Skidmore alumna coaches Team USA for 2026 Paralympic Games, ‌director of athletics search, and upcoming events this week. 

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Skidmore’s March staff meeting included updates from senior leadership and staff on a range of campus initiatives including divisional highlights, student retention, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education reaccreditation process, and Skidmore’s mission statement.

Lyndsay Strange '09

The environmental studies major and student-athlete reflects on her journey from campus to her third Winter Games, in Milano Cortina.

The Coming Weeks

Sunday, March 15 

‌2 p.m. 

Tang Guide Tour with Juliet Young ’28

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Wednesday, March 18 

‌6 p.m. 

Winter/Miller Lecture with Christopher Myers

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌7 p.m. 

‌Science on Tap with Kelsey Jensen

‌Common Roots Brewing Company

Human Resources

‌Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities 

  • Everything DiSC Session — Wednesday, March 18, 9 a.m.–noon, Surrey-Williamson Inn 
  • ‌Building Relationships in the Workplace – Monday, Mar. 23, 9–11 a.m., Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor 
  • ‌Intro to Mindfulness, Presence, and Safety — Thursday, March 26, 10–11 a.m., 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.

Announcements

President’s open office hours

‌President Conner invites all faculty, staff, and students to his open office hour from 3 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March. 24. Email the Office of the President to reserve a 10-minute, in-person meeting.

Humanistic Inquiry Symposium 

‌The 2026 Humanistic Inquiry Symposium will take place March 20–21 at the Tang and is open to all. This year’s theme, “Space/Place,” invites us to consider how environments shape stories, identities, and experiences and continues exploration of the spacetime continuum begun with last year’s focus on “Time.”

‌"The Business of News" 

‌Margaret Cronan, news director for WCVB Channel 5, Boston's News and Community Leader, will deliver the 41st Annual F. William Harder Lecture in Business Administration at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Gannett Auditorium.

‌Student Leadership Award nominations

‌The Skidmore community is invited to nominate students who have made outstanding contributions to the community through their involvement, service, and leadership development activities for several student leadership awards by 4 p.m. Monday, March 16. Contact Lynn DiMenna with questions.

‌St. Patrick's Day meals at the Spa 

‌The Spa will offer corned beef and cabbage dinners from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 17. Dinners are $8.49 plus tax and available while supplies last. Dine-in and takeout options are available. Corned beef Reubens with fries will also be available for $8.49 plus tax. Festive cupcakes will be available at the Spa, Atrium, and Burgess Café.

‌“Earthbound” at the Schick Gallery 

‌The exhibition opens Thursday, March 19, and features 11 contemporary artists working in clay. Works range from figurative to abstract and from functional to sculptural. A reception and artists’ talk will be held from 5–6:30 p.m., with the talk beginning at 5:30 p.m. Learn more.‌

Director of Athletics Screening Committee

‌Skidmore has announced the members of the screening committee for the College’s next director of athletics. The committee will identify a short list of candidates for the position and provide input and feedback on each finalist. The committee is co-chaired by Adrian Bautista, dean of students and vice president for student affairs, and Bernardo Rios, associate professor of anthropology and director of Latin American, Caribbean, and Latinx Studies. Other committee members are Jill Greenleaf, Sara Hastie ’27, Rob Hutchison ’07, Michael Orr, and Daniel Peterson.

‌Spring Intramurals 

Spring intramural registration is open. Post–spring break leagues include co-ed power volleyball on Tuesday and Thursday evenings and 5-on-5 basketball from 7–10 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. The season begins March 16; registration closes March 13. Register now.

‌Summer campus jobs for high school and college students 

‌Facilities Services has several summer job opportunities available for high school and college students seeking short-term employment in a supportive campus environment. Positions include custodial/summer service technicians and summer groundskeepers. Contact Desiree Palmateer for more information.

‌Call for cords

‌If your department needs cords for Commencement, please contact Becky Ephraim at the Skidmore Shop to place your order.

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. 

Looking Ahead

Thursday, March 19 

‌5 p.m. 

‌"Earthbound" reception and artists’ talk

‌Schick Art Gallery 

‌5:30 p.m. 

‌“Counted Out” film screening 

‌Wyckoff Center

‌5:30 p.m. 

‌F. William Harder Lecture: “The Business of News” with Margaret Cronan

‌Gannett Auditorium 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Whole Grain Screening: ‘100 Sunset’ with Kunsang Kyirong Somers

‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌

‌Friday, March 20

3:30 p.m. 

Humanistic Inquiry Symposium 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌3:30 p.m. 

‌Fulbright information session

‌Zoom 

‌4 p.m. 

‌Psychology Colloquium Series: "Heroes in Search of Monsters: How Outrage Shapes a Moral, Meaningful, and Clear Self" by Zachary Rothschild 

‌Davis Auditorium

‌7 p.m. 

‌Ellie Ushakov '26 Senior Recital

‌Zankel Music Center

Saturday, March 21 

‌8:30 a.m. 

Humanistic Inquiry Symposium 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌2 p.m. 

‌Family Saturday

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Sunday, March 22 

‌2 p.m. 

Tang Guide Tour with Ellis Hemmerdinger '26 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Monday, March 23 

‌5:30 p.m. 

‌Raab Lecture with Mallory Weston 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌6:30 p.m. 

‌“Sissi” film screening 

‌Emerson Auditorium 

‌Tuesday, March 24 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Whole Grain: "BLKNWS: Terms & Conditions" (2025) 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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