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Skidmore’s SEE-Beyond program makes transformative summer experiences possible. 

Summer at Skidmore

 

  • Curator’s Tour of “Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld,” noon Thursday, Aug. 15 
  • Upbeat on the Roof with Reese Fulmer & The Carriage House Band, 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15 
  • Family Saturday, 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 17 
  • Tang Guide Tour, 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 18

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  • “The Art of Being a Chair,” through Sept. 29 
  • “Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld,” through Jan. 5 
  • “Elevator Music 49: John Cage — Water Walk,” through Sept. 8 
  • “Hyde Cabinet #25: Kashi Kari — Celebrating Tradition and Craftsmanship from Pakistan,” through Sept. 8 
  • “V´Ç°ůᲵľ±˛Ô±đ: Yente and Cecilia Biagini,” through Sept. 22 
  • “Yvette Molina: A Promise to the Leaves,” through Sept. 14, 2025

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‌Who’s on campus? 

Human Resources

Position openings

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

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Position openings 

  • Systems Technician – IT

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‌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 .

Announcements

Updated Title IX Policies 

The Skidmore College Title IX Policies have been revised to comply with the released in late April. Changes include easier access to resolution options, clarity of resources/support for pregnant and parenting students, increased jurisdiction over off-campus incidents, and alignment with Skidmore’s values and other policies to prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. For more, please visit the SGBM webpage. The Title IX Office and the Advisory Council on SGBM will continue to review and refine these policies and educate the community this fall and throughout the academic year. Please contact the Title IX coordinator with any questions. 

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‌Campus Safety move and interim fleet vehicle process 

Facilities Services is finalizing construction of the new Campus Safety office, which will be on the first floor of the Annex building. As part of this move, all fleet vehicles have been relocated to the Falstaff Lot effective Aug. 9. Campus Safety will complete its relocation during the week of Aug. 26. If you are borrowing a fleet vehicle, please plan to pick up and drop off the keys at Campus Safety during the transition period, Aug. 9-26. The vehicles will need to be picked up and dropped off in the Falstaff Lot. All vehicles have a designated parking spot, which should be clearly marked. 

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An invitation to 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 visit the website for more information on all the In It 9 events and to sign up for workshops.

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‌Intergroup Relations workshop  

‌Intergroup Relations, a program that explores dialogue within a social justice context, invites faculty and staff to participate in a Zoom workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug 26, and Tuesday, Aug. 27, with Monita Thompson and Charles Behling of the University of Michigan. Contact Lisa Grady-Willis with questions. 

Broadview Credit Union returning to full-time hours  

The on-campus branch of Broadview Federal Credit Union will return to full-time hours on Monday, Aug. 26. The hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, closed for lunch from 1:15 to 2 p.m. The branch is located next to Jonsson Tower. 

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‌Dining Services summer hours ‌ 

‌Tłó±đ Spa is open daily from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A breakfast menu is available from 8 to 11 a.m.; hot soup and a deli menu are available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Grab-and-go items are sold in Burgess CafĂ©. More information about Dining Services' hours of operation is available on the . ‌ ‌ ‌‌ 

 

Pop-up grill ‌  

‌Dining Services offers a pop-up grill on Porter Plaza from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday. The grill menu features hot dogs, burgers (both beef and plant-based), and grilled chicken sandwiches. A combo meal includes your choice of a grill item, two sides, and a beverage for $7.99. In the event of rain, the pop-up grill will be relocated inside The Spa. ‌‌ 

 

Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule   

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Skidmore Shop

‌Employee appreciation sale  

‌Tłó±đ will host its annual employee appreciation sale with 35% off all items (except technology, textbooks, and health and beauty) between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Skidmore ID cards are required at checkout. 

 

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