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Alumni Events

05/14

Webinar | Why We Remember

Unlocking Memory’s Power to Hold on to What Matters with Charan Ranganath is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience and director of the Dynamic Memory Lab at the University of California at Davis.

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

05/22

NYC - An LGBTQ Intercollegiate Alumni Spring Party at REBAR Chelsea

Presented by Queer Princeton Alumni & Harvard GSC

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

05/22

NYC | Recent Grad Lawn Party

Let's Celebrate!

6:30 PM to 8:30 PM

05 to 06/30

Reunion 2024

Join us as we celebrate the classes ending in 4s and 9s at Reunion 2024!

06/06

Webinar | How to Discover Calm and Abundance

through the Radical Power of Rest

12:00 PM to 1:00 PM

06/12

NYC - Intercollegiate LGBTQ Summer Rooftop Event

Presented by Out Professionals, Queer Princeton Alumni & Harvard GSC

6:00 PM to 9:00 PM

06/18

Reconnect - Study Abroad/ First Year Experience in London

8:00 PM to 9:00 PM

06/20

CT | Creativity Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Celebrate Creativity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship in Stamford, CT

6:30 PM to 9:00 PM

07/13

SPAC 2024 | Contemporary Choreography

Skidmore's Corporate Sponsorship Night at SPAC

5:00 PM to 10:00 PM

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Alumni News

Portia Bonner ’88 Appointed Superintendent for Northampton Public Schools

A core value that defines her leadership success is the pursuit of equity and inclusion.

Nigel Smith ’19 Appointed Vice President and Environmental Finance Asset manager for M&T’s Community Banking Division

His leadership as a young alumni member of the Skidmore College Board of Trustees and accelerated career trajectory are based on believing in oneself and taking risks to deliver value and a positive impact.

Betsy Damon ’63 Awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship

The internationally acclaimed artist will use the grant to design a functional water-cleaning sculpture.

Perla Rodriguez ’01 on the City & State’s Higher Ed Power 100 List

The Hispanic Federation senior director of education programs honored for a second year in a row as one of New York’s most influential college and university leaders.

Marsha Johnson Bancroft ’59—Determination Led to a Diverse Career and Champion Athlete

From an accomplished equestrian rider and champion triathlon athlete to business executive and paralegal supporting the disability services, Bancroft has always followed her dreams.

Kevin Ha ’21—Founder and Executive Director of the Asian American Dream

Ha founded the career-advancement nonprofit as a Skidmore senior to provide education services to support underserved Pan-Asian American undergraduates.

Donna Conklin King ’85 Featured on ArtNation

The new Smithsonian Channel series showcased King’s 15-panel outdoor sky sculpture.

Johane Simelane ’13—Bronx Veterans Medical Research Foundation Executive Director

A native of the African country Eswatini, Simelane attributes access to research opportunities at Skidmore as a cornerstone to his success.

Dr. Alina Bazarian ’14 Returns to Saratoga Springs for Her Medical Residency

First-generation college student and daughter of Armenian immigrants, Dr. Bazarian is passionate about mentorship and advocacy for first-generation and underrepresented pre-medical students.

Philip Robinson Jr. ’05— Revealing Stories and History Through Sculpted Wood

Wood is the Oregon sculptor’s signature art medium for deeper conversations about history, culture, identity, and marginalization.

Susan Sinberg Landesman ’82 Unveils Female Buddha in English Translation of Ancient Text

The New York City-based scholar’s book, “The Tārā Tantra,” is a collection of rituals, teachings, mantras, and meditations that captures the emergence of Tara in 7th-century India.

Andrea Román Alfaro ’12 Wins Social Action Award for Advocacy Through Art

The scholar and activist used the award grant to support a children’s photo club initiative in an impoverished Peruvian town to showcase community stories through their eyes.

Wesley Lefferts ’12—Assistant Professor of Kinesiology at Iowa State University

Exploring links between vascular and brain health, Lefferts teamed up with Skidmore professor in high altitude research at Everest Base Camp.

Debby Mayer ’68: A Storyteller's Journey from Memoir to Substack

Celebrating a dynamic career that spans decades and genres, Mayer unveils the charm of everyday adventures with her dog, Sizzle, on Substack.

Clare Kenny '15: Blending Comedy with Causes that Matter

The program director of the Yes, And … Laughter Lab helps diverse writers and performers advance their careers to create culture-changing work.

Sam Ketay ’95: Master Documentary Filmmaker, Marketing Executive, and Triathlete

The video director and vice president in marketing was drawn early on to the world’s diverse cultures and histories.

Lynn A. Marks '71: A Lifetime of Advocacy and Legal Reform

The distinguished public-interest lawyer in Philadelphia received the Anne X. Alpern Lifetime Achievement Award for her four decades of championing justice and equality in the court system.

Laura Quiros ’96: Fostering Cultural Belonging and Organizational Change

Montclair State University associate professor and social justice advocate is empowering change in corporate and nonprofit cultures through her innovative DEI approach.

Ivy Asamoah ’19: Brewing Success with Nourrir Drinks

The young entrepreneur from the Bronx overcame early setbacks to create a thriving beverage brand that celebrates West African, Caribbean, and Latin American flavors.

Gary Muldoon ’73: From the Classics to the Courtroom

From a literature-loving student to a distinguished lawyer, author, adjunct professor, and town justice, Muldoon showcases the power of a broad education and a passion for law.

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Skidmore is on a path to enhancing our position as a leading national liberal arts college and the world has taken notice of where we are today. Be sure to check out the full list of rankings and awards.

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Ranked #38 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges, US News & World Report

Ranked #3 in 'Great Financial Aid', The Princeton Review

Ranked #5 in Renewable Energy on Campus, Environment America