening of The Center, a new space in the heart of campus that reaffirms the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. [Read more]

Photo essay: Excited to be back on campus

Theater for Social Justice and Change class

The entire Skidmore community is enjoying a new academic year filled with dynamic courses, athletics competition, beloved traditions, and — most of all — the return of all students, staff, and faculty to campus. [Read more]

Also In This Issue

Fall scene on campus

Celebration Weekend

Skidmore looks forward to welcoming the families of students to campus this weekend, Oct. 15-17. For the complete schedule of in-person and virtual Celebration Weekend events, please see the Celebration Weekend website.

Phil and Marie Glotzbach

Glotzbach portrait dedication

At 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 14, the portrait of President Emeritus Philip A. Glotzbach will be unveiled in Gannett Auditorium. During this special event, honorary degrees will also be bestowed upon President Emeritus Glotzbach and Marie B. Glotzbach in recognition of their outstanding service to the College. The event will be livestreamed here.

Yellow balloons

Alumni awards, nominations

Now until Nov. 5, nominate alumni for recognition awards and for positions on the alumni board. Alumni in class years ending with 2 and 7 are especially urged to nominate classmates for distinguished achievement or outstanding service awards.

Lauren Kelley, Storyboard Component: Accumulating Inventory

A new exhibition, “Lauren Kelley: Location Scouting,” opens Saturday, Oct. 16, combining meditations on travel and everyday life through drawing, sculpture, and stop-motion animation video to create a new kind of community space. Check out how 10 former Tang interns have transformed the Tang website with new background patterns based on the Museum’s exhibition history.

Webinars

Educational webinars

Upcoming events include our Cocktails and Conversations series, an opportunity to engage with faculty virtually. Professors Emmanuel Balogun, Mike Dunn, and Dan Curley will host the next programs, with more to come next year. Alumni, parents, and friends also have exclusive access to professional development and lifelong learning webinars at any time. Browse the archives.

SEF students

Virtual Internship Fair

Employer registration is now being accepted for Skidmore’s Fall Virtual Internship Fair, to be held from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 12. This free event connects students with internships, including those to describe in their Summer Experience Fund applications. If you are interested in representing your employer’s internships, or have further questions, email Ali Stidd at astidd@skidmore.edu.

Portugal and Spain

We invite you to join us on a special 17-day journey to an alluring and delightful corner of the world. In a small group, discover the charm, romance, and enduring traditions of Portugal and Northern Spain from March 25 to April 10, 2022.

Sue Kessler '99 and Noel Allain '98

Recent accomplishments from the classes of 1995, 1998, 1999, 2011, and 2019.

Skidmore in the News

Skidmore faculty, staff, and alumni are frequently featured or quoted by major media outlets. See a roundup of recent news stories with Skidmore connections.

Skidmore mug

The Skidmore Shop team is looking forward to Celebration Weekend, Oct. 15-17. With every purchase of $50 or more, in-store shoppers will receive a free Skidmore mug — while supplies last. Can’t make it to campus? Skidmoreshop.com will be offering free shipping from Friday, Oct. 15, through Sunday Oct. 17.

Alumni reunion

New Class Notes are coming soon, online and in the fall edition of Scope magazine. For more information, contact Mary Monigan by email or at 800-564-0115. You can submit your news online.

Alumni Memorial Garden

As a service to classmates, here is a listing of deceased alumni and online obituaries recently brought to Skidmore’s attention.