NACCC Staff Campus Climate Survey
In 2020, Skidmore College joined the Liberal Arts Colleges Racial Equity Leadership Alliance as a founding member. As part of a three-year commitment, we surveyed students in 2021 and will survey faculty in 2023. This spring, Skidmore has partnered with the USC Race and Equity Center to administer the National Assessment of Collegiate Campus Climates (NACCC) Staff Survey. Collectively, results from the three surveys will be used to shape institutional priorities, which include making Skidmore a quality place to work for everyone. Skidmore staff were sent an email from helpdesk@nacccsurvey.org on Tuesday, March 22, inviting them to participate in the survey, which will be available through April 21. All staff are urged to participate in this survey, which will help understand staff experiences and improve the overall campus climate.
Highlights from The Center
In fall 2021, The Center opened its doors to students, staff, faculty, alumni, and members of the Saratoga Springs community. During an open house on Sept. 24, President Conner spoke about the role of The Center as a hub for diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) activities on campus.
Since then, The Center has received tremendous support and hosted over 30 events, meetings, and initiatives led by members of our community, including faculty in gender studies, political science, English and chemistry, as well as staff from Campus Life and Engagement, Student Affairs, Financial Services, Scribner Library, and the Opportunity Program. The Center has also hosted student events, including those sponsored by multicultural clubs. During Transgender Awareness Week, the Black Trans Abolitionists, Professor June Paul and other student volunteers created a candlelight vigil in the Fireside Reading Room that highlighted the experiences of BIPOC trans individuals. Early in the new year, the Chinese Culture Club celebrated Chinese New Year in The Center.
This semester, DEI student assistants will support a variety of programs and initiatives, including outreach to under-represented students. Each week, dedicated affinity time will be hosted in the space for BIPOC and trans students, as well as students with disabilities. In addition, the Office of Strategic Planning and Institutional Diversity will soon host events in The Center for In It 6, scheduled for the first week of April. Faculty, staff, and students are encouraged to contact Anita Jack-Davies, deputy chief diversity officer and director of The Center, regarding collaboration on DEI and interdisciplinary projects, and may also reserve space in The Center here.
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.
‘Keepers of the Game’ virtual panel discussion
“Keepers of the Game” (2016) is a film about a women’s lacrosse team from Akwesasne, hoping to be the first Native women’s team to take the championship title away from their rivals Massena High. The film will be available to registered attendees for private screening from March 24 until April 3. At 7 p.m. on March 31, we will gather for an engaging discussion with Wa’kerakats:te Louise “MommaBear” Herne (Condoled Bear Clan Matron of the Mohawk Nation), Mimi Lazore (one of the featured lacrosse players), and Judd Erlich (filmmaker). This event is co-sponsored by the MDOCS Co-Creation Initiative and MLK Saratoga and is part of the series "Indigenous Media-Making: Land, Language, Relationship." Register online.
Library Book Club
The Library Book Club will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 23. The Scribner Library Book Club is a non-traditional book club that encourages attendees to “show and tell” a book they’ve read with the group. You can check our page for more info. Please join us on Wednesday via Zoom.
“Grief and Healing” open mic night
Students in EN 110 (Literature and Grief) invite you to an Open Mic Night on the theme of “grief and healing” in memory of the many lives lost to COVID-19. All are welcome at the event at 7 p.m. Monday, March 28, in Davis Auditorium. Refreshments will be served. Please join us and consider reading a short text on the theme of grief (a poem or two, or a brief excerpt from a longer literary work).
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 Friday, 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 part of Skidmore’s Filene Anniversary Concert Series.
Skidmore Shop: Macintosh deals
Last call! From now until March 26, enjoy an additional $50 off education pricing on MacBook Pros and MacBook Airs at the Skidmore Shop. Contact Doug Chang or call 518-580-5491.
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. To register, please complete this form by April 15. Space is limited. Please contact Jenni Mueller or Lisa Grady-Willis for more information.
Summer 2022 employment for students
Students interested in viewing and applying for summer jobs at Skidmore should visit jobs.skidmore.edu and filter by “summer.” In some instances, students may be hired for more than one position. Both jobs must be part time, be paid in the same manner (hourly or salary), and together cannot exceed 40 hours in a work week. For more information, contact Jim Calhoun, employment coordinator, at ext. 5802 or by email.
Summer course registration is open
Summer course registration is now open. All summer courses will meet in person. On-campus housing is available for enrolled Skidmore students. Choose from a wide variety of courses; many fulfill requirements. Dates, cost, and course descriptions are available on the Summer Sessions website. View the course schedule and register now. Contact Lilly Routledge, senior program coordinator for summer academics, for more information.
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