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Schick Art Gallery
Sculptor Nathalie Miebach to share insight in Sept. 22 talk[9/18/09] Miebach’s work focuses on the intersection of art and science and the visual articulation of scientific observations or theories. (Lecture date changed from the previously announced Sept. 28) Read More. |
Latin American Studies
Visiting scholar to discuss Cuban Revolutions [9/18/09] Gustavo Esteva's talk relates to this year's Latin American Studies Program theme of "Cuban Revolutions" in this, the 50th year of Cuba's best-known revolution. Read More. |
Community
Behind the scenes at Saratoga Reads[9/16/09] Selection Advisory Group takes on the challenge of designating the top five books for this year. Read More. |
Athletics
Thoroughbreds wrap a successful week[9/15/09] The fall athletics season is in full swing and the Thoroughbreds are making an impact—women's soccer, men's tennis, and men's golf are tournment champions, and the field hockey team notched two wins. Read More. |
Tang
Lives of the Hudson earns press coverage[9/11/09] The Daily Gazette and The Times Union review the current Tang Museum exhibition focusing on the Hudson River. (Left, pilot wheel from the river steamboat Mary Powel.) Read More. |
Faculty scholarship
Foulkes to share travel stories, books in library program[9/4/09] Robert and Patricia Foulke, lovers of history and travel, have written three books, including A Visitor’s Guide to the Colonial and Revolutionary South, published last year. Armchair and actual travelers, and history buffs will enjoy their Sept. 9 program at the Saratoga Springs Library. Read More. |
Students
From Cape Town to Nairobi: A ride across Africa[9/4/09] History major Eric Silverman '10 and a friend spent the summer on a 70-day, 2700-mile trek across Africa for understanding and charity. Read More. |
Community
North Woods Stewardship Day to include walking tours[9/3/09] Skidmore will offer two guided tours of its 250-acre North Woods on Saturday, Sept. 12. The tours are open to the public. Read More. |
Campus News
FYE program opens three special events to public[8/27/09] Several elements of the 2009 First-Year Experience have potential appeal to an audience beyond the campus, which is why the general public is welcome to attend these special events. Admission is free. (Author and guest lecturer Eric Foner, left) Read More. |
Scholarship
Jablonski to participate in Aug. 27 ACW reading[8/27/09] Mary Kathryn Jablonski and Rob Cohen are the featured authors in the Aug. 27 ACW reading at the Saratoga Arts Center. Admission is free. Read More. |
Tang
Three new shows to open at Tang Sept. 26[8/27/09] Recent artworks in media ranging from painting and ceramics to site-specific sculpture will go on view Sept. 26 in three new exhibitions opening at the Tang Teaching Museum. (Left, Nicole Eisenman’s Portrait of Celeste, 2007) Read More. |
Community
Skidmore coach leads initiative in fight against cancer[8/26/09] Head women’s basketball coach Darren Bennett organizes golf tournament to raise funds and awareness Read More. |
Students
SEC concert to feature indie band Grizzly Bear[8/24/09] One local writer calls Grizzly Bear 'an indie rock darling.' Decide for yourself. Hear the band perform at Skidmore Friday, Sept. 25. Read More. |
Collaborative research
Documentary film on Skidmore archeological dig in Colorado[8/17/09] Student filmmaker chronicles dig led by Professor of Anthropology Susan Bender Read More. |
Community
Palamountain Benefit boosts scholarship aid at Skidmore [8/11/09] Skidmore’s annual Palamountain Scholarship Benefit, now in its 30th year, took place August 4 at the Saratoga Polo Field, drawing some 420 guests. The event is a major fundraiser for scholarship aid. Read More. |
Faculty scholarship
Faculty author mixes fantasy, fact in science book for kids[8/7/09] Jill Linz wanted to get younger readers excited about science, specifically, physics. Her idea? Tell them a story. The result? A new book and web site geared to young learners. Read More. |
Faculty scholarship
Lewis to give reading, tour of Lives of the Hudson[8/7/09] Professor Tom Lewis, author of the book that inspired the current Tang exhibition Lives of the Hudson will inaugurate the Adirondack Center for Writing's Summer Program Series with a reading and curator's tour Aug. 14. (Photo by Emma Dodge Hanson) Read More. |
Summer Programs
Studio art program to host The Grand Finale[8/4/09] It's been an energetic and creative summer in Skidmore's Studio Art Program, and students, faculty, and staff are hosting a celebration to showcase their work. The public is welcome; admission is free. Read More. |
Faculty
Globe-trotting guitarist an ambassador of music[8/3/09] Senior artist-in-residence Joel Brown—one-third of the band Triple Play—traveled to Singapore in June where the band performed with the Singapore Chinese Orchestra. Read More. |
Community
Saratoga Reads makes final call for book nominations[7/28/09] Community Reading program is looking for input on book of choice Read More. |
