News from Skidmore http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/index.cfm News, interviews, and features from Skidmore's Office of Communications. en-us Copyright 2008 Skidmore College Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST News from Skidmore http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/images/rssHeader.gif http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/index.cfm Germany's turn to give back In this opinion essay first published Nov. 9 in the Albany Times Union, Professor Roy H. Ginsberg recalls his impressions of the Berlin Wall, and his joy at hearing of its dismantling 20 years ago.

Read More]]> http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1832 http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1832 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST Golden argues in favor of local post offices For her new book, Professor of English Catherine J. Golden researched the Victorian Penny Post, considered as revolutionary in its time as email and text messages are today. The lessons of past offer valuable information in the debate over closing post offices, she asserts in this Times Union essay.

Read More]]> http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1855 http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1855 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST Visiting scholar to discuss changes in Chinese marriage laws Bettine Birge of the University of Southern California will present her recent research on marriage disputes in 13th-century China, during the Mongol occupation, and effects that lasted into the 20th century.

Read More]]> http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1856 http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1856 Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST Nursing and Skidmore reunite Thanks to an alumni connection, Skidmore has sealed a deal with New York University to facilitate Skidmore students' entrance into NYU's nursing programs. The agreement comes when student interest in health professions is surging at Skidmore.

Read More]]> http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1853 http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1853 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST Winter sports open with busy week The fall season has just ended; winter teams are now on deck.

Read More]]> http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1854 http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1854 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST Faculty-Staff Achievements, Nov. 13, 2009

Read More]]> http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1848 http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1848 Sat, 14 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST Beatlemore/Skidmania returns Nov. 22 On Nov. 22, the popular concert takes place for the last time in Filene Recital Hall. This year's focus is 'Abbey Road' and Professor Gordon Thompson (left) will be among the performers. (Photo by Andrew Plotsky '09)

Read More]]> http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1844 http://cms.skidmore.edu/news/news.cfm?passID=1844 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 01:00:00 EST