This semester, Skidmore has signified its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), by launching a new hub on campus to house these conversations and related offices. Located at the heart of campus, on the second floor of Case Center, The Center opened its doors to the Skidmore public on Friday, September 24th.
Read moreWelcome to Campus: The First Semester on Campus for Freshman and Some Sophomores
The first few weeks of classes at Skidmore have given the Class of 2025 a myriad of things to adjust to. Many of these students have come from a high school senior year where most of their learning environment consisted of their bed and a laptop. They have missed out on having the senior year that they deserved, and now they find themselves as Freshmen once again. Thus, I spoke to some Freshman and Sophomores on how they felt going into this semester, how they have adjusted to college life, and how they feel about the balance between their new classes and extracurriculars.
Read moreThe Skidmore News Talks with President-Elect Marc C. Conner
When Skidmore College enters a new academic year in Fall 2020 — with two construction projects among other initiatives in tow — President-Elect Marc C. Conner, whose term officially starts in July, will have a busy job waiting for him.
Read moreBehind the Scenes of Skidmore's Berlin Wall
Walls are divisive—so why was one built on campus? The short answer is that it’s part of Dr. Petra Watzke’s class “The Berlin Wall,” which has been working with Gary Wilson in the theater department to create their own Berlin Wall.
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