Summer Bulletin publication schedule
Through Aug. 23, the Bulletin will be published biweekly and distributed to faculty and staff only. It will also be posted online. Submissions to the Faculty-Staff Achievements section will not be accepted over the summer and will be accepted again in the fall. The Bulletin will be published July 12 and 26, and Aug. 9 and 23. SWB will resume weekly publication on Aug. 30. Submit announcements by completing the online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Please email swb@skidmore.edu if you have questions.
Update on April 22 burglaries
A joint effort of Campus Safety and the Saratoga Springs Police Department has led to the arrest of two individuals, who are not affiliated with Skidmore, for the burglary in Jonsson Tower penthouse on the weekend of April 22. The two Washington County residents have since been released leading up to their appearance in Saratoga County Court. An investigation into other burglaries and vandalism over the same weekend continues.
New teletherapy provider for students
Teletherapy services for students are now offered through the BetterMynd platform. While Skidmore’s relationship with TimelyCare will be officially terminated on July 1, the College will continue to provide students with access to a diverse pool of therapists through the new BetterMynd platform for up to 12 sessions per academic year. The Counseling Center remains available to students for in-person sessions. For more information, visit the Counseling Center’s website.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Skidmore will host a Red Cross Blood Drive on Wednesday, July 12, in Williamson Sports Center’s multi-purpose room. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code SKIDMORE.
Facilities Services updates
Work on a new geothermal field in the area between the Community Garden and Wiecking Hall will continue through the summer. Blasting for the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will continue intermittently for several weeks. Ladd Hall will be closed for the remainder of the summer for construction. For more information, please contact Facilities Services.
Summer Snack Party
All are welcome to attend a Summer Snack Party from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, on the patio outside Burgess Café and Case Center. Additional details will be shared soon.
Join CDPHP Cycle! Bike share for free!
To register, download the CDPHP Cycle app to your phone, subscribe with your Skidmore email address, submit promo code "Skidmore," and you're ready to ride. Pedal bikes are free to ride for College community members, and e-bikes are free for the first 30 minutes. Please contact Jen Natyzak with any questions.
Tank and the Bangas to perform in November
Arthur Zankel Music Center will welcome Tank and the Bangas, a funky, gospel-inspired hip-hop group from New Orleans, to its stage on Friday, Nov. 10. Tickets for the concert go on sale June 30. A free poetry reading by the band's founder and frontwoman, Tarriona "Tank" Ball, will take place at the Tang Teaching Museum on Thursday, Nov. 9.
Update on Gore Mountain employee discount passes
Gore Mountain has discontinued its corporate season pass discount program, and discounted passes for Skidmore employees and their families are no longer available. Please visit the Gore website for more information about season passes. Note that Aug. 9 is the deadline for the lowest season pass prices for the 2023-24 season. Please contact Carol Schnitzer for more information.
The Orchard Project 2023 Arts Festival
The Orchard Project, which is now resident at Skidmore, brings exciting dramatic storytellers to Saratoga Springs to develop the next generation of new plays and musicals. Members of the Skidmore community are invited to a weekend of plays, performances, and workshops, July 7-9. For more information, contact Ari Edelson or Eunice Ferreira.
Dining Services
Dining Services is now offering a pop-up grill from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday through Friday on Case Walkway. The grill features a menu of hot dogs, burgers (both beef and plant-based), as well as grilled chicken. A combo meal includes your choice of a grill item, two sides, and a beverage. Summer hours for The Spa, Burgess, The Atrium, and Murray-Aikins Dining Hall are available on the Dining Services website.
Skidmore Shop
Now through Oct. 2, save on a Mac and get free AirPods, or save on an iPad and get a free Apple Pencil. Visit Skidmore Shop for more information.
