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Sands Family Foundation Matching Gift to Raise $10 M for Skidmore

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Skidmore College announces a $10 million initiative in support of its longstanding commitment to a liberal arts experience rooted in creativity that prepares students for thriving professional and personal success. A $5 million oneto-one matching pledge along with additional matching gifts creates the Sands Family Foundation Initiative for Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship at Skidmore College.

Rob Sands ’81, a Skidmore business major who is executive chairman of the board of directors of Constellation Brands, explained his personal commitment to this gift. “At Skidmore I gained the fundamental knowledge to become a successful attorney and businessman along with an invaluable set of life skills,” he said. “The Sands Family Foundation Initiative promises to support and grow these aspects of the education I experienced at Skidmore — exactly the kind of education I believe our world needs. We are so excited to spearhead the expansion of entrepreneurial thinking for all Skidmore students, and my hope is that, through this support, students will use their talents upon graduation to create or grow new ventures from the Capital District to Rochester and beyond.” Sands Family Foundation member Bill Caleo ’99, a Skidmore business major who went on to attain his master’s degree in theater and is now a member of the College’s Board of Trustees, stressed the promise of the gift to build on Skidmore’s creative, inclusive, and interdisciplinary education. “I’m so proud to be able to support my alma mater with this gift,” he said.

Saratoga County 4-H Gets an Early Start on Vet Science Training

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Saratoga County 4-H invites youth ages 12-18 years to participate in a 6-week program focusing on veterinary medicine annually for their Vet Science Project. Veterinarians and other professionals in the animal science field teach youth about their specialty. This year Saratoga County 4-H had 13 participants: Lydian Roshong Jade Bradley, Julian Mangine, Thomas Frasier, Miriam Evans, Eliza Petersen, Avery Evers, Kenley Asmus, Annabelle Carrico, Julia Bodein, Gabriella Shako, Christina Caferelli, and Aryanna Brown.

Professionals in the animal science field who participated included: Dr. Steve and Tracy Sedrish, who own and operate Upstate Equine Medical Center. The veterinarians presented a lecture on first aid kits for equine and how to prepare for an emergency vet appointment. Simone Nadeau, a small animal veterinarian at VCA Animal Hospital with a special interest in small animal internal medicine and surgery. Betty Getty, an Artificial Insemination Trainer at Premier Select Sires. Mrs. Getty walked them through the AI process.

The Vet Science Project took a field trip to King Brothers Dairy. The Veterinarian, Pandora Davis taught the youth how to do a physical exam on a cow.

Samantha Little and Anne Morgan of Mill Creek Farm taught about ovine and equine.

The 4-H’ers involved in the Vet Science Project have walked away with vast knowledge and connections to help them pursue a career in vet science. For more information on Saratoga County 4-H visit ccesaratoga.org/4-h

Internships Available at Local Non-Profit

GREENWICH — Agricultural Stewardship Association (ASA) is offering two paid summer internship opportunities. ASA is a community-supported, nonprofit conservation organization that endeavors to protect our community’s working farms and forests, connect people to the land, and promote a vibrant future for agriculture and forestry in our region. Since its inception in 1990, ASA has assisted with the protection of 157 properties totaling 27,500 acres in Washington and Rensselaer counties. ASA also engages in various outreach and educational programming to foster an appreciation for working landscapes and promote farm viability.

The Special Project Internship will provide assistance with projects focusing on land protection in Rensselaer and Washington counties. These projects may include assisting with the development and progress at the Cambridge Community Forest, completing stewardship tasks related to ASA’s conserved lands, and researching possible community conservation projects. The summer intern will be supervised by ASA’s Land Protection Team and spend the majority of his or her time working at ASA’s office with periodic site visits and fieldwork.

The Events and Fundraising Internship will assist with the delivery of the organization’s two major events (Landscapes for Landsake Art Sale and Exhibition and the Forever Farmland Supper) and provide support for fundraising and community outreach programs. This position is designed for an energetic, multi-tasking, undergraduate student who wants to gain hands-on experience in coordinating and implementing components of complex events and art shows, gain an understanding of the development/fundraising field and broaden their marketing and communications skills.

Applicants must be enrolled as an undergraduate, have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation. For more information and to apply visit www. agstewardship.org