News and announcements from Skidmore College

Weekly Highlights

  • December staff meeting recap
  • ‌Kids Night Out this Friday
  • ‌Web content training available for interested departments and programs
  • ‌Reminder: Those affected by the February data breach should sign up for credit protection by Thursday 
  • ‌Tang Holiday Bazaar, ACA Cultural Night Market, four-square and knockout tournaments, Athletics annual apparel sale, and other events

Skidmore News

Two Skidmore students help sort donations for Skidmore Cares.

Faculty, staff, students, and alumni donate time, efforts, goods, and funds through the 18th annual event.

Photo of Lucy Scribner Library from its west side.

Skidmore organized a Nov. 29 faculty panel that offered multiple scholarly perspectives and the webinar “Peacemakers at a Time of War,” presented by the Jewish and Palestinian peace group Roots on Nov. 27.

A student performs on stage in front of this year's Skidmania logo.

President Marc Conner and other College administrators briefed Skidmore staff about important topics, including the College’s transition to TIAA as the single service provider for employee retirement plans, at the last staff meeting of the semester.

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities

  • ‌Communication Styles Workshop, Dec. 12 

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

‌Position openings 

Human Resources invites interested Skidmore employees to submit application materials for the openings listed below: 

  • ‌Academic Counselor and STEM Advisor – Opportunity Program 

‌To apply, please access the Okta portal. Click on the tile for “Oracle HCM,” click “Me,” and then click on “Current Jobs.” You can access current open positions for external applicants here.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Yelena Biberman-Ocakli, associate professor of political science, published an article with alumni in an academic journal. Read more>> 

‌Robert Boyers, professor of English, authored a book that has recently received a number of positive reviews and distinctions. Read more>> 

Jason Breves, associate professor of biology, co-authored an article in an academic journal. Read more>> 

‌Ryan Homsey, director of academic advising, composed a song. Read more>> 

‌Stephen Ives, associate professor of health and human physiological sciences, was awarded a grant for his research. Read more>> 

Postdoctoral Staff Scientist ‌Kelsey Jensen, Program Manager Eliana Colzani '22, Associate Data Scientist Morgan McClure '22, and Assistant Professor Kristofer Covey, all affiliated with the Environmental Studies and Sciences Program, published a peer reviewed paper. Read more>> 

Julia Marco, director of marketing and engagement, and Sara Miga, senior director of external relations and strategic communications, presented at a symposium. Read more>> 

Nadia Marin-Guadarrama, visiting assistant professor of anthropology, presented a paper. Read more>> 

Ryan Richard Overbey, Robert H.N. Ho Family Foundation Assistant Professor in Buddhist Studies, co-edited a volume. Read more>> 

‌Laurie Rabinowitz, assistant professor of education studies, published an article in an academic journal. Read more>> 

Denise Smith, professor of health and human physiological sciences, and Sue D’Isabel, first responder Health and Safety Laboratory project manager, published a paper in an academic journal. Read more>>

Announcements

Credit protection through Experian

‌As a reminder, Skidmore has sent letters to those affected by a data breach earlier this year and is offering complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorksSM for 24 months. To start monitoring your personal information, please visit the Experian IdentityWorks website to enroll. You will need the activation code that came in your personalized letter. If you have questions about the product, need assistance with Identity Restoration that arose as a result of the security incident, or would like an alternative to enrolling in Experian IdentityWorks online, please contact Experian’s customer care team at 1-877-288-8057 by tomorrow, Dec. 7. If you have misplaced your activation code and need a new one, please reach out to Skidmore's IT Helpdesk.

‌Tang Holiday Bazaar

‌The Tang Student Advisory Council invites you to the annual Tang Holiday Bazaar from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, at the Tang. Dozens of Skidmore students will be selling a variety of wares, including art, jewelry, clothing, pottery, and more. For more information visit the Tang website.

‌ACA Cultural Night Market 

Join us from 5 to 7:30 p.m. this Friday, Dec. 8, at the Spa for an evening of tasty food, performances, and games. This year we are collaborating with Nihongo, Hayat, the International Student Union, the Muslim Student Association, and Raices to bring you all our different cultural street foods. Bring cash or Venmo on hand to buy a variety of finger foods and other treats.

‌Research guide on Middle East conflict ‌

‌An online research guide on the Middle East conflict is now available on the Scribner Library website. This interdisciplinary guide is meant to serve as an introduction to the conflict and jumping off point for research into other aspects of the Middle East. For more information, contact Marta Brunner.

‌Athletics annual apparel sale ‌ ‌

‌Athletics will host its annual sale of new and used apparel from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, in the Williamson Sports Center’s rec gym. Cash, Skidmore cards, and checks will be accepted for payment.

‌‌Kids Night Out

‌Kids ages 5 to 13 are invited to come enjoy well-supervised recreational activities provided by the great facilities of Skidmore College’s Williamson Sports Center 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. No pre-registration is necessary. Cost is $10 per child. For more information, email Ron Plourde.

Student winter break Professional Success Series 

‌Students are invited to learn how to unlock the full potential of LinkedIn, understand employee benefits, succeed as a liberal arts major, and handle money in this online instructional series. Registration is on Handshake. Contact Michelle Hubbs with questions.

‌Four-square and knockout tournaments

‌Join the peer academic coaches for health and human physiological sciences for four-square and knockout tournaments in the Main Gym from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. Contact Kimberly Rivera for more information.

‌Web content training available 

‌Departments and programs interested in managing their own web content should contact webteam@skidmore.edu to schedule training. Email Amy Ballesteros to find out more.

‌Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule 

‌Please help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Skidmore Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. Submit announcements and events, academic lectures, and faculty-staff achievements by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Please note, the bulletin will be paused during winter break. Distribution to employees will resume on Jan. 10 and to students on Jan. 17. Please email swb@skidmore.edu if you have questions.

‌Skidmore Shop 

‌Visit the Skidmore Shop for its annual holiday sale from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 6. Can’t make it to the shop? Receive 20% off your skidmoreshop.com order on Skidmore-branded merchandise, offer applicable Dec. 6 only.

‌Book buyback starts soon 

‌Get cash back for books you no longer need; Skidmore Shop buyback will run from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Friday, Dec. 8, and Monday, Dec. 11, through Friday, Dec. 15. Contact Becky Mattison or Karen Knoll for information.

Athletics News

Nationally ranked and unbeaten hockey team off to record start 

‌The Skidmore College hockey team is off to the best start in its 45-year history with a 9-0-2 record. The Thoroughbreds are ranked 10th nationally and travel to seventh-ranked Geneseo State to close out the semester at 7 p.m. on Saturday. Skidmore is one of only two NCAA Division III teams without a loss this season. St. Scholastica is ranked fifth at 7-0. The Thoroughbreds lead the New England Hockey Conference with a 5-0-1 record. The team is among the national leaders in penalty killing (eighth), scoring defense (second), scoring margin (second), scoring offense (fifth), team assists (fourth) and team points (fifth). Goalie Tate Brandon is tied for that national lead in shutouts (three), is fifth in goals against (1.20), and eighth in save percentage (0.954). Kaeden Patrick is ninth in goals per game (0.82) and 11th in points per game (1.55). After the Geneseo game, Skidmore will be home Jan. 5 against defending NCAA Division III national champion and top-ranked Hobart at 7 p.m. and then on Jan. 6 against sixth ranked Elmira at 4 p.m. For more information, visit the Skidmore Athletics website.

Events

Wednesday through Friday, Dec. 6-8 

‌All Day 

‌Tang Book Sale 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Wednesday, Dec. 6 

‌7 p.m. 

Skidmore in Concert: Global Music Showcase

‌Zankel Music Center

Thursday, Dec. 7 

‌Noon 

‌Behind-the-Scenes Tour of the Tang 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Thursday, Dec. 7 

‌5:30-7 p.m. 

‌Student presentation: ‘The Frontera Effect; Myth and Reality of the Power of the Wall’ 

‌Emerson Auditorium

Thursday, Dec. 7 

‌6 p.m. 

'Forms of Awakening' Tour 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Thursday, Dec. 7 

‌7:30 p.m. 

Lunchbox Launch Party 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Saturday, Dec. 9 

‌2 p.m. 

Family Saturday: Marvelous Moth Wings 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Through Dec. 10 

‌‘Arboreal:’ Art and science addressing trees and the environment 

‌Schick Art Gallery 

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