Countdown to Homecoming and Family Weekend, a physics major spotlight, and arts events you won’t want to miss this week.

Skidmore News

Oct. 1 Staff Meeting recap

President Marc C. Conner and College leaders provided updates on professional development, wellness initiatives, the newly redesigned Skidmore website, strong enrollment success, and the College’s recent rankings.

Skidmore student Isiah Karitanyi smiles for a photo standing in a lab.

Physics major spotlight: Isiah Karitanyi '26

Isiah Karitanyi ’26, a physics major with a management and business minor, has built a Skidmore experience that spans engineering and entrepreneurship, blends creativity with leadership, and opens doors to a promising future in engineering.

The Coming Week

Wednesday, Oct. 8

‌3 p.m. ‌ ‌

‌In It 10: Land Acknowledgement and Meaningful Action ‌ ‌

‌Wyckoff Center

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Thursday, Oct. 9

Noon ‌

‌Curator’s Tour of “All These Growing Things”

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌6 p.m.

‌Dialogues on Black Dimensions in Art

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Friday, Oct. 10

9 a.m.–5 p.m.

‌‌Campus Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinic

‌McCaffery Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center, Tennis Viewing Room, first floor

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‌7:30 p.m.

‌Sterne Virtuoso Series: Dmitri Novgorodsky

‌Zankel Music Center

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Saturday, Oct. 11

‌2 p.m. ‌

‌Family Saturday

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌7 p.m.

‌Schenectady-Saratoga Symphony Orchestra: Fate & Turmoil

‌Zankel Music Center

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‌Sunday, Oct. 12 ‌

‌2 p.m. ‌

‌Tang Guide Tour with Anne Lowenthal

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Monday, Oct. 13 ‌

‌6 p.m. ‌

‌Stories from the Rotinonshonni Longhouse, Past & Present ‌

‌Filene Auditorium (Filene Hall)

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View more upcoming events

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities

Resolving Conflicts – 9 a.m., Tuesday, Oct. 21, 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.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Read about the achievements of Kathryn Baustian, Barbara Black, Jenny Day, Ryan Homsey, Sara Lagalwar, Christine Reilly, and Patrick Reilly.

Homecoming and Family Weekend

All members of the Skidmore community are invited to join families, friends, and alumni for Homecoming and Family Weekend next weekend, Friday, Oct. 17 – Sunday, Oct. 19.

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‌Parking Lot Closures

‌‌West Parking lot (West lot crosswalk to the Case Center roadway): Closed 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, through Monday, Oct. 20. ‌All cars must be removed by 10 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14. ‌‌
‌Side lot between Wachenheim Field and intramural gym: Closed 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, through Monday, Oct. 20. ‌All cars must be removed by 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15. ‌
‌Tang Teaching Museum lot: The lot will close 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, and reopen 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 18.‌ Overnight parking prohibited.

‌Overnight parking can be found in Sussman lots, Cane lot, Falstaff’s lot, and Wait Lot. For additional information and maps, please visit the Maps, Directions, and Tours page.

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‌‌‌Fireworks

A 10-minute fireworks display will begin at approximately 9:20 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, near Haupt Pond and Lower South Park. The area, as well as the loop road between the sports center entrance and the Arthur Zankel Music Center, will be closed before, during, and will reopen after the display.

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‌Event Highlights

‌Saturday, Oct. 18 ‌‌‌

‌Scribner Library Homecoming and Family Weekend Book Sale: 9 a.m.–3 p.m., Scribner Library. Cash and check only.
‌‌Skidtoberfest:‌ 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m., Upper South Park and West Parking lot ‌
‌Brooks BBQ Lunch: 11 a.m.–2 p.m., West parking lot
- ‌Walk-ins are welcome or call the Alumni Engagement Office at 518-580-5610 to place your food order. Artisanal Brew Works will also be on site selling Skidtoberfest IPA.
Tang 25! Fall Opening and 25th Anniversary Celebration: 4:30 p.m. Fall Opening Reception and 8 p.m. “Who Turns Out the Light,” by Caroline Shaw and Sō Percussion with guest Ringdown concert, Arthur Zankel Music Center.
- Both events are free and open to the public. Tickets are required for the concert.
‌Fireworks: 9:20 p.m., Case Plaza walkway ‌‌

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‌Sunday, Oct. 19 ‌

‌5K Fun Run/Walk: 10 a.m. registration and 11 a.m. start, Case Center walkway
- ‌All ages and fitness levels are welcome. All proceeds benefit Friends of Skidmore Athletics. Register online ($10) or on-site day of.
StartUp Skidmore‌: 12:30–4:30 p.m., Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences ‌

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‌Visit the Homecoming and Family Weekend website for a full list of scheduled of events. ‌Email the Office of Stewardship and College Events with questions or call 518-580-5670.

Announcements

Triannual emergency system testing

Campus Safety will test the Siren/SUNs systems on Friday, Oct. 10. Anyone inside a campus building will likely not hear the siren or voice messages; however, you should receive a text message. If you do not receive the text message, contact Lori Parks at Campus Safety at x5567 for assistance.

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Stories from the Rotinonshonni Longhouse, Past & Present

‌‌Join the 2025–26 Elder in Residence Kay Ionataie:was Olan for an evening of storytelling at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, in Filene Auditorium. Presented on Indigenous Peoples Day, the program highlights Rotinonshonni (Iroquois) stories past and present. Kay, a member of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne, has shared stories for more than 35 years.

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SGA Green Grant applications

‌The SGA Subcommittee on Sustainability will host a Green Grant application workshop from 4:30–5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the SGA office. All students are encouraged to attend to get help with their application and learn more about the program.

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Dining Services bread orders ‌

‌Dining Services is again accepting orders for its homemade breads. Orders are due by Friday, Oct. 10, for pickup from 3:30–5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, in the Atrium Café.

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‌Return Reuzzi containers

‌Please return all Reuzzi takeout containers to bins in the Spa or Case Center, second floor. Download the free Reuzzi app for Apple, Android, and check out this how-to video for details. Contact John Winnek or Stacey Tourtellot with questions.

Skidmania '75 tickets on sale now Skidmore’s biggest student-led concert returns to Zankel for two nights only – Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22. Tickets are $5 for students and $15 for faculty and staff. Purchase tickets before they sell out. All proceeds benefit Skidmore Cares.

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‌Clearance at the Skidmore Shop

‌Our clearance got a refresh. Stop in to check out the many items we've moved to the 30%-off section.

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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 employees as well as to all students. Submit announcements and events, and faculty and staff achievements by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Email swb@skidmore.edu if you have questions or experience technical issues due to ongoing website updates.

Athletics

Field hockey hosts Vassar at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, at Wagner Park, fresh off its dramatic win over William Smith. Women’s soccer follows at 3 p.m., welcoming William Smith. Men’s tennis will host the Skidmore Open for the second straight week at the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center, running Saturday, Oct. 11, and Sunday, Oct. 12. Men’s golf will also host a home tournament at the Saratoga Spa State Park Golf Course. The 54-hole event includes two rounds, Saturday, Oct. 11, and the final round, Sunday, Oct. 12. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the Skidmore Athletics website and by subscribing to the Skidmore Athletics Weekly Newsletter.