Reunion weekend at Skidmore College

The internet is so awesome. Anyone recognize themselves in these photos?

Class of 1944

Class of 1949
Looking good class of 49!

Class of 1964

Class of 1969
Are those bales of hay in their lap?

Class of 1974

Class of 1979

Class of 1984
Wait! Is that Skidmore faculty Marc Woodworth on the left, second row from the front? Yep..yep it is.

Class of 1994
Top row on the right..the woman with the baby in her lap. She looks a lot like this person.

WELCOME BACK EVERYONE!!!!
STOP INTO THE SKIDMORE SHOP AND SAY HI!

Lucky number 9 and number 4

A small slice of the Class of 1984
Hey you in the back..don't you owe me money!

If the year you graduated from Skidmore ends in the number 9 or 4...then this is your reunion. Welcome back!! We've missed you. Stop in and visit the Skidmore Shop when you arrive on campus. We're located on the first floor of Case Center. You remember Case Center? Right?

Our hours are as follows:
Thursday 5/28/09
9:15 to 5:00

Friday 5/29/09
9:15 to 5:00

Saturday 5/30/09
9:00 to 4:30

Sunday 5/31/09
9:00 to 12:30

Skidmore Shop closing a tad early on Wednesday May 20 and re-open on Tuesday May 26.

Not sure why..but when I did a google image search for "Memorial Day Weekend"...it came up with this photo of a mole person.


Just wanted to let you guys know that The Skidmore Shop will be closing at 2PM today due to inventory reasons. We will re-open on Tuesday May 26 at 9:15AM.

We'd like to take this moment to wish all of you a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend. Have fun. Be safe and if you run into the mole people. Don't run and hide. I bet all they want is a hug. Mole people like hugs. They do.

Skidmore College Class of 2009

Well...this is it. The Class of 2009 graduate tomorrow at SPAC. Things start at 11AM and will probably end around 2ish (I'm guessing). The Skidmore Shop will be open on Commencement Day from 2PM to 6PM for all of your Skidmore College goods. Don't forget those coupons we packed into your cap and gowns.

The Skidmore Shop would like to take this moment to congratulate the Class of 2009. You are all wonderful people and we will miss you. Well...most of you. No no no..kidding..of course we'll miss all of you. You've made our time at Skidmore a lot of fun and memorable.

Now, I told myself I wouldn't cry...so I will do my best.

I would like to also take this time to give a special thanks to our graduating Skidmore Shop student employees (past and present).

Jon Schlossberg
Samantha Holtgrewe
Ali Toglia
Anna Tanimoto

Someone hire these people!!..they need jobs!! They are lovely people and really hard workers.

Good luck out there Class of 2009. Thank you for everything and stay in touch.

Great. Now I'm crying. See...are you happy now?

3 more days until we release you into the wild

Commencement is 3 days away. Hopefully all of you have picked up your cap and gown at The Skidmore Shop. You've made your dinner reservations. Only thing left is the flowers. You can purchase your flowers from Commencement Flowers at SPAC (find them INSIDE on the SPAC grounds) or you can pre-purchase online by clicking here.

And just in case you haven't made dinner reservations we have taken the task of creating a list of restaurants in the area for you to choose from.

Beekman Street Bistro
Local ingredients showcased in upscale, but unpretentious cuisine. Menu changes frequently. A fair number of vegetarian options. Enjoy great food in Saratoga’s quickly-growing Art District. Reservations recommended.
62 Beekman Street, 581-1816, Moderate/Expensive

Brindisi’s Restaurant & Bar
Steaks, Chicken, Seafood and Italian. A Saratoga standby for years in the heart of town. Small outdoor patio.
390 Broadway, 587-6262, Moderate/Expensive

Cantina
A modern update on traditional Mexican cuisine. A full bar with festive drinks. Small patio on Broadway great for people watching in the summertime.
430 Broadway, 587-5577, Moderate

Chez Sophie
Chef-owned contemporary French bistro using the freshest ingredients in a simple, yet elegant way. Menu changes daily. An award-winning list features 400 French wines and 36 Belgian-style beers. Reservations recommended.
534 Broadway, Saratoga Hilton, 583-3538, Expensive

Chianti
Chianti il Ristorante is an authentic Italian restaurant in a new location, which retains the charm of its old bronze-filled dining room, but is now closer to the heart of Saratoga’s downtown.
18 Division St., 580-0025, Moderate/Expensive

Circus Café
A large menu of American dishes served in a dining room dancing with circus memorabilia and bright walls. Small patio on Broadway. Karaoke every other Saturday.
392 Broadway, 583-1106, Moderate

Dine
Offering a variety of fish, game, beef, poultry, pasta and other international comfort foods! Complemented with full wine & spirits menu. Reservations suggested.
26 Henry St., 587-9463, Expensive

Esperanto’s
A late night destination for many Skidmore students but also open during the day. They specialize in good food fast. Pizza, rice and beans and falafel are on the menu but the real deal at Esperanto’s is the “doughboy”.
6 ½ Caroline Street, 587-4236, Inexpensive

Forno Toscano Bistro
Forno Bistro is a neighborhood favorite bistro serving fresh, Italian food and wood-fired pizzas. Outdoor dining. No reservations accepted.
541 Broadway, 581-2401, Moderate

Gaffney’s
Casual gourmet American dining in a unique and relaxed atmosphere. Garden bar and patio dining make this a popular summer spot but just as fun in the colder months.
16 Caroline Street, 587-7359, Moderate

Gideon Putnam Resort & Spa
Enjoy a formal dining experience in the Georgian Room or nibble on something lighter at the pub-style Saratoga Grille or the outdoor Café in the Park—also serves breakfast.
24 Gideon Putnam Rd., 584-3000, Fair/Expensive

Gotchya’s
Fresh homemade pasta served in a variety of sauces and traditional styles. Daily meat and seafood specials, too. Full bar & garden seating. Come enjoy the food and the arts district!
68 Beekman Street, 584-5772, Moderate

Grey Gelding
A Cajun-, Tuscan-, and California-influenced menu with an impressive wine list. Live music weekly.
423 Broadway, 584-0957, Moderate/Expensive

Hattie’s
Some of the best Southern comfort food in the Northeast. Winner of the fried chicken throwdown with Bobby Flay. Outdoor bar & patio to enjoy a traditional mojito or mint julep!
45 Phila Street, 584-4790, Moderate/Expensive

Hibachi Japanese Restaurant
Located 10 minutes outside of downtown Saratoga. Hibachi offers traditional Japanese meals at an affordable price.
3310 S Broadway, 580-9343, Moderate/Expensive

Karavallli
Upscale Indian dining. Several seafood, meat, and vegetarian options. Very popular with Skidmore students.
47 Caroline Street, 581.2234, Moderate

Lillian’s
Serving steak, seafood, original chicken dishes and a variety of pastas. Outdoor seating on Broadway.
408 Broadway, 518.587.7766, Fair/Moderate

Little India
Traditional meat and vegetarian specialties of India, made to order and to your preferred degree of hotness.
60 Court St., 583-4151, Fair/Moderate

The Local
Serving traditional English and Irish specialties with a unique selection of beer and tea from around the world. Daily "Chalkboard" specials. Outdoor garden seating available all summer or cozy up to the fireplace during the cold months.
142 Grand Ave., 587-7256, Fair

Longfellow’s
A large menu to be enjoyed in this spacious, yet cozy establishment. A short escape to the comfort of an Adirondack lodge!
500 Union Ave., 587-0108, Moderate/Expensive

Maestro’s
An American take on the traditional bistro. Menu features American, French, and Italian fare, prepared with the freshest local ingredients. Small indoor dining room and patio on Broadway. Featured in the New York Times August 2007 article on Saratoga Springs.
371 Broadway, 580-0312, Expensive

Mare Ristorante
A seafood restaurant with Italian and Mediterranean influence. Wine list featuring more than 150 wines from the world’s finest vineyards. Stay after dinner for drinks at the Otto Lounge.
17 Maple Ave., 583-6955, Moderate/Expensive

Max London’s
Saratoga’s newest restaurant features a large menu inspired by Mediterranean flavors and showcasing fresh local ingredients. Enjoy tapas, wood-fired pizzas, pastas, or one of the seafood or meat daily special entrées.
466 Broadway, 587-3535, Moderate/Expensive

Mouzon House
The Mouzon House serves true French Quarter Cuisine in a restored historic Saratoga home. Organic produce and meats from local farms. Outside garden and roof top seating often features live music in the summertime.
1 York Street, 226-0014, Moderate/Expensive

The Olde Bryan Inn
A Saratoga Springs tradition, this restaurant, in one of the town’s historic buildings (circa 1832), features an extensive menu that includes sandwiches, light fare and hearty dinners
123 Maple Ave, 587-2990, Fair/Expensive

One Caroline Street Bistro
An eclectic menu featuring fresh ingredients from local farms. An extensive wine list, full bar, and live music often. The (older) sister restaurant of the Mouzon House.
1 Caroline Street , 587-2026, Moderate/Expensive

PJ’s Saratoga Style BBQ
Famous barbecued chicken and ribs. Open pit cooked outdoors! Exclusive "wick" sandwiches, wings, burgers, hotdogs, and custard ice cream. Indoor seating or patio service. Only open during the summer.
Rt. 9, South Broadway, 583-CHIK, Moderate

Ravenous
Ravenous features a wide selection of savory and sweet crepes for lunch, dinner or weekend brunch. Locals love the Belgian pommes frites – fresh-cut French fries served in paper cones with your choice of dipping sauce.
21 Phila St., 581-0560, Fair/Moderate

Scallion’s
A fresh, wholesome approach to dining. Dinner offers specialty salads, chicken, seafood and pastas. Great food and a beautiful dining room.
44 Lake Ave., 584-0192, Moderate

Springwater Bistro
The Springwater Bistro’s menu changes daily according to the freshest and finest products available. Charming, comfortable, and elegant atmosphere in a restored Victorian home.
139 Union Ave., 584-6440, Expensive

Sushi Thai Garden
Extensive menu features traditional Thai & Japanese cuisine along with unique daily sushi specials. A popular destination for the Skidmore crowd.
44-46 Phila St., 580-0900, Fair/Moderate

Tiznow
Get comfortable on one of the cozy banquettes or at the handsome black wood bar. French and Asian cuisine, Belgian beers and Latin music set the tone that buzzes late into the night.
84 Henry St., 226-0655, Moderate/Expensive

Wheatfield’s
Wheatfield’s menu consists of homemade pastas, chicken, beef, seafood and daily specials. Reservations accepted year-round. Small out door patio on Broadway.
440 Broadway, 587-0534, Moderate/Expensive

The Wine Bar
Incredibly delicious and creative American menu and small formal cheese plates. Chef uses local produce. More than 50 wines by the glass, full bar, and a Wine Spectator awarded wine list. Seating in the main bar area, quiet dining (downstairs at the Wine Bar) with live piano Fri. & Sat, patio seating on Broadway and a NY State approved cigar lounge.
417 Broadway, 584-8777, Moderate/Expensive

Special hours at The Skidmore Shop

Hi folks. Due to intense staff training The Skidmore Shop will be opening at 10AM on Thursday May 14. To make up for the shorter work day we promise to be extra nice to all of you.

Cap and Gown day is here

Alright Seniors. You're almost there. Graduation is just a couple of days away. We want to make sure you look good when you walk across that stage. We will be handing out cap and gowns all day today at The Skidmore Shop.

If for some reason you forgot to order your cap and gown (it happens)..don't panic. Just come to the store and talk to someone. It's first come first serve on the extra cap and gowns. Meaning the sooner you are here the better we can get you into a cap and gown thats fitted just for you. But if you can't make it in..well..that just means you might have a really long cap and gown..or a really short one. I'd say just get in here.

Jostens Rings will also be here with to help you with a Skidmore ring purchase. You'll have a chance to win one of four Skidmore class rings.

You will also find a coupon for 40% off of Skidmore insignia merchandise. It's only for good for today and its only for the Senior class...sorry to all you non seniors...be patient..your time will come.

Let's play good news/bad news

Bad news first. Our Friday farmers market will not be here today. :( But that's it. Not so bad, right?

Good news. Our Friday farmers market will be here every Friday during the summer starting in June. :) Holla!

See. That was fun.

We're not as rude as Darth Vader. Not even close.

Did you ever noticed that Darth Vader never said please or thank you? Rude, right? Well we wanted to show all of you that The Skidmore Shop ain't no Darth Vader. Today is our final Thank You Thursday of the semester...and well...we wanted to take this opportunity to say thanks to all of you for making it an incredibly fun year for all of us. So please stop into the Skidmore Shop and take advantage of our great Thank You Thursday discounts today. Plus we'd like to see you since our time is becoming limited. It sort of feels like we're breaking up....except I know when the break up is gonna happen unlike the time when my GF from high school broke up with me during the prom. I mean...she knew she was gonna break up with me days before. The LEAST she could of done was do it before I spent all that money.
Anwyays. Thank You Thursday. Today.

And while were at it...c'mon Vader, an occasional please or thank you once and awhile would have been nice.

Textbook buyback at the D-Hall

Two more opportunities to sell your books while enjoying a delicious meal at the D-Hall. We'll be there on Tuesday and Wednesday from 5 to 8.

Who needs gas money?

Textbook buyback starts today. As in now. As in it started at 9:30 this morning. The process is simple. Bring your textbooks and the good people at the buyback table will give you money. As in cold hard cash. As in you get to spend it right away on anything you want. How's that for instant satisfaction? Go ahead. Say it. You love us. C'monnn...say it. It's okay because we love you.

There will also be a buyback during Wafflefest in the D-Hall at 8pm on Sunday.