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Faculty discuss with top GOP pollster Patrick Lanne

Political Science faculty and a top GOP pollster discussed the 2024 election results and what the vote means for America’s democratic future.

Collected items can be dropped off at Scribner House Carriage House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 20, and Thursday, Nov. 21. A collection box will be available outside the carriage house for after-hours donations. 

The Coming Week

Wednesday, Nov. 20 

‌7 p.m. 

‌Transgender Awareness Week:  

‌Wyckoff Center 

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‌Thursday, Nov. 21 ‌

‌3-4 p.m. ‌

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‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌ ‌

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‌5-7:30 p.m. ‌

‌International Dinner ‌

‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall ‌ ‌

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‌6-8 p.m. ‌

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‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌7 p.m. 

‌Transgender Awareness Week:

‌Filene Auditorium

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Friday, Nov. 22, and Saturday, Nov. 23 

‌8 p.m. 

‌Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Theater presents:  

‌JKB Mainstage Theater ‌ 

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‌8 p.m. ‌

‌ (sold out) ‌

‌Zankel Music Center ‌ ‌

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‌Saturday, Nov. 23 ‌

‌5 p.m. ‌

 

‌Elisabeth Luce Moore Hall, Zankel Music Center ‌ ‌

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‌Sunday, Nov. 24 ‌

‌2-3 p.m. ‌

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‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌2 p.m. 

‌Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Theater presents:  

‌JKB Mainstage Theater

Strategic Planning

Strategic Action Agenda (SAA) 2024-2025 

‌Enhancing Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Excellence: Strategic Action Agenda 2024-2025 is now posted on the . This document provides context for and review of last year’s SAA and presents four goals for this year’s agenda. These goals emerged from and continue to support , and provide a pathway to our next Strategic Plan, 2025-2030.

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‌Offer input on strategic themes 

‌As part of , members of the College community are invited to share feedback with the via sustainability boards in Case Center and the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences and an available through Friday, Nov. 22. Share feedback with the through a .

Human Resources

Open Enrollment ‌ ‌ ‌

‌ must be completed by 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 22. Information session recordings are available online

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‌Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌ ‌

  • ‌Managing the Wave of Change (for supervisors) — 9-11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 ‌ ‌ ‌
  • ‌Tłó±đ Wave of Change — 9-11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 12 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

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‌Mandatory Title IX training available ‌

‌All employees (including student workers) are required to complete the annual by Dec. 6. Required trainings will now be completed in two parts: ‌

  • ‌Part I: Taking Responsibility for Preventing Workplace Discrimination and Harassment ‌
  • ‌Part II: Title IX & You: Protecting Your Campus (faculty and staff only). A student version of the Title IX training will soon follow. ‌ ‌ 

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‌No Gain, Maintain Holiday Challenge ‌

‌Tłó±đ is offering the No Gain, Maintain Holiday Challenge from Nov. 25 through Jan. 5.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Announcements

Dining Services Thanksgiving pies and bread sale ‌ ‌

‌Dining Services will be for Thanksgiving. All orders must be received by Thursday, Nov. 21. Please visit the regularly for updates, Spa Specials, hours of operation, and other information. 

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‌Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Weekly Bulletin Thanksgiving schedule

‌Next week, Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Weekly Bulletin will be published on Tuesday, Nov. 26; please send submissions by Friday, Nov. 22. Submit ; ; and by completing the appropriate online form.

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‌Host an international student for Thanksgiving ‌

‌Student Academic Services is matching international students with Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć families who would like to add cheer and intercultural exchange to their Thanksgiving meals. Members of the Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć community willing to host an international student at their meal should express interest through a . Contact Chloe Jaleel with questions. 

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‌Skidmania '74 open dress rehearsal and watch party 

‌Missed out on Skidmania '74 tickets? Cheer on friends and peers free of charge at the 3 p.m. dress rehearsal this Friday, Nov. 22, at Zankel Music Center. Students may also attend a livestream watch party at 8 p.m. on Friday in the Elisabeth Luce Moore Hall (room 117). Contact Teresa Rockwell with questions. 

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‌Kids Night Out

‌Kids ages 5 to 13 are invited to enjoy well-supervised recreational activities sponsored by the baseball team in Williamson Sports Center from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., on Friday Nov. 22. No preregistration is necessary. Cost is $10 per child. Contact Ron Plourde for more information. 

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‌Children's books drive 

‌Tłó±đ Reading Minds Scribner Seminar is hosting a book drive to collect new and gently used books for babies, children, and teens through Friday, Dec. 6. All books will be donated to the Saratoga Children's Literacy League, which provides free books to the children of Saratoga County. Books can be dropped off outside the CIS398 classroom. Contact Becca Johnson with questions.

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‌Annual sports sale 

‌Save the date for the annual sports apparel sale, from noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Williamson Sports Center rec gym. Cash, check or Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć card accepted. Contact Sherry Ankeny for more information. ‌

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‌Exchange Closet winter donations ‌

‌Tłó±đ , which has moved to Library 126, is requesting winter donations (jackets, coats, hats, etc.). Please drop off any donations to the Case Desk or Case 207 during business hours. Please contact Mary Ann Toia with questions. ‌ 

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‌Facilities updates ‌

‌Between the hours of 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 29, power will be shut down for Case Center, Ladd Hall, and Scribner Library while Facilities replaces electrical equipment. All buildings and systems will be monitored and checked during and after the outage. A crane and other equipment will be located near Case Green area during this time. The Case Center loading deck will be closed on Monday, Nov. 25, for work. In the case of inclement weather, projects will be rescheduled for Saturday, Nov. 30, and Tuesday, Dec. 3, respectively. 

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‌Seeking winter job shadowing hosts ‌ ‌

‌Tłó±đ Career Development Center is seeking job shadow hosts as part of its . Job shadow hosts can include alumni, parents, or employers who provide firsthand insight into the daily demands and responsibilities of their respective fields to sophomore students. Contact with questions. 

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‌Cyber Monday at the Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Shop 

‌Get free ground shipping on orders of $75 or more on Cyber Monday, Dec. 2, with code CYBER2024 or participate in the annual in-store holiday sale with Spin the Wheel Get the Deal! on Thursday, Dec. 5.

Athletics News

A Wednesday basketball doubleheader highlights a week featuring three home hoops games. At 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, women’s basketball will host Middlebury College. Then, at 7:30 p.m., men’s basketball will play host to SUNY Potsdam. On Saturday, Women’s basketball will play its third-straight NESCAC foe in Williams at 3 p.m., and riding hosts its final home show of the first semester. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Looking Ahead

Sunday, Dec. 1 

‌2-3 p.m. 

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‌Tang Teaching Museum

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