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Skidmore international student working on Obama campaign
[10/6/08] When Ritika Singh campaigns for Barack Obama, few people ask her whether she’s voting for him. But if they did ask, they might be surprised — Singh doesn’t plan to cast a ballot for the Illinois senator she admires. The Skidmore College sophomore, who speaks flawless English, is an Indian citizen. Read More.
New York Times
Steven Millhauser featured in New York Times
[10/6/08] An essay by Steven Millhauser was featured in the New York Times on October 5, 2008, along with a biographical review. Read More.
Athletics
Thoroughbred golf team continues win streak
[10/6/08] The golf team remains unbeaten and three of its members tied for first place at the Hamilton Invitational over the weekend. Read More.
Fox-Adler Lecture
Barry Moser tells of books, art, and monsters
[10/2/08] A packed Gannett Auditorium welcomed artist and bookman Barry Moser, who delivered the 20th-anniversary Fox-Adler Lecture Sept. 25. (At left, the young Frankenstein, imagined and illustrated by Barry Moser.) Read More.
Campus News
Getting to campus, but not by car
[10/2/08] 'Leave Your Car at Home Week' is under way on campus, prompting many to pursue alternative forms of transportation to get to work, including Mike Profita (left), who rode his bike from Clifton Park. Read More.
Community
Saratoga Reads announces top six books
[10/1/08] Having announced the top contenders for this year's book of choice, Saratoga Reads seeks public vote to determine winner. Read More.
Schick Art Gallery
Selected Art Faculty Exhibition opens Oct. 2
[10/1/08] The following six faculty members are featured in the fall exhibition: John Cunningham, Kate Leavitt, Margo Mensing, Deborah Morris, Rebecca Shepard, and Kathleen Thum. Read More.
Athletics
Thoroughbred golfers repeat as Liberty League champs
[9/30/08] With a victory margin of 17 strokes, the men's golf team won a second straight Liberty League title. Read More.
Lecture
Ganges River history, future to be explored in talk
[9/29/08] The Ganges River—central to the life and culture of India—is threatened. Guest lecturer Julian Crandall Hollick will explore the environmental, religious, and political implications of the river's future in a Sept. 30 talk. Read More.
Athletics
Knicks to train at Skidmore
[9/26/08] The New York Knicks will begin preparation for the 2008-09 season with training camp at Skidmore Sept. 30-Oct. 4. The team will hold two practices each day at the Sports and Recreation Center main gym. The practices will be closed to the public. Read More.
Campus News
Sustainable Skidmore announces fall initiatives
[9/26/08] Consider walking or bicycling to work during the week of Sept. 29—you'll get a chance to enjoy the early days of autumn and help reduce carbon emissions. Read More.
Career Services
College targets assistance to alumni in financial services
[9/24/08] In face of continuing turmoil in the financial services industry, the offices of Alumni Affairs and Career Services are pointing alumni in that sector to resources that may be helpful during a time of transition. Read More.
Scholarship
James Kennelly co-authors piece on innovation
[9/24/08] Professor James Kennelly has co-authored an opinion piece on the topic of cultural contributions to innovation, published in the Irish Times. Read More.
Music
Skidmore launches second season of Carnegie Hall Premieres
[9/24/08] Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor will solo in his own composition with Ensemble ACJW in Oct. 3 concert. Read More.
Campus News
Celebration 5K Run-Walk, October 19th
[9/23/08] Time to sign up for the 15th Annual Skidmore Celebration 5K Run-Walk, being held October 19th at 11 am on Case Green. Read More.
Fox-Adler Lecture
Renowned illustrator to give 20th Fox-Adler lecture Sept. 25
[9/23/08] Travel through 19th-century literature with renowned illustrator Barry Moser when he lectures on campus Sept. 25. Read More.
Dance
Sinopoli Dance Company to explore Sufi poetry
[9/23/08] 14th-century Sufi poetry is inspiration for new work to be presented this week on campus by the Ellen Sinopoli Dance Company. Read More.
Athletics
A weekend of victories for Thoroughbred athletes
[9/22/08] Thoroughbred teams were victorious in weekend action, tallying decisive wins in conference and tournament play. Field hockey, men's and women's soccer, volleyball, and men's golf saw their seasons' records improve. Read More.