News and announcements from Skidmore College

Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Highlights

  • Announcing StartUp Skidmore, Feb. 17-19
  • Important COVID-19 reminders
  • RSVP for Winter Celebration by Friday
  • Register now for employee fitness classes, winter intramurals

Skidmore News

StartUp Skidmore

The Feb. 17-19 workshop and competition — open to all Skidmore students from all majors — will enable participants to fine-tune their business pitches and develop a prototype for their own creative products and ideas.

COVID-19 Reminders

As emphasized in an email on Wednesday, Jan. 25, masking indoors is not currently required on campus but remains strongly recommended at crowded events, while traveling, or in other places where transmission may be more likely. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 or if you are symptomatic, do not attend group gatherings or events. Please mask up and test if symptoms develop. Free KN95 masks are available at the Case Information Desk.

 

Students may continue to pick up free rapid tests at Case Information Desk or at Campus Safety. Students who test positive must notify covidsupport@shorinji-kempo.net.

 

Employees are reminded that additional free rapid tests are available through www.covid.gov/tests, and that MVP covers the costs of rapid tests. Employees in immediate need or concerned about exposure at work may pick up a test at Campus Safety or the Case Information Desk. Employees who test positive for COVID-19 should alert their supervisors and Human Resources. 

 

If you have not received your COVID booster or your flu shot, please consider doing so as soon as you are eligible. COVID-19 updates continue to be posted to Skidmore’s Campus Planning website and Skidmore’s COVID-19 Dashboard.

Dining Services

Chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine’s Day

Email John Winnek to order milk chocolate-covered, long-stem strawberries for Valentine’s Day ($10/half dozen). Orders are due by Thursday, Feb. 9, and can be picked up in The Spa from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14.

 

Please visit the Dining Services website for updates, Spa Specials, and other information.

Human Resources

Save the date: Breakfast with HR - Supervisor Roundtable

The first session of a Breakfast with HR - Supervisor Roundtable will take place from 9 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, in the Barrett Center Conference Room. The topic will be recruitment and hiring. Register online.

 

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) presents ‘Reclaim Your Brain’

Presented by an EAP counselor, the “Reclaim Your Brain” session from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 2, on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall is designed for individuals to focus on their brain health. Learn more and register online.

 

Position openings

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

  • Instructor – Chemistry
  • Production Manager – Dining Services
  • Associate Director of Counseling and Inclusion – Counseling Center

 

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

 

Updated monthly staff meeting dates

An updated schedule for the monthly staff meeting is available on the HR website. The next meeting is Friday, Feb. 3.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

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

John Anzalone, professor emeritus of French and media and film studies, presented two films for the Denver Public Library. Read more>>

 

Paul Arciero, professor of health and human physiological sciences, was interviewed on Australia's most popular radio station, 3AW. Read more>>

 

Barbara Black, professor of English, was an invited contributor to the new literary journal Gavialidae. Read more>>

 

Minita Sanghvi, associate professor of marketing, published an opinion piece in The Times of India. Read more>>

Stephen Ives, associate professor of health and human physiological sciences, and Justin DeBlauw, visiting assistant professor of health and human physiological sciences, published a research paper with several recent alumni and Abena Gyampo ’23.

Read more>>

 

Evan Mack, senior teaching professor of music, was interviewed on WMHT TV's “AHA! A House for Arts.” Read more>>

 

Pushkala Prasad, professor of management, delivered an invited talk. Read more>>

Announcements

Winter Celebration 2023

Join Skidmore friends and colleagues from 6:30 to 11 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10, for an evening of dining and dancing at Saratoga Springs City Center. There is no charge for Skidmore employees and retirees. The guest fee is $20. RSVP online by Friday, Jan. 27.

 

Zankel Music Center spring 2023 programming

From adventurous soul-jazz to indie-rock, to time-honored classical and its contemporary interpretations, Zankel Music Center is set to deliver a series of exciting musical experiences this spring. The season kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, with jazz trumpeter Takuya Kuroda and his band. Tickets are $5 for Skidmore community members. Contact Zhenelle Lebel for more information.

 

Winter intramurals

Registration for winter intramurals is now open. Varsity indoor soccer (M/W) and JV indoor soccer (T/TH) will start the week of Jan. 30. All teams are co-ed, and you must have a Skidmore email address to register. Register online. For more information, contact Elizabeth Ghilardi.

 

ODC/Dance open lecture demonstration

An open lecture demonstration with San Francisco-based company ODC/Dance will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, in the Skidmore Dance Theater. The engagement is presented by the Skidmore Dance Department in collaboration with the UAlbany Performing Arts Center. For more information, contact Sarah DiPasquale.

 

New electric vehicle stations coming soon

Skidmore is installing nine new electric vehicle stations, bringing the campus total to 14. Energy pricing of $0.20/kWh will start when the new stations are online. Email Tarah Rowse to join the user list. For more information, visit the Sustainability transportation page.

 

Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure

Please help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in the Bulletin. Submit announcements and events, academic lectures, and faculty-staff achievements by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Please email swb@shorinji-kempo.net if you have questions.

Red Cross Blood Drive

There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, in the IM/Dance Gym. Register online and use Skidmore as the sponsor code. Contact Michelle Hubbs for more information.

 

Spring 2023 lottery for Tang art-loan program

Students are invited to take part in the Tang art-loan program Roommate: Living with Tang Art. Twelve works of art returned by students now studying abroad will be available in a lottery at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Students must register in advance via a form available on the Tang website. Contact Kelsey Renko for more information.

 

Employee fitness class registration

Registration for employee fitness classes is now open. Classes begin Monday, Feb. 6, and take place in the Williamson Sports Center. Please register online. Contact Lacey Largeteau for more information.

 

Club hockey plays Union

The Skidmore College club ice hockey team will play Union College at 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, at the Messa Rink at Union College in the inaugural game of the 2022-23 season. Contact Julian Wise for more information.

 

Kids Night Out

Kids Night Out returns from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27. The cost is $10 per child with no pre-registration necessary. Contact Ron Plourde for more information.

 

SEFCU hours

The SEFCU campus branch is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The branch is closed daily from 1:15 to 2 p.m. for lunch. The ATM is available for withdrawals during lunchtime.

 

Skidmore Shop

Get a $25 gift card when you buy a Mac! From now until March 31, buy a MacBook from the Skidmore Shop, and in addition to education pricing, you'll receive a $25 gift card to spend with us, in store or online.

Athletics News

The Skidmore College men’s and women’s swimming and diving teams host the Skidmore Sprint Invitational at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28. The Thoroughbreds will compete with Bard, Western New England, Vassar, and Mount Holyoke. It will be the final home meet and final regular-season meet for Skidmore. The Thoroughbreds head to the Liberty League Championships Feb. 15-18 at Ithaca College. Learn more on the Skidmore Athletics website.

Events

Sunday, Jan. 29

2 p.m.

Tang Guide Tour

Tang Teaching Museum

 

Tuesday, Jan. 31

6 p.m.

MDOCS: Screening and Panel Discussion: ‘Love in the Time of Fentanyl’

Spring Street Gallery

 

Saturday, Feb. 4

3 p.m.

MDOCS: Screening and Panel Discussion: ‘Love in the Time of Fentanyl’

Albany Barn

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