Tang Museum open by appointment
The Tang Teaching Museum is open by appointment as we prepare new exhibitions to open Saturday, Jan. 29: "Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science" and "Opener 34: Ruby Sky Stiler — New Patterns." Students, faculty, and staff can make appointments to visit by calling 518-580-8080.
Register now for Radical Fiber: A Symposium on Art and Science
In conjunction with the exhibition "Radical Fiber: Threads Connecting Art and Science," the Tang Teaching Museum presents a two-day online event: Radical Fiber: A Symposium on Art and Science. The symposium on Friday, Jan. 28, and Saturday, Jan. 29, brings together scholars, artists, and thinkers in academia, business, tech, and the arts on the historical, present, and potential future connections of fiber-based practice and the sciences. A complete schedule and Zoom registration links can be found on the exhibition webpage.
Earn A Badge for Your Office with the Sustainable Workplace Operations Program
The new Sustainable Workplace Operations Program is seeking participants for the spring semester. This program is designed to help staff and faculty better explore and implement sustainable workplace practices. Participants will submit a checklist of standardized criteria and be awarded a bronze, silver, gold, or platinum sticker to be displayed as thanks for their participation and to promote the program. Meetings with student workplace managers, brown bag lunches, and departmental challenges will round out the program. For more information, check out the program website and participant interest form.
Writing Center hours
The Skidmore Writing Center begins tutoring on Tuesday, Feb. 1, and hopes to offer appointments both in person and online. Additional details and scheduling information are available online.
Employee Fitness Classes are back
Williamson Sports Center is running a 10-week program that employees can take advantage of for a low cost. The program, which begins Feb. 4, runs in conjunction with the Student Government Association’s efforts to provide a variety of fitness classes for employees and students. Employees will pay $50 in advance for the courses. Registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Please complete this payroll deduction form and send it or your check (made out to Skidmore College) by campus mail to Lacey Largeteau in Williamson Sports Center. Due to COVID-19 precautions, only current employees may participate.
Scribner Library hours
The library will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24; from 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, through Thursday, Jan. 27; from 7:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28; from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29; from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 30; and from 7:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Monday, Jan. 31. Visitors, including retirees, will be limited to contactless pickup in the library vestibule through Monday, Jan. 31. Visitors should call the Circulation Desk at 518-580-5508 upon arrival. In case of inclement weather, Scribner Library will open no earlier than 9 a.m. in order to allow library personnel to arrive on campus safely. Please review library hours and COVID-19 policies on the Scribner Library website.
Red Cross Blood Drive
A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, in the IM/Dance Gym. Please consider donating blood as the Red Cross faces its lowest supply of blood in more than a decade. Please schedule your appointment online.
Liberty League honors for Thoroughbred pair
Women’s basketball standout Julia Blanck ’25 was named Liberty League Rookie of the Week and men’s forward Greg Skoric was selected to the honor roll for the week ending Jan. 16. Blanck scored 16 points and tied a season-high 14 rebounds to go along with four steals and three blocks in a 66-52 road win over William Smith. Skoric had a career-game in a loss to Vassar. He pulled down a career-high 21 rebounds to go along with a career-high seven blocks and 16 points. The seven blocks represented the program's highest in 40 seasons. We invite you to come out and support our Skidmore student athletes. Visit the Skidmore Athletics composite calendar for home game details and other information.
Skidmore Shop
Now until March 26, enjoy an additional $50 off education pricing on MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs at the Skidmore Shop. Contact Doug Chang at dchang@skidmore.edu or 518-580-5491.
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