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Metroland
Tang Museum exhibition 'remarkable'[6/18/09] Metroland's Meisha Rosenberg gives thumbs up to the current Tang exhibition titled "Tim Rollins and K.O.S.: A History." [At left, K.O.S's The Scarlet Letter - The Prison Door (1992-1993)] Read More. |
Athletics/Community
2009 Skidmore Saratoga Classic Horse Show under way[6/16/09] Eleven years ago, Skidmore resurrected a tradition and made it stronger than ever. The Skidmore Saratoga Classic Horse Show, which draws enthusiasts from throughout the country, has raised close to $2 million for scholarships to the College. Read More. |
Community
Saratoga Reads seeks book nominations for year six[6/16/09] Saratoga Reads invites you to nominate a book for community-wide reading. A public vote will determine the winner. Read More. |
Campus News
June update on H1N1 (swine) flu[6/12/09] The World Health Organization has declared novel influenza A (H1N1) a pandemic. Here's an update on what that means at Skidmore and beyond. Read More. |
Summer Programs
Dance convergence coming up at SaratogaArtsFest[6/4/09] It's that time of the year when the arts infuse life on campus and in the community. Dance lovers, in particular, are in for a treat in the days ahead. (At left, Stefanie Batten Bland, cross-cultural dance company) UPDATED-see story after the jump. Read More. |
Community
Girl Scouts name Motzkin a 'Woman of Distinction'[6/4/09] Rabbi Linda Motzkin, Skidmore's Jewish chaplain, was honored as a 'Woman of Distinction' at a June 3 ceremony hosted by Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York. Motzkin was recognized as a 'Distinguished Trailblazer' for her spiritual and community outreach. Read More. |
In Memoriam
Alumna Natalia Fox Hogan [6/2/09] Many faculty, staff and local alumni knew Natalia Fox Hogan '91. With sadness, we share this article about her death on Sunday, which occurred during a charity bicycle race. UPDATE: The time and location of Natalia's funeral service have been changed. Please see updated obituary after the jump. Read More. |
Community
June 10 "Prelude" to launch SaratogaArtsFest[6/2/09] Back stage at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center will be the venue of a special gathering to kick off SaratogaArtsFest 2009. Read More. |
Summer Programs
Taylor 2 returns for residency, public events, performances[5/29/09] The junior troupe of the Paul Taylor Dance Company arrives on campus for a month-long residency designed to inform, entertain, and delight. UPDATED: Link to Daily Gazette story by dance journalist Wendy Liberatore on Taylor's company and SaratogaArtsFest performance. Read More. |
Alumni
Reunion 2009 scheduled May 28-31[5/28/09] Close to 1,000 alumni representing classes ending in 4 and 9 will be on campus this weekend for Reunion 2009, enjoying a chance to reconnect with friends and teachers, and to catch up on life, post-Skidmore. Read More. |
Faculty
Skidmore's Dodge captures women's division of GHI Challenge[5/22/09] Tonya Dodge, psychology professor, was a top runner as a high school and college student in the Capital District. She maintained her old form representing Skidmore in the GHI Workforce Challenge, capturing the women's division title. [Photo (l) by Cindy Schultz, Times Union] Read More. |
Summer Programs
Teagle grant supports new summer program for high schoolers[5/22/09] A new partnership supported by the Teagle Foundation of New York City will allow Skidmore to enroll talented high school students in the College's summer Pre-College Program. Read More. |
Academics
Skidmore graduates largest class ever[5/18/09] In a ceremony Saturday that started in radiant sunshine and was threatened by rain but spared, the College sent into the world Saturday more than 640 members of the Class of 2009 – its largest class ever. Read More. |
Faculty
Millhauser wins ESU's Ambassador Book Award for fiction[5/14/09] Professor Steven Millhauser has won an Ambassador Book Award from the English-Speaking Union for his book "Dangerous Laughter." Past award winners have included prominent American authors whose work has provided an important window on America to an international audience. Read More. |
Community
SaratogaArtsFest and city schools team up for youth program[5/13/09] When the third annual SaratogaArtsFest takes place June 11-14, there will be an increased turnout of young people and families, if a new program to reach local students hits the mark. Read More. |
Activism
Program promotes, celebrates Designated Drivers[5/7/09] As the spring season of parties and celebrations gets under way, Skidmore College senior Alyssa Chrobuck has launched a new program that will make it easier to spot and support the designated driver in a group of young people. Read More. |
Daily Gazette
Study finds unmet healthcare needs among Latinos in county[5/5/09] A recent study of the healthcare needs of Latinos in Saratoga County revealed many unmet medical needs and significant barriers to accessing care. Skidmore’s Social Work Program and the Latino Community Advocacy Program of the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council collaborated on the study. Read More. |
Campus News
Third annual Give and Go gets under way[5/5/09] The academic year is winding down, and that means the residence halls are about to be emptied of unneeded stuff. If your items are worth recycling, please donate them to 'Give and Go,' a benefit for the local chapter of the Salvation Army. (At left, volunteers ready for this year's 'Give and Go.) Read More. |
Campus News
Health Services provides H1N1 (swine) flu update[4/28/09] UPDATED May 12. One case of novel influenza A (H1N1 swine flu) has been reported in the town of Hadley, Saratoga County. Skidmore officials are working with regional public health authorities and monitoring developments as the College's 98th Commencement ceremony approaches. Read More. |
Schick Art Gallery
Plugged, an exhibition focusing on new media, opens April 30[4/27/09] Seven alumni artists are featured in the new show, which begins the summer season at the Schick Art Gallery. Read More. |
