News and announcements from Skidmore College

Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Highlights

  • Daniel T. Konstalid named VP for finance and administration, treasurer
  • Women's basketball team wins Liberty League title
  • Skidmore to host Speech and Expression on College Campuses Symposium
  • Summer Experience Fund applications now open

Skidmore News

Skidmore Seal

Skidmore will be hosting a national on April 14 and 15. Speakers include Danielle Allen, James Bryant Conant University Professor and Director of the Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Ethics at Harvard University; Michael Roth, president of Wesleyan University; and David Brooks, New York Times op-ed columnist, author, and commentator. A schedule of events in available on Skidmore’s Speech and Expression webpage and will be updated with additional event details as they become available. All events are free and open to the public.

Daniel T. Konstalid named VP for finance and administration, treasurer

Daniel T. Konstalid, an experienced senior financial officer with an extensive background in higher education, has been appointed vice president for finance and administration and treasurer at Skidmore College.

Skidmore defeated Ithaca College 54-52 in the Liberty League Championship, securing its third Liberty League title and advancing to the NCAA tournament.

Dining Services

‘The Office’- themed dinner

Stop by Murray-Aikins Dining Hall for an “Office”-themed dinner based on the popular TV show from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 8.

 

Please visit the regularly for updates, , hours of operation, and other information.

Human Resources

Three-night retirement workshop

David K. Carboni, an authority in the field of retirement planning, will lead this workshop over Zoom from 5 to 7 p.m. April 3, 6, and 11. Enrollment is limited to 35 employees. Register online.

 

Position openings

Human Resources invites interested Skidmore employees to submit application materials for the openings listed below:

  • Associate Director – Admissions
  • Administrative Coordinator for Records - Advancement

 

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

Faculty-Staff Achievements

We welcome submissions from faculty and staff related to professional accomplishments and scholarly endeavors.

Veena Chandra, private music instructor, has received two awards from the New York Council on Arts. Read more>>

 

Karen Kellogg, associate professor of environmental studies and sciences, recently published an article in the journal Energy & Buildings. Read more>>

 

Lucas Perelló, visiting assistant professor of political science, published an article in the Bulletin of Latin American Research. Read more>>

Announcements

President’s office hours

President Conner will hold open office hours from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, and from 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to request a 10-minute, in-person appointment. To register, please email presoff@skidmore.edu. Requests will be handled in the order they are received.

 

Open forum for VP of enrollment, dean of admissions and financial aid

All members of the campus community are invited to attend an open forum for the final candidate in the search for Skidmore's next vice president of enrollment and dean of admissions and financial aid from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. on Monday, March 6, in Filene Recital Hall. , as each forum is confidential.

 

Student Affairs welcomes new AVP for the Residential Experience

Christina Montville joins Skidmore from Florida International University after serving most recently as associate director of residential life. She has held positions in residential life at Teachers College, Columbia University, Dickinson College, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and Lycoming College. Please join us in welcoming Christina. For more information, please contact Adrian Bautista.

 

Registration for summer sports camps

Registration for summer sports camps is now open. Camps are led by Skidmore coaches, and children learn teamwork concepts while acquiring skills in the sport of their choice. Choose from baseball, basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, and volleyball. Contact Coleen Stephenson for more information.

 

Students invited to the Tang Party Big Meeting on March 5

Learn all about the annual Tang Party at the , at the Tang. This year’s celebration of student creativity through art and performances is co-organized by Dinah Luomanen ’25 and Sritha Ravi ’25. At the Big Meeting, they will share past projects and how to apply. The Tang Party is April 28. Contact Dinah Luomanen or Sritha Ravi for more information.

 

Skidmore Theater presents “The Place that Made You”

A modern-day re-imagining of Jonah and the Whale, this tale of love, loss, and glory in small-town America, written by Darcy Parker Bruce and directed by Tait Brencher '23, will be performed March 3-8. Tickets are free; contact the box office to secure a spot. For more information, visit the .

 

Exploremore: Majors and minors for first- and second-year students

Students are encouraged to take advantage of , an opportunity to learn about majors and minors and how to make the most of your academic career, through Friday, March 3.

 

Exchange Closet is accepting clothing donations

The Skidmore Exchange Closet welcomes donations of clothing in a range of styles in adult or larger youth sizes. Donations can be brought to Case 205-207 during regular business hours. Please visit the website or contact Parker Diggory for more information.

 

COVID-19 reminders

Community members are encouraged to review a that includes current COVID-19 guidance and information about testing. Updates continue to be posted to Skidmore’s and Skidmore’s .

 

Skidmore Shop

Stop by the semi-annual sidewalk sale on the first floor of Case Center Thursday, March 2, through Friday, March 3, and enjoy 40% off the original price of clearance items.

Construction update

Skidmore is moving forward on its new health, wellness, fitness, tennis, and athletics center project. Starting the week of March 6, a construction fence will be installed that will include the parking lot for the former site of Greenberg Child Care Center, which will be inaccessible to members of the campus community for the duration of the project. Digging to prepare for future rock removal and drilling to begin for rock removal will also commence. Additional updates will be provided as work continues. For more information, please contact Facilities Services.

 

Campus exterior door safety improvements

Facilities, Information Technology, and Campus Safety are working with vendors to improve the security of campus buildings through the installation of electronic locks. There will be times when doors are left with temporary lock/unlock solutions, until the hardware, wiring, and system programing all catch up. Please be assured that every exterior door will be left in a lockable condition each night. Please refer to the email distributed on Feb. 24 for details. Contact Tim Munro in Campus Safety for more information.

 

March staff meeting

The next staff meeting will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, March 3, in the second floor of the Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. The agenda is posted here. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, and staff are encouraged to join in person or via Zoom. Login information has been shared via email.

 

Summer Experience Fund applications

Applications are now open for the Summer Experience Fund (SEF), which provides grants of $4,000 to support students completing unpaid summer experiences. First-year students, sophomores, and juniors enrolled in classes during the 2023 spring semester and 2023 fall semester are eligible to apply. Qualifying experiences include internships, community service work, apprenticeships, research, and independent projects. To learn more, please visit the SEF website and from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 22.

 

Summer course registration is now open

Skidmore students may register for in-person and online courses offered during three summer sessions to fit their schedule, location, and time zone. Visit the for the course list, dates, and cost. Visit for the schedule and registration.

 

Persian Film Series: Roya Sadat's "A Letter to the President"

This gripping 2017 drama about a woman's struggle in contemporary Afghanistan will be screened at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2, in Lucy Scribner Library Room 129. Contact Hajar Hussaini or Michael Swellander for more information.

 

Student Leadership Award nominations sought

The Skidmore community is invited to who have made outstanding contributions to the community through their involvement, service, and leadership development activities for several Student Leadership Awards. The deadline is 4 p.m. Monday, March 20.

 

Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure

Please help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in the Bulletin. 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.

Athletics News

The Skidmore College women's basketball team continues its record-setting season on Friday at 4:30 p.m. against Johns Hopkins University (21-6) at Tufts University in the first round of the 64-team NCAA Division III tournament. Tufts (21-6) will play Merchant Marine (24-2) at 6:30 p.m. The pod winners will play Saturday at 6:30 p.m. The Thoroughbreds have won a program-record 22 games, taking a 22-5 record into the tournament. Skidmore beat Ithaca College 54-52 to win the Liberty League Championship and the automatic bid. Learn more on the .

Events

Wednesday, March 1

5:30 p.m.

Ladd 206 (registration required)

 

Thursday, March 2

8 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

 

Friday, March 3

3 p.m.

CDC Professional Success Series: Lyssa Jackson '16 how to leverage LinkedIn for internships and jobs 

Virtual event (registration via Handshake required)

 

Saturday, March 4

2 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

 

Saturday, March 4

4 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

 

Saturday, March 4

5 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

 

Saturday, March 4

7 p.m.

Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall in Zankel Music Center

 

Sunday, March 5

2 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

 

Sunday, March 5

7 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

 

Monday, March 6

5:30 p.m.

"Capitalist Humanitarianism" by Lucia Hulsether release celebration

Payne Room, Tang Teaching Museum

 

Monday, March 6

5:30 p.m.

Skidmore Research Colloquium: Xiaoshuo Hou

Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (second floor)

 

Monday, March 6

7 p.m.

Virtual event (registration required)

Through March 7

Schick Gallery

 

Tuesday, March 7

4 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum, Payne Room (registration required)

 

Wednesday, March 8

6 p.m.

William E. Weiss Lecture: Katherine Kelton

Davis Auditorium

 

Thursday, March 9

5:30 p.m.

Edwin M. Moseley Faculty Lecture: Paul Arciero

Gannett Auditorium

 

Through March 12

Tang Teaching Museum

 

Through March 19

Tang Teaching Museum

 

Tuesday, March 28

7-9 p.m. with reception

Chinese Studies Residency Program: Professor Chris Coggins of Bard College at Simon’s Rock

Davis Auditorium

 

Wednesday, March 29

7-9 p.m. with reception

Chinese Studies Residency Program: Professor Judith Shapiro of American University

Davis Auditorium

 

Thursday, March 30

6 p.m.

Winter/Miller Lecture: Trenton Doyle Hancock

Payne Room, Tang Teaching Museum

 

Monday, April 10

6 p.m.

Annual International Speaker Event: Disrupting White Feminism

Davis Auditorium

 

Saturday, April 15

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Surrey-Williamson Inn (registration required)

 

Through April 16

Tang Teaching Museum

 

Through April 23

Tang Teaching Museum

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