Generous gift to theater students, finding a homegrown community through Gardenside, and important winter break information regarding campus hours and operations.

Skidmore News

Generous gift to Skidmore expands professional pathways for theater students

A gift from gaming industry executive Frank Gibeau P’27 will enhance Skidmore Theater by creating new hands-on learning experiences and professional development opportunities. 

Finding a homegrown community through Gardenside

The first-year special interest housing option through Residential Life and Sustainability offers a living-learning experience that allows friendships and campus connections to bloom.

Winter Break

Campus hours and operations

• ‌Dining Services: All locations will be closed Dec. 20–Jan. 2. Murray-Aikins Dining Hall will have limited hours Jan. 3–Jan. 18. Regular hours will resume on Jan. 20. An updated schedule is available online. 
• ‌Lucy Scribner Library: The library will have modified hours through Dec. 19 and will be closed Dec. 20-Jan.4. 
• ‌McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center: Modified hours will be in effect through Dec. 19 and will be closed Dec. 20–Jan. 4. Reopening will be on Jan. 5. There will be no open swim hours. The McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center and the Williamson Sports Center will follow the same schedule through Jan. 19: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon–6 p.m. 
• ‌Tang Teaching Museum: The Tang’s holiday hours for Dec. 16–Jan. 18 are Tuesday–Sunday, noon–5 p.m. The museum will be closed Dec. 23–25 and Dec. 30–Jan. 1. The last day to see “See It Now: Contemporary Art from the Ann and Mel Schaffer Collection” is Jan. 4. The Wachenheim Gallery will be closed Jan. 5–Feb. 13 for installation of “Kathy Butterly: Assume Yes.” Regular hours will resume Jan. 20.
• ‌Skidmore Shop: Online orders must be placed by midnight on Thursday, Dec. 18 to be processed before the winter break. The shop will be closed Dec. 20–Jan. 4 and will reopen Jan. 5. 
• ‌Skidmore Weekly Bulletin: The Bulletin will resume publication on Jan. 7. Submissions will be accepted over the break; the deadline for the Wednesday, Jan. 7 issue is end of day Monday, Jan. 5.

‌Building Access

‌All buildings will be locked from Saturday, Dec. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 4. Employees with existing building access will be able to enter by swiping their ID card. The building will remain locked. If employees need to enter a building but do not have their ID card, they should contact Campus Safety for access. Vendors should be advised that the College is closed during this period, and no deliveries should be made unless an employee is present. All emergency exits will continue to function in all buildings. A small number of buildings, such as the Tang, may follow special hours.

The Coming Weeks

‌Monday, Dec. 15 ‌–‌ Thursday, Dec. 18

‌Final examinations 

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‌Friday, Dec. 19

‌Fall semester ends

‌‌‌Saturday, Dec. 20 –‌ Sunday, Jan. 4

‌Campus offices closed

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‌Friday, Jan. 9 

‌7 p.m. 

‌Skidmore Night at ADK Thunder 

‌Harding Mazzotti Arena

Human Resources

Flexible Work Arrangement Benefit 

‌Skidmore’s Flexible Work Arrangement Benefit permits eligible staff to request up to two remote workdays per week through Jan. 16, 2026. Because of the varied array of services provided across campus, not all employees will be eligible to take advantage of flexible work arrangements. Requests to work remotely must be approved in advance by the employee’s department or program leader who is responsible for ensuring adequate coverage.

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‌Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities

• ‌Creating Psychologically Safe Spaces – 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor

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

Announcements

‌‌Skidmore Night at ADK Thunder

‌Alumni, families, students, staff, and friends are invited for a night of fun and hockey with Adirondack Thunder Friday, Jan. 9, in Glens Falls. Wear your Skidmore gear, reconnect with fellow community members, and enjoy a family-friendly game experience. Purchase tickets before Jan. 5. 

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‌‌‌Fall grades due

‌Fall grades are due from faculty by Friday, Jan. 2, at noon. Please plan to enter all grades on or before the deadline. Grades must be submitted through the Student System, and a confirmation email will be sent the following day indicating any missing entries and allowing you to review your submissions. Instructions for entering grades are available on the website.

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‌‌Call for spring course materials

‌Submit spring course material lists through the new requisition form. Although the Nov. 26 deadline has passed, materials can still be ordered, but arrival by the first day of classes cannot be guaranteed. For art materials, contact Evelyn Lee.

‌Women’s Lacrosse to host February break kids camp

‌Women’s lacrosse will host a February break kids camp Feb. 16–20 for children in grades K–5. The camp runs 9 a.m.–noon at the Williamson Sports Center and includes arts and crafts, games, and other activities. Cost is $30 per day or $125 for the week. For more information, contact Makayla Hutchinson. Registration is available online.

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‌‌Dining Services updates 

‌Spa and Burgess Café gift cards are available for purchase by emailing John Winnek or Stacey Tourtellot. Enter a Nintendo Switch raffle by purchasing any two Alani flavors or Celsius cans for $5 between Dec. 4–Feb. 28; the drawing will be held March 1. Please remember to return all Reuzzi takeout containers to bins in the Spa or Case Center.

‌‌Questions about Bulletin?

Please contact the Office of Communications and Marketing

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