News and announcements from Skidmore College

Weekly Highlights

  • President Conner announces spring office hours 
  • ‌ACF Culinary Competition results and reflections ‌
  • ‌Registration for co-ed intramural soccer is now open 
  • ‌Web content training available ‌to interested departments and programs
  • ‌Men’s hockey team to participate in home-and-home series this weekend

Skidmore News

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

Skidmore’s award-winning Dining Services team took home gold in the 10th annual American Culinary Federation (ACF) Competition at Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. For Skidmore’s team and community members, the win held a deeper meaning: Skidmore’s executive chef of 18 years, Jim Rose, is retiring this year.

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Skidmore president emeritus will speak about the importance of responsible citizenship and the future our democracy.

Dining Services

Please visit the Dining Services website regularly for updates, Spa Specials, winter break hours of operation, and other information. Normal hours resume Saturday, Jan. 20. 

Human Resources

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

‌Position openings 

  • ‌Director of Student Diversity and Equity – Campus Life 

‌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

‌Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities 

  • ‌Breakfast with HR - Supervisor Roundtable, Jan. 25 ‌ ‌

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

Faculty-Staff Achievements

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

‌David Domozych, professor of biology, and Josephine LoRicco, post-doctoral researcher in the Biology Department, published a paper in an academic journal. Read more>> 

‌Jordana Dym, professor of history, co-organized a pre-meeting workshop and participated in a roundtable. Read more>> 

‌Ruth M. McAdams, senior teaching professor of English, published an article in an academic journal. Read more>>

Announcements

President’s office hours 

‌President Conner will hold office hours from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, and from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 4. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to request a 10-minute, in-person appointment. To register, please email presoff@skidmore.edu. Requests will be handled in the order that they are received.

‌Winter Celebration 2024

‌Join Skidmore friends and colleagues from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, for an evening of dining and dancing at Saratoga Springs City Center. There is no charge for Skidmore employees and retirees. The guest fee is $25. RSVP online by Monday, Jan. 29.

‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌

‌The Tang Teaching Museum’s regular hours resume on Tuesday, Jan. 23. Most galleries will be closed in January as new exhibitions are prepared. An opening reception for “Abject Anatomy,” “Isaac Julien: Lessons of the Hour,” and “Studio/Archive” will take place on Saturday, Feb. 10.

‌Winter intramurals

‌Registration for co-ed intramural soccer is open through noon Friday, Jan. 26. Varsity soccer will be offered from 7 to 10 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. JV soccer will take place at the same times on Tuesdays and Thursdays. All rosters must comply with roster rules to be accepted into the league; no late adds will be accepted. Games will begin the week of Jan. 20 and playoffs will conclude the week prior to spring break. Register online, or contact Elizabeth Ghilardi with questions.

‌Web content training available ‌ ‌‌

‌Departments and programs interested in managing their own web content should contact webteam@skidmore.edu to schedule training. Email Amy Ballesteros to find out more.

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 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26. No pre-registration is necessary. Cost is $10 per child. For more information, email Ron Plourde

‌Offer from Broadview Federal Credit Union

‌Earn steady dividends with a high yield and choice of terms from three to 60 months. Open your fixed-rate share certificate at Broadview and relax as your money grows. Federally insured by NCUA. Contact Broadview’s Skidmore branch or visit Broadview’s website to learn more. 

‌Back to school with Skidmore Shop 

‌Ready for the first day of class? Everything from textbooks and school supplies to dorm decor will be available in store and online at the Skidmore Shop, which will have additional hours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. this Sunday, Jan. 21. Contact skidmoreshop@skidmore.edu or call 518-580-5490 with questions. 

‌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 13th-ranked men’s hockey team will take on travel partner VTSU Castleton in a home-and-home series. The 12-3-2 Thoroughbreds travel to Castleton for a 7 p.m. game on Friday, Jan. 19, and return home to host the Spartans at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 20. Skidmore is tied for second in the New England Hockey Conference with a 7-2-1 league record. For more information, visit the Skidmore Athletics website.

Events

Friday, Feb. 2 

‌7 p.m. 

Skidmore Jazz Faculty Recital 

‌Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall

Saturday, Feb. 3 

‌4 p.m. 

‌Brett Grigsby Classical Guitar Recital Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall

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