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Katie Benoit named director of athletics

Katie Benoit, an accomplished collegiate athletics administrator with more than 15 years of experience in athletic leadership, student-athlete development, fundraising, compliance, and strategic planning, has been named director of athletics at Skidmore.

Human Resources

Position openings

Employees interested in applying should access the Okta portal, click on the tile for “Oracle HCM,” click “Me,” and then click on “Current Jobs.” You can access current open positions for external applicants here.

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Summer at Skidmore

New York State Summer Writers Institute at Skidmore College ‌

‌The New York State Summer Writers Institute welcomes students from across the country to study with a distinguished faculty of award-winning authors in residence. Evening Readings are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

• “Why Talk About Ourselves” discussion with novelist Elizabeth Benedict and Robert Boyers, moderated by Adam Braver, 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, Davis Auditorium
• Reading with Elizabeth Benedict (fiction) and Rosanna Warren (poetry), 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25, Caffè Lena (tickets required)
• Reading with Robert Pinsky (poetry) and Tom Healy (poetry), 8 p.m. Friday, June 26, Davis Auditorium
• Summer Writers Institute student reading, 3 p.m. Sunday, June 28, Davis Auditorium
• Reading with Honor Moore (memoir) and Hannah Assadi (fiction), 8 p.m. Monday, June 29, Davis Auditorium
• Reading with Carlie Hoffman (poetry) and Vinson Cunningham (fiction), 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, Davis Auditorium
• Reading with Elisa Gonzalez (poetry) and Binnie Kirshenbaum (fiction), 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 1, Davis Auditorium

‌Skidmore Jazz Institute

‌Called the “non-pareil destination for attentive and engaged instruction in the improviser’s art” by DownBeat Magazine, this year’s program includes evening concerts by renowned faculty and guest artists. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. Reservations are required. 

• Kenny Garrett and Sounds from the Ancestors, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 30, Arthur Zankel Music Center

Events at the Tang 

• ‌Family Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, June 27
• Tang Guide Tour, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 28

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On view at the Tang 

• "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  
• “Sheila Pepe: When & Where We Rest,” through Sept.12  
• “Inked: Stigma, Otherness, and Art,” through Sept. 27  
• “Hyde Cabinet #31: Before Skidmore — The Woodlawn Estate,” through Aug. 9  
• “Pursuing Possibilities: Explorations in Glaze,” through Sept. 12

‌Who’s on campus?

• Summer Session I: through June 26
• Summer Session II: June 30 – July 31
• Skidmore Jazz Institute: June 27- July 11
• Pre-College Program: June 29 – Aug. 1
• MDOCS Storytellers’ Institute: through June 28
• Orchard Project: through July 12
• NYS Summer Writers Institute: through July 18
• Sports Camps: June 29 – Aug. 7
• Camp Northwoods: June 29 – Aug. 14

Announcements

‌Open office hours to discuss the DOF/VPAA search

The search committee for the next dean of the faculty and vice president for academic affairs is seeking input from the Skidmore community as the search process begins. Community members are invited to share priorities and perspectives with the search firm during summer listening sessions. Please refer to Hope Casto’s June 16 email for information about available meeting times and sign-up details. Additional opportunities for input will be offered during the fall semester.

EMS open for fall Scheduling 

EMS will open for fall scheduling on Monday, June 29. For any questions on how to schedule space, catering, media services, or event setup, please reach out to the Scheduling Office, schedule@skidmore.edu 

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‌‌Zankel introduces SSO for Skidmore tickets 

Zankel Music Center now offers Single Sign-On (SSO) for Zankel-presented events. Skidmore students, faculty, and staff can sign in with their Skidmore credentials to access free or discounted tickets when available. Visit Zankel’s event listings and look for the Single Sign-On option when reserving tickets.

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‌Pop-up grill is back  

The pop-up grill is available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer outside Burgess Café. The menu includes burgers, hot dogs, chicken sandwiches, and more. A combo meal is $8.49 and includes a choice of two sides and a drink.

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‌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.

Skidmore Shop summer hours

For the summer, Skidmore Shop will be open Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and always open at skidmoreshop.com.

Skidmore FYE summer reading

The 2026 Skidmore summer reading, “Who is Government? The Untold Story of Public Service,” a book by Michael Lewis, is now available for purchase at Skidmore Shop.

NYS Writers’ Institute books

The Skidmore Shop has copies available for purchase of the 2026 New York State Writers’ Institute titles. Stop in to pick up yours today

Summer Bulletin publication schedule ‌

‌Through Aug. 20, Bulletin will be distributed only to faculty and staff, as well as 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. For questions, email swb@skidmore.edu. Note: Faculty-staff achievements are not published over the summer.