Academic Events
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The Don and Judy McCormack Endowed Visiting Artist-Scholar in Residence: 'Lessons
in Gratitude: A Poetjournalist's Journey of Identity, the Arts, and Mental Health'
Tuesday, Jan. 28
5 p.m.
Zankel Music Center
MacArthur Fellow and Founder of The Sphinx Organization Aaron Dworkin returns to Skidmore to lead a wide-ranging discussion on poetry, identity, the arts, and mental health. The event features a poetic reading performed by Dworkin to an original piano composition by Eli Jean-Francois '25. Associate Professor of English Maggie Greaves will moderate a discussion on poetry and community following the performance. A reception will conclude the evening. The event is free for all and sponsored by Office of Special Programs and the Arts Administration Program. Open captioning provided. Contact David Howson with questions.
'Windshipped' screening and filmmaker Q&A
Tuesday, Feb. 4
5:30-7 p.m.
Emerson Auditorium
Join Environmental Studies and Sciences, the Sustainability Office, and Sustainable Skidmore for a screening of "WindShipped" with filmmaker Jon Bowermaster. "WindShipped" tells the story of Captain Sam Merrett, who sails his sail-freight up and down the Hudson, delivering goods to a dozen ports without using any fossil fuels. Bowermaster will introduce the film, which runs for 40 minutes, and then entertain questions. Contact Anne Ernst with questions.
Screening + Filmmaker Q&A: 'InterGeneration'
Tuesday, Feb. 4
6 p.m.
Wyckoff Center
Carolyn Shadid Lewis' “InterGeneration” (2023) is a creative documentary that combines storytelling, art, and animation to explore intergenerational connections, following Boston teens in an after-school program as they connect with elders in their community during the early stages of the pandemic. Shadid Lewis will hold a Q&A following the screening.
Panel: 'Information Technology Career Pathways in Higher Education'
Wednesday, Feb. 19
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor
Skidmore students are invited to learn about and network with I.T. professionals working in Higher education. Food and drinks provided. Sign up on Handshake. Contact Irene Muller, Nicole Todd, or Bill Bettermann for more information.
Annual David H. Porter Classical World Lecture: 'The Making of 1177 BC: A Graphic
History of the Year Civilization Collapsed'
Tuesday, March 4
6 p.m.
Gannett Auditorium
Join illustrious comic artist and author Glynnis Fawkes as she presents her latest work, a graphic-novel adaptation of Eric Cline's best-seller, "1177 BC: The Year Civilization Collapsed." Her presentation will include remarks on the nature of adapting scholarship into the comics medium and on her long career as an artist. Copies of 1177 BC will be available for purchase and signing after the event. All members of the Skidmore community are welcome to attend. Contact Dan Curley with questions.