Interview with Mary Ellen Fischer
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Title
Interview with Mary Ellen Fischer
Date
April 3, 2017
Is Part Of
Skidmore Retiree Memory Project
Description
Mary Ellen Fischer came to Skidmore in 1975 as a professor of Soviet politics in what was then the Government department, now Political Science. She would later head the department and chair numerous college committees, leaving behind a legacy of intellectual excellence, commitment to community and an enduring work ethic. In a background interview, former colleague Ronald Seyb praised her for her leadership in their department and at the College. In this interview, Mary Ellen describes her experiences in these positions and her relationships with campus colleagues. She also reflects on the transition between campuses and the introduction of coeducation, as well as her scholarly travels.
Language
English (en)
Subject
Retiree Oral History Project
Type
Oral History
Oral History Item Type Metadata
Interviewer
Ethan Reardon (Class of 2020)
Interviewee
Mary Ellen Fischer
Location
Scribner Library, Skidmore College
Original Format
Audio Recording
Duration
1:00:49
Record Creation Date
April 26, 2017
Citation
“Interview with Mary Ellen Fischer,” Skidmore Saratoga Memory Project, accessed January 31, 2025, https://ssmp.skidmore.edu/document/631.
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