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Campus hours and operations, Thanksgiving Invitational hockey tournament, and upcoming events this week.

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Thanksgiving Break

Campus hours and operations

  • ‌â¶ÄŚDining Services: All Dining Services locations will have modified hours this week and resume regular hours on Monday, Dec. 1. Murray-Aikins Dining Hall will reopen for dinner on Sunday, Nov. 30. An updated schedule is available online
  • : The library will be closed from Thursday, Nov. 27, through Saturday, Nov. 29. . ‌ 
  • ‌: ‌The łÔąĎÍř Shop will be closed Thursday, Nov. 27, through Sunday, Nov. 30. ‌ 
  • : The Tang will be closed Thanksgiving Day and reopen Friday, Nov. 28, with regular hours.‌â¶ÄŚ 
  • ‌Schick Art Gallery: Shick Art Gallery will be closed this week.

The Coming Week

‌Wednesday, Nov. 26 – Friday, Nov. 28 

‌No classes

‌Classes resume Monday, Dec. 1‌

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‌Thursday, Nov. 27 

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‌‌Sunday, Nov. 30 

‌2 p.m. ‌

Tang Teaching Museum

‌Monday, Dec. 1

‌5:30 p.m. 

‌Davis Auditorium

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‌5:30 p.m. 

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‌Emerson Auditorium

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‌Tuesday, Dec. 2 

‌7 p.m. 

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‌Zankel Music Center

Human Resources

‌2025 Mandatory Trainings

All employees (including student workers) are required to complete  by Friday, Dec. 5. Please review the College’s Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, and Anti-Harassment Policies and Procedures for  and .

Announcements

Hear from a Gaming Industry Leader: Fireside Chat with Frank Gibeau and Chris Emdin 

‌Join us from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Davis Auditorium for a conversation with Frank Gibeau, CEO of Zynga, moderated by Chris Emdin. They’ll discuss creativity, risk-taking, leadership, and careers in gaming. All are welcome.

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‌Athletics pop-up sale 

‌From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 1, and Thursday, Dec. 4, a pop-up store will be set up in the McCaffrey-Wagman lobby. All items are new and unworn. Cash, checks, and Skid Cards will be accepted.

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‌MSCHE Reaccreditation progress update 

‌łÔąĎÍř welcomed MSCHE Team Chair Jamila Bookwala, provost at Gettysburg College, to campus Nov. 7–8. Her visit was positive and affirmed the direction of our Self-Study. We are now finalizing the report and supporting evidence for submission by Feb. 1. The full evaluation team will visit March 29–April 1.

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‌Changes to CDTA bus service to campus
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‌The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced plans to make to routes in Saratoga Springs, including service to łÔąĎÍř, effective Sunday, Nov. 30. , which currently serves campus, will no longer be in service, except for late night łÔąĎÍř service on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Riders will have access to CDTA’s FLEX On Demand service, an on-demand, point-to-point service that uses CDTA’s Navigator app. .

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‌Children's book drive ‌

‌The Reading Minds Scribner Seminar is hosting a book drive to collect new and gently used books for babies, children, and teens through Friday, Dec. 6. All books will be donated to the Saratoga Children's Literacy League, which provides free books to the children of Saratoga County. Books can be dropped off outside the BTCIS 398 classroom. Contact Becca Johnson with questions.

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‌EMS to open for spring semester 

‌EMS will open for spring semester scheduling on Dec. 4. Please reach out to the Scheduling Office if you would like training or a refresher on how to order catering, media services, or event setup. If you are planning a major College event or lecture and would like to check on dates available before Dec. 4, please email the Scheduling Office

‌Tang book sale ‌

‌Stop by the Tang for a Tuesday, Dec. 2, through Friday, Dec. 5, during museum hours. All books will be 25% off, with selected books priced between $5 and $10. Discount applies to in-person purchases; shipping is not available. Supplies are limited.

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‌Spa and Burgees CafĂ© gift cards 

‌With the holiday season approaching, consider giving a Spa or Burgess Café gift card to a student, professor or colleague. Cards are sold in $5 increments and can be purchased by emailing John Winnek or Stacey Tourtellout.

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‌Return Reuzzi containers 

‌Please return all Reuzzi takeout containers to bins in the Spa or Case Center. Reuzzi app for , , and check out this for details. Contact John Winnek or Stacey Tourtellot with questions.

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‌Career Discovery Experience  

‌The Career Discovery Experience program is seeking hosts for Jan. 5–16. The program connects students with alumni and professionals for career exploration through flexible, half-day experiences. Hosts share their career stories and offer a glimpse into their day-to-day work. . 

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‌Holiday Spin to Win at the łÔąĎÍř Shop 

‌Join us Thursday, Dec. 4, for the annual Holiday Sale. Stop by the łÔąĎÍř Shop to spin the wheel for 15–50% off łÔąĎÍř-branded items. All in-store clearance items (already 30% off) also qualify for an additional wheel discount. Shopping online? Get 20% off branded merchandise at on Dec. 4. 

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‌‌Call for spring course materials

‌Submit spring course material lists through the  by Friday, Nov. 26 to ensure materials arrive by the first day of class. For art materials, contact Evelyn Lee.

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‌â¶ÄŚłÔąĎÍř 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. , and  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

The 19th annual łÔąĎÍř Thanksgiving Invitational hockey tournament will take place this weekend at the Saratoga City Rink. At 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, the Thoroughbreds will face Alvernia University, followed by Tufts University vs. the University of New England at 5 p.m. The consolation game is scheduled for 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 30, with the championship game set for 4 p.m. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Looking Ahead

Wednesday, Dec. 3

‌4:30 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Thursday, Dec. 4 

‌7 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌8 p.m.

Filene Hall

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‌Friday, Dec. 5 

‌3:30 p.m.

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌7 p.m. 

Zankel Music Center 

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‌‌Saturday, Dec. 6 

‌2 p.m.

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Center 

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‌7 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Center‌‌

‌Sunday, Dec. 7 

‌1 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Center 

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‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌4 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Center 

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‌Monday, Dec. 8 

1‌:30 p.m.

Teaching Museum

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‌7 p.m. 

Zankel Music Center 

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‌Wednesday, Dec. 10 

‌7 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Center

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‌Thursday, Dec. 11

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‌Tang Teaching Museum

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