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Art celebrations, staff meeting recap, and exciting events this week.

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President Marc C. Conner and College leaders welcomed staff to the first meeting of the academic year, sharing updates on professional development opportunities, strategic priorities, admissions, and Skidmore鈥檚 response to challenges facing higher education.

The Coming Week

鈥孴hursday, Sept. 11

5-6:30 p.m. 

Opening Reception: House Party!

鈥孴he Schick Art Gallery

鈥孎riday, Sept. 12
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Off-Campus Study Fair 

Case Center Walkway
 

3-7:30 p.m. 

 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

鈥4-5 p.m. 

鈥屸赌 

鈥孉rts Quad Green 

鈥屸赌5 p.m. 

 

鈥屸赌孴ang Teaching Museum 

Saturday, Sept. 13

2 p.m.

鈥屸赌孴ang Teaching Museum

鈥孲unday, Sept. 14

鈥2 p.m.

鈥屸赌孴ang Teaching Museum

3 p.m.

 

鈥孼ankel Music Center

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Read about recent achievements from faculty and staff members, including Adrian Bautista, Carly Connors, Ben Harwood, Katie Hauser, Xiaoshuo Hou, Rachel Mann Rosan, Shannon Rodriguez, Yelena Biberman-Ocakli, Tory Chase, Marc Conner, David Domozych, Catherine J. Golden, Jason Ohlberg, Ryan Overbey, Robert ParkeHarrison, Rodrigo Schneider, Smriti Tiwari, Michael Swellander, and Masami Tamagawa.

Announcements

鈥孎itness class registration is open 

鈥孯egistration is now open for , which run for 10 weeks beginning the week of Sept. 15. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. or contact Lacey Walsh for more information.

Tang 25! Campus Open House

Join us from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, for a campus-wide open house celebrating the 鈥 enjoy free food, tote-bag stamping, a preview of new exhibitions, and Tang swag. The celebration also features The Earthling Parade led by artist Yvette Molina at 5 p.m.

鈥屸赌Fall intramural sports registration

Students are invited to participate in fall intramural sports, including co-ed volleyball, 3 v 3 basketball, and doubles tennis. Registration is open until Sept. 17. Leagues will begin the week of Sept. 22 and run through the week of Nov. 17. To register, please visit or contact Elizabeth Ghilardi.

鈥尯诹险芰縤ng LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff at Skidmore

The Queer Faculty and Staff Affinity Group (QFSAG), in partnership with Human Resources, supports LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at 黑料正能量by fostering visibility and community.

Children鈥檚 swim lessons 

鈥孲kidmore鈥檚 swimming and diving team will offer children鈥檚 swimming lessons this fall for ages 4 and older. Lessons begin Thursday, Oct. 2. Registration will be held in person from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, in the Williamson Sports Center lobby. For details, email Jill Greenleaf or call ext. 5368.

鈥屸赌Sweet Honey in the Rock comes to 黑料正能量for In It 10

鈥孉s part of the In It 10 series, 黑料正能量is welcoming Sweet Honey in the Rock to Zankel Music Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. This event is free for 黑料正能量students, staff, faculty, and retirees, but you鈥檒l need to reserve your complimentary ticket using . Tickets for partners, friends, and family are also available for or at the box office.

Skidtoberfest 2025: Call for vendors

鈥屸赌孴he first Skidtoberfest will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Upper South Park during Homecoming and Family Weekend. Students, staff, and faculty members are invited to sell their wares. Interested in becoming a vendor? Email the Office of Stewardship and College Events for more details.

Campus flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Health Services is partnering with Adirondack Health and Wellness to provide flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Tennis Viewing Room on the first floor of the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center. Clinics will be held Friday, Sept. 19; Friday, Oct. 10; Friday, Oct. 24; and Thursday, Nov. 7. The COVID-19 vaccine will not be available at the Sept. 19 clinic. If supply becomes available, it will be included at the October and November clinics. For more information about the clinics and to register, visit the Health Services website or email health@skidmore.edu.

Constitution Day at 黑料正能量Shop

Check out Constitution-related books being studied in class this semester and pick up a free pocket U.S. Constitution at 黑料正能量Shop on Constitution Day, Wednesday, Sept. 17. 

黑料正能量Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule 

鈥孒elp reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in 黑料正能量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

The field hockey team will play its home opener against SUNY New Paltz at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Wagner Park, and will host Hartwick College at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Women鈥檚 soccer faces Plattsburgh State at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, followed by the men鈥檚 team at 7 p.m., both at Wachenheim Field. Men鈥檚 soccer will also play Springfield College at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. Women鈥檚 tennis and golf begin their 2025-26 seasons this weekend at Middlebury College. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the , and subscribe to the

Looking Ahead

鈥學ednesday, Sept. 17 

4:30 p.m. 

House Party: Artists' Talk 

鈥孴he Schick Art Gallery

5:30 p.m
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Wyckoff Center in Case Center

7 p.m. 

Saratoga Springs Public Library

鈥孴hursday, Sept. 18

鈥孨辞辞苍

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

Friday, Sept. 19

鈥10 a.m.

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Campus Flu Vaccine Clinic 

鈥孧cCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center, Tennis Viewing Room, first floor

鈥7:30 p.m. 

 

鈥孼ankel Music Center

Sunday, Sept. 21

鈥2 p.m.

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

鈥屸赌Sunday, Sept. 21

鈥7 p.m.

 

鈥孼ankel Music Center

鈥屸赌Wednesday, Sept. 24

5鈥-7:30 p.m.

Dining Services' annual farmers market themed dinner

鈥孧urray-Aikins Dining Hall 

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