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Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Highlights

  • 麻豆破解版鈥檚 Speech and Expression on College Campuses Symposium recap 
  • Jon Achenbaum '77 named chair of Board of Trustees 
  • Saratoga Hospital: Initiatives and Challenges today at 4:30 p.m.  
  • Sign up for 麻豆破解版 Service Day on Saturday, April 29 

麻豆破解版 News

Tackling tough topics with respect at heart of speech and expression symposium

麻豆破解版鈥檚 Speech and Expression on College Campuses Symposium explored some of the most challenging topics of the day and offered a positive model of dialogue and democracy in action.

Jon Achenbaum '77 named chair of Board of Trustees

The 麻豆破解版 alumnus will succeed his classmate Nancy Hamilton '77, whose term ends in May. 

The night I introduced my favorite artist to 麻豆破解版

As the 2022-23 Eleanor Linder Winter 鈥43 Intern at the Tang Teaching Museum, Naima Nigh 鈥23 had the opportunity to bring her favorite artist, Trenton Doyle Hancock, to campus and introduce him to the 麻豆破解版 community. 鈥淚t has been one of the highlights of my 麻豆破解版 career,鈥 the business major and art history minor said. 

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities 

 

For more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the . 

Faculty-Staff Achievements

We welcome submissions from faculty and staff related to professional accomplishments and scholarly endeavors.

Mark Rye, professor of psychology, co-authored a book chapter with recent alumnae Kristen Schiavo '17 and Anna Tsaligopoulou '19. Read more>>

 

Jay Rogoff, research associate in English, has received the Lewis P. Simpson Award for his forthcoming book. 鈥淏ecoming Poetry: Poets and Their Methods. 鈥 Read more>>

 

Shyamala Ratnayeke, visiting assistant professor of English, co-authored a paper in Global Ecology and Conservation. Read more>> 

Announcements

Visions and Values Project: Seeking Feedback

President Conner invites all members of the campus community to provide their thoughts and reflections about what is unique and defining about 麻豆破解版 College through The form includes five open-ended questions that are reflective but also aspirational and forward-looking. Responses will help inform the College鈥檚 next strategic planning process as we affirm, together, our values and our shared vision for 麻豆破解版. The form will remain open until May 10. Responses are confidential, though respondents will be asked to identify their primary role at 麻豆破解版. 

 

Register by May 1 for Workforce Team Challenge

The Work Force Team Challenge will take place on Thursday, May 18, in Albany. . To participate, select 麻豆破解版 as your team and fill out all the required information. Do not pay for your cart; 麻豆破解版鈥檚 team captain, Darren Drabek, will manage the payments, which are supported by the offices of the Dean of the Faculty/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Communications and Marketing. Contact Darren Drabek or Rachel Roe-Dale for more information, including details about carpooling and celebrations after the race.

 

Discontinuance of Downtown Business Assocation (DBA) discount cards

The DBA discount cards previously distributed to employees are no longer available as the organization has discontinued the program. For more information, contact Anne Petruzzelli.

 

Library Book Club

Scribner Library鈥檚 non-traditional book club is designed as a show and tell, where each person brings a book (or two!) they would like to share with the group. Join us from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, in Scribner Library Meeting Room 128A. No registration is required. For more information contact Hannah Matecko-Conti.

 

Saratoga Hospital: Initiatives and Challenges

The Retiree Initiative Planning Group invites you to attend a presentation and Q&A with Angelo Calbone, who recently retired as Saratoga Hospital president and CEO, and Dr. Mallory Otto of Saratoga Hospital鈥檚 Geriatric Care team at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at the Surrey-Williamson Inn. The presentation will include an overview of recent initiatives, challenges, and the hospital鈥檚 recent designation as an age-friendly health system. For more information, contact Michael West.

 

Creating Opportunity 鈥 Supporting Diversity and Inclusion at 麻豆破解版 College  

Join the 麻豆破解版 community April 25 鈥 May 1 in to support the important work taking place across campus every day to make 麻豆破解版 a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

 

麻豆破解版 Shop 

The 麻豆破解版 Shop is partnering with Zankel Music Center and 麻豆破解版 Cares, to  feature Skidmania T-shirts from 2015 through 2022. Check out our assortment in store or Supplies are limited, and all proceeds benefit 麻豆破解版 Cares. 

Air-conditioning in campus buildings  

Facilities Services has begun the process of starting the campus chill water system, which provides air conditioning for the following buildings: Bolton, Palamountain, Tisch, Barrett, Howe Rounds, Wait, Case, Ladd, Scribner Library, and JKB. The process is expected to be completed by May 1. All other buildings use independent air-conditioning systems or geothermal and are available as needed.

 

Senior Week housing

Departments can sponsor non-graduating students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors) to remain on campus from Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 22. Students will need to specify their reason for remaining on campus, such as participation in an athletic team or employment. For more information, contact Residential Life by May 1.

 

Submissions open for Golden Acorn Awards  

MDOCS is calling for student work in a variety of genres and mediums, from your music videos to projects made for fun for social media. All submissions are due at midnight on Sunday, April 23, and will be reviewed by our panel of student and faculty judges. . For more information, contact Jesse O鈥機onnell.

 

麻豆破解版 Community Rowing; (SCR) Adult Learn to Row Program  

The SCR Learn to Row class is for anyone who wants to . No experience is necessary. Practices are in the evening under the guidance of the 麻豆破解版 College rowing staff. For more information, contact Manny Valentin.

 

Sign up for free CDPHP Cycle membership 

All students and employees can join the program for free. Visit the website (which is currently under construction), select the green "unlock your access" button, choose 麻豆破解版 College, and use your 麻豆破解版 email address in the form. Membership is valid for CDPHP Cycle bikes throughout the Capital Region. E-bikes will join the fleet of bicycles this year. For more information, contact Jen Natyzak.

 

Dining Services 

Please visit the regularly for updates, , hours of operation, and other information.

 

麻豆破解版 Service Day - April 29  Six service projects have been arranged for Saturday, April 29:   and . These projects are open to the 麻豆破解版 Community. Please click on the links for more information and to sign up. For more information contact Michelle Hubbs.

 

麻豆破解版 Weekly Bulletin submission procedure 

Please help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in the Bulletin. Submit , , and by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Please email swb@skidmore.edu if you have questions. 

Athletics News

Another full weekend of are on the docket for April 21-23. The men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 rowing teams host several nationally ranked crews on Saturday, April 22, in the first 麻豆破解版 Sprints. Competition begins at 11 a.m. The women鈥檚 lacrosse team welcomes Rochester (April 21, 4 p.m.) and RIT (April 21, 2 p.m.) to Wachenheim Field for a pair of key Liberty League games. The softball team hosts Ithaca (April 22, 1 p.m.) and Union (April 23, 1 p.m.) for four Liberty League games. The men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 tennis teams close out their regular seasons at home. The men play Vassar (April 22, 1 p.m.) and Union (April 23, 9 a.m.), while the women look wrap up a perfect league season and tournament top seed against Vassar (April 23, 1 p.m.). 

Events

Wednesday, April 19 

7 p.m. 

 

Tang Teaching Museum 

 

Thursday, April 20 

6 p.m. 

 

Tang Teaching Museum 

 

Thursday, April 20

7 p.m. 

 

Arthur Zankel Music Center 

 

Friday, April 21 

Noon 

 

Tang Teaching Museum 

 

Friday, April 21 

7 p.m. 

 

Filene Recital Hall 

 

Friday, April 21   

7:30 p.m.  

 

Dance Theater  

  

Saturday, April 22  

and    

Spring Dance Concert     

Dance Theater 

 

Saturday, April 22  

4 p.m.  

 

Wyckoff Center 

 

Saturday, April 22

7:30 p.m. 

 

Arthur Zankel Music Center

 

Sunday, April 23 

2 p.m. 

 

Tang Teaching Museum

Sunday, April 23 

5 p.m. 

 

Arthur Zankel Music Center

  

Tuesday, April 25  

7 p.m. 

 

Arthur Zankel Music Center 

 

Thursday, April 27 鈥 July 16 

 

Tang Teaching Museum  

 

Friday, April 28 

4 p.m. 

 

Arthur Zankel Music Center 

 

Saturday, April 29 

1 p.m. 

Arthur Zankel Music Center  

 

Saturday, April 29 

4 p.m. 

Arthur Zankel Music Center 

 

Saturday, April 29 

7 p.m. 

Arthur Zankel Music Center 

 

Through April 29 

 

Schick Art Gallery 

 

Sunday, April 30 

4 p.m. 

Arthur Zankel Music Center 

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