RETURNING TOGETHER

The Skidmore College Vocal Chamber Ensemble and the Strong Quartet perform the Alma Mater at President Conner’s inauguration, an opportunity “to celebrate Skidmore.”

With all students and employees back on campus and nearly everyone (98%) fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the entire College community returned together with enthusiasm for a fully inperson fall semester.

Skidmore’s spirit of community and optimism for the future went on full display from Oct. 15 to 17 for an extended weekend of events commemorating Skidmore’s past, present, and future. While still maintaining careful safety protocols, members of the Skidmore community came from near and far to participate in festivities for Celebration Weekend. Students and their families enjoyed arts exhibitions, athletic competitions, faculty lectures, sustainability tours, and other experiences.

For the first time since the onset of the pandemic, Skidmore’s trustees assembled on campus and could see recent changes firsthand, including continuing progress on the Center for Integrated Sciences and completion of The Center, a space dedicated to diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Everyone — students, families, trustees, staff, faculty, and community members — could cheer on the inauguration of Marc Conner as Skidmore’s eighth president. With an academic panel showcasing faculty and students, vibrant dance and music by Skidmore community members, and inspiring articulations of the College’s vision for the future, the weekend was — above all else — a festival of community.

“Inauguration is primarily a chance to celebrate Skidmore College,” Conner said. “That is really what it is about: who we are, what we have done, and what we are doing.”

Use the augmented reality feature on the image above to watch a video recap of this exciting community event or visit skidmore.edu/ inauguration to learn more about the installation ceremony, Skidmore inaugural traditions, College history, and President Conner.

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CLASS OF 2020 COMMENCEMENT CELEBRATION

For information about the Class of 2020 Commencement Celebration scheduled for June 3-5, 2022, please visit skidmo.re/2020Celebration.