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 2025
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
- Wednesday, August 20, 7:30 PM: Retiree Outing to SPAC. Philadelphia Orchestra program featuring Beethoven鈥檚 Fifth Symphony.
- Mondays in September: 9/8-9/29, 3:00-4:00 PM: 鈥淟et鈥檚 Talk About Aging鈥� Wilson Chapel. Program led by Debra Fernandez and Susan Walzer.
- Thursday, September 11, 11:30 AM: Retiree luncheon with President Marc Conner. Murray-Aikins Dining Hall,
2nd Floor.
Followed by tour of the new McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center, led by Julia Routbart Baskin, Assoc. Dean of Student Affairs for Health and Wellness. - Wednesday, October 29: Retiree bus trip to NYC
Drop off in Lincoln Center area of Manhattan. Plan your own day or attend new revival of 鈥淩agtime鈥� with discounted tickets.
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!