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Skidmore College
Celebration Weekend

October 20 - 22, 2023
Schedule of Events

An important note about purchased meal tickets: please be sure to stop by the Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk on the 2nd floor of Case Center to pick up your pre-purchased meal tickets. A copy of your confirmation email will not be sufficient to enter the Dining Hall. Thank you for your understanding.

Schedule is subject to change. Locations subject to change. Current as of: 10/18/23

 

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Friday, October 20

8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.  Various Office Hours
If you need to visit any of our business offices, please note that they will only be open on Friday, October 20.

9 a.m. –  7 p.m.   Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk
Case Center, second floor
Make this your first stop to pick up your meal tickets and a final weekend program.

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Schick Gallery Exhibition
Saisselin Art Building
The Schick Gallery presents work by the Skidmore Art Department’s first Workspace Residency artist, Nuveen Barwari. Barwari is a Kurdish-American artist who uses collage, painting, textiles, and installation to investigate the complexities of material culture, assimilation, and the contradictions of diasporic identities. Gallery hours are Friday, Saturday, and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. More info: https://www.skidmore.edu/schick/

11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Lunch in the Dining Hall
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Join us for Chicken Finger Friday! Sample tasty and healthful selections prepared by Skidmore’s Dining Services staff. Tickets are $11.50 per person, $9.00 per 6-12yo, no charge for children 5 and under. Reserve tickets in advance and pick them up at Case Desk upon arrival to campus. You may also purchase at Case Desk, or pay at the Dining Hall (tax will be added to purchases at the door).

12 – 6 p.m.  Exhibitions at the Tang
Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery
For more information about the exhibitions visit: http://tang.skidmore.edu/.

2 – 3 p.m.  Campus Sustainability Tour
Thomas Amphitheater, Arts Quad*
Join Tarah Rowse, Director of Sustainability Programs and Assessment, for a tour of campus sustainability initiatives, including the campus bike share program, community garden, geothermal system, North Woods and more. The Office will share information about student leadership opportunities, co-curricular events, and plans for the future. Please wear sturdy shoes.

2 – 4 p.m.  Environmental Action Club Fall Fest
Case Center Walkway
Come one, come all … come to Case! 2 hours of music, crafts, and sweet vibes. Interact with the sustainable initiatives happening right here, right now on campus! Stop by to connect with members of EAC and friends.

2:30 p.m.  Tour of Paula Wilson: Toward the Sky’s Back Door with Associate Curator Rebecca McNamara
Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Atrium

3 – 4 p.m.  Roadmap to the World: International and Domestic Study Programs   
Palamountain Hall, Emerson Auditorium
At Skidmore, students are encouraged to map out their own academic adventures off campus through Skidmore College-run programs in England, France, New Zealand, and Spain, in one or more of the over 125 approved programs throughout the world, or through domestic off-campus study. They are given tips for navigating the selection, application, and preparation processes and for managing the bumps along the way. Find out how the office of Off-Campus Study & Exchanges works with students to create their own road maps to the world. 

3 – 5 p.m.  Career Jam
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor
All students are invited to come and network with a select group of parents, alumni, and professionals to discuss career options and learn more about potential internship and job opportunities.  www.skidmore.edu/career/career-jam/

3:30 p.m.  Women’s Field Hockey vs. William Smith
Williamson Sports Center, Wagner Park
Watch the Thoroughbreds take on the Herons.

4 p.m.  Guided Tour of the Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery with Student Guide
Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Atrium

4 – 5 p.m.  FYE Faculty & Families Reception 
Case Center, The Spa
Visiting families and their students are invited to this light reception to meet with First Year Experience faculty members. For a list of confirmed faculty participants please click here. Faculty attendance is subject to change without notice. 

5 – 7 p.m.  “Dining Out at Skidmore”
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Our Dining Services staff extends a hearty welcome to all guests. Tickets are $14.75 per person, $11.50 per 6-12yo, no charge for children 5 and under. Reserve tickets in advance and pick them up at Case Desk upon arrival to campus. You may also purchase at Case Desk, or pay at the Dining Hall (tax will be added to purchases at the door).

5:15 p.m.  Student-led Shabbat Services 
Wilson Chapel
Students should sign up in SkidSync.

6:30 p.m.  Candlelighting, Kiddush, and Shabbat Dinner 
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall 
If you would like to join Skidmore Hillel for our weekly Shabbat Dinner, please reach out to Martina Zobel Coordinator of Jewish Student Life via email: mzobel@skidmore.edu. Students should sign up in SkidSync. 

7 p.m.  Filene Scholarship Winners Celebration
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall
The 2023 Filene Scholar Celebration Concert features the winners of the 42nd Annual Filene Scholarship Competition as well as our current Filene Scholars and faculty artists.  We celebrate the musical community fostered by this scholarship through the generosity of the Filene Ladd families. This event is free and open to the public. Livestream available at https://vimeo.com/event/3608251.

8 p.m.  Celebrating MDOCS’ 10th Anniversary
Palamountain Hall, Gannett Auditorium
Unique among liberal arts colleges and one of Skidmore’s most distinctive academic programs, the John B. Moore Documentary Studies Collaborative (MDOCS) embeds the nonfiction arts across the curriculum, helping budding storytellers of diverse backgrounds and intellectual orientations to transform their studies and experiences into media (film, audio, installation, and beyond) with wide public reach. Many alums of MDOCS have sought and found careers in nonfiction, and on the occasion of our 10th anniversary, we’re celebrating the work that those alums have created, as well as the impact that MDOCS has had on their budding careers, with events both on campus and off. Downtown Community Television (DCTV) helped us mark this milestone in September with a program commemorating MDOCS’ 10th anniversary, as part of their fall screening series at the Firehouse Cinema Manhattan, featuring some of the boldest and most memorable film shorts from MDOCS’ students, alums, and faculty. These films that experiment with form, subject and genre, to forge new and deeply personal visions of the spaces, experiences and historical ruptures that members of our community have traversed. Come enjoy these exceptional works and learn about our plans for MDOCS’ next decade.

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SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21

8:30 a.m. – 7 p.m.  Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk
Case Center, second floor
Make this your first stop to pick up your meal tickets and a final weekend program. Complimentary coffee available from 10 a.m.—3 p.m.

8:30 – 9:30 a.m. Meet & Greet Coffee Hour 
Palamountain Hall, Class of 1967 Lobby 
Meet other parents and college administrators while enjoying a cup of coffee and a light continental breakfast.

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Library Book Sale
Scribner Library
The annual sale at Scribner Library is perfect for browsing and buying.

9:30 – 10:30 a.m.  President’s Hour
Palamountain Hall, Gannett Auditorium
The Parent & Family Council invites you to join President Marc C. Conner for a lively discussion of College issues and his vision for the future. Members of the President’s Cabinet will also be in attendance.

10:30 am – 12 pm  Parent & Family Council Meeting
Palamountain Hall, Davis Auditorium
By invitation only.

10:45 - 11:45 a.m.  Celebration Weekend MiniCollege
Various on-campus locations
Highlighting the excellence of Skidmore faculty for more than twenty years. See session offerings here (subject to change).

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Schick Art Gallery Exhibition
Saisselin Art Building
See Friday listing for details.

11:30 – 2:30 p.m.  Celebration Lunch
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Join us for a culinary celebration of the Skidmore community. The menu will feature a range of dishes which highlight the talents of our culinary team. There will be something for everyone! Please note that there will be two lunch seatings. Purchase tickets for either the 11:30 a.m. seating or the 1:00 p.m. seating. Tickets are $11.50 per person, $9.00 per 6-12yo, no charge for children 5 and under. Reserve tickets in advance and pick them up at Case Desk upon arrival to campus. You may also purchase at Case Desk, or pay at the Dining Hall (tax will be added to purchases at the door).

12 –6:30 p.m.  Exhibitions at the Tang
Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery
For more information about the exhibitions visit: http://tang.skidmore.edu/.

2 - 3 p.m.  Celebration Weekend MiniCollege
Various on-campus locations
Highlighting the excellence of Skidmore faculty for more than twenty years. See session offerings here (subject to change).

2 – 3:30 p.m.  Family Fun at the Tang
Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Payne Room
Join this immensely popular program offered by the Tang. Suitable for children ages 5 and up with their adult companions, this program offers a creative opportunity for a hands-on art activity. Come any time between 2 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to create your own special project. For more information call the Tang’s Visitor Services Desk at (518) 580-8080.

2 – 3:30 pm  Flora and Fauna Walking Tour of North Woods
Meet at Falstaff’s
Join student North Woods Stewards for a nature walk through the North Woods, Skidmore’s unique natural resource. This area is a living classroom as well as an outlet for co-curricular and recreational activities. Please wear sturdy shoes.

2:30 - 3:30 p.m.  Treblemakers A Cappella Performance
Filene Hall, Filene Recital Hall

3 p.m.  Women’s Soccer vs. St. Lawrence
Williamson Sports Center, Wachenheim Field
Watch the Thoroughbreds take on the Saints. 

3 p.m.  Dance Performance 
Dance Theater, Dance Center 
Please join us for an afternoon of improvisation, music, and dance featuring the works from guest artist Larry Keigwin alongside Skidmore faculty and student choreography. Tickets are free and may be reserved online. For more information please contact Ellen Grandy at 518-580-5360 or visit: www.ticketsource.us/skidmore-college-department-of-dance

4 p.mTour of Forms of Awakening: Selections from the Jack Shear Collection of Himalayan Art with Assistant Director for Curatorial Affairs and Malloy Curator Rachel Seligman and Associate Professor of Asian Studies Ben Bogin
Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Atrium

5 p.m.  Fall Opening Reception
Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery, Atrium

5 – 7 p.m.  Farm to Table Dining at Skidmore
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Our Dining Services staff extends a hearty welcome to all guests. Enjoy farm-fresh cuisine from local Saratoga and Washington County farms in partnership with the Saratoga Farmer’s Market. Tickets are $14.75 per person, $11.50 per 6-12yo, no charge for children 5 and under. Reserve tickets in advance and pick them up at Case Desk upon arrival to campus. You may also purchase at Case Desk, or pay at the Dining Hall (tax will be added to purchases at the door).

7 p.m.  Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra – “American Legends”
Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall
The SSSO launches their ’23-’24 season at Zankel with American Legends, featuring guest trumpeter Robert Sullivan in Barber’s “Essay No. 2,” Glen Cortese’s “Concerto from Trumpet and Orchestra (Gabriel’s Signal),” music from John Williams’ “Lincoln” and the Suite from Copland’s “Billy the Kid.” For tickets, go to www.sssony.org. Presented in partnership with the Proctor’s Collaborative.

8:30 p.m.  S'(kid)mores & Celebration Fireworks
NEW LOCATION: Case Center & Scribner Library Walkway, Case Green
Gather with Skidmore families and enjoy a fireworks display over Haupt Pond at 9:00 p.m. Bring a blanket to spread on the lawn or watch from your car. Complimentary dessert and hot beverages will be provided Under the Tent. *Note the campus perimeter road will be closed to traffic at 8:55 p.m. *UPDATE: Please note that due to the anticipated weather forecast this event has been moved to the covered walkway between Case Center and Scribner Library.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22

9 a.m. – 12 p.m.  Celebration Weekend Welcome Desk
Case Center, second floor
Make this your first stop to pick up your meal tickets and a final weekend program. 

9 a.m. – 3 p.m.  Brunch in the Dining Hall
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall
Join students and families for brunch. You might even catch a football game on the big screen in the afternoon! Tickets are $11.50 per person, $9.00 per 6-12yo, no charge for children 5 and under. Reserve tickets in advance and pick them up at Case Desk upon arrival to campus. You may also purchase at Case Desk, or pay at the Dining Hall (tax will be added to purchases at the door).

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.  Exhibitions at the Tang
Frances Young Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery
For more information about the exhibitions visit: http://tang.skidmore.edu/

11 a.m.  29th Skidmore Celebration 5K Run-Walk 
Event begins and ends on Case Green and covers a 3.1 mile course around campus. Awards will be given to the first three finishers in six different categories. No entry fee. A t-shirt will be provided to the first 80 entrants. Walkers and joggers are most welcome! Registration is now open: https://www.skidmore.edu/run-walk/ 

11 a.m. - 4 p.m.  Schick Art Gallery Exhibition
Saisselin Art Building
See Friday listing for details.


 

GENERAL INFO, Open OFFICE INVITATIONS, and local attractions

On Campus...

Burgess Café Hours
Case Center, 2nd floor
Grab a beverage while you're on campus. Hours are:

Friday 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Sunday 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.

Skidmore Shop
Case Center, 1st floor
Stop by the Skidmore Shop while you're on campus. Hours are:

Friday: 9:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Spotlight on Collaborative Research: The Cornerstone of a Skidmore Education
Throughout the weekend, be sure to visit the following locations to see some of Skidmore's exciting
faculty/student collaborative research.  Posters and other displays highlighting this work can be found in the
Tisch Learning Center (psychology and neuroscience, first floor; sociology and social work, second floor; history and American studies, third floor); The Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences (geosciences, first floor, biology, chemistry, neuroscience and environmental sciences, second floor; chemistry, third floor)
Bolton (anthropology) and the Williamson Sports Center (health and human physiology second floor).

The Office of Admissions
Have a friend or sibling of a current student who is also interested in Skidmore? Visit the Admissions website to learn more about exploring campus while you’re here! https://www.skidmore.edu/admissions/visit/index.php

Philip Boshoff Writing Center
The Writing Center invites interested guests to stop by, meet our tutors, and see how they work with student writers. The Center will be open Saturday from 12 – 2pm. More info: https://www.skidmore.edu/writingcenter/

The Student Wellness Center
Meet the Peer Health Educators (PHE’s) who work to create an open, safe space to empower and educate the Skidmore community on issues relating to health and wellness. Whether you are looking for information on nutrition, sexual health or misconduct, relationships, stress reduction, alcohol or any other college health related concern, we are here to assist! While you're here, check out our library, pick up some pamphlets and other educational items, and visit with our regular rotation of therapy dogs! Stop by Case Center Room 308 for an open house on Friday from 2-4 pm. More info: https://www.skidmore.edu/health_promotion/center.php

Van Lennep Riding Center
Come and visit the Riding Center, home of the 2023 IHSA National Champions, to learn more about the center, its horses, and equestrian program. The Riding Center is located off-campus at 145 Daniels Road, just a short drive from campus and will be open for visitation on Friday from 3-5pm.

Skidmore Theater
Skidmore Theater will present [RE]MAKING in the Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater from October 20-25, 2023. More detail, including show times and tickets, can be found at: theater.skidmore.edu/production/the-thursday-after-the-pandemic/

Around Saratoga...

Local Religious Services
For a listing of local religious services the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life has put together a partial list which can be found on their website at https://www.skidmore.edu/religious-life/localworship.php. They welcome inquiries about additional options.

Saratoga Springs Farmer’s Market
Visit the Farmer’s Market and sample some of the fresh products from numerous local farms. Located on High Rock Avenue in downtown Saratoga Springs from 9am – 1pm. More info: https://www.saratogafarmersmarket.org/

Saratoga National Historic Park: Did you know that the Battles of Saratoga have been termed the Turning Point of the American Revolution? This historic site is a short drive from campus. More info: https://www.nps.gov/sara/index.htm

Beekman Street Art District: The Arts District on Beekman Street, part of Saratoga Spring’s historic west side, is a thriving and ever-changing arts and business community. A three-block mixed-use neighborhood, located a walkable four blocks west of Congress Park, the Arts District supports a relaxed but vibrant community of artist studios and galleries, restaurants, specialty shops, and health and beauty services. The area embodies the creative spirit of Saratoga while it honors the local heritage. https://saratogaartdistrict.com/

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Exhibitions at the Tang
Online
For more information about the exhibitions visit: http://tang.skidmore.edu

The Alumni Learning Consortium
Online
Parents of Skidmore students are invited to experience the talents of our faculty through our webinar platform.  Explore valuable resources from our community and beyond to help you grow personally and professionally. https://alumlc.org/skidmore

 


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