Donna Ng, vice president for finance and administration and treasurer, invites members of the Skidmore community to participate in an open forum with the search committee for Skidmore’s next chief human resource officer. Please let the search committee know about the qualities that are important for this position. The forum will be held on Friday, Nov. 16 from 1 to 2 p.m. in Davis Auditorium.
The position profile provides more information about this important role at Skidmore.
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The Skidmore community will honor veterans in a ceremony at the flagpole by the main entrance at 11:45 a.m. on Veterans Day, Monday, Nov. 12. Following the ceremony, College veterans, reservists and members of the armed forces are cordially invited to a luncheon at 12:15 p.m. at the Surrey Inn. Current employees, retired colleagues, students and alumni are encouraged to attend.
Veterans who are unable to attend will receive a complimentary meal ticket from Dining Services.
Please RSVP to Candace Scott.
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Harry Mooney '21 might be the Murray-Aikins Dining Hall's biggest fan. Read why he calls our award-winning eatery one of Skidmore's "brilliant gems."
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Alexander Bernstein, second child of classical music icon Leonard Bernstein (1918-1990), will make a special visit to Skidmore College, as part of a two-year global celebration of the late composer’s 100th birthday.
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Rex Smith, editor of the Times Union newspaper, called for journalists to maintain the difficult task of reporting the truth to the public and for readers to become more educated about the news amid increasing challenges to journalism in a digital, "post-truth" era.
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Two articles by Kristofer Covey, visiting assistant professor of environmental studies and sciences, have been accepted for publication.
Jennifer Mueller, assistant professor of sociology and director of the Intergroup Relations Program, spoke at Russel Sage College.
Aaron Pedinotti, visiting assistant professor in the Media and Film Studies Program, was mentioned in a Times Union column.
Ron Seyb, associate dean of the faculty and Joseph C. Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government, was interviewed by WNYT Channel 13.
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Faculty and staff are invited to submit their professional accomplishments and scholarly endeavors here.
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Jim Rose works as an executive chef in Dining Services. Thirteen years ago, he gave up his own restaurant in Johnstown, New York, and brought his passion for food to campus because he "thought the world of the Skidmore community."
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Thanksgiving pie and bread sale
Fresh baked pies, breads and rolls available. Place your order by 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 16 by emailing John Winnek.
International Education Week
The Office of Off-Campus Study and Exchanges invites you to be part of International Education Week Nov. 12-16.
Annual Arthur Zankel Lecture
Janet Borgerson and Jonathan Schroeder will discuss "Designed for HI-FI Living: The Vinyl LP in Midcentury America" Thursday, Nov. 15, 6 p.m. at the Tang Teaching Museum, Payne Room. A reception will follow.
Theater: "We Used to Wear Bonnets and Get High All The Time"
Skidmore Theater announces the world premiere of "We Used To Wear Bonnets and Get High All The Time" Nov. 16-18 and Nov. 29-Dec. 2, Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater.
Student smoothie contest
The Nutrition and Fitness Committee will accept student submissions for the contest until Nov. 11. The winner will receive a blender and the smoothie will be featured at Urban Roots Juice Bar. Second- and third-place winners will receive a gift card to Urban Roots.
Theater Department seeks musicians
Interested in playing in the pit for Kander and Ebb's Cabaret and the opportunity to earn an elective credit in the spring? Please contact John Michael DiResta.
Call for papers - Capital District Feminist Studies Consortium Conference
Faculty, staff and students are invited to submit proposals to Gwen D’Arcangelis by Friday, Nov. 23.
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Friday, Oct. 19 through Nov. 28
10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Art Exhibit: Pressed, Six Contemporary Printmakers
Schick Art Gallery
Thursday, Nov. 8
5:30-6:30 p.m.
Lecture and Q&A with Miguel Aragón
Schick Art Gallery
Thursday, Nov. 8
7 p.m.
Music Performance: Jason Vieaux, Guitar
Zankel Music Center
Saturday, Nov. 10
2-3:30 p.m.
Family Saturday: Build a Skyscraper
Tang Teaching Museum, Payne Room
Monday, Nov. 12
7-9 p.m.
MDOCS Faculty Showcase
Tang Teaching Museum, Payne Room
Tuesday, Nov. 13
12-1 p.m.
Curator's tour with Beck Krefting's Critical Whiteness Class
Tang Teaching Museum
Tuesday, Nov. 13
7-9 p.m.
Lecture: Travel, Being Black & Doubt
Palamountain Hall, Gannett Auditorium
Wednesday, Nov. 14
6 p.m.
Poetry Reading: Wayne Koestenbaum
Palamountain Hall, Davis Auditorium
Thursday, Nov. 15
4-5 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Tiffany & Co.
Zankel Music Center
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Thursday, Nov. 15
5:15-7:15 p.m.
Lecture: Perpetua, Athlete of God by Barbara Gold
Palamountain Hall, Emerson Auditorium
Thursday, Nov. 15
6-8 p.m.
2018 Zankel Lecture: Designed for Hi-Fi Living: the Vinyl LP in Midcentury America by Janet Borgerson and Jonathan Schroeder
Tang Teaching Museum, Payne Room
Friday, Nov. 16
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Kids Night Out
For more information contact Ron Plourde, baseball coach
Friday, Nov. 16
12-3 p.m.
OCSE: "I Am Global Skidmore" open photo shoot
Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, Atrium
Friday, Nov. 16
8 p.m.
Music Performance: Beatlemore Skidmania
Zankel Music Center
Saturday, Nov. 17
2 p.m.
Music Performance: Beatlemore Skidmania
Zankel Music Center
Saturday, Nov. 17
2-3:30 p.m.
Family Saturday: 16th Make-a-Turkey-Out-of-a-Potato Festival
Tang Teaching Museum, Payne Room
Saturday, Nov. 17
5 p.m.
Music Performance: Skidmore Brass Ensembles
Zankel Music Center
Saturday, Nov. 17
8 p.m.
Music Performance: Beatlemore Skidmania
Zankel Music Center
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