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Weekly Highlights

News: Skidmore affirms commitment to free expression; a Q&A with Opportunity Program Director Kelly Rouse; Skidmore's creative entrepreneurs solve real-world problems

Human Resources: ‘Get to Know Your Benefits’ Zoom session, Breakfast with HR Supervisor Roundtable, retirement plan service provider updates and events

‌Faculty-Staff Achievements: Nurcan Atalan Helicke, Yelena Biberman-Ocakli, Eunice S. Ferreira, Kim Golemboski, Ryan Homsey, Sara Lagalwar, Dorothy E. Mosby, Laurie Rabinowitz

‌AԲԴdzܲԳ𳾱Գٲ: April staff and faculty meetings; 2024 President's Awards for Leadership and Service; Student Leadership Award winners; Middle States affirmation of accreditation informational meeting; Skidmore employee discount at SPAC; MDOCS' Golden Acorn Awards; Skidmore Shop spring cleaning sale

‌Athletics News: Women’s tennis, women’s lacrosse, and baseball have clinched post-season Liberty League play

Upcoming Events: Skidmore French Film Festival, Tang Party 2024, Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K Run/Walk, Senior Thesis Art Exhibition

Skidmore News

The College is joining 60 other college presidents of diverse institutions from across the country to advance higher education’s pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens and to uphold free expression on campus. READ MORE

The Skidmore Opportunity Program’s director discusses how OP listens to students' needs and helps them grow and thrive. READ MORE

Malika Sawadogo ’24’s Burkina Faso-inspired clothing line won the 2024 Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition and exemplified the creative, entrepreneurial spirit behind Skidmore College’s “Shark Tank”-like competition. READ MORE

Human Resources

‌Position openings

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

‌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 .

 

‌Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌

  • Breakfast with HR Supervisor Roundtable (Open Forum), 9-10 a.m. Thursday, April 25, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor 
  • ‌Save the Date: Retirement & Recognition Ceremony, noon-2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, Case Center Lawn

 

‌For more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the . 

 

‌ČRetirement plan service provider updates ‌ 

‌Join TIAA representatives and learn about the service provider transition taking place in May. Visit the for more information.  

  • ‌Webinar: 1-2 p.m. Thursday, April 25 
  • ‌Information Desk: 1:30-3:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor  
  • ‌Seminar: 2-3 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, Gannett Auditorium  
  • ‌Schedule an individual investment advice session or by calling 800-732-8353. A TIAA financial consultant will be on site April 15 through June 13. 

 

‘Get to Know Your Benefits’ Zoom session 

In response to feedback from the most recent employee wellness interest survey, the Live More Skidmore program is offering a 30-minute “Get to Know Your Benefits” session at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 25, . MVP and Optum will give a brief presentation, followed by time for questions. 

 

MVP programming available to all employees 

MVP Living Well Programs is offering programming surrounding mental health throughout the month of May. These are free (or discounted) offerings that are open to all Skidmore employees.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Nurcan Atalan Helicke, associate professor of environmental studies and sciences, published an academic article. Read more>> 

Yelena Biberman-Ocakli, associate professor of political science, published an academic article and was invited to serve as an academic associate. Read more>> 

Eunice S. Ferreira, associate professor of theater, received an award, delivered a plenary talk, and collaborated as a dramaturg on three new plays. Read more>> 

Kim Golemboski, director of health promotion, gave an invited presentation on student health and wellness resources. Read more>> 

Ryan Homsey, director of academic advising, discussed his creative process of composing music for a feature documentary. Read more>> 

 

Sara Lagalwar, associate professor of neuroscience, gave an academic talk. Read more>> 

 

Dorothy E. Mosby, dean of the faculty and vice president for academic affairs, delivered a keynote address. Read more>> 

Laurie Rabinowitz, assistant professor of education studies, co-presented at a conference. Read more>> 

Announcements

April final staff and faculty meetings 

The monthly staff and faculty meetings will take place this Friday, April 26. The staff meeting will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. The faculty meeting will take place at 3:30 p.m. on the second floor ofMurray-Aikins Dining HallThe faculty meeting will be followed by a Faculty Retiree Reception from 5-7 p.m. Employees can participate in either meeting by Zoom. 

2024 President's Awards for Leadership and Service 

The President's Awards for Leadership and Service are presented to Skidmore community members who have embraced the educational mission and cooperative spirit of the College through their exemplary commitment to personal excellence, campus pride, and service to our campus community. Student awards, which will be presented at the Student Leadership Awards event, will go to Apolonia Alvarez '24, Ishani Chakravorty '24, Nathaniel Lowell ' 24, and Divine Perez '24. The faculty, staff, and team awards will be presented at the Retirement and Recognition event on May 21. The staff award will go to Zhenelle Lebel, managing director of Arthur Zankel Music Center, and posthumously to Lisa Burke (1979-2023), former assistant director of Sponsored Research. The team award will go to the staff of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life. President Conner extends his heartfelt thanks and congratulations to all recipients for their extraordinary service to Skidmore.

Student Leadership Award winners 

Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Student Leadership Awards: Vicky Grijalva ’24 (Rodney Andrews Prize); Lily Schwartzman ’25 and Kartik Vaish ’25 (The Barbara Hume Memorial Award); Chloe Hanrahan ’24, Emilka Jansen ’24, and Oluebube Onwuzulu ’24 (The Katherine Scranton Rozendaal Citizenship Award); and Elizabeth Bracht ’24 and Sissi Wu ’25 (The Jane Hapeman Distinguished Service Award).

Campus chill water system activation  

Facilities Services has begun the process of starting up the campus chill water system, which provides air conditioning for some campus buildings and should be ready in early May. The following buildings are affected: Bolton Hall, Palamountain Hall, Tisch Learning Center, Barrett Center, Ladd Hall, Case Center, Howe Rounds Hall, Wait Hall, one section of Jonsson Tower, Lucy Scribner Library, and Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater. 

Middle States affirmation of accreditation ‌ 

‌Skidmore is beginning the affirmation of accreditation through (MSCHE). An informational meeting about the process will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall and feature MSCHE Vice President Liaison Judith Sciple. All Skidmore community members are encouraged to attend. Contact Amy Tweedy for more information. 

Pride Alliance Bake Sale

Pride Alliance will host a bake sale from 1-3 p.m. Friday, April 26, on the second floor of Case Center. All proceeds will go to Prism Counseling and Advocacy, an organization that provides free therapy, case management for gender-affirming care, and clothing for transgender individuals in need. Pride Alliance is looking for donations of baked goods to sell for this cause. All are welcome! For more information, contact Cassie Handler. 

‘Let’s Taco-Bout Accessibility’ 

At 5 p.m. Monday, April 29, Skidmore’s ADA Commission will host “Let’s Taco-Bout Accessibility," an open forum and workshop for all Skidmore community members who wish to resist disabling practices. Following short presentations from Caitlin Jorgensen (English) on Universally Designed Learning, and Kim Frederick and Will Kennerly (chemistry) on gamified approaches, students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to help generate ideas for how faculty members can apply enabling practices to their own classrooms. Following the event, catered tacos will be served. If you are interested in attending in person (Emerson Auditorium) or via Zoom, please fill out . For more information, email Ellery Shea.

MDOCS' Golden Acorn Awards

At 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Filene Recital Hall, MDOCS will host its end-of-year awards show that celebrates student nonfiction media-making across campus. Acorn awardees honor MDOCS course projects as well as independent student works from the past year that are the most innovative, risk-taking, and real. Doors open at 5 p.m. to view full-length works, mingle, and enjoy light snacks and refreshments. 

Skidmore French Film Festival screening of ‘Gagarine’

The Skidmore French Film Festival will come to a close with a screening of the magical realist masterpiece “Gagarine” at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 25, in Emerson Auditorium. “Gagarine” tells the story of Youri, a 16-year-old who dreams of becoming an astronaut, as he fights alongside his community to save the housing project where they live. The festival is free and open to the public. The film will be shown in French with English subtitles. Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Cate Talley. 

Senior Thesis Art Exhibition Opening Reception

The annual studio art majors’ takes place May 9-18 at the Tang Teaching Museum. An opening reception is scheduled from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 10. Thirty-three senior studio art majors will display their work as a capstone to their studies at Skidmore.

‌Join the Workforce Team Challenge ‌Č 

‌The Workforce Team Challenge, a race supporting the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club and local charities, will take place on Thursday, May 16, in Albany. To participate, select Skidmore’s team and fill out all the required information. Do not check out; Skidmore’s team captain, Darren Drabek, will manage payment. Contact Darren Drabek or Rachel Roe-Dale for more information, including details about carpooling and celebrations after the race.

Skidmore employee discount at SPAC 

As part of Skidmore’s partnership with Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), all employees are eligible to receive a 20% discount on ticket purchases to Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival (June 29-30), New York City Ballet (July 9-13), and Philadelphia Orchestra (July 31-Aug. 3) performances. Use the promotion code SKIDMORE when purchasing your tickets . Note: This discount cannot be applied to Live Nation concerts or other performances. 

Eclipse glasses donations ‌ ‌ 

‌Wondering what to do with your solar eclipse glasses? Collection boxes are located in Case lobby by the Information Desk and in the lobby of the JKB Theater. Set up your own collection box and then drop off or send glasses in campus mail to Eunice Ferreira by April 30. Glasses should be free of punctures, scratches, and tears. Donations will be shipped to schoolchildren in South America for an upcoming eclipse. 

Skidmore Theater presents: ‘Where Are You Going, Little Horse?’  

‌Written by Rada Moskova and directed by Margarita Blush, “Where Are You Going, Little Horse?” will run through Saturday, April 27, at the JKB Mainstage Theater, with the annual House Party on Saturday, April 27. Tickets for the show, considered one of the gems of Bulgarian puppet theater, are . 

Interlibrary loan return request  

‌All interlibrary loan items are due by Monday, May 6. Article and book chapter requests will continue to be accepted. Email Interlibrary Loan Services with questions.  

 

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. Please contact the Sustainability Office with questions. 

 

Give+Go move-out donation collection‌ From April 28 to May 18, students are invited to donate non-perishable food, clothes, and gently used home goods to our local nonprofit partners: Backstretch, Trinity Alliance, and Capital City Rescue Mission. The Sustainability Office calls for Skidmore community volunteers to sign up for donation organization, , and . Read more on the . 

 

Hiring for Reunion weekend ‌ 

Alumni Engagement is hiring current students and college-aged children of employees to serve as Reunion ambassadors (Thursday, May 30, to Monday, June 2). Campus housing for that weekend is available to current students. More information about expectations and requirements is available on the job listing. Current students should apply to Job #1562 SW - Reunion Ambassador, and all other candidates to , by Tuesday, April 30.  

 

Dining Services  

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

 

‌Spring cleaning sale at Skidmore Shop

Visit the on Friday, April 26, for 50% off all clearance items. Contact skidmoreshop@skidmore.edu or 518-580-5490 with questions.

Fall course materials

Faculty, in order to source course materials at the best pricing possible to pass savings along to our students, the would like to have your fall adoption lists by Tuesday, April 30. Please email this information to Becky Mattison at rmattiso@skidmore.edu. 

 

‌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 faculty-staff achievements 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

Women’s tennis, women’s lacrosse, and baseball have clinched post-season Liberty League play, and upcoming games will determine seeds. Crew and golf have Liberty League championships upcoming, and softball closes its season this week. For the full schedule of this weekend’s home and away matchups, see the . 

Events

Thursday, April 25 

6 p.m. 

Skidmore French Film Festival: ‘Gagarine’ 

Emerson Auditorium 

 

Through Friday, April 26  

‌Regular gallery hours ‌ 

 

‌Schick Art Gallery ‌ 

 

Friday, April 26 

7 p.m. 

 

On the Tang grounds 

  

Saturday, April 27 

2 p.m. 

 

Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Sunday, April 28  

‌1 p.m. (12:30 p.m. registration) ‌ 

  

‌Arthur Zankel Music Center 

 

Sunday, April 28 

2 p.m. 

 

Tang Teaching Museum 

 

Thursday, May 9, through Saturday, May 18 

 

Tang Teaching Museum 

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