Invitations for the Skidmore community to take the 2018-19 Higher Education Data Sharing Consortium Diversity & Equity Campus Climate survey have flooded inboxes, tables and hallways on campus this past month. The response, however, has come up short— only about 25% of the total student population completed the survey.
Read moreFormer Skidmore Professor Nominated for Oscar
Former Skidmore professor, Terence Blanchard, earned his first Oscar nomination for Best Original Music Score for his work on Spike Lee’s BlacKkKlansman. Blanchard wrote all the music used in BlacKkKlansman, and has worked with Lee on past films.
Read moreSkidmore Alumna Wins Grammy
On Feb. 10th, the STAPLES Center in Los Angeles was flooded with rows of paparazzi, artists in extravagant ball gowns, and gold award trophies in honor of the 61st Annual Grammys Awards Show. Emily Lazar, a Skidmore alumna, was among the women to grace the Grammys stage.
Read moreSkidmore College, Officially Smoke-Free
As of Jan. 1, smoking and tobacco use, as well as the use of all e-cigarettes and vaping devices, are prohibited throughout Skidmore College property, including outdoor areas and on-campus residential properties. However, the college now has the responsibility of educating the Skidmore community and providing resources for users who wish to quit.
Read moreInside Two of the Tang’s Spring Exhibitions
Now that the spring semester is up and running, the Tang Teaching Museum is preparing to unveil their new spring exhibitions. Two that are set to open on Feb. 9 are Like Sugar and The Second Buddha: Master of Time. These exhibitions will be on display until the end of May.
Read moreHow to Take Advantage of Skidmore's Student Opportunity Funds
This winter, Skidmore will sponsor a number of student-initiated projects through the various funding opportunities available on campus.
Read more“Coming Home to a Liberal Arts Environment”: An Interview with Donna Ng
As of Oct. 1, Donna Ng has officially taken on the role as the school’s Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer at Skidmore College. Skidmore News and Ng sat down to discuss her career and journey to Skidmore.
Read moreSmall Student Turnout for Forum and ‘Meet the Candidates’ Night
Following Senator Kirsten Gillibrand’s sudden withdrawal from the Senate debate scheduled to take place Oct. 20 at Zankel, SGA organized a student public forum at SPA. What could have been a lively event in light of Gillibrand’s cancellation, ended up unattended by the Skidmore community.
Read moreSenator Gillibrand Cancels Sunday's Senate Debate
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand has pulled out of the Meet the Candidates Senate debate that was scheduled to take place on Oct. 21 in Zankel. Gillibrand cited a labor dispute with the television station’s parent company as her reasoning for cancelling.
Read moreCode Red on Code Blue: The Battle to Create a Permanent Homeless Shelter in Saratoga
In 2017, money was donated to build a permanent Code Blue shelter in 2017 for Saratoga’s homeless population. However, on Sept. 17, 2018, the Saratoga County Supreme Court Judge ruled that the shelter could not be built in the proposed location.
Read moreThree Research Students, Two Experiments, One International Flight
At Skidmore, creative experimentation is constantly occurring behind the doors of the lab room; curious scientists are hard at work analyzing, questioning, and experimenting.
Read moreSkidmore Welcomes Workshops Targeting Diversity and Inclusion
Cultural fluency has become increasingly vital in how people communicate with each other, especially when discussing sensitive topics. In response to this need, Skidmore College has chosen to continue “In It” diversity program, which will go from Oct. 11 to 12.
Read moreMeet the New First Year Class President: Sophia Adames
One week ago, the Student Government Association (SGA) announced the results of their fall semester elections. After running a strong campaign, Sophia Paulino Adames emerged as the first-year class president.
Read moreNew Semester and New Goals for SGA
It seems like the Student Government Association has a new vibe. So far this semester, they have sent out emails with quirky subject lines — think “Don't call your ex at 2am. Call your elected representatives!” and “Hey Skidmore! U up?;)” — and even featured the way to Skidmore student’s hearts: memes. In congruence with this change, SGA was also gearing up for their elections, which typically occur at the beginning of the school year.
Read moreFree Speech Lecture Kicks Off Community Dialogue Series
On Thursday, Sept. 13, Professor Sigal R. Ben-Porath traveled to Skidmore to deliver a keynote address. During her lecture, Ben-Porath stressed the importance of free speech as a principle for all in a democracy, focusing on the ways in which we consider and respond to challenges to free speech.
Read moreSkidmore Prepares for Smoke-Free Campus
The Skidmore community recently got updates concerning the campus’ goal to become smoke-free and tobacco-free by Jan. 1, 2019. The policy will apply to all students, faculty, staff and visitors to the campus, and a failure to comply may result in a penalty.
Read moreProfessor Sigal Ben-Porath to Give Free Speech Lecture
On Sept. 14, University of Pennsylvania’s Education and Politics Professor Sigal Ben-Porath will give a lecture about free speech on college campuses. In her book, Ben-Porath focuses on the important role free speech plays on increasingly diverse college campuses. Her lecture will take place this Thursday, Sept. 13 at 7 P.M
Read moreSkidmore Faculty Member Credited in NYS Mental Health Guide
As the school year begins, students entering K-12 classrooms will be welcomed by a new curriculum that includes instruction on mental health. The new lesson is part of a 2016 NYS law that is finally starting.
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