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Welcome back, Constitution Day lecture, Club Fair, and more, this week.

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Skidmore News

Marc C. Conner

President Marc Conner welcomes the Skidmore community to another great year on campus.

Class of 2028 Convocation Procession

Drawn from the most selective applicant pool in College history, Skidmore's first-year and transfer students were officially welcomed during New Student Convocation on Tuesday, Sept. 3.

The Coming Week

Thursday, Sept. 5

‌Noon-1 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌ 

‌Thursday, Sept. 5 

‌6-7:30 p.m. 

 

‌Payne Room, Tang Teaching Museum ‌ 

‌Friday, Sept. 6

‌1-2 p.m. 

September Staff Meeting 

‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor 

‌Friday, Sept. 6

‌3:30-4:30 p.m. 

‌September Faculty Meeting 

‌Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall 

‌Friday, Sept. 6 

‌3:30-5 p.m. 

‌SGA event: Fall Club Fair 

‌Case Green

Saturday, Sept. 7 

‌8-10 p.m. 

‌SGA event: Club Showcase 

‌Zankel Music Center 

‌Sunday, Sept. 8 

‌9 a.m.-noon 

 

‌Payne Room, Tang Teaching Museum ‌ 

‌Sunday, Sept. 8 

‌2-3 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Monday, Sept. 9 

5 p.m. 

‌Constitution Day Lecture with Susan McWilliams Barndt

‌Payne Room, Tang Teaching Museum

Building a Welcoming Community

All-gender restroom map 

‌The campus all-gender restroom map has been updated and is available online and at various points around campus. All-gender restrooms are designed to be inclusive spaces accessible to everyone, regardless of gender identity. An updated campus map can also be accessed online. 

‌Name policy website 

‌The College enables students, faculty, staff, and alumni to have a chosen name, which may be the same as, or different from, their legal name, for use within systems and communications maintained by the College’s Information Technology Office, except where the use of a legal name is required. Learn more about the Chosen Name Policy or submit a name request online. 

‌Wyckoff Center updates 

‌The Wyckoff Center at 91 is a space to connect people and programs that underscore the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Please see the new Wyckoff Center website to find information about the Wyckoff Center, including the hours of operation and how to submit a reservation request. 

‌In It 9

‌In It 9, a suite of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs designed to raise our cultural fluency and strengthen our community, will take place Sept. 20-25. All members of the Skidmore community are encouraged to participate. Please for more information on and to sign up for workshops.

Announcements

Opening Reception

‌President Marc C. Conner and Barbara Reyes-Conner invite all Skidmore staff and faculty to help welcome their new colleagues to 91 by attending the Opening Reception this Friday, Sept. 6, from 4 to 6 p.m., at Scribner House. Guests are welcome. 

‌COVID-19 updates and reminders 

‌While COVID-19 is now endemic, Skidmore continues to encourage all members of the community to monitor their health, review the , and stay home when sick. Moving forward, masks and rapid tests are available on campus for purchase at the Skidmore Shop. Please note that the government will once again provide beginning at the end of September. Employees are no longer required to report positive tests to Human Resources. College guidelines and FAQs  be found here and on the Health Services webpage.

‌Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule 

‌Please help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Skidmore Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. Submit ; ; and by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Please email swb@skidmore.edu if you have questions. ‌

‌Off-Campus Study Fair

‌Off-Campus Study and Exchanges will be hosting the annual Off-Campus Study Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13, in Case Walkway. Over 110 off-campus programs will be represented. OCSE asks faculty to encourage their students, primarily first-years and sophomores, to attend. Contact Emily Gaul to learn more. 

Experience the power of music at Zankel

‌The Zankel Music Center has announced an exciting lineup of events featuring the incredible talents of Skidmore faculty and students, along with artists from around the world. Admission to most events is free or just $5 for the Skidmore community.

‌Fall intramural registration 

‌Registration for (Monday and Wednesday, 7 to 10 p.m., in the main gym) and (Tuesday and Thursday, 7 to 10 p.m., in the rec gym) is open through Thursday, Sept. 19. Leagues begin on Sept. 23 and run up to Thanksgiving Break. Current students, faculty, and staff are all invited to participate. Contact Elizabeth Ghilardi for more information. 

‌The Writing Center opens 

‌Students are invited to join trained student tutors at every stage of the writing process, from assignment sheet to final revisions. The Writing Center aims to make better writers, not just better writing; rather than editing, tutors follow the writer's lead to meet their own goals for their project. The Center is open seven days a week beginning Monday, Sept. 9. 

‌Dining Services new additions 

‌South Forty Nut Bars, a line of healthy snack bars created by Josh Schroeter ’84, are coming to the Spa, Burgess Café, and the Atrium. The Spa deli also has new signature sandwiches rolling out this fall. Check out The Sadie Special, The Italian Mix, and a new southwestern chicken sandwich. Or, check out Burgess Café’s new Botrista beverage system, which will make customized, made-to-order boba teas, milk teas, fruit smoothies, and refresher drinks.

EMS trainings

‌New to the College or need a refresher course? The Scheduling Office offers one-on-one Event Management System (EMS) training sessions, covering how to reserve space and add catering, media, and event setup. Campus partners need two weeks' notice for all requests. Contact Megan Bove with questions. 

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‌Join the Skidmore community in caring for the planet by composting; compost leftovers in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall and the Spa, in residential spaces, and keep an eye out for green buckets in academic buildings. Please refer to the Sustainability website for more information, and email compost@skidmore.edu with questions. 

Fall hours for tennis courts

‌Fall hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Contact Peter Fisher for more information. 

‌Seeking ‘hosts' for international students

‌All Skidmore employees are invited to join the , a relational program (no housing required) that pairs faculty and staff with an international student to help them feel welcomed into the Skidmore community. It's low-key and fun, and some connections last a lifetime. or contact Chloe Jaleel with questions. 

‌Employee vehicle registration 

‌Employees who need to register a vehicle may do so through . To register, click on the permit icon and input the vehicle’s information, click “Add To Cart,” then click on the shopping cart icon to check out. For those whose vehicles are already registered with a current decal, there is no need to register again. Please reach out to the Department of Campus Safety at 518-580-5567 or by email with questions. 

‌Campus Safety move and interim fleet vehicle process 

‌The Department of Campus Safety has begun its relocation from Jonsson Tower to a new office space on the first floor of the Annex. As part of this move, all fleet vehicles have been relocated to the Falstaff parking lot, where they will need to be picked up and dropped off. All vehicles have a designated parking spot, which should be clearly marked. 

‌Call for book donations 

‌The Scribner Library is seeking donations for its annual book sale, supporting the annual library student worker awards. Donations can be books of any genre in good condition and should be dropped off at the Circulation Desk, to the attention of Patty Kolberg

‌Bike for free with CDPHP Cycle 

‌Anyone with a skidmore.edu email address can register for by downloading the CDPHP Cycle app and subscribing with a Skidmore email address; submit promo code "Skidmore," enter a credit card for incidentals, and you're ready to ride. The program includes free access to pedal bikes, and e-bikes are free for the first 30 minutes (e-bikes parked outside of Cycle! racks are charged a $2 convenience fee). Please contact the Sustainability Office with questions. ‌ ‌ 

‌Study hard, bank easy 

‌Need to visit an ATM? Skip the fees and bank with Broadview Credit Union, which has an ATM at its on-campus branch, located next to Jonsson Tower. Federally insured by NCUA. 

‌Skidmore Shop plant sale 

‌Looking to add some greenery to your space? is co-hosting a plant sale with Brookside Nursery, through this Friday, Sept. 6. Plants are available for purchase from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day.

Athletics News

Six home contests highlight a busy weekend for the Thoroughbred teams with fall sports now fully underway. Women’s volleyball hosts the Skidmore Classic opening at 5 p.m. on Friday against Brandeis University. On Saturday, the Thoroughbreds will play Plattsburgh State (10 a.m.) and SUNY Cortland (4 p.m.). Field hockey will host SUNY Geneseo on Saturday at 2 p.m., and men’s soccer will also host Geneseo at 3 p.m. Men’s soccer wraps the weekend at 2 p.m. on Sunday at Wachenheim Field against Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the , and be sure to subscribe to the .

Looking Ahead

Thursday, Sept. 12 

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‌Tang Teaching Museum Atrium 

‌Thursday, Sept. 12 

‌5-6:30 p.m. 

Opening Reception: Big Mix 2024: Skidmore Art Faculty Exhibition 

‌Schick Art Gallery 

‌Thursday, Sept. 12 

‌5:30 p.m. 

‌'The State of American Politics'

‌Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall 

‌Thursday, Sept. 12 

‌6 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum, Somers Room 

‌Thursday, Sept. 12 

‌6:30-8:30 p.m. 

‌‘Creativity, Change and Preparation for Democracy in Higher Education’ with Brian Rosenberg and Phil Glotzbach

‌Surrey-Williamson Inn 

‌Friday, Sept. 13, through Oct. 6 

‌Big Mix: 2024 Skidmore Art Faculty Exhibition 

‌Schick Art Gallery

Saturday, Sept. 14 

‌7:30 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Center 

‌Sunday, Sept. 15 

‌2 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Sunday, Sept. 15 

‌4 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Center 

‌Tuesday, Sept. 17 

‌5:30 p.m. 

‌35th Annual Fox-Adler Lecture: 'The Astronomical Sublime: Art, Science, and the Cosmos' 

‌Gannett Auditorium, Palamountain Hall 

‌Tuesday, Sept. 17 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum, Somers Room 

Wednesday, Sept. 18 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum, Payne Room

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