Hear from a Gaming Industry Leader: Fireside Chat with Frank Gibeau and Chris Emdin
Join us from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Davis Auditorium for a conversation with Frank Gibeau, CEO of Zynga, moderated by Chris Emdin. They’ll discuss creativity, risk-taking, leadership, and careers in gaming. All are welcome.
Athletics pop-up sale
From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, and Thursday, Dec. 4, a pop-up store will be set up in the McCaffrey-Wagman lobby. All items are new and unworn. Cash, checks, and Skid Cards will be accepted.
MSCHE Reaccreditation progress update
Skidmore welcomed MSCHE Team Chair Jamila Bookwala, provost at Gettysburg College, to campus Nov. 7–8. Her visit was positive and affirmed the direction of our Self-Study. We are now finalizing the report and supporting evidence for submission by Feb. 1. The full evaluation team will visit March 29–April 1.
Changes to CDTA bus service to campus
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced plans to make service changes to routes in Saratoga Springs, including service to Skidmore, effective Sunday, Nov. 30. Route No. 452, which currently serves campus, will no longer be in service, except for late night Skidmore service on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Riders will have access to CDTA’s FLEX On Demand service, an on-demand, point-to-point service that uses CDTA’s Navigator app. Click here to view an interactive map of Saratoga Springs FLEX Zone and FLEX Points.
Children's book drive
The Reading Minds Scribner Seminar is hosting a book drive to collect new and gently used books for babies, children, and teens through Friday, Dec. 6. 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 outside the BTCIS 398 classroom. Contact Becca Johnson with questions.
EMS to open for spring semester
EMS will open for spring semester scheduling on Dec. 4. Please reach out to the Scheduling Office if you would like training or a refresher on how to order catering, media services, or event setup. If you are planning a major College event or lecture and would like to check on dates available before Dec. 4, please email the Scheduling Office.
