Road Closure Next Week
Please be advised that the City of Saratoga Springs and the Town of Greenfield plan to close Clinton Street from Daniels Road south to Van Dam Street and Clement Street from Greenfield Avenue west to Denton Road on Monday, Aug. 29, and Tuesday, Aug. 30. These closures will mean the Clinton Street entrance/exit from campus will be closed to vehicular traffic. All vehicular traffic will need to enter campus from the North Broadway entrances. Community members should be aware that there is an Admissions Open House planned for Monday, Aug. 29, that may create congestion near the main entrance to campus. Students and employees are encouraged to use the service entrance on North Broadway to access campus on Monday and Tuesday and to allow for extra time.
Zhenelle LeBel joins Arthur Zankel Music Center
Zhenelle LeBel joined Skidmore on Aug. 1 as managing director of Arthur Zankel Music Center. In this role, she will provide leadership to enhance the profile of the College’s premiere performance facility, facilitate a robust year-round presenting schedule, and expand the center’s program to include new works of contemporary performance. LeBel comes to Skidmore from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where she was a senior arts administrator at the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center.
Library Summer Book Club
In this book club, participants bring books they would like to share with the group as a kind of “show and tell.” Join us from noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, on the Adirondack chairs in front of the library. Contact Hannah Matecko-Conti for more information.
Student Employment Program updates and reminders for the 2022-23 academic year
The maximum amount that can be earned by members of the classes of 2024, 2025, and 2026 has increased to $1,300 per semester, or $2,600 for the year. If a student earns $2,600 in the fall, then they will not be able to work on campus in the spring semester. Students’ hourly wage has also increased to $12.75. Students will receive an automated email each pay period letting them know how much they have earned toward the threshold. Supervisors should review their student employment budget line carefully, as there may be fewer student hours available to departments than in the past. Please email stuemp@skidmore.edu for more information.
IT Help Desk support for remainder of summer
To facilitate a staffing transition, the IT Help Desk staff in the library will be working remotely on Friday, Aug. 26. IT Help Desk hours are 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Regular IT Help Desk coverage will resume Monday, Aug. 29.
International Friendship Families
Skidmore’s International Friendship Family Program is seeking individuals or families with varying degrees of availability to help host the Class of 2026. If you wish to take on a new student or join the program for the first time, please complete this form and send it to Chloe Jaleel.
Gore Mountain season pass discounts
Gore Mountain season pass discounts for the 2022-23 season are available to all Skidmore employees. To participate, visit Gore Mountain’s Skidmore College promotional website or use the SKIDMORECORP2022 promo code at GoreMountain.com. For more information, contact Ashley O’Connor at Gore Mountain.
Skidmore Shop
From now until Sept. 26, get AirPods with your purchase of an eligible Mac or iPad at the Skidmore Shop. You’ll also save with education pricing. Contact Doug Chang for more information.
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