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April Faculty and staff meetings, guidance for federal law enforcement requests, free massages, discover "Why Greenland Matters to All of Us," Raab Lecture with textile artist Mark Newport, Skidmore String Festival, and more, this week.

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Skidmore News

Skidmore Seal

The updated version incorporates community feedback from a wide range of meetings, forums, and feedback sessions and will be shared with the Board of Trustees on Wednesday, April 16. More information was shared by email this morning. Final thoughts and suggestions are welcome in the interim to planning@skidmore.edu.

Rodrigo Schneider gestures to a large projected image of a clock.

A celebration of the liberal arts at Skidmore, the symposium demonstrated how deeply creativity and humanistic inquiry are woven into the College’s academic fabric.

Paul Bierman, researcher and author of "When the Ice is Gone," will examine the importance of Greenland as record global temperatures rapidly transform the region during this year's Lester W. Strock Lecture in Geosciences, Monday, April 7.

The Coming Week

Wednesday, April 2 ‌

‌5-7 p.m. ‌‌

‌"Captain Cook"-themed dinner

‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall 

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‌Thursday, April 3 ‌

‌6 p.m. ‌

‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌ ‌

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‌Friday, April 4 ‌

‌1 p.m. ‌

‌Staff Meeting

‌Murray-Aikins, second floor (or via Zoom) ‌ ‌

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‌3:30 p.m. ‌

‌Faculty Meeting

‌Murray-Aikins, second floor (or via Zoom) 

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‌Friday-Saturday, April 4-5 ‌

‌Various times 

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‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌ ‌

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‌Saturday, April 5 ‌

‌2 p.m. ‌

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌5 p.m. ‌

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌6 p.m. 

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‌Tang Teaching Museum

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 7:30 p.m. ‌

‌Skidmore String Festival w/ Sphinx Virtuosi ‌

‌Zankel Music Center 

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‌Sunday, April 6 ‌

‌2 p.m. ‌

Skidmore String Festival w/ Sphinx Virtuosi and Skidmore students ‌

‌Zankel Music Center 

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‌2 p.m. ‌

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‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌ ‌

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‌Monday, April 7 ‌

‌5 p.m. ‌

‌Lester W. Strock Lecture in Geosciences: “Why Greenland Matters to All of Us (hint: it's the ice)”

‌Davis Auditorium 

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‌6-7 p.m. ‌

‌Annual Adirondack Trust Lecture in Finance: “AI in Finance: Progress and Opportunities” ‌

‌Gannett Auditorium ‌ ‌

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‌Wednesday, April 9 ‌

‌5 p.m. 

‌"Holding Nations Accountable Through International Law? A Conversation on the Global Justice System with William Burke-White" 

‌Davis Auditorium

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‌‌6 p.m. ‌

‌Raab Lecture with Mark Newport ‌

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌

  • Annual Performance Review Process — 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, via Zoom ‌
  • ‌Annual Performance Review Process — 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 8, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor

 

‌For more information, visit the .

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Announcements

2025 Citizens and Scholars Faculty Institute

‌Skidmore faculty are invited to apply for the 2025 Citizens and Scholars Faculty Institute, a professional development opportunity focused on facilitating complex classroom discussions, fostering civil discourse, and enhancing course design. Part of the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness initiative, the program includes an in-person convening this summer, an 18-month virtual learning community, and a stipend. To apply, submit a brief expression of interest to Eric Morser by Monday, April 14. Faculty should check their email for additional details. 

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‌Protocol for federal law enforcement requests and campus visits

‌Skidmore takes everyone's safety seriously, including the safety of international community members as it relates to any potential interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or other federal agencies. Campus Safety and campus partners have in place a campus-wide response plan to guide employees and students in the event of contact from federal agents. Information about the College’s protocol for potential visits to campus or inquiries by federal agents may be found online. 

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‌Recording of information session on impact of executive orders ‌

‌A recording of “” (passcode 9E@I?sQ9) is available. On March 20, General Counsel and Vice President for Human Resources Sarah Delaney Vero and other College leaders offered an overview of key executive orders affecting higher education and shared resources on where to go for help. 

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‌President’s office hours

‌President Conner will hold office hours from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. 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 that they are received. 

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Free massages

‌Tłó±đ Live More, Skidmore worksite wellness program, in partnership with MVP Health Care, is offering free chair massages to Skidmore employees on Friday, April 4, from noon to 3 p.m. ‌Anyone interested in signing up for a 10-minute session .‌

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Saratoga Sustainability Fair ‌

‌Celebrate sustainable living at the from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 5, in Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences. Explore the expo hall, collaborate on a community art project, learn something new at the student poster session, check out an electric school bus, or bring the family and dive into kids' activities. Contact Celia Darling with questions. 

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‌Call for staff: Attend NCORE 2025 

‌Tłó±đ College is selecting staff to attend the (NCORE) in New York City, May 26 through 31. Participants will gain valuable insights and strategies to foster a more inclusive campus community. Note: Employees who plan to use independent professional development funds should contact Mariel Martin to coordinate. ‌

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‌Red Cross Blood Drive ‌

‌A Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, in the IM/Dance gym. Visit to schedule an appointment with sponsor keyword SKIDMORE. Contact Michelle Hubbs with questions. ‌

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‌YES! Days for accepted students ‌ ‌

‌Tłó±đ College will be hosting YES! Days for admitted students on Saturday, April 12; Friday, April 18; and Monday, April 21. There will be an increase in traffic across campus on these dates. Everyone is invited to answer questions, provide directions, or simply say hello to our guests as they chart the next four years of their academic journeys. Contact Sarah Ireland with questions. 

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‌SEF applications due soon ‌ ‌

‌Applications for the Summer Experience Fund and Post Grad Awards are due Thursday, April 10. Visit the SEF website for FAQs and details. Contact sef@skidmore.edu for more information. ‌ 

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Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure

Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Skidmore Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. Submit announcements and events; lectures, 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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‌Live music at the Skidmore Shop 

‌Join the from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 9, for free coffee and live music, featuring performances by Thomas Troesch ’26 and Adam Sherif ’26. For more information, contact the Skidmore Shop.

Athletics News

The baseball team will get the month of April started for Skidmore teams when it hosts Castleton at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Thoroughbreds will then host Rensselaer at 3:30 p.m. on Friday in the first game of the three-game Liberty League series. On Saturday, the rowing teams return to Fish Creek for another home regatta. Softball opens league play with a home doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. against Rensselaer, and women’s lacrosse has its final home game of the regular season also at a 1 p.m. against Union. Riding continues postseason competition as it heads to West Virginia for the Zone 2 Finals on Saturday with a spot at Nationals on the line. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Looking Ahead

Thursday, April 10 

‌10 a.m.-noon 

‌Caroline Woolard: “Cultivating Collaboration” () 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌6 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌8 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Friday, April 11 

‌7 p.m. 

‌Zankel Music Center 

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‌Saturday, April 12 

‌2 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌3 p.m. 

 

‌Wilson Chapel 

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‌Sunday, April 13 

‌2 p.m. 

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‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌4 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Cener 

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‌Wednesday, April 16 

‌4:30 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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