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Staff Meeting recap, Lovefest, a Skidmore episode of 'Ted Lasso,' and more, this week.

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Skidmore News

Owen Brady ’25 on the field, decked out in Skidmore apparel

Owen Brady ’25 had planned to shadow a Danish pro soccer team’s director of performance during a summer internship only to discover upon arrival that he, the American intern, was in charge.

Skidmore Crest

Staff gathered for the February meeting to discuss campus updates, employee wellness initiatives, and the evolving national higher education landscape.

The Coming Week

Wednesday, Feb. 12 

‌11 a.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

 

‌6 p.m. 

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‌Wyckoff Center 

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‌Thursday, Feb. 13 

‌N´Ç´Ç˛Ô 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

 

5:30 p.m. ‌

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‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor‌

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‌6 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Friday, Feb. 14 ‌

‌1-4 p.m. ‌

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‌Wyckoff Center ‌ 

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‌6 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Sunday, Feb. 16 

‌2 p.m. 

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‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Tuesday Feb. 18 ‌

‌2:45 p.m. ‌

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‌Wyckoff Center 

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‌Wednesday, Feb. 19 

‌11 a.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌

  • Writing with Clarity –– 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor 

 

‌For more information, visit the .

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Announcements

Lovefest 

‌Wyckoff Center invites students, staff, and faculty to recharge and reflect in community at the annual open house celebrating love and care from 1 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14. This year's event will feature breathwork and feng shui workshops, chair massages, and more, inspired by bell hooks’ wisdom in “All ˝űÂţĚěĚĂ Love: New Visions.” Signups are required for some offerings.

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‌â¶ÄŚOvernight snow removal Feb. 14-15 

‌Students must move cars to temporary lots between 4 and 8 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 14, and move them back to regular, designated overnight student parking lots between 8 a.m. and noon, Saturday, Feb. 15, for snow removal. Students may review this map for directions on where to park.

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‌Opportunities for feedback: 2025-2030 Strategic Plan ‌ ‌

‌President Marc C. Conner welcomes feedback on the during office hours from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20; email presoff@skidmore.edu to register. Community members are also invited to share feedback by emailing planning@skidmore.edu. ‌A recording of Tuesday's open forum will be available for those who could not attend. ‌ ‌

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‌Black History Month at Skidmore ‌ ‌

‌Wyckoff Center and Institutional Diversity invite the Skidmore community to recognize Black History Month with a series of events honoring Black history, culture, and contributions, including “A Black Love Story” featuring professors Winston and Lisa Grady-Willis today, Wednesday, Feb. 12. RVSPs are required to attend certain events. For a list of Black History Month events and updates, visit the . ‌ 

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‌Student leadership award nominations 

‌Tłó±đ Skidmore community is invited to nominate students who have made outstanding contributions to the community through their involvement, service, and leadership development activities for several student leadership awards by 4 p.m. Monday, March 17. Contact Lynn DiMenna with questions. 

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‌Nina Chanel Abney to deliver Winter/Miller Lecture 

‌Tłó±đ takes place at 6 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 27, at the Tang Teaching Museum and features artist Nina Chanel Abney. The artist's appearance is organized by 2024-25 Eleanor Linder Winter '43 Intern Allie Serapilio '25. 

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‌Annual F. William Harder Lecture 

‌Vice President of Global Sales at LinkedIn Marketing Solutions Greg Willis will share his experience as a sales and marketing executive within the consumer products and technology sectors during the 40th annual F. William Harder Lecture in Business Administration, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 20. Contact the Office of Stewardship and College Events with questions. 

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‌Endowed internships at the Tang ‌ ‌

‌Students are invited to apply by Saturday, March 1, for the Tang’s yearlong endowed internships, which begin this summer and continue through the 2025-26 academic year. Details are

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‌Seeking writing tutors

‌Do you know students with superior writing and listening skills, patience, empathy, a love of language, and a passion for linguistic justice? Invite them to apply to be a Writing Center tutor. Applicants should request a letter of recommendation from a faculty member. Applications are due March 19. Contact Caitlin Jorgensen with questions. 

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‌Kids Night Out ‌

‌Kids ages 5 to 13 are invited to enjoy well-supervised recreational activities sponsored by the baseball team at Williamson Sports Center from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday Feb. 14. No pre-registration is necessary. Cost is $10 per child. Contact Ron Plourde (x5380) for more information. 

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‌Kenneth A. Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition ‌

‌Tłó±đ final round of will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. Congratulations to finalists Chocolate Printing, Summit, Polar Hockey, Duende, TranslaSite, SlayHood, Eidos, Adaptify, and TripGoat. Be on the lookout for more details about how to attend, watch, and support.

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‌SEE-Beyond 2025  ‌

‌'s $6,000 award may be used to cover expenses for students pursuing a variety of summer opportunities. An info session will be held from 3:30 to 4:30, Friday, Feb. 21, in the Library’s Media Viewing Room (LI 129). For more information, contact Marla Melito

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‌Summer Experience Fund 

‌Applications for the and Postgraduate Awards are due April 10. Stipends of $4,500 are awarded to support students completing summer internships and more. Experiences must be secured before applying. Contact Kristen Flynn with questions. 

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‌Exchange Closet 

‌It is almost time for spring cleaning; consider donating clothing to the Exchange Closet. Donations can be dropped off at the Case Information Desk or Case 207. Contact Mary Ann Toia with questions. 

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‌Camp Northwoods

‌Online registration for is open. Skidmore community members receive priority and have been sent an email with specific instructions. Camp Northwoods also has for individuals ages 16 and up. Contact Christine Merrill with questions. 

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‌April youth sports camp ‌

‌Children ages 5-14 can are invited to , where they will participate in a variety of sports with Skidmore student-athletes from 9 a.m. to noon, April 14-18, at Williamson Sports Center. The camp is free to attend; however, all are asked to consider donating to the men's soccer team fundraiser for their 2026 international trip. Contact Brad Campion with questions. 

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‌ReuseMore container returns ‌

‌Dining Services requests that green ReuseMore containers be returned to the SPA in a timely manner. Containers will be reused and enable the program to keep reducing single-use plastic waste on campus. Contact John Winnek with questions.‌ 

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‌Trail reroute: new Green Trail ‌

‌A new extension of the Green Trail in Northwoods is located near the Falstaff's Parking Lot. Park in front of this lot and use the Northwoods entrance near the kiosk. Contact Celia Darling with questions. ‌ 

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‌Winter safety tips: 10 ways to prevent slips, trips, and falls 

‌Tłó±đ risk of slipping, tripping, and falling increases dramatically during winter months. Stay safe this season and review these to prevent slips, trips, and falls. Please inform Facilities or Campus Safety of hazardous conditions on campus unless during an active winter storm. Plan ahead and use caution during winter storms while Facilities attends to snow and ice removals.

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Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Skidmore Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. Submit announcements and eventslectures, panels, and other academic events; and faculty-staff achievements by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. 

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‌Enter for a chance to win at the Skidmore Shop 

‌Participate in ’s double stuffy giveaway for your chance to win two Skidmore stuffed animals for you and a loved one. Follow the rules on either Facebook or Instagram to enter. 

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‌Skidmore Shop spring cleaning sale 

is offering huge discounts to make room for new merchandise. Visit in-store or online today, Wednesday, Feb.12 through Friday, Feb. 15, for $1, $5, $10, $20 clearance clothing racks and buy one get one free clothing items.

Athletics News

Big Green Scream 

‌Tłó±đ annual Big Green Scream is slated for Saturday, Feb. 22. Come cheer on back-to-back women’s (2 p.m.) and men's (4 p.m.) basketball games vs. Clarkson University. 

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‌An exciting weekend for Skidmore Athletics 

‌Tłó±đ indoor courts at the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will play host to their first match at 3 p.m. on Saturday when the Thoroughbred women play against Wellesley College. Also on Saturday, the riding team will host its final regular season home show starting at 8:30 a.m. for the program’s Stable Game. After its season opener on Wednesday was postponed, the men’s lacrosse team is slated to open its 2025 campaign on the road on Saturday at Wentworth. Basketball and hockey are all on the road with critical postseason standing on the line. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Looking Ahead

Thursday, Feb. 20 

‌5:30 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌7 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Friday. Feb. 21 

‌1 p.m. 

 

‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor

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‌2:30 p.m.

‌Faculty Panel: "Perceptions of AI … Biases, Ethics, and Approaches" 

‌Wyckoff Center ‌

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‌7 p.m. ‌

‌Zankel Music Center

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‌Saturday, Feb. 22 ‌

‌11 a.m.-2 p.m. ‌

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‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌2 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌ 

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‌Sunday, Feb. 23 

‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Wednesday. Feb. 26 ‌

‌7 p.m. ‌

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‌Wyckoff Center

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