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2009-12-14
A Skidmore parent praises the College's creative and independent students and the environment that helps make this possible. Hopes that this doesn't change. From Skidmore's Westchester Fairfield Town Hall meeting Oct. 21,...
2009-12-11
2009-12-10
Ukrainian Alex Mykolenko '11 is a big contributor to the Skidmore men's ice hockey team on and off the ice. He's also getting a great education that will serve him well off the ice.
2009-12-05
For nearly 30 years, Skidmore's Business Department has offered an introductory business course that tests student teams by having them present case studies to real-life execs. Enjoy this brief taste of some of the most...
2009-12-02
Beatlemore Skidmania 2009 draft highlights video. What do you think?
2009-11-30
The Rust Brothers, Skidmore's faculty band, perform Abbey Road album medley in Skidmore's ninth annual Beatlemore Skidmania. This year's theme: 1969, Abbey Road in particular.
2009-11-24
Grand finale -- students and faculty belt out "Give Peace a Chance" to close Skidmore's ninth annual Beatlemore Skidmania concert. This year's theme: 1969, especially the album Abbey Road.
Student band, aka E.J. Russell's Elementary Orchestra, performs moving version of Beatles' "Across the Universe" in Skidmore's ninth annual Beatlemore Skidmania. This year's theme: 1969, especially the album Abbey Road.
2009-11-23
Julia Nunes and Dan Fisher perform "Something" in Skidmore's ninth annual Beatlemore Skidmania. This year's theme: the album Abbey Road.
2009-11-20
Chris McVey '06 advises incoming Skidmore students not to be afraid to ask big questions, to connect ideas, and to have fun. Part of Skidmore's Creative Thought at Work series: www.creativethoughtatwork.com.
Classics major Jamie Lynn Garfield '00 advises incoming Skidmore students to pursue what they love, and the passion will show through to future employers. Part of Skidmore's Creative Thought at Work series:...
Josh Boyce '83, a recognized expert in the field of immunology with an emphasis on asthma, gives this advice to future biology majors: learn how to write. Part of Creative Thought at Work series:...
Josh Boyce '83, a recognized expert in the field of immunology with an emphasis on asthma, discusses how valuable faculty mentoring was for him at Skidmore. Part of the Creative Thought at Work series:...
Josh Boyce '83, a recognized expert in the field of immunology, discusses breakthrough asthma research in his lab. Part of Skidmore's Creative Thought at Work series: www.creativethoughtatwork.com.
Eliza Hatch '06 gives advice to incoming Skidmore students—do what you love and focus on getting a broad education. The rest will take care of itself. Part of Skidmore’s Creative Thought at Work series:...
Eliza Hatch '06 discusses how she discovered her passion for working in developing countries to help prevent the spread of HIV-AIDS. Part of Skidmore's Creative Thought at Work series: www.creativethoughtatwork.com.
2009-11-18
Eliza Hatch '06 discusses how she discovered her passion for working in developing countries to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS. Part of Creative Thought @ Work series: www.creativethoughtatwork.com.
Josh Boyce '83, a recognized expert in the field of immunology, discusses a lab discovery that has exciting potential for improving the life of asthmatics. Part of Creative Thought @ Work series:...
Josh Boyce '83, a recognized expert in the field of immunology with an emphasis on asthma, gives this advice to future biology majors: learn how to write. Part of Creative Thought @ Work series:...
Josh Boyce '83, a recognized expert in the field of immunology with an emphasis on asthma, discusses what he called the "skillful" mentoring he got at Skidmore. Part of Creative Thought @ Work:...
2009-11-17
Eliza Hatch '06 gives advice to incoming Skidmore students -- do what you love and focus on getting a broad education. The rest will take care of itself.
2009-11-16
Eliza Hatch '06 gives advice to incoming Skidmore students -- do what you love and focus on getting a broad education. The rest will take care of itself.
2009-11-13
Professor of English Sarah Goodwin reveals that she recently found her college English comprehensive exam and could no longer answer any of the questions. But that's OK. Educators know that the content fades but the...
Alumnus makes point that grads will switch careers and that college needs to prepare students to be able to operate in a changing job environment. From Skidmore's New York City Town Hall meeting Oct. 22, 2009.
2009-11-12
Skidmore alum discusses the value of a Skidmore education in a changing world. From Skidmore's New York City Town Hall meeting Oct. 22, 2009.
Trustee Susan Gottlieb Beckerman '67 received financial aid when she went to Skidmore. She acknowledges that she didn't know where the money came from at first. Later she realized that it came from individuals committed to...
A mother of a Skidmore student discusses what key lessons she hopes her daughter takes away from her four years at Skidmore. From the College's New York City Town Hall meeting Oct. 22, 2009.
Nathan Berkhoff '01 ardently believes that he got tremendous value from his Skidmore education, and he encourages alums and others to give back to the college. From Skidmore's New York City Town Hall meeting Oct. 22, 2009.
Rebecca Blum '05 makes the point that student clubs and other community activities are critical to the Skidmore experience and should continue to be prioritized. From Skidmore's New York City Town Hall meeting Oct. 22, 2009.
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Skidmore is personal
Recent alumna discusses why she transferred into Skidmore -- the personal attention of professors, staff, and students. From Skidmore's New York City Town Hall Oct. 22, 2009.
Alumna makes the point that community involvement in student clubs and organizations was vital to her college experience, and that she thinks co-curricular life needs to continue to be emphasized. From Skidmore's New York...
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Why diversity matters
Barbara Fisher Hall '66, associate provost for enrollment management at NYU, discusses the importance of diversity in terms of the college experience and learning environment. From Skidmore's New York City Town Hall Oct....
2009-11-11
An audience question at Skidmore's Boston Town Hall invites a light-hearted response from President Philip Glotzbach.
An alumnus at the Boston Town Hall asks just what do Skidmore students graduate knowing about the world.
Skidmore alumnus talks about how his Skidmore experience helped shape him professionally and personally. From the Boston Town Hall meeting Oct. 5, 2009.
2009-11-10
Alumnus Joshua Boyce '81 asks President Philip Glotzbach how Skidmore's endowment and endowment performance compare with other institutions. From Skidmore's Boston Town Hall Oct. 5, 2009.
Alumna Paula Janis '61 wonders if today's Skidmore students are as outspoken as she says they used to be. From Skidmore's Fairfield/Westchester Town Hall Oct. 21, 2009.
2009-11-09
Skidmore President Philip Glotzbach provides overview of last 10 years of Admissions stats, pretty impressive increases in quality and diversity of students, thanks largely to endowment growth and commitment to financial...
Audience member at Fairfield/Westchester Town Hall meeting wonders why Skidmore can't take more from endowment in these tough times. President Philip Glotzbach provides his response.
Steve Cohen '72 asks whether Skidmore can afford to continue to grow financial aid in the current economic climate. From Fairfield/Westchester Town Hall Oct. 21, 2009.
A brief tour of Skidmore's recently renovated dining hall. Even students like it!
Aaron Davis '09 produced this documentary film on Saratoga Springs, his hometown. Lots of horses, including Thoroughbreds!
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Skidmore Campus in Summer
A brief tour of the Skidmore campus in Summer 2008. Produced by Matt Shrensel '09.
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Can technology cut costs?
An audience member at Skidmore's Fairfield/Westchester Town Hall on Oct. 21, 2009, wonders if technology is one way to cut college costs.
2009-11-02
One of the fun parts of Skidmore's Celebration Weekend, held this year from Oct. 17-19, is the photo booth. Enjoy these sweet, amusing, and crazy images of the Skidmore family. Number 3 of 3.
One of the fun parts of Skidmore's Celebration Weekend, held this year from Oct. 17-19, is the photo booth. Enjoy these sweet, amusing, and crazy images of the Skidmore family. Number 2 of 3.
One of the fun parts of Skidmore's Celebration Weekend, held this year from Oct. 17-19, is the photo booth. Enjoy these sweet, amusing, and crazy images of the Skidmore family.
2009-11-01
One of the fun parts of Skidmore's Celebration Weekend, held this year from Oct. 17-19, is the photo booth. Enjoy these sweet, amusing, and crazy images of the Skidmore family.
2009-10-29
A video clip from Skidmore's October 22, 2009, town hall in New York City: Professor of English Sarah Goodwin engages the audience in a conversation about the current efforts Skidmore is undertaking to measure the quality...
