According to Mark Miller, the Director of Dining Services, the decision to close Burgess Café early was made because “[they] were looking for ways to save money for the college.”
Read moreSenate Meeting Reignites Tensions Regarding Controversial Visiting Speaker
Last week’s Senate meeting sparked tensions regarding visiting speakers’ influence on campus as two candidates, David Solvoy ‘20 and Liam Painter ‘23, spoke in front of SGA members about their willingness to serve in Speakers Bureau.
Read moreThe Construction of the Annex is in Full Swing, CIS Greenhouse Expected to Open Shortly
As returning students settle back to campus for the new academic year, many will notice the recent updates to the Center for Integrated Sciences (CIS), read about the project’s newest developments.
Read moreFun Day Changes Meant to Ensure Safety Among Students
Some Skidmore students have called Fun Day the best day of the year. Some plan their outfits weeks in advance. The rest make sure they are as far away from campus that day as possible. When the recent Fun Day changes bubbled to the surface, responses from the student body was a mix of emotions and concerns.
Read moreThe Search for the Eighth President of Skidmore Kicks Off
President Philip A. Glotzbach will be stepping down at the end of the 2019-2020 academic year. As the search committee gets ready, students are starting to voice their opinions and questions — all relating to what they are looking for in the next president.
Read moreSwing Space Building Plans Updated to Have Two Floors
The additional second floor will be covered by funds already allocated in the contingency line of the CIS. Because of the project’s nature as construction and length of time, a contingency is included in the budget — which leaves funds available for more developments or surprise challenges over the construction period of five years.
Read moreSkidmore Responds to the Christchurch Mosque Attacks
At around 1:40 p.m. on March 15, a white supremacist entered two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, and opened fire. News of the attack in Christchurch traveled to Skidmore College, drawing responses via campus-wide emails, student-held vigils, and those abroad.
Read moreSwing-Space Proposal Sparks Backlash from Students
The Center for Integrated Sciences (CIS) building has many excited for the new classrooms, study spaces, and promise of being the most LEEDS certified structure on campus. With it, however, comes an unexpected cost: a swing-space building (SSB).
Read morePresident Glotzbach Announces 2020 Retirement
After fifteen and a half years of service, President Philip Glotzbach has announced he will be stepping down. In a school-wide email on Feb. 25, Glotzbach explained the decision as “indeed a bittersweet moment for [Marie and I].”
Read moreAdvocates Respond to Low ‘Diversity & Equity Campus Climate’ Survey Participation
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.
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