Summer Programs
Young Writers Institute readings announced
[7/24/09] The New York State Young Writers Institute—a weeklong program for high school writers—will feature a reading of original works by participants on Friday, July 24. Read More.
Community
Palamountain Benefit cooking demo draws a crowd
[7/21/09] The Palamounntain Scholarship Benefit will take place August 4, but folks at the Sararoga Farmers' Market got a sneak preview of the enticing food. Read More.
Campus News
In Memoriam: Frank McCourt
[7/20/09] The Skidmore community notes with sadness the death Sunday, July 19, 2009, of author Frank McCourt, who received an honorary doctor of letters degree at Commencement 2001. At left, Mr. McCourt and Una Bray, associate professor of mathematics, on the grounds of SPAC. (Emma Dodge Hanson photo.) Read More.
Arts
NYFA honors two Skidmore artists
[7/17/09] Two artists with close ties to Skidmore have been honored with grants from the New York State Foundation for the Arts. (At left: detail from Of Biblical Proportions, 2007, by Skidmore graduate Josh Dorman.) Read More.
Summer Programs
Do Hybrid Artists Get Better Mileage?
[7/14/09] Three acclaimed artists, each known for their multi-media creations, will share their interdisciplinary approaches to making art in a discussion moderated by Skidmore's Ian Berry, Malloy Curator at the Tang Musuem. The talk is part of 'Art-A-Rama' Week. (At left, participating artist Terry Adkins) Read More.
Campus News
Skidmore to offer public tours of North Woods
[7/13/09] Skidmore's North Woods serves multiple purposes—it is both a living laboratory and a scenic location for quiet walks. Two upcoming walking tours will shed light on the history and environment of the North Woods. Read More.
Summer Programs
Visiting artist Jessica Stockholder to lecture July 13
[7/12/09] 'Art-A-Rama’ Week continues with an illustrated talk by Jessica Stockholder, featured visiting artist in the College’s Summer Studio Art Program. Her creations, not easily categorized, are a colorful, exuberant hybrid of sculpture, painting and assemblage. Read More.
Tang
Lives of the Hudson celebrates river's many roles
[7/10/09] The 400th anniversary of the Hudson River is giving rise to celebrations throughout the region. A new Tang exhibition traces the river's many lives, including its influence on art and history and its effect on the environment and society. (Left: 'A Misty Morning on the Hudson', a vintage postcard.) Read More.
Summer Programs
Judy Moonelis to kick off “Art-A-Rama” Week on campus
[7/10/09] Illustrated lectures and a panel discussion featuring guest artists take center stage during “Art-A-Rama” Week, a celebration of the visual arts sponsored by Skidmore's Summer Art Program. New York sculptor Judy Moonelis is the first to lecture. All talks are free and open to the public. Read More.
Campus News
Visual arts focus of Miebach exhibition, "Art-A-Rama" week
[7/6/09] A new exhibition of work by Nathalie Miebach opens at Schick Art Gallery, and “Art-A-Rama” week is on the horizon. (Left: Nathalie Miebach, "Musical Buoy in Search Towards a New Shore," 2009, wood, data and reed, 32 x 32 x 32 inches, courtesy of Cynthia-Reeves, New York, N.Y.) Read More.
Admissions
Admissions Summer Open House July 13
[7/2/09] Skidmore's Admissions Summer Open House is scheduled for Monday, July 13, under the tent on Upper South Park. Last year, more than 350 families attended this event, and as many are expected this year. Read More.
Campus News
What's open, closed during holiday weekend at Skidmore
[7/2/09] Holiday schedule announced. Read More.
Benefits
Palamountain Scholarship Benefit celebrates its 30th year
[7/1/09] A Saratoga Springs summer tradition—the Palamountain Scholarship Benefit—is marking its 30th year this summer as a key fundraiser for scholarship aid at Skidmore College. This year's event, "Polo by Twilight," will take place Tuesday, August 4, at the Saratoga Polo Field, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Read More.
Saratoga Reads
Saratoga Reads seeks book nominations for year six
[7/1/09] Summer is upon us, and it’s time to round up those great reads for the beach or for your favorite porch chair. It’s also time to think about the title you want to nominate for Saratoga Reads, as the community-wide reading program gears up for its sixth year. We want to hear from you! Read More.
Community
Skidmore to offer public tours of North Woods
[7/1/09] Skidmore will offer two guided tours of its North Woods, one focusing on the impact of invasive species and the other on the rich history of the 250-acre tract to the north of the college’s main campus. Read More.
Community
BusinessWeek spotlights 'Livable Saratoga'
[6/26/09] Urban planners predict that home buyers 'will flock to cities with a small-town feel where you can walk to work and shopping' says this national magazine. And they point at Saratoga as a prime example. Read More.
Faculty scholarship
Researchers seek cause of firefighters' heart attacks
[6/25/09] Professors Patricia Fehling (left) and Denise Smith are using a federal Department of Homeland Security grant to determine why heart attacks are the major cause of firefighter death. They've enlisted the help of the Oxnard (Calif.) Fire Department to learn more about this puzzling killer. Read More.
Summer Programs
Summer Jazz Institute offers performances through July 10
[6/25/09] The Jonathan Batiste Quartet will perform Monday, July 6 in the JKB Theater. Also coming up concerts with the Skidmore Faculty Sextet and institute participants. Read More.
Summer Programs
Writers Institute readings are under way through July 24
[6/25/09] Free readings and discussions by writers hosted by the New York State Summer Writers Institute are now underway through July 24. The list includes three recent poet laureates, three Pulitzer-Prize winners, a MacArthur Foundation "genius" award-winner, and a winner of the Lamont Poetry Prize. Read More.
Community
SaratogaArtsFest takes the city by storm
[6/19/09] Saratoga Springs was brimming with artists, performances, events, and hands-on workshops during the third annual SaratogaArtsFest, June 11-14. Read More.