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Exploring wonder at Skidmore

The Humanistic Inquiry Symposium explored topics ranging from Buddhism to digital photography, weaving together the humanities, arts and sciences. Enjoy a sampling of faculty perspectives on the topic of “wonder.”

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Changes to the Skidmore Weekly Bulletin

In order to increase the reach of the Skidmore Weekly Bulletin, this publication will now be published each Wednesday, beginning April 10. Help reduce excessive campus email by submitting your announcements to this newsletter. The weekly deadline is Monday at noon. For more information, please contact the Office of Communications and Marketing.

Professors who teach me to trust, try and take one thing at a time

Lexi Parker '19 shares the important lessons and faculty mentorships that made her time at Skidmore exceptional.

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Skidmore Athletics update

The Skidmore riding team will compete in the Zone 2 finals on Saturday, April 6, in Pittsfield, New York. The winners will move on to Nationals in May. The Skidmore baseball team plays its home opener against Plattsburgh at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 4, and hosts Southern Vermont in a doubleheader Saturday, April 6.

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Faculty-Staff Achievements

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Cerri Banks, dean of students and vice president for student affairs, will deliver the convocation address at Syracuse University’s School of Education.

Yelena Biberman, assistant professor of political science, co-authored a policy opinion article with a student.

Gail Cummings, athletics director, was featured in a Spectrum News segment about women’s sports.

Heather Hurst, associate professor of anthropology, appeared in an episode of a National Geographic Channel series that aired in mid-March.

Christopher Mann, assistant professor of political science, co-authored an article about election research.

Daniel Nathan, professor of American studies, was quoted in an article about the 100th anniversary of the Black Sox gambling scandal.

Jeffrey Segrave, professor of health and human physiological sciences, published an article on tennis.

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

Skidmore Spotlight

Meet Becky Mattison

Becky Mattison, who works as the academic materials associate at the Skidmore Shop, handles textbook orders and customer service.

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Announcements

Edwin M. Moseley Faculty Research Lecture
Catherine Berheide will deliver the Edwin M. Moseley Faculty Research Lecture at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 4, in Gannett Auditorium. The title of her lecture is “Still Gendered After All These Years: Pay, Promotion and Well-Being.”

Bread sale

A bread sale will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the Atrium Café. This week’s flavors are banana, gluten-free banana, pumpkin, pumpkin with chocolate chips, seven-grain, sourdough, ciabatta, Italian with roasted garlic, and blueberry crumb cake.

Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition

Final-round presentations for the Kenneth A. Freirich Business Plan Competition will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 5, in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor. For more information, please contact Roy Rotheim.

Blood drive

A blood drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 5, in the Tang. To check your eligibility or to schedule a donation, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code SKIDMORE. For more information, contact Linda Hall.

Kuroda Symposium

James A. Morone, of Brown University, will speak about “Washington’s Regret: How American Politics Turned Tribal, 1800-2044” at 8 p.m. Friday, April 5, in Gannett Auditorium.

Saratoga Sustainability Fair

Skidmore will host the inaugural Saratoga Sustainability Fair, co-sponsored by Sustainable Saratoga, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6, in Case Center.

Panel discussion on migrant children

Leandra Naranjo of the Vera Institute of Justice; Cory Shindel of Kids in Need of Defense (KIND); and Judy Beck, a member of the Saratoga Immigration Coalition, will take part in a panel discussion, “Migrant Children in Government Custody: What Happens to Them and What Can We Do About it?” at 7 p.m. Monday, April 8, in Filene Recital Hall. Email Saratoga Immigration Coalition for more information.

New well-being challenges

LiveMore Skidmore is introducing two new well-being challenges, the Live Well Team Challenge from April 8 to June 2; and the Gratitude Challenge from April 8 to May 5. For more information, contact Laura Goodwin of Human Resources.

Skidmore Shop to sell caps, gowns, new items

Caps and gowns will go on sale beginning Thursday, April 11. New reusable items are in stock for Earth Month, including metal straws, earth-friendly cutlery, water bottles, mugs and more.

Soccer Without Borders camp

The Skidmore men’s and women’s soccer teams will host the 12th annual Soccer Without Borders Camp for boys and girls, ages 6-12, from Monday, April 22, to Friday, April 26. Use the online form to register. For more information, contact the group by email.