Homecoming Weekend
When you think of Skidmore, what's the first thought that comes to mind?
For many of us, it’s home or at least a cherished home away from home. We are excited to welcome you back home for Homecoming Weekend, October 4 – 6, 2024.
All alumni and their families are invited! There will be activities for all ages and free time to walk the campus, visit downtown, and return to favorite on- and off-campus haunts.
Pre-registration for Homecoming Weekend is now closed. Homecoming Tailgate tickets can be purchased at the tent Saturday via debit/credit card only. Registration for Pickleball is available here.
Homecoming Weekend Highlights
Thoroughbred Cup Golf Tournament
Alumni Athletic Games
Capital District Recent Grad Gathering
Friends of Skidmore Athletics (FOSA) Benefit and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Start Up Skidmore
Schedule of Events
Friday, October 4, 2024
TIME
EVENT
10:30 a.m.
Thoroughbred Cup - Saratoga National Golf Course
Registration required. Join us at Saratoga National Golf Club for the 18th Annual Thoroughbred Cup!
7 p.m.
Volleyball vs. St. Lawrence
7 p.m.
Arthur Zankel Music Center presents:
Sterne Virtuoso Series: Min Kwon
Korean-born American pianist and arts advocate Min Kwon will perform works from her ambitious project, America/Beautiful, which has commissioned over 70 leading American composers to each craft a variation on the song “America the Beautiful."
Saturday, October 5, 2024
TIME
EVENT
9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Alumni Games
See below for schedule
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Pickleball Tournament at Wilton Town Gavin Park!
Calling all Skidmore alumni, families, faculty, staff, and students—whether you're a Pickleball pro or just hearing about it for the first time, this is the event you don't want to miss!
Join Erin McHugh ’74, author of Pickleball is Life, as she shares her love for this dynamic and fast-paced game that’s sweeping the nation. With her expert guidance and infectious enthusiasm, players of all levels will feel right at home.
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Alumni Games Tailgate
All your favorite comfort foods catered by Skidmore College Dining Services.
Alumni athletes playing in the Alumni Games eat free.
Tickets available for pre-purchase now!
12 p.m.
Field Hockey vs RPI
2 p.m.
Men's Soccer vs Vassar
2:30 p.m.
Faculty Lecture - Canceled
4 p.m.
Arthur Zankel Music Center presents:
Veena Chandra with Rajendra Gangani and Fateh Singh Gangani
In celebration of her 80th birthday, internationally acclaimed sitarist, composer, choreographer, and Skidmore faculty member Veena Chandra will present a mesmerizing program of Indian classical music and dance. She will be joined by Kathak dancer Pandit Rajendra Gangani along with his brother, the Pakhavaj virtuoso Pandit Fateh Singh Gangani. The performance will also feature vocalist Shivani Joshi and tabla artist Devesh Chandra.
Free and open to the public.
4:30 - 6 p.m.
Capital District Recent Grad Gathering - Canceled
(Classes '15-'24)
Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, Lobby
5:30 p.m.
The Friends of Skidmore Athletics Benefit and Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
SOLD OUT! Honor and celebrate the newest members of the Friends of Skidmore Athletics Hall of Fame during the 20th anniversary of the Benefit and Ceremony.
Athletic Alumni Games
Alumni athletes join current players and coaching staff for team specific gatherings and a tailgate on Saturday afternoon.
9 a.m
Women's Lacrosse
10 a.m.
Softball
11 a.m
Baseball
Men's Lacrosse
Men's Tennis
12 p.m.
Swim
1 p.m.
Golf at McGregor Links Country Club
Must pre-register with Tom Oppedisano toppedis@airllevant.com for tee time.
Sunday, October 6, 2024
TIME
EVENT
4 p.m.
Arthur Zankel Music Center presents:
SURROUND: EMEL - Solo Performance
This intimate new concert series seats the audience onstage with the artist – where every note and whisper become a shared, soulful embrace. Purchase tickets today!
Tunisian-American, NYC-based art pop musician Emel Mathlouthi, aka EMEL, rose to fame in 2012 with her protest song “Kelmti Horra” (My Word Is Free), earning her the title "the voice of the Arab Spring."
Her latest album, MRA, derives its name from the Arabic word for "woman" and was entirely produced with women artists from around the world, embodying sisterhood and the musical fight against patriarchy in a male-dominated industry.
12 - 6 p.m.
You will be inspired by the creativity on display during this one day workshop. Alumni are welcome to observe, mentor, and cheer on student participants as they craft and and ultimately pitch their business idea to the audience.
Plan Your Visit
For information on local hotels, please view the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce website.
Limited time offer! Book your stay at the Courtyard by Marriot Saratoga Springs. Call 866-210-9325 to receive the group rate by identifying yourself as part of the
Skidmore Golf Tournament Room Block.
Reservations first-come, first served. Book by Tuesday, September 3, 2024.