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Creative Thought at Work. Skidmore College
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Terry McKee '73: Modern mariner

How did an English major from Skidmore end up doing this?" Terry McKee '73 asked herself when, dressed in a hard hat, work vest, and sea boots, she struggled to heave an instrument onto the deck of a research vessel in rough seas.

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Nelson Ritschel '81: Lofty praise

Surreal. Completely surreal." That's how it felt to Nelson Ritschel '81 when Irish President Michael Higgins spoke at length about Ritschel's book Shaw, Synge, Connolly, and Socialist Provocation in a speech at the London School of Economics.

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Alex Shapiro '07: From SkidTV to an Emmy

Can you win an Emmy award without being a film major? Find out how this American studies major did just that.

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Ann Barten '71: Missions of mercy

Japan, Nicaragua, Honduras, Kenya, Vietnam, Columbia. Ann Barten '71 volunteers on medical missions around the world, blending her professional expertise with her humanitarian calling.

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Rebekah Baranoff '05: Unearthing ugly truths

Helping others, even if it means digging through a grisly crime for essential details, is what Rebekah Baranoff '05 considers her obligation as a member of society.

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From CTM comes Creative Thought at Work: Skidmore grads who think creatively, communicate effectively, and embrace their roles as global citizens in their lives and careers.  We hope you find these Skidmore stories helpful and inspiring in reflecting on and planning your journey. And in that spirit, we encourage you to tell your story, too.
We're asking Skidmore students and alumni four questions. Here are their answers
1 How has your journey of academic discovery at Skidmore helped to shape who you are today?
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2 How has study in your major — and your general grounding in the liberal arts — prepared you for success?
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3 Has creativity mattered in what you've done? How so?
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4 What advice would you give to young people at Skidmore who might be considering this major?
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Our thanks to the many Skidmore students and alumni who have provided their perspectives.

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