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Election Day is tomorrow; remember to vote!

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When voters go the polls in New York state, they’ll see Proposition 1 on the back of the ballot. Skidmore professors Jennifer Delton and Kate Graney explain what it is, how it differs from the federal Equal Rights Amendment, and some of the arguments for and against its passage.

Although employees are encouraged to vote outside of scheduled work hours when possible, registered voters who lack four consecutive hours outside of work hours to vote at the start or end of their shift. Supervisors must be informed if an employee (including student workers) will be missing work to vote.

For students: Opportunities to process the election

The Counseling Center, Health Promotion/Peer Health Educators, Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life are collaborating to provide opportunities for students to pause, take a break, and process in the days surrounding Election Day. Read more about the various opportunities, resources, and events being offered between Nov. 4 and Nov. 15.

‌Post-Election Debrief: A Community Discussion

‌Tuesday, Nov. 12 

‌6:30 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Join a post-election debrief with Skidmore faculty addressing the questions and controversies that remain following Election Day.

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‌     Press Pulse     

‌Skidmore College students, alumni, and faculty engage in conversations about the upcoming 2024 presidential election.

‌Professor of Political Science Ron Seyb explains that while early voting trends cannot predict the outcome of an election, they can provide clues.

Campus Updates

'Two dads defending democracy' highlights civil discourse in divisive times

Skidmore alumnus Fred Guttenberg ’88, whose daughter was murdered in the 2018 Parkland school shooting, and former Republican U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh modeled dialogue, empathy, and respect across differing points of view during a campus visit.

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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