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Carrie Mae Weems named McCormack Visiting Artist-Scholar Resident, the latest issue of Scope magazine, and festive events this week.

łÔąĎÍř News

The latest issue of Scope magazine, which explores the power of creative communities and lifelong connections, is now available. Print copies will be distributed at the October staff and faculty meetings and to offices by campus mail. To request additional copies, email scope@skidmore.edu.

Carrie Mae Weems named 2025 McCormack Visiting Artist-Scholar Resident

The Tang Teaching Museum and Art Gallery will host two special events this fall featuring internationally acclaimed artist Carrie Mae Weems, presented as part of her 2025 McCormack Endowed Visiting Artist-Scholar Residency.

The Coming Week

Saturday Oct. 4

‌8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ‌

‌Admissions Fall Open House ‌

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‌2 p.m.

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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Sunday, Oct. 5

‌11 a.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌2 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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Wednesday, Oct. 8 

‌3 p.m. ‌

‌In It 10: Land Acknowledgement and Meaningful Action ‌

‌Wyckoff Center

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Human Resources

Position openings

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

• ‌Office Coordinator – Health Services

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‌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 .

Live More, łÔąĎÍř: 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.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Read about the achievements of Pushkala Prasad, Laurie Rabinowitz, Dennis Schebetta, and Jess Somerville-Braun. 

Announcements

‌Saratoga Book Festival 

‌łÔąĎÍř community will take part in the fifth annual Saratoga Book Festival, Thursday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 5. Faculty, alumni, retirees and parents will present on topics ranging from Jane Austen and Chinese history to horror, fiction, and AI. Participants include łÔąĎÍř 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.

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‌AI Learning Pathways for students 

‌The Career Development Center and LEDS recently shared two new AI learning resources with students: the and the . Both are designed to build AI literacy, fluency, and career readiness while encouraging responsible use. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment integrate AI skill-building into student development.

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‌"There’s That Sun Again:" A Workshop for Kids with Mk Smith Despres 

‌The Tang Teaching Museum and the Saratoga Book Festival will present a reading and art-making workshop with picture-book author and educator Mk Smith Despres at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5. The program is free and open to the public and is suitable for children age 5 and older with an adult companion. Books will be available for purchase.

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‌‌Stories from the Rotinonshonni Longhouse, Past & Present 

‌Join the 2025–26 Elder in Residence Kay Ionataie:was Olan for an evening of storytelling at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, in Filene Auditorium. Presented on Indigenous Peoples Day, the program highlights Rotinonshonni (Iroquois) stories past and present. Kay, a member of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne, has shared stories for more than 35 years. The event is free and open to the public.

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‌Shabbat Services and Dinner with Hillel 

‌Join the Jewish community at łÔąĎÍř for Shabbat services every Friday at 5:15 p.m. every Friday in Wilson Chapel and for a at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. All are welcome. RSVPs for dinner are due by 4 p.m. the Friday before. 

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‌‌SGA Green Grant applications 

‌The SGA Subcommittee on Sustainability will host a Green Grant application workshop from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the SGA office. All students are encouraged to attend to get help with their application and learn more about the program.

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‌‌Tang 25th anniversary celebration 

‌The Tang Teaching Museum will celebrate its 25th anniversary Saturday, Oct. 18, with two free events: a 4:30 p.m. for new exhibitions, including and and an 8 p.m. concert, by Caroline Shaw and Sō Percussion with guest Ringdown at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. The concert is co-presented with the Zankel Music Center and Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Both events are free and open to the public. for the concert.

‌“1984 Is So 2025!” 

‌At 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in Davis Auditorium, the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will host a discussion of George Orwell’s novel “1984.” The event is part of the American Library Association’s “Banned Books Week” and led by Associate Professor and Chair of English Tim Wientzen will lead a community discussion on the novel’s ongoing significance since its publication in 1950.

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‌Sustainable Superstar 

‌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 łÔąĎÍř's next Sustainable Superstar.

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‌‌Caramel 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.

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‌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.

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‌Encore faculty lecture series returns 

‌The 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 łÔąĎÍř employees are invited to attend a lecture without prior registration.

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Homecoming and Family Weekend Celebrate Homecoming and Family Weekend on Oct. 18 with a Brooks BBQ Chicken lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the West Parking Lot. Enjoy the barbecue lunch complete with sides, dessert, and a soft drink. Cost is $25 per person. or stop by, walk-ins are welcome.

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‌Coffee and Donuts with the Office of Sponsored Research

‌From 10 to 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, in the World Languages and Literatures Lounge (429 Palamountain Hall), faculty are invited to meet the Office of Sponsored Research staff over coffee and donuts. The session will introduce services available to faculty seeking external grant funding for individual or collaborative research.

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Open House łÔąĎÍř Shop hours 

‌To welcome prospective families visiting for the Admissions Open House on Saturday, Oct. 4, łÔąĎÍř Shop will be open from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Can't make it during that time? We're always open at .

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łÔąĎÍř Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

‌Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in łÔąĎÍř 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

Women’s tennis, fresh off a tremendous ITA Regional last weekend, returns home at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, for its Liberty League opener against Union College. On Friday, Oct. 3, men’s tennis begins play as it hosts the ITA Northeast Regionals at the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center. On Saturday, Oct. 4, women’s volleyball hosts Union College at 1 p.m., and women’s soccer welcomes Ithaca College at 3 p.m. Wrapping up the busy week, field hockey hosts William Smith College at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Thursday, Oct. 9 

Noon 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌6 p.m. 

Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Friday, Oct. 10 

‌9 a.m.-5 p.m.

‌Campus Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinic 

‌McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center, tennis viewing room, first floor

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‌Saturday, Oct. 11

2 p.m. 

Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Sunday, Oct. 12 

‌2 p.m. 

Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Monday, Oct. 13

‌6 p.m.

‌Stories from the Rotinonshonni Longhouse, Past & Present

‌Filene Auditorium (Filene Hall)

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‌Thursday, Oct. 16 

‌5:30 p.m. 

Wyckoff Center

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‌‌Saturday, Oct. 18

‌4:30 p.m.

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌8 p.m. 

‌Arthur Zankel Music Center

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