McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center opening, celebrating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and more, this week.

Skidmore News

Luc LaFreniere stands in front of a classroom of students, holding a book.

Do robots make good therapists?

A Scribner Seminar course taught by Assistant Professor of Psychology Luc LaFreniere asks students to consider how the technologies we use every day can benefit us, and when they don’t, how we can counter their negative effects.

New athletics website launch

Skidmore College Athletics is excited to unveil a redesigned SkidmoreAthletics.com. Visitors can expect streamlined navigation, improved user experience, and a greater focus on current and upcoming events. For the latest news and updates on Skidmore College Athletics, visit SkidmoreAthletics.com.

McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center Opening

Official opening and spring semester hours ‌

‌The McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will open on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Cardio and weight room hours will be Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-10 p.m. ‌ ‌

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‌Open house offerings and tours ‌

‌From noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the lobby of McCaffery-Wagman vendors from BARE Blends, 9 Miles East, and KEY Sparkling Water will be offering samples and items for sale. Sign up for tours of the new facility at noon, 12:30 p.m., 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m, meeting in the lobby. ‌ ‌

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‌Intro to cardio room and weight room equipment ‌

‌Strength and conditioning staff will be providing introductions to using the new equipment in the cardio room and weight room throughout the first and second week of opening. Space is limited; sign up online. ‌ ‌

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‌Free group fitness classes

‌Try a group fitness class in the new Group Fitness Studio. Classes include yoga, pilates, and spin. Space is limited; sign-up online.

Human Resources

Position openings

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

Linux Systems Administrator or Senior Linux Systems Administrator – Computer Science
‌Associate Director, Parent and Family Giving – Advancement

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‌To apply, please access the Okta portal. Click on the tile for “Oracle HCM,” click “Me,” and then click on “Current Jobs.”

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‌Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌

Creating a Healthy Work Culture — 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor‌

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

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Update on staff meeting schedule‌

‌The next staff meeting will take place on Feb. 7. The staff meeting originally scheduled for Feb. 28 has been rescheduled to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall.

Campus hours and operations

Dining Services: Regular hours for all locations resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21. An updated schedule is available online.
‌Williamson Sports Center: The Williamson Sports Center will have modified hours through Monday, Jan. 20: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Open swim hours will return on Tuesday, Jan. 21. ‌
‌Lucy‌ Scribner Library: The library will have modified hours through Monday, Jan. 20. ‌
‌Tang Teaching Museum: The Tang will be open for modified hours, resuming regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
‌Skidmore Shop: Through Friday, the Skidmore Shop will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., closed Saturday, and open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, through the following week. Regular hours will resume on Monday, Jan. 20.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Read about the achievements of Debamalya Chatterjee, Daniel A. Nathan, Christopher Seaton, Flagg Taylor, Tim Thompson, Paul Karlson, and Allen Lapelle.

Announcements

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

‌Skidmore is again partnering with MLK Saratoga to support the Dr. King Celebration Weekend, which begins this Friday, Jan. 17. Events, including a masterclass with Assistant Professor of Dance Kieron Dwayne Sargeant, a keynote address by Assistant Professor of American Studies Tammy Owens, and music by Garland Nelson ’96, will be offered throughout the weekend and Monday. A full schedule can be found on MLK Saratoga’s website. All events are free and open to the public.

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‌Register for winter soccer intramurals

‌Registration for winter soccer intramurals is open to all Skidmore faculty, staff, and students. Practice for co-ed varsity soccer will be held from 7 to 10 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays, and co-ed junior varsity soccer practices will be from 7 to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, taking place in the the intramural gym in the Williamson Athletic Center. Register by Thursday, Jan. 23. Contact Elizabeth Ghilardi with questions.‌

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‌New York City student video screening

Attend “Unstable Memories,” a Media Hour screening inviting participants to examine ideas around film and television pieces, featuring student and alumni-created shorts from The Transient Present, a 2024 media and film studies course. The event will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 23, in Anthology Film Archives, 32 2nd Ave, New York City. Contact Chelsea Knight with questions.

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‌February kids’ camp

‌The Skidmore women's lacrosse team will host a kids’ camp in Williamson Sports Center the week of Feb. 17-21. Find more information and register online. Contact Elizabeth Ghilardi with questions.

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‌Winter safety tips: 10 ways to prevent slips, trips, and falls

‌The risk of slipping, tripping, and falling increases dramatically during winter months. Stay safe this season and review these 10 winter safety tips to prevent slips, trips, and falls.

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Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Skidmore Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. Submit announcements and events; lectures, panels, and other academic events; and faculty-staff achievements by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday.

Athletics News

Basketball teams return home this weekend for back-to-back Liberty League doubleheaders starting Friday (women’s team at 5:30 p.m. and the men’s at 7:30 p.m.) against RIT and concluding Saturday (women’s at 2 p.m. and the men’s at 4 p.m.) against William Smith and Hobart. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the brand new Skidmore Athletics website and by subscribing to the Skidmore Athletics Weekly Newsletter.