Celebrating the 115th Commencement Exercises and Annual Employee Retirement and Recognition Celebration.

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Skidmore News

Graduates celebrate joyfully as they walk across the commencement stage, holding up their diplomas in caps and gowns.

With calls to be caring, curious, and courageous, Skidmore College conferred 695 degrees to the Class of 2026 on Saturday, May 16. Family, friends, and Skidmore community members gathered to honor the graduates during the College’s 115th Commencement Exercises at Saratoga Performing Arts Center.

Two colleagues embrace warmly outside near a campus stairway, smiling as they hug during a celebration.

Community members from departments across campus came together to celebrate the accomplishments of their colleagues during this year’s Retirement and Recognition Celebration.

Summer at Skidmore

SPAC Skidmore employee discount ‌ 

‌Skidmore employees can receive 20% off tickets to Saratoga Jazz Festival, New York City Ballet, and Philadelphia Orchestra performances this summer using the promo code SKIDMORE. The discount applies only to regular-priced tickets, and some exclusions may apply. A special $19.66 lawn ticket promotion is also available for Ballet and Orchestra performances. Visit spac.org for the full schedule.

Mostly Modern Festival ‌

‌The Mostly Modern Festival, an international music festival celebrating fresh and engaging classical music, returns for its seventh season June 5-20. Concerts will be held at Zankel Music Center. Tickets may be reserved or purchased online or in person at the Zankel box office. Walk-ups are welcome. Students, faculty, and staff may attend free of charge with a valid Skidmore ID.

‌On view at the Tang

  • “Pursuing Possibilities: Explorations in Glaze,” May 30 through Sept. 12 
  • ‌“Designing Power: The Black Panther Party,” through May 31 
  • ‌"All These Growing Things," through July 19‌ 
  • ‌“Elevator Music 54: Hanna Tuulikki — spinning-in-stereo,” through July 19 
  • ‌“Kathy Butterly: Assume Yes,” through July 26 
  • ‌“Hyde Cabinet #31: Before Skidmore — The Woodlawn Estate,” through Aug. 9
  • ‌“Inked: Stigma, Otherness, and Art,” online through Sept. 27 
  • ‌“Sheila Pepe: When & Where We Rest,” through Sept. 12, 2027

‌Who’s on campus? 

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Read about the achievements of Kathryn Baustian, Jason Breves, Siobhan Hart, Heather Hurst, and Daniela Wolin.

Note: Publication of faculty-staff achievements will be on pause over the summer.

Announcements

Institutional Guidelines and Policy on Artificial Intelligence 

‌In April, the College circulated a draft of proposed Institutional Guidelines and Policy on the Usage of AI. Thank you to all who offered feedback. The policy, which centers on data privacy and protection; ethical use and impact; security and access control; and training and awareness, was approved earlier this month by the Institutional Policy and Planning Committee (IPPC). It will be reviewed annually moving forward in recognition of the rapidly changing nature of AI. The full final policy can be viewed on Information Technology’s Policies and Procedures webpage.

‌MRE study participants needed

‌Participants are needed for a study on the effects of meals ready to eat (MREs) on fat mass and lean muscle mass, blood sugar, blood lipids, calories burned at rest, reaction time, mood state, muscle strength, power, endurance, and aerobic power. The study will last approximately 24 days, and all laboratory and physical activity testing sessions will take place on campus. Contact Paul Arciero for more information.

‌‌Pool closure for summer upgrades

‌The pool will be closed for the summer to allow for installation of a new filtration system. Please contact Matt Folts for more information.

Skidmore Shop closed for inventory ‌

‌The Skidmore Shop will be closed through Thursday, May 21, for annual inventory. Online orders placed at skidmoreshop.com will not be processed until inventory is completed.

Volunteers needed 

‌The New York State Defenders Association is seeking volunteers to serve as mock jurors during a public defender trial training from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 9, in Gannett Auditorium. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Volunteer credit hours are available if needed. Those interested or with questions may contact the organization by email or complete the online form.

‌Summer Bulletin publication schedule

‌From May 20 through Aug. 19, Bulletin will be distributed only to faculty and staff, and students who remain on campus during the summer. It will also continue to be posted online. To submit announcements and events, please complete the online submission form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Faculty-staff achievements are not published over the summer. For questions, email swb@skidmore.edu.

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