Auburn duo receives honor Jul 1, 2008
This fall, Hoey will be heading off to SUNY Cortland where he will continue his lacrosse career and Scollan will be attending Skidmore College, where she plans to major in pre-med and hopes to continue her tennis career. Both said the scholarship will be quite beneficial as they go off to college. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
WINCHESTERS BEST AND BRIGHTEST, June 26 edition Jun 25, 2008
Sarah Donahue of Winchester received a BA degree in Women's Studies at Skidmore College s 97th commencement exercises, held May 17 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center ... Bennett, daughter of Kimberly Balfour-Bennett and Hugh Bennett, will attend Skidmore College. (Winchester Star, MA, MA)
Fernwood receives grant from Gateway Jun 20, 2008
She studied at Western Michigan University, Notre Dame, and was awarded a fellowship at Skidmore College. Clare has also studied with many local and national artists. (Niles Star, MI)
Salvation Army to aid students Jun 19, 2008
The director would recruit and coordinate the tutors from Skidmore College and elsewhere, tailor a learning plan specific to each student, oversee the center and more. The squeaky wheel got the center, said Miller, a certified English teacher. (Albany Times Union)
Scholars for June 19, 2008 Jun 19, 2008
Leila Wendler, Class of 2009 at Skidmore College, earned highest honors for the spring semester. She is the daughter of Paul and Becky Wendler of Maynard. (Beacon Villager, MA)
York High School announces top students Jun 10, 2008
This fall, she plans to attend Skidmore College where she is looking forward to playing on the soccer team and pursuing an education in the field of studio art. The remaining commencement scholars are listed in alphabetical order. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Needham's Whalen named top coach Jun 8, 2008
Diamond-Lenow powers Skidmore Skidmore College two-year softball captain Sasha Diamond-Lenow, a graduate of Wayland High, finished her collegiate career ranked in the top 10 in several offensive categories for the Thoroughbreds, including second in RBIs (74), total bases (168), doubles (25), and games played (128). A catcher and first baseman who batted. (Boston Globe -- Sports)
Union College lands $200K grant to study benefits of seniors 'cyber' cycling Jun 7, 2008
She is collaborating with Paul Arciero, an associate professor of exercise science at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. "This grant allows two small liberal arts colleges to combine efforts and push the envelope of our research in some new and exciting ways," Anderson-Hanley said. (Albany Business Review, NY)
Honors (June 6) Jun 5, 2008
The following Watertown students received bachelor s degrees at Skidmore College s 97th commencement exercises on May 17 at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Saratoga Springs, N.Y.. Adam Epstein, bachelor of arts degree, summa cum laude in religious studies and Asian studies; and Christopher Markham, bachelor of arts degree, cum laude in government. (Watertown TAB & Press, MA)
Around Town June 4 -- Farmers market is back Friday Jun 4, 2008
Jacob Nota, a member of the Class of 2009 at Skidmore College, has received honors at the college this spring. He is the son of Beverly Allen of Marshfield. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Drug bust nabs eight with ties to Skidmore May 31, 2008
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Eight current and former students at Skidmore College, which has earned high rankings for "reefer madness" in student surveys, were among nine arrested on drug charges over an 18-month probe of drug trafficking in the city, police said. Some of the defendants could face up to 25 years in prison in connection with the investigation, which included police in New Hampshire and Massachusetts, undercover troopers and federal drug agents. (Albany Times Union)
McCarthy named Skidmore lacrosse teams best player as freshman May 30, 2008
By Courtesy/Skidmore College. Lauren McCarthy may not have been the top scorer for Skidmore College womens lacrosse, but she was voted the teams most valuable player by her teammates ... One particular athlete at Skidmore College in Saratoga, N.Y., seems to have mastered the idea of value in sports terms, specifically women s field hockey. (Ipswich Chronicle, MA)
Around Town May 28 -- Yoga is coming back to Winslow House May 28, 2008
Ross Jaffe, a member of the Class of 2011 at Skidmore College, received academic recognition at the college this spring. He is the son ofDon Jaffe and Marti Morrison of Marshfield. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
Population jump makes college a leap for grads May 24, 2008
For example, Harvard College admitted just 7 percent of a record applicant pool of 27,462, an18 percent increase in applicants from 2007, and Skidmore College also had their largest pool, with more than 7,400 students vying for 640 openings. Schools that were once safety schools, like Northeastern University, received 30,000 applications this year, says Danvers High School guidance counselor Cheryl Mastrogiovanni. (Danvers Herald, MA)
Lights out again in area May 22, 2008
In a separate incident in October 2005, Philip A. Eckstein, a Skidmore College student from New York City, died crossing Route 50 at Old Gick Road when a Saratoga County sheriff's patrol car struck him. Both areas were dark when the fatal accidents occurred. (Albany Times Union)
Students in the news May 22, 2008
Kacey Schneider of Littleton earned a BA degree, Magna Cum Laude in American Studies from Skidmore College. From UMass Medical. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Gergen addresses RPI graduates May 18, 2008
By , Staff writer Click byline for more stories by writer. Last updated: 6:18 p.m., Saturday, May 17, 2008. (Albany Times Union)
Senate serves up pork May 15, 2008
ALBANY -- The Senate on Tuesday unveiled $218 million in capital projects, providing funds for private companies, local authorities and previously undisclosed big-ticket expenses such as a music center at Skidmore College and a semiconductor plant in Saratoga County. The items, some of which were labeled by former Gov. Eliot Spitzer as "a horrendous thing to look at ... dripping with fat," include $4 million for Senate Majority Leader Joseph L. Bruno's alma mater, Skidmore College in Saratoga... (Albany Times Union)
Colleges: Less 'stuff,' more money May 15, 2008
Some schools, including Stanford University and Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., have offered donation programs for more than a decade. They're becoming more common as higher education budgets tighten and competition for charitable giving intensifies, says Rae Goldsmith, spokeswoman for the non-profit Council for the Advancement and Support of Education, whose members include campus fundraisers. (USA Today)
Jacksonville debutantes announced May 11, 2008
Its members will be Ashton Baker Alexander, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Ladson Alexander, a student at Florida Atlantic University; Margaret Grace Altes, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Anthony Altes, a student at the University of Florida; Sabrie Ann Arnold, daughter of Mrs. John Robertson Arnold and the late Mr. John Robertson Arnold, a student at the University of Alabama; Caroline Kendig Augustus, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Robert Augustus, a student at Skidmore College; Margaret... (Florida Times-Union)
Flagler library champion Sandra Rose Friedman dies May 3, 2008
Her studies at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., were interrupted by the Great Depression. She completed them at age 70 and was the oldest graduate to walk across the stage to receive her bachelor of arts degree diploma. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Few fired up by torch run for Tibet May 2, 2008
Vanessa Banti, a junior English major at Skidmore College, drove to the rally with a saffron Tibetan Buddhist robe and a homemade "Justice For Tibet" sign. She said she was inspired by Parisian protesters in a study-abroad program last semester. (Albany Times Union)
A local comedian May 2, 2008
Fleming, a junior at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., said he first got into comedy and theater during his time at Nashoba Regional High School. The summer between his junior and senior year he attended a stand-up comedy camp in Ithaca, N.Y., and fell in love. (Bolton Common, MA)
Skidmore receives $1.7 million Mellon grant Apr 19, 2008
Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs has received a $1 ... The grant represents ``an extraordinary endorsement of Skidmore College's identity as a place where the advancement of learning occurs within a profoundly creative, rigorous context,'' Skidmore President Philip A. Glotzbach said in the release. (Albany Times Union)
New Trustees Elected to Aspen Institute Board Apr 17, 2008
Smith is an alumna of Beaver College (now Arcadia University), from which she graduated in 1971, and has received honorary degrees from Arcadia University, Bates College, Bryn Mawr College, Smith College, Skidmore College, Macalester College, Occidental College, Pratt Institute, Holy Cross College, Wesleyan University, School of Visual Arts, Northwestern University, Colgate University, California State University Sacramento, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wheelock College, and the... (PR Newswire)
UAlbany grabs for a world within reach Apr 16, 2008
UAlbany is entering marketing territory already charted by schools such as Skidmore College, whose slogan is "Creative Thought Matters," and Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, whose theme is "Why Not Change the World?". Brad VanAuken is a Rochester-based brand consultant who worked on RPI's project. (Albany Times Union)
Playing around for nearly three decades Apr 16, 2008
She was a theater major at Skidmore College. In 1990, she auditioned for The Little Foxes and won the role of Birdie. (Harwich Oracle, MA)
Endicott plagued by slow start versus Williams Apr 15, 2008
The Ephs next contest is Thursday at 7:00 p.m. against Skidmore College on Lamb field. Endicott will return to action on Wednesday, taking on Western New England College at Endicott Stadium in Beverly, Mass. (Ecgulls.com)
RPI engineers a way for students to span globe Apr 12, 2008
At Skidmore College, a liberal arts school, 57 percent of the class of 2007 studied abroad. More than 80,000 Americans studied humanities and social sciences overseas in 2005-06, according to the Institute of International Education. (Albany Times Union)
Around Town April 10 -- Spring means expensive heels and garden projects Apr 11, 2008
Hannah Taylor earned honors for the fall semester at Skidmore College. Mike Brokamp received honors at Boston College High School for the first two terms of the year. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
From tough times to a promising future Apr 11, 2008
She is heading to Skidmore College which already has her deposit on Thursday for admitted-students weekend. If all goes as well as she s expecting, she warned her housemates jokingly, she might not return. (Wellesley Townsman, MA)
Around Town April 9 -- Remembrance of trains past Apr 10, 2008
The following Marshfield residents were named to the dean's list for the fall 2007 semester at their respective colleges: Marist College, Abigail E. Baker, Fairfield University, Jacquelyn Gentile; Holy Cross, Stephanie Chaisson; Clark University, Mary E. Joyal; Providence College, Richard Herb; Mount Ida College, Jacqueline Tulis; Norwich University, Matthew Rader; Liberty University, Jaclyn MacDonald; and Skidmore College, Ross Jaffe. REEVES EXCELS AT GETTYSBURG. (Marshfield Mariner, MA)
SHU Golfers 3rd at Yale Spring Opener Apr 8, 2008
Skidmore College came in second one stroke in front of the Pioneers at 587. Freshman (North Stonington, CT) had a solid spring debut shooting matching 73's at the par 70, 6,749 yard course. (Sacredheartpioneers.com)
Then sign up here Apr 7, 2008
Tryouts take place at the Skidmore College pool on Saturday, April 19, at noon ... SSC's Saratoga Satellite practices at Skidmore College. (Community News Weekly, NY)
1968: Capital Region residents recall year of hope and horror Apr 7, 2008
For example, students at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs protested a lecture last week by former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft by creating an anti-Ashcroft Facebook Web page. In 1968, students battled with police, burned draft cards and occupied college buildings. (Albany Times Union)
Moore Finishes Third, Bulldogs Eighth at the Yale Spring Opener Apr 7, 2008
Skidmore College came in second, and they were followed closely by Sacred Heart. Moore was once again Yale's low scorer, shooting a one-over round of 71. (Goyalebulldogs.com)
Murdoch's Daughter Throwing Obama Bash Apr 4, 2008
Former Attorney General John Ashcroft spoke to a college crowd at Skidmore College in upstate New York on Wednesday, and drew some jeers for calling Obama "Osama.". Video. (KSBW 8, CA)
Ashcroft, critics face off Apr 4, 2008
Former U.S. attorney general peppered with questions in wide-ranging talk at Skidmore College ... But John Ashcroft was treated to a verbal grilling Wednesday as a guest speaker at largely liberal Skidmore College. (Albany Times Union)
Swastika sets off a furor Apr 2, 2008
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- Skidmore College is investigating a swastika that was drawn on a giant poster promoting a campus lecture Wednesday by former U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft, a spokeswoman said. The vandalism is part of an uproar over the visit that has spilled into faculty e-mail, the student newspaper and pro- and anti-Ashcroft Facebook pages. (Albany Times Union)
Skidmore students recognized Mar 31, 2008
SARATOGA SPRINGS -- The following local students earned honors for the fall semester at Skidmore College. Kaitlyn Mahoney, daughter of Ray and Janet Mahoney of Glens Falls; Daniel Monroe, son of Daniel Monroe and Nancy Newton of South Glens Falls; Allison Richman, daughter of Jonathan Richman and Jeanette Wilson of Cooperstown; Daniel Cronin, son of Thomas and Lori Cronin of Ballston Lake. (Albany Times Union)
Read The Life and Loves of Alexandra -- New Book is a Mesmerizing Tale of Deep Family Love, Generosity, Kindness and the Darker Side of Human Nature Mar 27, 2008
Dr. Haven taught at Skidmore College, SUNY-Albany and for many years for Elmira College. She is now widowed and has four children, all of whom function in the performing arts. (Primezone Releases)
Joseph Gaudrault sentenced to Four years in Jail Mar 26, 2008
Skidmore grad Joseph Graudrault sentenced to four years in jail A Skidmore college grad will spend four years behind bars for making terrorist threats against the school. 43-Year-old Joseph Gaudrault was sentenced today in Saratoga County Court. (FOX23 News, NY)
Molly Shugrue, 26; lived on own terms despite illness Mar 24, 2008
At first, Ms. Shugrue seemed to simply transplant her energetic life to Skidmore College during freshman year. Then one of her grandmothers died. (Boston Globe)
School's online class faces big incomplete Mar 20, 2008
SARATOGA SPRINGS Skidmore College is moving to close its 37-year-old distance-learning program, leaving students around the country in the lurch. The college's University Without Walls program has about 130 students who are finishing, partly through online and independent-study courses, undergraduate degrees that were interrupted for various reasons. (Albany Times Union)
College briefs Mar 18, 2008
Zoe Soens, Class of 2010 at Skidmore College, earned highest honors for the fall semester. She is the daughter of David and Valerie Soens, of The Woodlands. (Conroe Courier, TX)
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)
