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Summer Programs
Do Hybrid Artists Get Better Mileage?[7/14/09] Three acclaimed artists, each known for their multi-media creations, will share their interdisciplinary approaches to making art in a discussion moderated by Skidmore's Ian Berry, Malloy Curator at the Tang Musuem. The talk is part of 'Art-A-Rama' Week. (At left, participating artist Terry Adkins) Read More. |
Alumni
Grads win Fulbrights for research abroad[7/13/09] Tessa Fixter-Coniglio '08 to teach English in Germany; Caryn Saslow '09 to study sustainable-development education in Switzerland Read More. |
Campus News
Skidmore to offer public tours of North Woods[7/13/09] Skidmore's North Woods serves multiple purposes—it is both a living laboratory and a scenic location for quiet walks. Two upcoming walking tours will shed light on the history and environment of the North Woods. Read More. |
Summer Programs
Visiting artist Jessica Stockholder to lecture July 13[7/12/09] 'Art-A-Rama’ Week continues with an illustrated talk by Jessica Stockholder, featured visiting artist in the College’s Summer Studio Art Program. Her creations, not easily categorized, are a colorful, exuberant hybrid of sculpture, painting and assemblage. Read More. |
Tang
Lives of the Hudson celebrates river's many roles[7/10/09] The 400th anniversary of the Hudson River is giving rise to celebrations throughout the region. A new Tang exhibition traces the river's many lives, including its influence on art and history and its effect on the environment and society. (Left: 'A Misty Morning on the Hudson', a vintage postcard.) Read More. |
Summer Programs
Judy Moonelis to kick off “Art-A-Rama” Week on campus[7/10/09] Illustrated lectures and a panel discussion featuring guest artists take center stage during “Art-A-Rama” Week, a celebration of the visual arts sponsored by Skidmore's Summer Art Program. New York sculptor Judy Moonelis is the first to lecture. All talks are free and open to the public. Read More. |
Campus News
Visual arts focus of Miebach exhibition, "Art-A-Rama" week [7/6/09] A new exhibition of work by Nathalie Miebach opens at Schick Art Gallery, and “Art-A-Rama” week is on the horizon. (Left: Nathalie Miebach, "Musical Buoy in Search Towards a New Shore," 2009, wood, data and reed, 32 x 32 x 32 inches, courtesy of Cynthia-Reeves, New York, N.Y.) Read More. |
Admissions
Admissions Summer Open House July 13[7/2/09] Skidmore's Admissions Summer Open House is scheduled for Monday, July 13, under the tent on Upper South Park. Last year, more than 350 families attended this event, and as many are expected this year. Read More. |
Campus News
What's open, closed during holiday weekend at Skidmore[7/2/09] Holiday schedule announced. Read More. |
Activism
Davis Projects for Peace—'Peace Through My Eyes'[7/1/09] Elana Hazghia ’10 and Verena Bunge ’11 spent the beginning of their summer vacations making philanthropy into an art form. For three weeks at the end of May and beginning of June, Hazghia and Bunge ran a photography class for children in San Marcos La Laguna and Guatemala City. Read More. |
Faculty
Faculty-Staff Achievements, July 2009[7/1/09] Read More. |
Schick Art Gallery
Nathalie Miebach exhibition opens at Schick Art Gallery [7/1/09] An exciting exhibition of new sculptures by Nathalie Miebach is one of several events that will celebrate the College’s summer art programs this month. Read More. |
Benefits
Palamountain Scholarship Benefit celebrates its 30th year[7/1/09] A Saratoga Springs summer tradition—the Palamountain Scholarship Benefit—is marking its 30th year this summer as a key fundraiser for scholarship aid at Skidmore College. This year's event, "Polo by Twilight," will take place Tuesday, August 4, at the Saratoga Polo Field, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Read More. |
Saratoga Reads
Saratoga Reads seeks book nominations for year six[7/1/09] Summer is upon us, and it’s time to round up those great reads for the beach or for your favorite porch chair. It’s also time to think about the title you want to nominate for Saratoga Reads, as the community-wide reading program gears up for its sixth year. We want to hear from you! Read More. |
Arts
Visual arts focus of Miebach exhibition, "Art-A-Rama" week [7/1/09] Fine arts activities abound–with the opening of a new exhibition of work by Nathalie Miebach at Schick Art Gallery, and "Art-A-Rama" week on the horizon. Read More. |
Administration
Mellon Foundation funds collaboration among upstate colleges[6/30/09] Skidmore has joined five other upstate liberal arts colleges in a consortium that will combine resources and open up the possibility of future student and faculty exchanges among the campuses. Read More. |
Community
BusinessWeek spotlights 'Livable Saratoga' [6/26/09] Urban planners predict that home buyers 'will flock to cities with a small-town feel where you can walk to work and shopping' says this national magazine. And they point at Saratoga as a prime example. Read More. |
Athletics
FOSA golf, tennis tournament draws enthusiastic response[6/26/09] The annual golf and tennis tournament drew a strong Father's Day crowd of alumnni, parents, and friends. A key goal of the event is to increase awareness of and support for the Friends of Skidmore Athletics. (Left: Barbara Griffin Roberts ’80, women's tennis champ) Read More. |
Faculty scholarship
Researchers seek cause of firefighters' heart attacks[6/25/09] Professors Patricia Fehling (left) and Denise Smith are using a federal Department of Homeland Security grant to determine why heart attacks are the major cause of firefighter death. They've enlisted the help of the Oxnard (Calif.) Fire Department to learn more about this puzzling killer. Read More. |
