Summer jobs for high school and college students, “Up to Us: Black Dimensions in Art, 1975–Tomorrow” tour, Storyteller's Institute pop-up exhibition, and more, this week. 

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Adelaide sits on a faux rock in the middle of her set in the black box theater.

For her senior project in theater, Adelaide Lance ’25 designed a deeply immersive set for a fully student-run play about friendship, identity, and love — blending storytelling and scenic design.

Summer at Skidmore

Celebrating Juneteenth 

‌Skidmore College will be closed on Thursday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth as an official College holiday. Community members are invited to engage in local events — including Juneteenth celebrations at the Frederick Allen Elks Lodge and a community celebration at the Saratoga YMCA, where President Conner will offer remarks.

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‌Storytellers’ Institute

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‌Mostly Modern Festival ‌

‌The Mostly Modern Festival, an international music festival celebrating classical music in all its diversity, returns to Zankel Music Center for its sixth season. Tickets can be purchased online or at the Zankel box office. Skidmore students, faculty, and staff may attend free of charge by showing their Skidmore ID at Zankel Music Center. ‌ 

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‌Events at the Tang 

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‌On view at the Tang 

  • ‌“a field of bloom and hum,” through July 20
  • ‌“Elevator Music 52: Anne E. Stoner — Drowning Out the Noise,” through July 20
  • ‌“Hyde Cabinet #28: Looking Toward The free state of Transplendency,” through July 27 ‌ ‌ ‌
  • ‌“Yvette Molina: A Promise to the Leaves,” through Sept. 14
  • ‌“Up to Us: Black Dimensions in Art, 1975-Tomorrow,” through Nov. 2
  • ‌ “Ernest and Ruth,” through Jan. 2026 

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‌New York State Summer Writers Institute at Skidmore College

‌For 38 summers, the New York State Summer Writers Institute at Skidmore College has offered students opportunities to learn from a distinguished faculty of award-winning authors in residence. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. 

  • ‌Fiction Reading with Elizabeth Benedict and Binnie Kirshenbaum, 8 p.m. Monday, June 23, Davis Auditorium 
  • ‌Reading with novelist Garth Greenwell and poet Rosanna Warren, 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 24, Davis Auditorium 
  • ‌Reading with memoirist Honor Moore and fictionist Hannah Assadi, 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, Davis Auditorium 

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‌Who’s on campus? ‌

Human Resources

Position openings ‌

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

  • ‌Area Coordinator — Residential Life 

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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.” You can access current open positions for external applicants here. 

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‌Summer campus jobs for high school and college students 

‌Several summer job opportunities are available within the Facilities Department. These roles are ideal for high school or college students seeking short-term, meaningful employment in a supportive and inclusive campus environment. These are: custodial/summer environmental service technicians and summer groundskeepers. Contact HR@skidmore.edu with questions.

Announcements

‌Upcoming athletics facilities closures ‌

‌The Williamson Sports Center and McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will be closed on Thursday, June 19, and Friday, July 4. 

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‌Jonsson Tower summer construction ‌

‌Work has begun replacing the north exterior stairs leading from the Tower parking lot with an accessible ramp and will continue through mid-August; use the south stairs. The basement stairs will be temporarily closed for replacement. Access to parking will be from the west-side exterior staircase. More detailed updates will be available on the Facilities web page. ‌ 

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‌Tennis courts hours and construction ‌

‌The outdoor tennis courts at McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will be closed for the summer due to construction. The indoor courts will be open from 7 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, throughout the summer. Reservations can be made on the Skidmore Athletics Website. ‌ 

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‌Free employee fitness classes ‌and Drink 8 to Hydrate Challenge ‌

‌The Live More, Skidmore worksite wellness program is offering free fitness classes to employees during the month of June. ‌Classes include yoga, water aerobics, pilates, kettlebell mastery, spin, and cardio sculpt. Registration for June 23-27 will open on this signup sheet at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 20. Registration is also open for the six-week Drink 8 to Hydrate Challenge, June 23-Aug. 3. For completing the challenge, participants will receive a 32-ounce On-the-Fly Skidmore-branded Nalgene water bottle. 

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‌Skidmore Community Garden work parties ‌

‌Want to assist in growing veggies, fruits, and flowers for your community? The Skidmore Community Garden is now hosting weekly work parties from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. All are welcome — no prior gardening experience needed. Contact Ezri Rubenstein-Miller for more information.

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S‌ummer pop-up grill ‌ ‌

‌Dining Services is offering a pop-up grill on Porter Plaza, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The grill menu features burgers, hotdogs, chicken, meatless options, and other specials throughout the summer. ‌ 

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‌Science on Tap 

‌This summer’s final Science on Tap lecture, a collaboration between Skidmore’s Environmental Studies and Sciences Program and Sustainable Saratoga, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in the Bierhall at Common Roots in South Glens Falls. Michael Cahill from SUNY Adirondack will give a talk titled, "High Science: Growing, Knowing, and Appreciating Cannabis." Contact Kurt Smemo with questions. 

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‌SPAC Skidmore employee discount ‌

‌Skidmore employees can enjoy 20% off tickets to any Saratoga Jazz Festival, New York City Ballet, and Philadelphia Orchestra performances this summer by using the promo code SKIDMORE. This discount cannot be applied to Live Nation concerts or other performances. Visit spac.org for the full schedule. ‌

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‌IdeaLab summer hours ‌ ‌ ‌

‌Schupf Family IdeaLab will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday during Summer Sessions 1 and 2. For more information, please contact Darren Prodger. 

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‌Last chance for iPads with free Apple Pencil 

‌The Skidmore Shop has two iPads available for purchase for only $699: Receive a free Apple Pencil with purchase. Get a notetaking companion before they're all gone

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‌Summer Bulletin publication schedule ‌

‌Through Aug. 20, Bulletin will be distributed only to faculty and staff, as well as students who remain on campus during the summer. It will also continue to be posted online. To submit announcements and events, please complete the online submission form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. For questions, email swb@skidmore.edu. Note: Faculty-staff achievements are not published over the summer.

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