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Campus News
Skidmore to observe Martin Luther King Day Jan. 19[1/16/09] Skidmore and Saratoga Springs are teaming up to present a community celebration of the late civil rights leader's life. All campus activities are free and open to the public. Read More. |
Music
Addy, Odadaa! participate in 'A Celebration of America'[1/15/09] Skidmore's own Yacub Addy and his performing group Odadaa! were among a select group of performers participating in a special observance of Martin Luther King Day and the inauguration of Barack Obama as the 44th president of the United States. Read More. |
Athletics
Baseball clinics to focus on game's fundamentals[1/5/09] The weather outside may be frightful, but baseball Coach Ron Plourde is looking ahead to spring training and has planned clinics to help young athletes prepare. Read More. |
Campus News
Skidmore GIS Conference scheduled Friday, Jan. 9[1/5/09] The Skidmore GIS Center for Interdisciplinary Research will host a free regional GIS Conference for educators on Friday, Jan. 9. If you are interested in attending, please email gis@skidmore.edu by Wednesday, Jan. 7. Read More. |
Skidmore Cares
Skidmore Cares 2008 delivers the goods[12/22/08] Skidmore has delivered a total of 82 boxes of food to four local food pantries as the result of this year’s Skidmore Cares program. The four beneficiaries are the Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council, the Franklin Community Center, the Salvation Army, and Shelters of Saratoga. Read More. |
Skidmore Cares
Q&A: Marie Glotzbach talks about Skidmore Cares[12/16/08] Skidmore Cares, launched two years ago by Phil and Marie Glotzbach to enhance the meaning of the annual campus gathering at Scribner House, has grown into a program that contributes significantly to area families in need. We asked Marie Glotzbach to give us a look at the program and its goals. Read More. |
Community
Local teen conducts book drive for Skidmore program[12/15/08] Saratoga Central Catholic student Charles VanDeGrift spearheaded a community-service project that benefits a Skidmore program for young readers. Read More. |
Campus News
New book by alumnae captures life at Saratoga Race Course[12/11/08] Two alums combine talents to collaborate on a book that captures the unique essence of historic Saratoga Race Course. Read More. |
Community
Skidmore’s support of SCEOC 'tremendous' [12/8/08] The Skidmore community's generosity to the annual Saratoga County Economic Opportunity Council's Adopt-a-Family program helped support nearly 300 families. Read More. |
Community
ArtsPass sales begin for SaratogaArtsFest 2009[12/2/08] SaratogaArtsFest 2009 will take place June 11-14. For those who like a bargain, there is an early-bird discount on the ARTSPASS Admission Package. Read More. |
Community
Saratoga Reads kicks off year five with bookstore events[12/2/08] Events at local bookstores celebrate the Saratoga Reads book of choice, The Secret Life of Bees, by Sue Monk Kidd. All-day book fair takes place December 7. Read More. |
Scholarship
Author Willa Cather is focus of new book by David Porter[11/24/08] Skidmore's President Emeritus and inaugural Tisch Family Distinguished Professor, David Porter, is the author of 'On the Divide,' a new book on writer Willa Cather, published by University of Nebraska Press. Read More. |
Times Union
Do video games offer benefits to senior citizens?[11/24/08] Skidmore's Paul Arciero, associate professor of exercise science, is one of two area researchers studying the effects of 'cybercycling' by older residents in the region. The study is supported by a $200K grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Read More. |
Campus News
A celebration, and reflection, on The Beatles this weekend[11/21/08] The Fab Four's 'White Album' is the focus of two special events this weekend: Saturday's panel discussion featuring distinguished scholars, and Sunday's 8th annual 'Beatlemore/Skidmania.' Read More. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
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. |
