Events
The Retiree Initiative Planning Group (RIPG) plans and hosts a variety of social events, College updates, educational activities (seminars, panels, workshops, book groups), and regional trips. RIPG is responsible for the announcements, events, and activities listed below. Please send a note to RIPG@skidmore.edu if there are activities you would like to see us sponsor. And plan to join your friends and colleagues in events that interest you!
Save the Dates 2026
The following are upcoming events that will be held for the Skidmore Retiree Community. Please take a moment to review and mark them on your calendar. As the dates get closer, individual invitations will be sent out.
Details will be sent to the retiree-list in advance of each event
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Mondays in January, 5th through 26th, 9:30-10:30 AM: 鈥淢otion Is Lotion鈥� On Zoom.
Restorative practices for the body and mind, led by Debra Fernandez. -
Wednesday, March 4, 4:00 PM: Retiree Reception with President Conner. Surrey Williamson Inn .
Tuesday, April 14, 4:30 PM: 鈥淐onversations with My Deepfake Dad.鈥� Surrey Williamson Inn.
Professor of Art Sarah Sweeney, who creates digital interventions in photography, sound and video, will take us through her fascinating process of creating conversations with her deceased father using an AI voice.Thursday, June 4, 4:30 PM: Wine, Cheese and Chat. Surrey Williamson Inn.
Welcome new retirees. Presentation by Sue Bender and Barry Pritzker on Jill Sweet鈥檚 archive on southwestern indigenous culture.
Anytime
Send your suggestions for additions to the Retiree Library to Susan Kress, skress@skidmore.edu
Alumni Events
Retirees can keep in touch with alumni activities through the Alumni Engagement website.
Regional events are also available for alumni and friends of Skidmore.
Retired faculty who might wish to offer a program for an alumni club have a standing invitation to get involved. Please contact Carly Connors, Executive Director of Alumni Engagement, to indicate your interest in such involvement, and when and where you might be available. Thanks for considering!