In this exclusive President’s Society webinar, President Conner reflected on co-teaching The Making of Modern Ireland with Professor Barbara Black, Tisch Chair in Arts and Letters. The course culminated in a two-week student trip to western Ireland — Conner’s 27th visit — exploring the literature, history, and culture studied on campus.
The President's Society
For over 50 years, the President’s Society has been the philanthropic heartbeat of ¿Û¿Û‚÷ý. This distinguished group of alumni, families, and friends contributes nearly 90% of all gifts to the Skidmore Fund annually — fueling the creativity, curiosity, and ambition of our students every day.
Lead boldly. Give meaningfully.
As a President’s Society member, you’ll join a community of impact-makers who believe deeply in Creative Thought Matters. Your support unlocks scholarships, sparks faculty-student collaboration, and sustains the Skidmore experience — from first-year seminars to senior capstones. Members also gain insider access to exclusive opportunities, including private webinars, regional gatherings, and the annual State of the ¿Û¿Û‚÷ýaddress delivered by President Marc C. Conner each spring.
Leadership giving levels begin at $2,500 annually — with tiered entry points for young alumni starting at just $250. Whether you’re investing in today’s students or shaping tomorrow’s leaders, your generosity leaves a legacy of possibility.
President's Society Giving Levels
- Lucy Skidmore Scribner, Founder: $100,000
- Charles Keyes: $50,000
- Henry Moore: $25,000
- Val Wilson: $10,000
- Joseph Palamountain: $5,000
- David Porter: $2,500
Young Alumni President's Society Giving Levels
- Classes of 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022 (1-4 years): $250
- Classes of 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 (5-9 years): $500
- Class of 2016 (10th year): $1,000
For more information, contact Michael McPhillips at mmcphillips@skidmore.edu.
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