Intergroup relations workshop for faculty and staff
Monita Thompson and Shana Schoem from the University of Michigan will facilitate a two-day remote intergroup relations workshop for faculty and staff from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 12-13. Participants will learn about foundational work related to IGR theory and pedagogy and engage in personal, self-reflective exercises that illustrate the practice of intergroup dialogue. Participants must commit to the entire two days. Space is limited. To register, please complete this form by April 15. Please contact Jenni Mueller or Lisa Grady-Willis for more information.
Vice President for Communications and Marketing search
As the search for Skidmore's next vice president for communications and marketing continues, members of the search committee invite all staff, faculty, and students to submit any suggestions for potential candidates or comments on leadership characteristics. Please submit these directly to Storbeck Search. You may find the position description here.
Spring intramural registration is now open
Register for five-versus-five co-ed basketball (7:30-9:30 p.m. Monday and Wednesday) or co-ed power volleyball (7:30-9:30 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday). Registration closes the morning of March 25. Both leagues begin the week of March 28 and run through the end of the semester. The top two teams will compete in a championship May 2-3. Contact Elizabeth Ghilardi for more information.
2022 Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention
Skidmore's 2022 Out of the Darkness Walk for suicide prevention will take place at noon Sunday, May 1, on Case Green. Join in a community-wide walk for suicide prevention and help us meet our fundraising goal of $5,000. Students, staff, faculty, and community members are all welcome. Your participation will help raise funds for the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. The walking route takes approximately 45 minutes; all forms of mobility are welcome. Contact Ashley Chandler for more information. Register online.
President’s Awards for Leadership and Service 2022
Individuals or teams from the Skidmore community may be nominated for a 2022 President’s Award for Leadership and Service until 4 p.m. Monday, March 28. The President's Awards for Leadership and Service recognize Skidmore community members who have embraced the educational mission and community spirit of the College through their exemplary commitment to personal excellence, campus pride, and service to others. The awards are intended to foster school spirit and campus unity, and to provide an opportunity for us to express our collective appreciation of outstanding work on behalf of the College. Nominations may be sent via online form. For paper submissions, please contact the Office of the President.
Student Leadership Award nominations sought
Skidmore faculty and staff are invited to nominate students who have made outstanding contributions to the community through their involvement, service, and leadership development activities for several student awards. The nomination form and additional information, including eligibility criteria, are available online. The deadline is 4 p.m. Monday, March 21.
Skidmore license plates
Drivers of cars registered in New York state can now order Skidmore custom license plates. Each person can choose a plate with numbers and letters assigned by the DMV or select their own custom combination. For custom plates, we suggest using a custom combination beginning with “CTM” — for Creative Thought Matters. For more information, visit the DMV website.
Skidmore Shop
Mark your calendars: Thursday, March 17, is your lucky day! For this day only, with your purchase of $50 or more at skidmoreshop.com, you’ll receive this green Skidmore cap for free. An "order for pickup" option is also available, and you can stop in and pick up your items when you return to campus after spring break.
Tang Teaching Museum now accepting applications for 2022-23 endowed internships
Rising juniors and seniors are invited to apply to the Tang Teaching Museum’s year-long endowed internships, which are named for Eleanor Linder Winter ’43, Carole Marchand ’57, Meg Reitman Jacobs ’63, and the Charina Endowment Fund. These paid, pre-professional internships introduce students to postgraduate life by providing academic and practical experiences from fall 2022 through summer 2023. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. Monday, April 11. For more information, please visit the Endowed Internship page or contact Tom Yoshikami, assistant director for engagement.
Grammy Award winner to speak to students interested in music careers
Grammy Award-winning artist Scott Jacoby ’93 will speak with students interested in a career within the music industry from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, in Emerson Auditorium. His work spans all genres of music and has garnered awards, graced platinum-selling albums, and topped charts throughout the world. Register online.
CDC virtual workshop: 'How to Interview Effectively'
The Career Development Center will be partnering with New Frontiers Executive Function Coaching to provide a virtual workshop on “How to Interview Effectively” from 1 to 2 p.m. April 1. Join us as we review effective interview strategies, disclosure considerations, and clear next steps for practice and implementation. The process of requesting reasonable accommodations will also be discussed. This program is ideal for neurodivergent students and students with disabilities who are looking for extra support to get through the interview process. Register online.
MDOCs virtual artist talk with Jeremy Dennis
Jeremy Dennis, a contemporary fine art photographer and a tribal member of the Shinnecock Indian Nation in Southampton, New York, will discuss Indigenous history as part of his project On This Site, which aims to preserve sacred Native American sites spanning 10,000 years, at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, via Zoom. This event is part of the series “Indigenous Media-Making: Land, Language, Relationship,” hosted by MDOCS Co-Creation Initiative and co-sponsored by the Anthropology and Black Studies departments. Details on how to register and other information are available on the MDOCS website.
Lara Downes concert
Join Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) for an exclusive performance by Lara Downes at Arthur Zankel Music Center at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14. Downes’ performance will explore the landscape of American music from George Gershwin and Morton Gould to Billie Holiday, Scott Joplin, and Florence Price, giving voice to underrepresented and forgotten artists alongside their contemporaries. Downes will lead a piano master class for music majors at Skidmore the night before her performance. General admission tickets are $30, and $10 for all Skidmore employees and students. Skidmore students enrolled in the music program or currently taking a music class should contact Evan Mack for free tickets. This performance is a part of Skidmore’s Filene Anniversary Concert Series.
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