Modernity and Jewish Life at the End of the Ottoman Empire: A Conversation
At 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 10, in the Wyckoff Center, Murat Yildiz, associate professor of history, will join guest scholar Dina Danon, associate professor of Judaic studies and history at Binghamton University, for a conversation on modernity, class, and Jewish life in urban centers of the late Ottoman Empire. This event is presented by the Jacob Perlow Series and Office of Special Programs.
Valentine's Day chocolate-covered strawberry sale
Chocolate-covered strawberries will be available through a pre-order sale, with orders due by Friday, Feb. 6. Half-dozen boxes cost $10. Orders may be picked up from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, at the Spa. A limited number of boxes will also be available for purchase the day of.
Geothermal awareness survey
Please take one to two minutes to complete this anonymous survey, which aims to better understand the Skidmore community’s awareness of geothermal systems on campus. Responses will be used to inform sustainability projects and communications. Participants may enter a raffle for one of several $15 Uncommon Grounds gift cards.
2026 Juried Student Exhibition
The 2026 Juried Skidmore Student Exhibition opens Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Schick Gallery, with a reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. The exhibition features more than 200 entries across all media, including painting, drawing, animation, fibers, ceramics, jewelry, and metals. The 2026 juror is artist and writer Mary Simpson. The exhibition is on view through March 3.
Camp Northwoods registration
Online registration for Camp Northwoods, Skidmore’s summer day camp for children, opens for employees at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 5. Skidmore community members receive priority and will be sent an email with specific instructions that morning.
Employee fitness registration
Registration is now open for employee fitness classes, including yoga, pilates, circuit training, and spin. Employees may sign up for a 10-week class at a low cost and try the new group fitness studio in the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center using the registration link. Contact Lacey Walsh for more information.
Skidmore Shop semester hours
Our semester hours of operation have resumed. The shop is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from noon to 3:30 p.m., unless otherwise noted. Online shopping is always available at skidmoreshop.com, with free in-store pickup.
Course material returns
The Skidmore Shop receives course material deliveries daily. Orders may be placed online, and customers will be notified by email when materials arrive. The deadline to return course materials is the end of the add/drop period on Feb. 3.
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.
