Campus
Give+Go results in significant donation
[5/17/12] The College is donating over 2,000 pieces of furniture and nearly 100 appliances to agencies that will assist regional groups in need during the annual Give+Go program on campus. (Left: Students Jane Li and Joe Marto, Skidmore Sustainability Reps, help with Give+Go.) Read More.
Community
Student honored for civic engagement and leadership
[4/24/12] Sophomore Anna Graves is among 160 students nationally to be named a Newman Civic Fellow by Campus Compact. Read More.
Community Service
Skidmore students prepare Easter dinner at soup kitchen
[4/9/12] Professor Roy Rotheim gathered volunteers from Skidmore to help prepare and serve Easter dinner at the Presbyterian-New England Congregational Church soup kitchen Sunday. Read More.
Community
Skidmore to hold North Woods service day April 14
[4/6/12] Volunteers sought from Skidmore and the local community to work on trail maintenance, clean up, and erosion control. Read More.
Community
Skidmore students launch Social Justice Week
[3/20/12] Events address issues from hunger to fair trade to domestic violence. Musician and activist Courtney Wong (left) will address the topic of human trafficking in her presentation March 30. Read More.
Community Service
Master's Degree in 1 year: Community Engagement Fellowship
[2/2/12] Applications are currently being accepted for the Community Engagement Fellowship program at Merrimack College’s School of Education. Through service at community organizations, fellows gain real-world experience and marketable skills. Fellows earn their Master's in Community Engagement in 1 year. Read More.
Community
Saratoga Bridges teams up with Skidmore
[1/25/12] New program for people with developmental disabilities offers a taste of college life Read More.
Community Service
Skidmore Cares deliver supplies to local schools and others
[12/13/11] In its sixth year, Skidmore Cares raised more food donations, school supplies, and money for local food banks, school districts, and non-profits than previous years. (L-R): Prin. Dr. Michael Johnson; Supt. Dr. Dan Starr; Kelly Dempsey-Little; Colleen Manning; Chloe Manning (K); Brian Geraghty ('14) Read More.
Community Service
Athletes, friends take dip in Lake George for good cause
[11/23/11] Approximately 50 student athletes decided that 'freezin' for a reason' was a good idea -- so they took a swim in Lake George Nov. 19. (Left: Skidmore students among the hundreds entering water from Shepard Park beach.) Read More.
Community Service
Her Campus raised over $1,000 to benefit Ethiopian girls
[11/9/11] Her Campus Skidmore held two bake sales (October 17 and November 7) selling tie-dye cupcakes to raise money for girls' education in Ethiopia. The pre-sale and November 7 sale raised over $1000, and 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the cause. Read More.
S.M.A.R.T. Adventures is looking for SMART tutors!
[11/9/11] A new tutoring program has started up! Second-grade Math and Reading Tutor (S.M.A.R.T.) Adventures is looking for committed Skidmore students to tutor once (or twice) a week at a local elementary school. Interested? Read More.
Community Service
Saratoga Bridges gets special lesson from Golf Team
[10/31/11] Skidmore's Golf Team recently hosted an on-campus clinic for Saratoga Bridges residents, who gained knowledge on chipping and putting (left.) Read More.
Sustainability
Stearns's topic: 'Media, Civic Engagement, Sustainability'
[10/29/11] Protesters in the Arab world and the "Occupy" sites around the U.S. have taken the media into their own hands to tell their stories and fight for issues they care about. Josh Stearns of the national media reform group Free Press will explain how people can change the media and the world. Read More.
Community Service
Resolve to Fight Poverty Conference (11/4-6) @ UMaryland!
[10/3/11] Join hundreds of students at the University of Maryland November 4th to 6th to learn the skills to take action and fight poverty back home! 2 scholarships available (JSS Activism Fund is also available for additional students interested in attending)! Contact Michelle Hubbs for more information. Read More.
Community Service
Bring friends & volunteer @ the Special Olympics Fall Games!
[9/29/11] On Friday, October 21st to Saturday, October 22nd, more than 800 athletes and coaches from across the state will participate in the 2011 State Fall Games. We need volunteers to set up and breakdown, sell merchandises, and staff athletic venues, so why don't you join us? Read More.
Community Service
Teach for America Information Session on Wed., 10/5 @ 6pm
[9/29/11] Interested in Teach for America? Or just want to learn what it's all about? Join others passionate about closing the achievement gap on Wednesday, October 5th from 5pm to 6pm in Ladd 307. Read More.
Community
Skidmore named to President's Community Service Honor Roll
[9/23/11] College commended for programs that introduce local students to the possibilities of higher education Read More.
Community Service
Skidmore to aid flood relief effort
[9/23/11] Two tropical storms in two weeks led to massive floods and destruction in upstate New York, especially Schoharie County. Residents there continue to clean up and take stock of their homes and businesses. Skidmore will host a two-day collection for flood victims next week. Read More.
Community Service
Change a child's life! Be a mentor!
[9/15/11] Like children? Want to change someone's life? Don't have a car? Have limited time? Be a mentor with Saturdays at Skidmore! For information, email vista@skidmore.edu or Read More.
Community Service
Spend part of winter break in Nicaragua! Info on 9/28 @ 5:30
[9/15/11] Spend 11 days (January 3 to 14) in Nicaragua experiencing and learning about the culture, exploring the opportunities and challenges facing fair-trade producers, and working with the local Planting Hope staff. Come to the information session on Wednesday, 9/28 at 5:30 p.m. in the ICC in Case! Read More.