Sustainability
Student-organized forum to explore New Energy Economy
[1/27/12] February 17 event to probe clean-energy solutions; keynote address by best-selling author Jeff Goodell on Feb. 16 Read More.
Sustainability
Alumna Moie Crawford, organic farmer, to share story
[11/18/11] An organic farmer for nearly 40 years, Moie Crawford will share the story of the Pennsylvania farm that she and her husband operate, as well as her thoughts on the importance of sustainable agriculture to society. Read More.
Sustainability
Stearns's topic: 'Media, Civic Engagement, Sustainability'
[10/29/11] Protesters in the Arab world and the "Occupy" sites around the U.S. have taken the media into their own hands to tell their stories and fight for issues they care about. Josh Stearns of the national media reform group Free Press will explain how people can change the media and the world. Read More.
Current Events
Experts to debate, discuss the future of cities
[10/17/11] Two noted scholars--Paul Steely White and James Howard Kuntsler--will debate the future of our cities in a panel moderated by transportation expert Jeff Olson. Skidmore's Environmental Studies Program is sponsor of the Oct. 20 discussion, which is free and open to the public. Read More.
Distinguished Scientist Lecture
Noted Swiss biologist to discuss world food needs Oct. 19
[10/7/11] Newest U.N. predictions expect the world population to total nine billion by 2050. Providing sufficient food for this number of people requires an increase of 50 percent in crop production. Wilhelm Gruissem will offer his views on how to achieve this goal when he lectures Oct. 19. Read More.
Community
Skidmore to offer tour of its North Woods and service day
[9/30/11] Fall activities will include a tour on cultural history and a day for volunteers to help with trail maintenance. Read More.
Lecture
Environmental Studies Program to host Lois Gibbs Sept. 19
[9/15/11] Lois Gibbs, "mother of the Superfund," earned international recognition as an environmental pioneer for galvanizing New York State into relocating hundreds of families living on/near the Love Canal chemical dump. At Skidmore on Monday she'll discuss hydrofracking. Read More.
Faculty scholarship
Nichols explores why Namibia has no desert this year
[9/13/11] Geosciences Chair Kyle Nichols made an NSF-funded trip to Namibia this summer to learn first-hand the effects of unprecedented rains in that semi-arid country. Now home, he'll begin his analysis using new lab equipment purchased with the help of the U.S. Army. Read More.
Community
Local farmers market voted tops in New York State
[9/8/11] National contest by the American Farmland Trust emphasizes important role of local farms Read More.
After the Storm
College comes through Irene in good shape
[8/29/11] Several large trees on the campus came down in winds that gusted to 60 miles per hour, and there was minor flooding in the basements of some buildings, but that was pretty much the extent of the damage, Campus Safety reported. Read More.
Community
America's Favorite Farmers Markets contest
[8/1/11] Fans of the Saratoga Farmers Market invited to vote in a national contest. Read More.
Community
Final tour of North Woods scheduled for July 30
[6/29/11] Series of guided walks explores history, flora, and fauna of this wooded land north of campus Read More.
Sustainability
Student garden achieves 'sustainable' status
[6/13/11] Skidmore's student garden moved from dream to reality in just one year and is now experiencing its third summer. During a recent work shift, garden manager Gabby Stern '12 (left) enjoyed an early harvest of radishes. Students work in the garden throughout the growing season. Read More.
Sustainability
Give and Go returns to campus
[5/9/11] The end of the semester is the perfect time to recycle the things you no longer need. Read More.
Career Jam
Auto writer Mike Quincy '86: 'You have to show some passion'
[4/27/11] A self-described “dyed-in-the-wool car guy,” Mike Quincy ’86 is an automotive writer, editor and blogger at Consumer Reports. Here, in our new Career Jam blog, is his advice to any Skidmore students who might be envisioning a similar career path. Read More.
Sustainability
Students launch composting project in Northwoods Village
[2/21/11] A project designed to turn waste into a soil enricher got a big boost this month with the establishment of a compost bin in Northwoods Village. Read More.
Sustainability
BYU Team Finds New Way To Harvest Solar Energy
[2/7/11] Read More.
Sustainability
Natural Gas: It's Not Easy Being Green
[2/7/11] Natural gas may not be as "clean" as once thought when all of the emissions are counted, including those when the natural gas is being removed from the ground. It makes it seem like it isn't as great of an alternative to coal as previously believed and marketed by the natural gas industry. Read More.
Research
Scientists say cold from ice balls will provide summer AC
[2/7/11] Univ. of Utah scientists in the Dept. of Mechanical Engineering have come up with a system of 19 connected pipes that extend 50 ft into the ground. The pipes will circulate antifreeze from deep underground and back up again, which will lead to freezing in the soil - creating a 35 ft ball of ice! Read More.
Sustainability
Survey: Cars Are The Alternative Transportation for PSU
[2/7/11] Read More.