October 18 - 20, 2024
Schedule of Events
An important note about purchased meal tickets: please be sure to stop by the Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk on the 2nd floor of Case Center to pick up your pre-purchased meal tickets. A copy of your confirmation email will not be sufficient to enter the Dining Hall. Thank you for your understanding.
Schedule is subject to change. Locations subject to change. Current as of: 1/5/24
Friday | Saturday | Sunday | General Info | Local Attractions | Anytime
Friday, October 18
8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Various Office Hours
If you need to visit any of our business offices, please note that they will only
be open on Friday, October 18.
9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk
Case Center, second floor
Make this your first stop to pick up your meal tickets and a final weekend program.
11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. Lunch in the Dining Hall
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Join us for Chicken Finger Friday! Sample tasty and healthful selections prepared
by Skidmore’s Dining Services staff. Reserve tickets in advance and pick them up at
Case Desk upon arrival to campus. You may also purchase at Case Desk, or pay at the
Dining Hall (tax will be added to purchases at the door).
5 – 7 p.m. “Dining Out at Skidmore”
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Our Dining Services staff extends a hearty welcome to all guests. Reserve tickets
in advance and pick them up at Case Desk upon arrival to campus. You may also purchase
at Case Desk, or pay at the Dining Hall (tax will be added to purchases at the door).
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk
Case Center, second floor
Make this your first stop to pick up your meal tickets and a final weekend program.
Complimentary coffee available from 10 a.m.—3 p.m.
8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Meet & Greet Coffee Hour
Palamountain Hall, Class of 1967 Lobby
Meet other parents and college administrators while enjoying a cup of coffee and a
light continental breakfast.
10:45 - 11:45 a.m. Celebration Weekend MiniCollege
Various on-campus locations
Highlighting the excellence of Skidmore faculty for more than twenty years. Check
back in September for confirmed sessions.
11:30 – 2:30 p.m. Celebration Lunch
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Join us for a culinary celebration of the Skidmore community. The menu will feature
a range of dishes which highlight the talents of our culinary team. There will be
something for everyone! Please note that there will be two lunch seatings. Purchase
tickets for either the 11:30 a.m. seating or the 1:00 p.m. seating. Reserve tickets
in advance and pick them up at Case Desk upon arrival to campus. You may also purchase
at Case Desk, or pay at the Dining Hall (tax will be added to purchases at the door).
2 - 3 p.m. Celebration Weekend MiniCollege
Various on-campus locations
Highlighting the excellence of Skidmore faculty for more than twenty years. Check
back in September for confirmed sessions.
5 – 7 p.m. Dinner at Skidmore
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Our Dining Services staff extends a hearty welcome to all guests. Reserve tickets
in advance and pick them up at Case Desk upon arrival to campus. You may also purchase
at Case Desk, or pay at the Dining Hall (tax will be added to purchases at the door).
8:30 p.m. S'(kid)mores & Celebration Fireworks
Case Center & Scribner Library Walkway, Case Green
Gather with Skidmore families and enjoy a fireworks display over Haupt Pond at 9:00
p.m. Bring a blanket to spread on the lawn or watch from your car. Complimentary dessert
and hot beverages will be provided. *Note the campus perimeter road will be closed
to traffic at 8:55 p.m.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk
Case Center, second floor
Make this your first stop to pick up your meal tickets and a final weekend program.
9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Brunch in the Dining Hall
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Join students and families for brunch. You might even catch a football game on the
big screen in the afternoon! Reserve tickets in advance and pick them up at Case Desk
upon arrival to campus. You may also purchase at Case Desk, or pay at the Dining Hall
(tax will be added to purchases at the door).
GENERAL INFO, Open OFFICE INVITATIONS, and local attractions
On Campus...
Burgess Café Hours
Case Center, 2nd floor
Grab a beverage while you're on campus. Hours are:
Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Skidmore Shop
Case Center, 1st floor
Stop by the Skidmore Shop while you're on campus. Hours are:
Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Spotlight on Collaborative Research: The Cornerstone of a Skidmore Education
Throughout the weekend, be sure to visit the following locations to see some of Skidmore's
exciting faculty/student collaborative research. Posters and other displays highlighting
this work can be found in the Tisch Learning Center (psychology and neuroscience,
first floor; sociology and social work, second floor; history and American studies,
third floor); The Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences (geosciences, first
floor, biology, chemistry, neuroscience and environmental sciences, second floor;
chemistry, third floor); Bolton Hall (anthropology); and the Williamson Sports Center
(health and human physiology second floor).
The Office of Admissions
Have a friend or sibling of a current student who is also interested in Skidmore?
Visit the Admissions website to learn more about exploring campus while you’re here!
https://www.skidmore.edu/admissions/visit/index.php
Around Saratoga...
Local Religious Services
For a listing of local religious services the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life has put together a partial list which can be found on their website at https://www.skidmore.edu/religious-life/localworship.php. They welcome inquiries about additional options.
Saratoga Springs Farmer’s Market
Visit the Farmer’s Market and sample some of the fresh products from numerous local
farms. Located on High Rock Avenue in downtown Saratoga Springs from 9am – 1pm. More
info: https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/
Saratoga National Historic Park: Did you know that the Battles of Saratoga have been termed the Turning Point of the American Revolution? This historic site is a short drive from campus. More info: https://www.nps.gov/sara/index.htm
Anytime
Exhibitions at the Tang
Online
For more information about the exhibitions visit: http://tang.skidmore.edu.
The Alumni Learning Consortium
Online
Parents of Skidmore students are invited to experience the talents of our faculty
through our webinar platform. Explore valuable resources from our community and beyond
to help you grow personally and professionally. https://alumlc.org/skidmore