Black Men Speaking: A Conversation with Eight African American Writers
All are invited to join distinguished African American writers Ethelbert Miller, Clifford Thompson, Jerald Walker, Mark Sanders, Gerald Early, David Nicholson, John McCluskey Jr., and Charles Johnson on Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 4–5 p.m. via Zoom for a conversation about American history, literature, politics, and culture. Assistant Professor Tammy Owens will moderate. A registration link will be forthcoming.
President’s open office hours
President Conner invites all faculty, staff, and students to his open office hour from 2 to 3 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12. Email the Office of the President to reserve a 10-minute, in-person meeting.
Black History Month
Institutional Diversity and the Wyckoff Center invite the community to recognize Black History Month with a series of events honoring Black history, culture, and contributions. RSVPs are required to attend certain events. Learn more.
Lovefest
Celebrate love and care from 1–4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in the Wyckoff Center with breathwork workshops, chair massages, crafts, and a tea lounge featuring the Wyckoff Signature Blend. We are guided by bell hooks’ wisdom in her book “All About Love: New Visions”: “The choice to love is a choice to connect — to find ourselves in the other.”
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.
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.
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.
