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Last Class with Ron Seyb, Constitution Day lecture, 'The State of American Politics,' and more.

Dear Skidmore Community, 

As we navigate the pivotal 2024 Election cycle, Skidmore's mission is to educate and engage our community about the election and its processes. This weekly newsletter will provide updates on events and news, as well as must-know information and helpful resources. I encourage you to take full advantage of all the thoughtful, fascinating offerings on campus this fall.

Skidmore is steadfast in its commitments to freedom of expression, diverse perspectives, and a spirit of openness to contrary points of view, all of which form the bedrock of our liberal arts education. During this election season, we will continue to exemplify respectful dialogue and engage one another with civility, kindness, and curiosity.

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‌Sincerely, 

‌Marc C. Conner

‌President

Professor Ron Seyb has been teaching political science and government at Skidmore College for 35 years. Now, as he enters his final year of teaching before retirement, he offers an academic analysis of a handful of election-related topics, bringing humor and historical context to this election season. In this episode, Professor Seyb breaks down the pros and cons of the Electoral College system, or as he calls it, “America’s Antique Road Show.”

‌Constitution Day Lecture

‌Monday, Sept. 9 

5 p.m.

‌Payne Room, Tang Teaching Museum

Susan McWilliams Barndt, professor of politics at Pomona College, introduces a notion of liberalism rooted in the Exodus story and expressed in African American political thought.

'The State of American Politics'

Thursday, Sept. 12 

‌5:30 p.m. ‌

‌Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall ‌

Eddie Glaude, the James S. McDonnell Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, lectures on the state of U.S. politics in the lead up to the 2024 presidential election.

The presents an exhibition and gathering space for talks, panels, concerts, voter registration, debates, town meetings, class sessions, club events, and more.

Press Pulse

Beau Breslin, Joseph C. Palamountain Jr. Chair of Government, reflects on the 19th Amendment in the wake of Women's Equality Day.

A new exhibition at the Tang Teaching Museum will provide an open platform for talks, panels, concerts, club events, and gatherings of all sorts.

Did You Know...

Academic freedom, freedom of speech, respectful dialogue, and civic engagement are essential to the College’s mission of preparing liberally educated graduates. Find out more about Skidmore's speech and expression resources online. 

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