Weight Watchers Announces Election of Kim Roy to Board of Directors Mar 15, 2008
Ms. Roy holds a bachelor of science degree from Skidmore College. "I am very pleased and excited to welcome Kim Roy to our Board of Directors," said Raymond Debbane, the Company's Chairman of the Board. (PR Newswire)
College comedians are raising the Rooftop Mar 15, 2008
-March 21 Skidmore College. -March 26 Fairleigh Dickinson. (USA Today -- Life)
Technicolor dreams soar in Plymouth Mar 8, 2008
"Really, if they were planning something like this anywhere on the East Coast, I would be excited, but the fact that they might be building it around the corner from my house . . . I couldn't have imagined it," said Dorn, a Skidmore College junior whose interest in film was born when his high school English teacher let him make a movie instead of writing a paper. The $500 million proposal, for a 1. (Boston Globe)
Lasses and Lads PlaySpace offers children's yoga Mar 6, 2008
" Zapson, a former dancer with 18 years of experience in ballet and jazz, holds a Bachelor of Science in elementary education after attending both Skidmore College and UConn. She built two successful Internet sales companies and launched two international consumer magazines before becoming an executive yoga instructor and opening the Crystal Children's Center. There are currently 30 youngsters enrolled in the new yoga program at a cost of $150 for 10 weeks of classes. "We hope there will be many... (Shoreline Times, CT)
'Sixtyfive Roses': A tribute to her sisterGuttenberg resident writes about sis's battle with cystic fibrosis Mar 2, 2008
Cariou said that she also studied writing, attending the International Women's Writing Guild conference at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., an event that she now attends every year. "I think it also took me time to learn the craft of writing," Cariou said. (Hoboken Reporter, NJ)
Sweatshop protesters still demanding Old Main's support Feb 28, 2008
News Posted on February 28, 2008 12:59 AM. Universities with representatives on the working group for the DSP. (Daily Collegian, PA)
Women of Distinction Feb 23, 2008
Baxter, who earned a bachelor's degree in elementary education from Skidmore College and a master's in education from the University of Alaska Southeast, has been a professional educator for 32 years. Her first teaching job was at Juneau's Capital School in 1976. (Juneau Empire)
RooftopComedy Launches 1st Annual National College Comedy Competition Feb 23, 2008
February 15 - Harvard University * February 19 - Xavier University * February 19 - University of Arkansas * February 21 - Columbia College * February 21 - Duke * February 25 - Ohio State University * February 26 - Boston College * February 27 - UC Berkeley * February 28 - Northwestern University * March 1 - University of Minnesota * March 3 - George Washington University * March 4 - Indiana University * March 4 - Brown University * March 5 - University of North Carolina * March 6 - Columbia... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Read Indepth Article Feb 21, 2008
A bilingual catalogue is available with essay by guest curator, Doretta Miller, Professor of Art, Skidmore College. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Stanford Leads U.S. Universities in Fundraising for Third Consecutive Year Feb 20, 2008
6 million; and Skidmore College, in Saratoga Springs, New York, $56. 8 million. (Bloomberg -- US)
sports briefs Feb 16, 2008
Skidmore junior golf clinic The nationally-ranked Skidmore College golf team will host a two-day junior golf clinic on Feb. 19 and 21, from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. at the Skidmore Sports and Recreation Center ... Instruction will be provided by David Bakyta, PGA professional and head coach at Skidmore College. (Community News Weekly, NY)
Skidmore trustee resigns after tax case Feb 7, 2008
SARATOGA SPRINGS - He was supposed to become chairman of the Skidmore College board of trustees in May. Instead, Skidmore trustee John J.P. Howley has resigned from the board after pleading guilty to failing to file his income tax return. (Albany Times Union)
Skidmore chair-elect resigns from board Feb 7, 2008
Skidmore College is a four-year liberal arts school located in Saratoga Springs with an enrollment of about 2,600. Related Industry News. (Albany Business Review, NY)
New airport in N.Y. could ease congestion Jan 30, 2008
Dan Hurwitz, a 60-year-old math teacher at Skidmore College, recently drove 100 miles to Stewart from his home in Saratoga Springs because a flight to Sarasota, Fla. was cheaper from Stewart than from the Albany airport closer to his home. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Alumnus admits making threats toward college Jan 26, 2008
BALLSTON SPA -- A Massachusetts man could serve up to seven years in state prison after he admitted making a terrorist threat toward Skidmore College. Joseph Gaudrault, 43, pleaded guilty Thursday in Saratoga County Court. (Albany Times Union)
Skidmore Grad Pleads Guilty to Making Terrorist Threats Jan 25, 2008
A Skidmore College grad pleads guilty to making terrorist threats against the school. Police say 43-year-old Joseph Gaudrault left a threatening voicemail at the college alumni office last May. (FOX23 News, NY)
College Price Cuts Unusual Jan 22, 2008
"In terms of paying for college and college affordability in the United States, this is totally trivial," said Sandy Baum, a senior policy analyst at the College Board and an economics professor at Skidmore College. "It's a small number of students.". (FOX61, CT)
NANCY REGANALL MILLER DUNPHY, Jan 18, 2008
She graduated from Dexter High School and attended Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. and nursing school in Detroit, Mich. She married William Dunphy in 1949, and they had three children. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
UAlbany undertakes extreme makeover Jan 5, 2008
ALBANY -- "Creative Thought Matters" goes the Skidmore College slogan. "Why Not Change the World?" is RPI's theme. (Albany Times Union)
Upstate braces for New Year's Day snow storm Jan 1, 2008
The race, run on the Skidmore College campus just a few miles from the city's historic thoroughbred track, has never been canceled, usually because Race Director Jeff Allen makes sure crews start cleaning the course immediately after a snowfall. "Jeff never takes anything for granted," said Ray O'Conor, president and CEO at Saratoga National Bank Company, who has made the race a tradition. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Around Town Dec. 19 -- Family gatherings are great gifts Dec 19, 2007
Jacob Nota, a member of the Class of 2009 at Skidmore College, was inducted into the college s Periclean Honor Society in a ceremony held during Celebration Weekend, the annual fall gathering for Skidmore families ... The Periclean Honor Society at Skidmore College was formed in 1956 to stimulate intellectual curiosity, encourage creative activity and honor academic achievement. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
For every game, somebody cares Dec 13, 2007
All of 42 people had found their personal corner of the Skidmore College Sports ation Center bleachers. A lone security guard stood idle by the doorway. (Albany Times Union)
A new page in how people read Dec 10, 2007
Family: Wife, Carol, has a degree in physical therapy and works as a trainer at Healthworks in Cambridge; daughter, Michelle, 23, is a medical researcher; son, Kevin, 20, is a junior at Skidmore College currently studying abroad in Dublin. Hobbies: McCreary swam for Principia, where he held the school record in the 50-meter freestyle, and still loves the water. (Boston Globe)
Linda Hall: A literary life well lived Dec 6, 2007
Linda Hall is an assistant professor of English at Skidmore College. Special report. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
At purity dances, virgin belles ring Dec 2, 2007
"These events represent an idea that there is something about female sexuality that needs to be controlled by dominant men in the household," said Mary Zeiss Stange, a professor of women's studies at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. "That relates to a patriarchal position in the evangelical movement that not only defines female sexuality but females themselves as property. What happens with purity balls is, in effect, the daughter becomes her father's property until he hands her off to... (Chicago Tribune)
Rams are eager to get past collapse Dec 1, 2007
"We know what we're capable of doing. Everyone here is really excited about the season," said Gaugler, who will next play at Skidmore College. "The three of us played together over the summer (with the Albany Capitals) and we know each other even better.". (Albany Times Union)
Couple launches updated collection of poetry, illustration Nov 20, 2007
They married a month after Sarah graduated from Skidmore College with a degree in studio art and art history in 1960. Rennie later received a master's degree from Columbia and moved into teaching English at Phillips Academy, a boarding school in Andover, Mass. (Farmington Valley Post, CT)
Southwest tinkers boarding policy Nov 11, 2007
The Skidmore College student was flying to Baltimore and then home to Pittsburgh. The system was tested in Dallas and San Antonio before being rolled out nationwide Thursday, said Southwest Airlines spokeswoman Whitney Eichinger. (Albany Times Union)
Nisky bounces to title in AA Nov 9, 2007
Led by Halayko and fellow senior Lauren Mausert, the second-seeded Silver Warriors beat top-seeded Schenectady 22-25, 25-17, 25-16, 21-25, 25-19 to claim the Class AA title Wednesday night at Skidmore College. Niskayuna won the Class A title in 1993 and advances to the regionals to play West Genesee at 11 a.m. Saturday at Cicero-North Syracuse. (Albany Times Union)
Room to grow Nov 5, 2007
While the new gallery itself is home to the gallery management program, it signals the visual arts' maturation at HVCC, which exists among a crowded arena of distinguished area programs at the University at Albany, the College of Saint Rose, Sage Colleges, Skidmore College and Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. "It's a notch in any college's belt to have a quality gallery," said Carolyn Curtis, vice president of Academic Affairs at HVCC. "It provides a great environment to learn curating, how to... (Albany Times Union)
Mike Signore Nov 5, 2007
Signore eventually earned a degree at Skidmore College and went to work for Cantor Fitzgerald. He left in 1998, three years before the firm was devastated in the Sept. 11 attacks. (Albany Times Union)
Fundraiser set tonight for Latino program Oct 26, 2007
Krystle Nowhitney works full time as a teacher, interpreter and counselor with the help of two interns from Skidmore College who work 10 to 15 hours a week. "We help interpret at doctors' appointments, understanding Medicaid and staff office hours at the track three days a week," Nowhitney said. (Albany Times Union)
Linda Hall on Katha Pollitt Oct 25, 2007
Linda Hall is an assistant professor of English at Skidmore College and will review books regularly for Guardian America. Read. (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
College costs in U.S. outpace inflation rate Oct 23, 2007
"The average price of college is continuing to rise more rapidly than the consumer price index, more rapidly than prices in the economy," Sandy Baum, a co-author of the report who is a senior policy analyst for the College Board and a professor at Skidmore College, told reporters at a news conference Monday. Today in Americas. (International Herald Tribune)
Cromwell man JETs off to Asian village Oct 23, 2007
Haftel, a 2007 graduate of Skidmore College, chose to further his life education by applying to the Japan Exchange and Teaching Program in hopes of advancing his knowledge of the Japanese concept of "wa," or harmony. Haftel says he got the bug to learn more about Japan, its culture and wa back in middle school through the Japanese martial art of Aikido. (Middletown Press, CT)
College Costs Rise Again, Report Says Oct 23, 2007
The College Board's report does not try to explain why prices keep going up, though Sandy Baum, an economist with the group and at Skidmore College, points out that because of rising demand for higher education, more state appropriations have not translated into more money spent on each student. The report comes as Congress is in the early stages of considering a proposal that could require some colleges with large endowments to spend more of their savings to keep tuition down. (CBS2.com, CA)
Route to success the GE way Oct 20, 2007
Dammerman, 61, who lives in Saratoga Springs and sits on the board of trustees of Skidmore College, grew up in a small town in Iowa but worked for GE his entire career. He started with GE in Louisville in 1967 after graduating from the University of Dubuque, in Iowa. (Albany Times Union)
Candidates debate public works Oct 17, 2007
He announced that not only had CSEA, which represents about 100 DPW workers, endorsed him; but so have three student groups at Skidmore College: the Young Republican Assembly, the Skidmore Democrats and the Environmental Action Club. The candidates also gave their views on the city's drinking water. (Albany Times Union)
Skidmore golfers undefeated Oct 10, 2007
The Skidmore College golf team completed an unbeaten fall season with a 19-stroke win in the Hamilton Fall Invitational at Colgate's Seven Oaks Golf Course. The Thoroughbreds shot a 286-297--583 total to finish ahead of Delhi in the 12-team tournament. (Albany Times Union)
From a joint effort, epiphany Oct 8, 2007
The building was originally built for Skidmore College, and was an antiques store before settling into its current incarnation as an arts incubator. Epiphany reached out to the community, and it answered. (Albany Times Union)
- South Fidalgo council candidates speak out Oct 3, 2007
Education: BA English, Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.; NC Master Gardener. Previous elected offices held: None. (Anacortes Weekly, WA)
Solving the puzzle of paying for college Sep 27, 2007
But more colleges are using financial aid to leverage for a student body with a better academic profile, said Baum, who teaches economics at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.. At some campuses, including Point Loma Nazarene University, as much as 87 percent of institutional aid (meaning money awarded by the university) was not based on financial need. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Datre Challenges Nolan In Town Supervisor Race Sep 20, 2007
While pursuing higher education, Datre attended St. John's University, Stony Brook University, Hofstra University and Skidmore College. In addition to her entrepreneurial endeavors, Datre has been an active member in the community, according to her biography. (Suffolk Life Newspapers, NY)
IDOL TO BENEFIT BIG BAND SERIES, FEATURE SWING DANCER Sep 15, 2007
She has also taught at the Julliard School, Bard College, Skidmore College and the Joffrey Ballet School. In 1998 and 1999, she placed first at the American Lindy Hop Championships in the junior division. (Oswego Palladium-Times, NY)
Cawley keeps focus to win amateur title Sep 9, 2007
His slate of summer play is over, as he has rejoined his Salem State teammates in preparation for the Skidmore College Invitational in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., next weekend, the Vikings' first tournament of the fall season. "I definitely see myself continuing to play amateur tournaments after the spring season ends," said Cawley, who is planning to defend his North Shore title next summer. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
College checklist includes security plan Sep 4, 2007
USC, UC Irvine, California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks, Pepperdine University in Malibu, Skidmore College in New York and Villanova University in Pennsylvania are among schools that have added or soon will adopt new systems that send out mass text messages, e-mails and phone messages about emergencies. At USC, more than 8,600 of the school's 40,000 students, professors and staffers so far have signed up to receive such emergency notices since the new system, "Trojans Alert," became... (Los Angeles Times)
Skidmore golf No. 13 Sep 1, 2007
The Skidmore College golf team was ranked 13th in the Golf World/Nike Division III preseason poll released this week. The team finished 16th in the NCAA Division III rankings last year. (Albany Times Union)
Housing Crunch at Skidmore Aug 30, 2007
Some Skidmore College students may be hitting the books in hotel rooms this fall. One-third of the rooms at the Adirondack Inn in Saratoga Springs are blocked off in case Skidmore needs to house students there. (FOX23 News, NY)
KC welcomes 11 new full-time instructors Aug 29, 2007
He holds an M.F.A. in painting from Pennsylvania State University, a B.F.A. in painting from the School of the Art Institute in Chicago and a B.S. in painting/printmaking from Skidmore College. Glenn Hsu is an economics instructor. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
Exploiting Our Fear of Death Aug 20, 2007
(Today, they are professors at Skidmore College, the University of Arizona, and the University of Colorado, respectively. In 1980, Solomon discovered the work of Ernest Becker, an anthropologist whose last book, The Denial of Death, had won the Pulitzer Prize in 1974. (New Republic)
RPI, Skidmore, Union rank in top 50 Aug 18, 2007
Skidmore College: 47 on the list of best liberal arts colleges. Union College: 40 on best liberal arts colleges. (Albany Times Union)
Skidmore wins $548,841 grant Aug 8, 2007
SARATOGA SPRINGS - Skidmore College will receive $548,841 from the federal government to recruit students in math, science and engineering. The grant was announced Tuesday by U.S. Rep. (Albany Times Union)
Young Conservatives Dump Republican Politicians For Columnists, Talk Show Stars Aug 6, 2007
Send news tip to FOXNews. Sunday, August 05, 2007. (Fox News)
Joachim Schmid Selected Photoworks 1982 2007 Aug 2, 2007
The exhibition, organized by the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, New York and The Photographers' Gallery, London, features seven projects by Schmid that were produced between 1982 and 2007. As part of YBCAs Reality Check series, one of the three big ideas that guides programming for the 07-08 season, the exhibition provokes its audiences to pause for a moment to reexamine reality and regularly accepted norms. (AbsoluteArts.com)
Joseph Gaudrault Arraignment Jul 30, 2007
A former Skidmore College student accused of making threats toward his alma mater will be arraigned in Saratoga County Court this morning. Police say 42-year-old Joseph Gaudrault left a threatening voicemail at the college alumni office in May. (FOX23 News, NY)
AREA SCHEDULE Jul 27, 2007
District IV playoffs: Anaconda Indians vs. Norfolk Post at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, noon ... District IV playoffs: Anaconda/Norfolk loser vs. Clinton County/Ticonderoga loser at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, 9 a.m. (loser eliminated) ... District IV playoffs: Malone Post vs. Anaconda/Norfolk winner at Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, 2 p.m.. (Little Falls Evening Times, NY)
David Levesque Jul 9, 2007
2 of 7 Business stories. By , Staff writer Click byline for more stories by writer. (Albany Times Union)
Top 10 Campus Conservative Activists Jul 3, 2007
Tom Qualtere -- Skidmore CollegeTom led efforts to organize numerous events aimed at spreading the commonsense message of conservatism ... It was the best-attended academic event at Skidmore College in more than two years. (Human Events Online)
Get a sneak peek at Kate White's 'Lethally Blond' Jun 28, 2007
He'd grown up in Manhattan, gone to private school, and then majored in theater at Skidmore College. Whereas Chris had used modeling as a potential springboard for acting and had eventually headed for L.A., Tom had plugged away mostly in the off off Broadway world, performing in many small "black box" theaters, once totally nude. (USA Today -- Life)
Boroughs Brightest Receive Full College Scholarships Jun 22, 2007
Friday June 22, 2007. Borough s Brightest Receive Full College Scholarships by Theresa Juva, Assistant Editor06/21/2007. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Robert Tracy, 52; wrote books on ballet Jun 20, 2007
He earned a bachelor's degree in classical studies and dance from Skidmore College, where he studied ballet with Melissa Hayden. According to an interview with The Boston Globe in 1984, Hayden was Mr. Tracy's original inspiration for the Balanchine book. (Boston Globe)
FEATURE: Rotondo prepares for life off field Jun 19, 2007
He will study abroad in London this fall before attending Skidmore College in upstate New York, but no matter where he goes, a part of East Greenwich High School will always be with him. "All my life I've been good at adapting to new situations," he finishes. (East Greenwich Pendulum, RI)
With Iraq War as a Backdrop, Speakers Reflect on the Future Jun 11, 2007
And Tom Brokaw, the former news anchor at NBC, said at the Skidmore College commencement that his mentor at the University of South Dakota had characterized his undergraduate career this way: ;We always thought his first degree was an honorary degree ... Tom Brokaw Former anchor, NBC News Skidmore College You;ve been told during your high school years and your college years that you are now about to enter the real world, and you;ve been wondering what it;s like. (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Arbulu leads Lynx Jun 11, 2007
Carla Arbulu had two goals and Mary Velan added a goal and an assist as the host Adirondack Lynx beat the Philadelphia Liberty 5-2 in women's soccer Saturday at Skidmore College. The Lynx (1-2) also got goals from Brooke Knowlton and Laura Stockdale. (Albany Times Union)
Home opener for Lynx Jun 10, 2007
The Adirondack Lynx play their Women's Premier Soccer League home opener against the Philadelphia Liberty today at 3 p.m. at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. The Lynx, who were the Eastern Conference North Divisional champions in their first season in the league, are looking for their first win after losing the first two games this year -- a 2-1 loss to the Boston Aztecs and a 2-1 loss to SoccerPlus Connecticut. (Albany Times Union)