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Academics
College to host 11th Academic Festival[4/26/09] It's bigger and better than ever—Academic Festival 2009 offers more than 300 students presenting 55 sessions on Thursday, April 30. Come 'Celebrate Excellence' at this year's event. (At left, 'A Silly Silverstein Show' from Academic Festival 2008.) Read More. |
Students
Hannah Phillips '10 has a P.L.A.N. [4/9/09] One student's internship has broad community implications. Read More. |
Lecture
'Ecological Sanitation in India'[4/6/09] Dr. K.S. Lokesh will present a lecture on 'Ecological Sanitation in India' on Thursday, April 9 at 8pm in Emerson Auditorium. Read More. |
Admissions
Time reports on Skidmore's approach to financial aid[3/31/09] How does Skidmore make decisions in admissions and financial aid? A reporter with Time magazine recently spent two days on the campus exploring just that. Her three-page report is in the current issue. Read More. |
Science
Dr. Larry Hufford to present biology lecture April 2[3/31/09] 'Keys to Innovation: Ontogenetic Avenues to Flower Specialization in Loasaceae' Read More. |
Science
Looking for a great biology research opportunity?[3/27/09] For students who have completed courses in Biology, we are offering research courses next semester! Read More. |
Science
Neuroscience Seminar March 27, featuring Russ Ferland, Ph.D.[3/27/09] Neuroscience Seminar March 27th, 1-2pm, featuring Russ Ferland, Ph.D., from the Biology Department Center for Biotechnology & Interdisciplinary Studies, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Read More. |
Faculty scholarship
Faculty-Staff Achievements, Feb. 19, 2009[2/19/09] Read More. |
Faculty scholarship
Moseley Lecture to focus on firefighters’ cardiac risks [2/11/09] Exercise Science Professor Denise Smith has spent 15 years researching firefighter health and safety to learn why heart attacks are the leading cause of line-of-duty deaths among firefighters. Her Moseley Lecture offers the opportunity to hear the latest developments in her work. Read More. |
Lecture
Renowned mycologist to describe new uses for mushrooms [2/5/09] Paul Stamets, well known for his research into the medical and technological uses for mushrooms, will discuss how these fungi can help save the world in a lecture Feb. 9 on campus. His visit is co-sponsored by Skidmore and RPI. Read More. |
Academics
Moseley Lecture Feb. 18[2/2/09] Professor of Exercise Science Denise Smith to discuss research on firefighter health Read More. |
Campus News
Second annual 'Focus Skidmore' part of national teach-in[1/30/09] Climate change and policy implications for the Obama administration are the key issues for 'Focus Skidmore,' which gets under way Feb. 2. Keynote speaker William Schlesinger (left) speaks Thursday, Feb. 5. All events are free. Read More. |
Times Union
Another look at an exhibition that mattered[1/5/09] In a year-end retrospective, the Albany Times Union talks with Professor of Chemistry Ray Giguere about 'Molecules That Matter,' the 2008 exhibition of 10 organic compounds and the consequences they had on society during the 20th century. 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. |
Alumni
Brestoff '08 wins Mitchell scholarship to study in Ireland[12/1/08] Alumnus Jonathan Brestoff '08 learned just before Thanksgiving that he was one of only 12 Americans selected to receive the scholarship, which honors the work of former Maine Sen. George J. Mitchell. 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. |
Alumni
Wall Street Journal cites Cynthia Carroll '78[11/11/08] Praising her internal overhaul of the 'giant but fusty mining group' she manages, the Wall Street Journal placed Cynthia Carroll on its list of top 'Women to Watch.' Read More. |
Campus News
Pew scholar to explore effects of Internet on American life[11/4/08] The influence of the Internet on the 2008 election was remarkable. Pew Scholar Lee Rainie will explain how the Internet increasingly affects many aspects of American life when he visits Skidmore Nov. 6. Read More. |
Scientific American
Sheldon Solomon interviewed on 'Fear, Death and Politics'[10/23/08] Sheldon Solomon was interviewed by Scientific American on how fear and thoughts of death can influence political choices and the upcoming election. Read More. |
Campus News
Panel to offer information on food-borne illness[10/17/08] Ever wonder if the food you buy can make you sick? This Oct. 20 panel discussion will offer perspectives from experts on this matter, including a Skidmore student who contracted E-coli infection after eating tainted fast food. Read More. |
