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Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Highlights

Skidmore’s Speech and Expression on College Campuses Symposium recap
Jon Achenbaum '77 named chair of Board of Trustees
Saratoga Hospital: Initiatives and Challenges today at 4:30 p.m.
Sign up for Skidmore Service Day on Saturday, April 29

Skidmore News

Tackling tough topics with respect at heart of speech and expression symposium

Skidmore’s Speech and Expression on College Campuses Symposium explored some of the most challenging topics of the day and offered a positive model of dialogue and democracy in action.

Jon Achenbaum '77 named chair of Board of Trustees

The Skidmore alumnus will succeed his classmate Nancy Hamilton '77, whose term ends in May.

The night I introduced my favorite artist to Skidmore

As the 2022-23 Eleanor Linder Winter ’43 Intern at the Tang Teaching Museum, Naima Nigh ’23 had the opportunity to bring her favorite artist, Trenton Doyle Hancock, to campus and introduce him to the Skidmore community. “It has been one of the highlights of my Skidmore career,” the business major and art history minor said.

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities

May 4: EAP Presents: “Stop, Drop and Roll, Preventing Burnout in the Workplace”
May 23: Retirement and Recognition Ceremony

For more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the Professional Development and Training website.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

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

Mark Rye, professor of psychology, co-authored a book chapter with recent alumnae Kristen Schiavo '17 and Anna Tsaligopoulou '19. Read more>>

Jay Rogoff, research associate in English, has received the Lewis P. Simpson Award for his forthcoming book. “Becoming Poetry: Poets and Their Methods. “ Read more>>

Shyamala Ratnayeke, visiting assistant professor of English, co-authored a paper in Global Ecology and Conservation. Read more>>

Announcements

Visions and Values Project: Seeking Feedback

President Conner invites all members of the campus community to provide their thoughts and reflections about what is unique and defining about Skidmore College through this feedback form. The form includes five open-ended questions that are reflective but also aspirational and forward-looking. Responses will help inform the College’s next strategic planning process as we affirm, together, our values and our shared vision for Skidmore. The form will remain open until May 10. Responses are confidential, though respondents will be asked to identify their primary role at Skidmore.

The Work Force Team Challenge will take place on Thursday, May 18, in Albany. Register online by Sunday, May 1. To participate, select Skidmore as your team and fill out all the required information. Do not pay for your cart; Skidmore’s team captain, Darren Drabek, will manage the payments, which are supported by the offices of the Dean of the Faculty/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Communications and Marketing. Contact Darren Drabek or Rachel Roe-Dale for more information, including details about carpooling and celebrations after the race.

Discontinuance of Downtown Business Assocation (DBA) discount cards

The DBA discount cards previously distributed to employees are no longer available as the organization has discontinued the program. For more information, contact Anne Petruzzelli.

Library Book Club

Scribner Library’s non-traditional book club is designed as a show and tell, where each person brings a book (or two!) they would like to share with the group. Join us from 5 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, in Scribner Library Meeting Room 128A. No registration is required. For more information contact Hannah Matecko-Conti.

Saratoga Hospital: Initiatives and Challenges

The Retiree Initiative Planning Group invites you to attend a presentation and Q&A with Angelo Calbone, who recently retired as Saratoga Hospital president and CEO, and Dr. Mallory Otto of Saratoga Hospital’s Geriatric Care team at 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, at the Surrey-Williamson Inn. The presentation will include an overview of recent initiatives, challenges, and the hospital’s recent designation as an age-friendly health system. For more information, contact Michael West.

Creating Opportunity – Supporting Diversity and Inclusion at Skidmore College

Join the Skidmore community April 25 – May 1 in making a gift to support the important work taking place across campus every day to make Skidmore a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community.

Skidmore Shop

The Skidmore Shop is partnering with Zankel Music Center and Skidmore Cares, to feature Skidmania T-shirts from 2015 through 2022. Check out our assortment in store or online. Supplies are limited, and all proceeds benefit Skidmore Cares.

Air-conditioning in campus buildings

Facilities Services has begun the process of starting the campus chill water system, which provides air conditioning for the following buildings: Bolton, Palamountain, Tisch, Barrett, Howe Rounds, Wait, Case, Ladd, Scribner Library, and JKB. The process is expected to be completed by May 1. All other buildings use independent air-conditioning systems or geothermal and are available as needed.

Senior Week housing

Departments can sponsor non-graduating students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors) to remain on campus from Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 22. Students will need to specify their reason for remaining on campus, such as participation in an athletic team or employment. For more information, contact Residential Life by May 1.

Submissions open for Golden Acorn Awards

MDOCS is calling for student work in a variety of genres and mediums, from your music videos to projects made for fun for social media. All submissions are due at midnight on Sunday, April 23, and will be reviewed by our panel of student and faculty judges. An awards ceremony will be held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 3. For more information, contact Jesse O’Connell.

Skidmore Community Rowing; (SCR) Adult Learn to Row Program

The SCR Learn to Row class is for anyone who wants to learn how to row. No experience is necessary. Practices are in the evening under the guidance of the Skidmore College rowing staff. For more information, contact Manny Valentin.

All students and employees can join the CDPHP Cycle program for free. Visit the website (which is currently under construction), select the green "unlock your access" button, choose Skidmore College, and use your Skidmore email address in the form. Membership is valid for CDPHP Cycle bikes throughout the Capital Region. E-bikes will join the fleet of bicycles this year. For more information, contact Jen Natyzak.

Dining Services

Please visit the Dining Services website regularly for updates, Spa Specials, hours of operation, and other information.

Skidmore Service Day - April 29 Six service projects have been arranged for Saturday, April 29: A compost bin overhaul; a garden work party; a lawn cleanup for Saratoga seniors; North Woods litter cleanup; Presbyterian Church flower planting; and Wilton Wildlife Arbor Day cleanup. These projects are open to the Skidmore Community. Please click on the links for more information and to sign up. For more information contact Michelle Hubbs.

Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure

Please help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in the Bulletin. Submit announcements and events, academic lectures, and faculty-staff achievements by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Please email swb@skidmore.edu if you have questions.

Athletics News

Another full weekend of home athletic events are on the docket for April 21-23. The men’s and women’s rowing teams host several nationally ranked crews on Saturday, April 22, in the first Skidmore Sprints. Competition begins at 11 a.m. The women’s lacrosse team welcomes Rochester (April 21, 4 p.m.) and RIT (April 21, 2 p.m.) to Wachenheim Field for a pair of key Liberty League games. The softball team hosts Ithaca (April 22, 1 p.m.) and Union (April 23, 1 p.m.) for four Liberty League games. The men’s and women’s tennis teams close out their regular seasons at home. The men play Vassar (April 22, 1 p.m.) and Union (April 23, 9 a.m.), while the women look wrap up a perfect league season and tournament top seed against Vassar (April 23, 1 p.m.).