News and announcements from Skidmore College

Weekly Highlights

  • Skidmore Cares collection underway today and tomorrow
  • December faculty and staff meeting on Friday, retirement plan service provider updates
  • ‌Today: Faculty Panel: ‘Starting Conversations on Israel-Palestine'
  • Campus COVID-19, flu vaccine clinic to be offered next week
  • Winter dance concert, ‘The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs’ final showtimes, Skidmore in concert performances, and other exciting events 

Skidmore News

A student performs on stage in front of this year's Skidmania logo.

The Skidmore community celebrated a rich array of music from 50 years ago and the talent of student musicians while supporting local community organizations at Skidmania ’73.

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Skidmore Cares — our annual campus-wide effort to support individuals and families in need in our community — begins today, Wednesday, Nov. 29. Collected items can be dropped off at Scribner House Carriage House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. through tomorrow, Thursday, Nov. 30.

A Skidmore athlete stands in front of a hockey goal with one of their arms raised.

Head Coach Rob Hutchison '07 says the new facilities represent Skidmore’s commitment to the hockey program and athletics.

Dining Services

Gingerbread Bash theme night 

‌Dining Services will be hosting a theme dinner, “Gingerbread Bash,” from 5 to 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 5.

 

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

Human Resources

Retirement plan service provider update

‌In order to prioritize the financial well-being of our faculty, staff, and retirees, Skidmore will be transitioning to TIAA as the single service provider for the Skidmore College retirement plans. This change is anticipated to occur on May 1, 2024, and does not require any action at this time. More information can be found on the Human Resources Benefits website and in your email; for questions, please contact benefitsHR@skidmore.edu.

‌Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities

  • ‌Staff Meeting, Dec. 1 
  • ‌Breakfast with HR Supervisor Roundtable: “Onboarding (Journeys),” Dec. 5 
  • ‌Communication Styles Workshop, Dec. 12

 

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

Human Resources invites interested Skidmore employees to submit application materials for the openings listed below: 

Position openings

 

  • ‌Manager of Finance and Planning – Tang Teaching Museum 
  • ‌Director of Admissions Strategy and Communications – Admissions 

‌To apply, please access the Okta portal. Click on the tile for “Oracle HCM,” click “Me,” and then click on “Current Jobs.” You can access current open positions for external applicants here.

Faculty-Staff Achievements 

Paul Arciero, professor of health and human physiological sciences, was featured in an article. Read more>> 

‌Erica Bastress-Dukehart, associate professor of history, presented a paper. Read more>> 

Ruben Castillo, assistant professor of art, is currently exhibiting his work in museums. Read more>> 

‌Rebecca McNamara, associate curator in the Tang Teaching Museum, presented an art talk. Read more>> 

‌Joowon Park, associate professor of anthropology and director of the Asian Studies Program, gave book talks. Read more>> 

‌Laurie Rabinowitz, assistant professor of education studies, facilitated a panel discussion. Read more>> 

‌Minita Sanghvi, associate professor of management and business, published a chapter in a book. Read more>> 

‌Juliane Wuensch, assistant professor of German, was featured in a local newspaper. Read more>>

Announcements

Faculty panel: ‘Starting Conversations on Israel-Palestine' 

‌Five Skidmore professors will offer distinct scholarly perspectives that aim to deepen our understanding of the situation in Israel, Gaza, and the region from 6 to 7:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Nov. 29, in Davis Auditorium. Panelists are Saleema Waraich (Art History); Pushkala Prasad (Management and Business, International Affairs); Gregory Spinner (Religious Studies); Sarah Friedland (MDOCS); and Nurcan Atalan-Helicke (Environmental Studies). The event, sponsored by the Office of the President, the Office of the Dean of the Faculty, and the Office of the Dean of Students, is open to Skidmore faculty, staff, and students only.

‌Research guide on Middle East conflict

‌An online research guide on the Middle East conflict is now available on the Scribner Library website. This interdisciplinary guide is meant to serve as an introduction to the conflict and jumping off point for research into other aspects of the Middle East. For more information, contact Marta Brunner.

‌‌Staff and faculty meetings 

‌The December staff and faculty meetings will take place this Friday, Dec. 1. The staff meeting is scheduled for 1 p.m. and the faculty meeting will be held at 3:30 p.m. Additional details will be shared by email.

‌Credit protection through Experian 

‌As a reminder, Skidmore has sent letters to those affected by a data breach earlier this year and is offering complimentary access to Experian IdentityWorksSM for 24 months. To start monitoring your personal information, please visit the Experian IdentityWorks website to enroll. You will need the activation code that came in your personalized letter. If you have questions about the product, need assistance with Identity Restoration that arose as a result of the security incident, or would like an alternative to enrolling in Experian IdentityWorks online, please contact Experian’s customer care team at 1-877-288-8057 by Dec. 7. If you have misplaced your activation code and need a new one, please reach out to Skidmore's IT Helpdesk.

‌Campus COVID-19, flu vaccine clinic 

‌Health Services is partnering with Adirondack Health and Wellness to offer updated COVID-19 vaccines and flu shots from 9 a.m. to noon next Thursday, Dec 7. Registration information will be shared with the Skidmore community soon. You will be able to receive an updated COVID-19 vaccine, your flu shot, or both at the clinic.

‌Winter dance concert

‌The Department of Dance invites you to its Winter Concert, Friday and Saturday, Dec. 1 and 2. The concert will feature work created by our faculty as well as a world premiere piece created by guest choreographer Larry Keigwin. Tickets are available online.

‌Children’s book drive ‌ ‌‌

‌The Reading Minds Scribner Seminar is hosting a campus-wide book drive to collect new and good-as-new used children’s books, through Friday, Dec. 1. All books will be donated to the Saratoga Children's Literacy League, which provides free books to the children of Saratoga County. Books can be dropped off at the Spa during lunch hours or in Tisch 142. Contact Becca Johnson with questions.

‌Skidmore Theater: ‘The Courage to Right a Woman’s Wrongs’ ‌ ‌

‌This devilishly fun play by one of Spain’s most successful ladies of letters will run Dec. 1-3. (The 8 p.m. performance on Friday, Dec. 1, will offer open captioning.) Find tickets online, or contact Skidmore Theater Box Office for more information.

 

Tang Holiday Bazaar 

‌The Tang Student Advisory Council invites you to the annual Tang Holiday Bazaar from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 8, at the Tang. Dozens of Skidmore students will be selling a variety of wares, including art, jewelry, clothing, pottery, and more. For more information visit the Tang website.

‌Toys for Toga toy drive and fundraiser ‌

The Skidmore Shop will be participating in this year’s Toys for Toga drive and fundraiser. If you’d like to donate new, unwrapped toys, visit our in-store dropbox by Dec. 9. Donated toys will be distributed to Franklin Community Center (Saratoga Springs), CAPTAIN Youth and Family Services (Clifton Park), and the Mechanicville Area Community Services Center. You can also donate to the Toys for Toga GoFundMe page.

‌Looking for 2024 winter job shadowing hosts ‌

‌The Career Development Center has just launched its 2024 Winter Job Shadowing program and is looking for job shadowing hosts: Skidmore alumni, parents, or employers, who graciously open their doors to provide firsthand insight into the daily demands and responsibilities of their respective fields. Contact Zachary VanGalder with questions. ‌

‌Jingle Bell 5K Run ‌

‌The Arthritis Foundation will be hosting its Jingle Bell 5k Run on campus at 9 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 3. Visit the Arthritis Foundation website for information and to register. Those interested in volunteering at the event should contact Karlene Kunigiel.

‌Athletics annual apparel sale ‌

‌Athletics will host its annual sale of new and used apparel from noon to 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 11, in the Williamson Sports Center’s rec gym. Cash, Skidmore Cards, and checks will be accepted for payment.

‌Kids Night Out

‌Kids ages 5 to 13 are invited to come enjoy well-supervised recreational activities provided by the great facilities of Skidmore College’s Williamson Sports Center 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8. No pre-registration is necessary. Cost is $10 per child. For more information, email Ron Plourde.

‘Arboreal’ at Schick Gallery 

‌Schick Gallery presents “Arboreal,” an interdisciplinary exhibition addressing trees and the environment, through Dec. 10. The exhibit features art by seven artists and research materials used to understand forest ecosystems supplied by Skidmore staff and faculty. Visit the Schick Art Gallery website to learn more.

‌Strategic Action Agenda 2023-2024 

‌The Strategic Action Agenda 2023-2024 is now posted on the Strategic Planning website. This document provides context for and review of last year’s agenda and presents five goals for this year’s agenda.

‌Skidmore Shop 

‌Join us for our annual holiday sale from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6. Can’t make it to the Shop? Receive 20% off your skidmoreshop.com order on Skidmore-branded merchandise this Dec. 6 only.

‌Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule 

‌Please help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Skidmore Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. 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

The Skidmore College men’s and women’s basketball teams open Liberty League play at home this weekend. The Thoroughbreds host Clarkson University on Friday (women’s team at 5:30 p.m. men’s team at 7:30 p.m.) and St. Lawrence University on Saturday (women’s team at 2 p.m. men’s team at 4 p.m.). The women’s team is defending Liberty League champions and take a 4-1 record into the weekend. The 2-3 men’s team starts four first-year students and a sophomore. For more information, visit the Skidmore Athletics website.

Events

Thursday, Nov. 30 

‌3 p.m. 

‌Tang Guide Tour with Allison Stern-Lantow ’24 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Thursday, Nov. 30

‌6-8 p.m. ‌

‌French Film Festival: Screening of Mahamat Saleh Haroun’s ‘Lingui, The Sacred Bonds'

‌Emerson Auditorium

‌Thursday, Nov. 30 

‌7 p.m.

Skidmore in Concert: Chorus 

‌Zankel Music Center

‌Thursday, Nov. 30

‌7-8 p.m. ‌

‌Webinar: Careers in Museum Fundraising 

‌Zoom

‌Friday, Dec. 1 

‌Noon 

‌Poetry at Work & Play  

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Friday, Dec. 1 

‌3 p.m. 

‌Tang Guide Tour with Kalinda Benson ’24 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Friday, Dec.1 

‌7 p.m. 

‌Skidmore in Concert: Orchestra 

‌Zankel Music Center

‌Saturday, Dec. 2 

‌1 p.m. 

‌Tang Guide Tour with Willow Forbes ’26 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Saturday, Dec. 2 

‌4 p.m. 

‌Senior Voice Recital: Jessica Byers 

‌Zankel Music Center

Saturday, Dec. 2 

‌4:30 p.m. 

‌Gade’s "Ice Buddha" and "Forms of Awakening" Tour 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Saturday, Dec. 2  

‌6 p.m.  

‌Continuum: Solo Performances by Techung and YESH  

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Saturday, Dec. 2   

‌7 p.m.  

‌Skidmore in Concert: Small Jazz Ensembles  

‌Zankel Music Center

‌Sunday, Dec. 3   

‌1 p.m.  

‌Skidmore in Concert: Concert Band  

‌Zankel Music Center

‌Sunday, Dec. 3  

‌2 p.m.  

‌Tang Guide Tour with Elio Gottschalk ’26  

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Sunday, Dec. 3   

‌4 p.m.  

‌Skidmore in Concert: String Ensembles  

‌Zankel Music Center

‌Monday, Dec 4   

‌7 p.m.  

Skidmore in Concert: Big Band  

‌Zankel Music Center 

‌Tuesday, Dec. 5  

‌1 p.m.  

‌K-Pop Dance Performance!  

‌Payne Room, Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Tuesday, Dec. 5  

‌7 p.m.  

‌Skidmore in Concert: Guitar Ensemble  

‌Zankel Music Center

‌Wednesday, Dec. 6   

‌7 p.m.  

‌Skidmore in Concert: Global Music Showcase  

‌Zankel Music Center

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