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The Coming Week

Wednesday, Sept. 24 

‌5‌-7:30 p.m. ‌ ‌

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‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall

Thursday, Sept. 25 

‌Č6 p.m. 

Wyckoff Center 

‌6 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌8 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Friday, Sept. 26 

‌10 a.m.-4 p.m. ‌

Intramural/Dance Gym 

‌7:30 p.m. 

‌In It 10: Sweet Honey in the Rock

‌Zankel Music Center

Saturday, Sept. 27 

‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Sunday, Sept. 28 

‌2 p.m. ‌ 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Monday, Sept. 29 

‌2-4 p.m. 

‌Voter registration and information drive 

‌Case Center 

‌8 p.m. 

Hua Hsu reading and discussion 

‌Zankel Music Center

Human Resources

Position openings

 invites interested Թ employees to submit application materials for the openings listed below: 

  • ‌Director, Parent and Family Giving – Advancement
  • ‌Academic Administrative Assistant/Early Childhood Center Coordinator – Education Studies

‌To apply, please access the . Click on the tile for “Oracle HCM,” click “Me,” and then click on “Current Jobs.” You can access current open positions for .

New professional development opportunities

‌Employees are encouraged to explore our upcoming professional development events now available for registration on the . Take advantage of these sessions to build skills, expand knowledge, and support your career growth.

Live More, Թ: Step It Up! Walking Challenge 

‌All employees are invited to sign up for this four-week program, Oct. 6 through Nov. 2, built around you and your individual physical activity goals. This campus walking routes map can help you plot your course, whether you’re stepping out on your own or with colleagues.

Student Government Association

Thank you to all the students who voted last week. Here are the SGA fall 2025 election winners: 

  • ‌Junior Class Senator: Zara Nwosu ’27 
  • ‌First-Year Class President: Dajah Taylor ’29 
  • ‌ČFirst-Year Senators: Bryce Terry ’29, Austin Zhang ’29, Soraya Gordan ’29, and Billqis Nambane ’29. 

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Faculty-Staff Achievements

Announcements

‌An Evening With Malala Yousafzai

Northshire Bookstore and Թ present “Finding My Way: An Evening with Malala Yousafzai” at 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, in Arthur Zankel Music Center. Թ students can claim a limited number of free tickets (first come, first served) by emailing zankel@skidmore.edu or stopping by the box office with their student ID. Faculty/staff can purchase discounted ($10 off the ticket price) with promo code MYWAY25. Every ticket includes a hardcover copy of “Finding My Way.”

Budget and Financial Planning Update 

‌Vice President for Finance and Administration and Treasurer Dan Konstalid will offer a presentation on the budget and financial planning at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (second floor) and via Zoom. All faculty and staff are invited to attend and should check their email for meeting information. Time for Q&A will follow. 

‌Middle States Self-Study Draft and Survey 

‌T Middle States Steering Committee is pleased to share the draft of the College’s self-study for by the . You can access the current draft here. Current faculty, staff, and students are invited to review the draft and offer your feedback via this Your insights are vital to ensuring that the document accurately and appropriately represents Թ. Learn more about the 2026 Reaccreditation.

‌Zankel Music Center parking lot closure on Friday 

‌T Arts Quad A (Zankel Music Center) parking lot will be closed on Friday, Sept. 26, in preparation for the In It 10 Sweet Honey in the Rock event. We appreciate your cooperation and encourage you to plan ahead for .

‌ČVoter registration drive 

‌T League of Women Voters of Saratoga County in collaboration with students will run a voter registration and information drive from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in Case Center. Register to vote, check your voter registration status, get information about 2025 ballot proposals, learn candidates’ positions on issues in your local elections, and sign pledge to vote cards.

‌Exchange Closet donations needed 

‌T Exchange Closet received a full makeover this summer thanks to Ainsley and Beth Yorns ’25, who received SEE-Beyond funding and dedicated their summer to making the space more equitable and sustainable. Visit the renovated closet in Library 126. Donations are accepted at the Case Information Desk or Case 207.

‌Lilly Kishore ’21 Memorial Blood Drive ‌Թ women’s lacrosse and the American Red Cross will host the fourth annual Lilly Kishore ’21 Memorial Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 26 in the IM/Dance Gym. To register, visit and use the keyword “Թ."

Bicycle registration

‌Campus Safety is hosting a bicycle registration for all students who have bicycles on campus. Registration will be from 1-3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, and Sunday, Sept. 28, in the lobby of the Annex. Be sure to bring your bicycle with you. Unable to make these dates? Contact Officer Parker at ext. 5567 or campus-safety@skidmore.edu.

Hsu reading and discussion ‌

‌Hua Hsu, author of the Class of 2029 summer reading “Stay True,” will give a reading and join Թ’s Summer Reading Committee in discussion at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, in Zankel Music Center. A reception and book signing will follow. Ticketing priority goes to first-year seminars, their faculty, and peer mentors. Remaining seats will open to the Թ community at 7:45 p.m. No tickets required.

2025 McCormack Endowed Visiting Artist-Scholar Residency 

‌ČT residency, Sept. 29-Oct. 4, will feature renowned artist and National Medal of Arts recipient Carrie Mae Weems. At 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, Weems will present "" at the Tang, a live performance and screening of "Leave Now!" (2022), featuring music by acclaimed pianist Vijay Iyer and Grammy Award winning violinist Jennifer Koh. Free and open to the public.

 

Sustainable Superstar nominations Michael Jemison, sanitation and safety steward in Dining Services, is the Office of Sustainability's Sustainability Superstar for September. Know a staff, faculty, or student who has gone above and beyond to make Skidmore a more Sustainable campus? Submit nominations using this . They could be Թ's next Sustainable Superstar.

‌Saratoga Book Festival 

‌Թ community will take part in the fifth annual Saratoga Book Festival, Oct. 2-5. Faculty, alumni, retirees and parents will present on topics ranging from Jane Austen and Chinese history to horror, fiction, and AI. Participants include Թ faculty Margaret Pearson, Catherine J. Golden, Steve Stern, and Mason Stokes, as well as Cleyvis Natera ’99 and Paul Tremblay P’27. Most events are free and open to the public.

‌ČCaramel apples at The Spa 

‌Celebrate National Caramel and Custard Day at The Spa from 11a.m.- 3 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3. Every customer who buys a chef's feature, grill combo, or deli combo (meal plans not included) can create their own caramel apple and decorate it with assorted toppings. Celebrate the fun flavors of fall with a sweet treat that you create.

‌A峾DzԲ Fall Open House 

‌Թ will host an Open House for prospective students and families Saturday, Oct. 4. There will be an increase in traffic across campus on these dates. Everyone is invited to answer questions, provide directions, or simply say hello to our guests as they explore Թ's campus.

‌Dining Services bread orders 

‌Dining Services is again accepting orders for its homemade breads. Orders are due by Friday, Oct. 10, for pickup from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, in the Atrium Café.

‌Encore faculty lecture series returns 

‌T 45th annual Encore faculty lecture series for community members age 55 and older returns to the Arthur Zankel Music Center this fall. The subscription series will run Tuesday mornings from Sept. 30-Nov. 11. Current Թ employees are invited to attend a lecture without prior registration.

‌An invitation to In It 10

In It 10, a suite of programs designed to deepen our understanding of different perspectives and foster a more connected community, is taking place through Oct. 9. This year marks a decade of In It programming, and the celebration includes a series of upcoming events you won’t want to miss. All members of the Թ community are encouraged to participate.

‌Steloff Lecture titles available at the Թ Shop 

‌National Book Award-winning novelist Sigrid Nunez is visiting Թ to present at the annual Frances Steloff Lecture and a panel on “Fiction Into Film.” Her acclaimed works, “The Friend, What Are You Going Through,” and her upcoming novel, “The Vulnerables,” will be featured at the event on Thursday, Sept. 25. Any remaining copies will be available in store beginning Friday, Sept. 26. Contact the for more information.

Թ Weekly Bulletin submission procedure

Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Թ 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.

Athletics News

Conference play has arrived, and the Thoroughbreds are set to take on Liberty League opponents this week. Women’s soccer opens its conference schedule at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 when it hosts Clarkson. Field hockey and volleyball will both play their final nonleague matches Wednesday at home against Middlebury. Field hockey begins at 4 p.m., followed by volleyball at 7 p.m. Men’s soccer will host its home conference opener against St. Lawrence at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27. In addition, women’s tennis will host the ITA Northeast Regionals Friday through Sunday at the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Looking Ahead

Saturday Oct. 4 

‌8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. 

Admissions Fall Open House 

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2 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Sunday, October 5 

‌2 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌ČWednesday, Oct. 8 

3 p.m. 

In It 10: Land Acknowledgement and Meaningful Action 

‌Wyckoff Center

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