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Campus News
Homeless advocate Diane Nilan to speak on campus Nov. 20[11/18/08] Nilan's unconventional approach takes her to places not typically thought of as experiencing homelessness: rural areas, resort communities, affluent cities and towns. Hear her talk about homelessness in American in 2008, and watch her video documentary. Read More. |
Community
Skidmore Cares begins third year of community engagement[11/17/08] Skidmore Cares, a program launched two years ago by President and Mrs. Glotzbach, will again focus on stocking local food banks for the holiday season. Read More. |
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Theater Performance
Shakespeare's Richard II takes the Skidmore stage[11/14/08] 'Richard II' traces the rise and fall of one of England's more tyrannical monarchs. Don't miss your chance to watch what 'Post-Star' critic Bob Rose calls 'a top-notch Shakespearean experience.' (At left, Ethan Weiss stars as Richard.) Read More. |
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Campus News
Tonight: TASK party previews upcoming Tang exhibition[11/11/08] Don't miss the TASK party tonight at Case Center—the latest in an ongoing series by artist Oliver Herring, whose work will be featured in an upcoming Tang exhibition. (Photo: Herring's 'Big Round Flat', 2001, made of knitted reflective Mylar, parachute nylon, and styrofoam, 67 by 64 inches.) Read More. |
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Athletics
Field hockey wins league title; eyes NCAA tournament[11/10/08] Solid play by the field hockey and women's soccer teams earn Skidmore an unusual opportunity—the campus will play host for the early rounds of two NCAA tournaments this week. Read More. |
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Latino Heritage Month
Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Junot Díaz to visit Skidmore[11/10/08] The celebrated author will be on campus Nov. 12 for a reading in celebration of Latino Heritage Month. Read More. |
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Community
Saratoga Reads announces top choice[11/7/08] Each year, Saratoga Reads invites area residents to select a book for community-wide reading. The votes are in, and the winner is. . . Read More. |
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Music
Norman Thibodeau to perform during Skidmore Flute Festival [11/6/08] As a guest artist participating in the festival, Thibodeau will present modern flute music, including some of his original compositions, in a concert at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 8. Read More. |
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Campus News
Innovation and Entrepreneurship series continues Nov. 5[11/3/08] Business leaders with ties to Capital Region colleges, including Skidmore's Richard Laxer, will be featured in upcoming talks on corporate innovation and starting new businesses. Read More. |
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Trustees
Gavel passed, Janet Whitman is Skidmore's new Board chair[10/31/08] She was handed the gavel by Suzanne Corbet Thomas '62 early Friday afternoon. First, however, she read a resolution acknowledging with 'deep admiration and respect' Thomas's service to the College. Read More. |
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Tang
Artist Dario Robleto to give talk, host DJ party Oct. 30 [10/30/08] Artist Dario Robleto has been on campus for much of the week. On Thursday, Oct. 30, he wraps up his visit with a talk and a party. The public is welcome. (At left, 'A Defeated Soldier Wishes to Walk His Daughter Down the Wedding Aisle' by Dario Robleto) Read More. |
Campus News
Tonight: 'Mysteries of the Meltdown' at Bernhard Theater[10/24/08] The international economy is facing challenges of historic importance. Experts from the fields of banking, business, finance, and economics will explain how we got to this point, and how long before the markets stabilize. Read More. |
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Campus News
President's open forum draws Skidmore crowds[10/23/08] No easy answers, but a down-to-earth sense of touching base to ride out a faltering economy came out of President Philip Glotzbach's campus community meetings Oct. 22 and 23. Read More. |
Scientific American
Sheldon Solomon interviewed on 'Fear, Death and Politics'[10/23/08] Sheldon Solomon was interviewed by Scientific American on how fear and thoughts of death can influence political choices and the upcoming election. Read More. |
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Campus News
Addys to discuss the making of 'Congo Square'[10/22/08] Skidmore's own Yacub Addy teamed with famed jazz trumpeter Wynton Marsalis to create 'Congo Square.' The Oct. 23 presentation will feature video footage, photos, personal stories, and history of the musical collaboration. (At left, Yacub Addy and Marsalis) Read More. |
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Campus News
English Department to host poetry reading by Parthasarathy[10/20/08] The award-winning poet-scholar will share translations of poems from the Sanskrit, Tamil, Hindi, Urdu, Bengali, and Punjabi. Read More. |
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Campus News
Big crowd expected for Celebration Weekend 2008[10/17/08] The campus will be a lively scene this weekend, as families visit their students and young alumni come back for homecoming. At left, families and friends enjoy an athletic event at Celebration Weekend 2007. Read More. |
Campus News
Panel to offer information on food-borne illness[10/17/08] Ever wonder if the food you buy can make you sick? This Oct. 20 panel discussion will offer perspectives from experts on this matter, including a Skidmore student who contracted E-coli infection after eating tainted fast food. Read More. |
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Music
HBO composer and alumnus to perform with Skidmore Orchestra[10/16/08] Alumnus Nathan Barr returns to campus for a music residency and performance Oct. 18 with the Skidmore Orchestra Read More. |
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Music
Harland to perform in concert Oct. 16[10/16/08] Jazz master Eric Harland wraps up a two-day residency with a performance featuring his quartet tonight in Filene Recital Hall. Read More. |
