Stewart's Signature Series
This summer’s Stewart’s Signature Series includes Summer Jazz Institute concerts and New York State Summer Writers Institute readings. The lineup features the Danilo Pérez Trio, Alexa Tarantino Quartet, and readings by Paul Harding, Cristina Garcia, Jenny Offill, and others. Sponsored by Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family, these premiere events are free for the local community. Contact Maria McColl with questions.
First-Year Experience summer reading
The Class of 2028 summer reading will be “Between Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted” by Suleika Jaouad. Incoming students, peer mentors, and Scribner Seminar faculty will be given copies of the book. The Office of First-Year Experience looks forward to hosting Jaouad on campus for a keynote event early in the fall semester.
Projects for Peace winner
This year's Projects for Peace winner is Chingpheng Phoun '24. His project, "Reviving Rust," will take place in Sisophon, Cambodia, and produce a safer, eco-friendly cook stove for families in need. The annual grant offers a Skidmore student $10,000 to design a project that contributes to peace anywhere in the world.
Beach volleyball tournament
A beach volleyball tournament hosted by the Peer Academic Coaches for Health and Human Physiological Sciences will take place at 4:30 on Friday, May 3, at the volleyball court by the Tang Teaching Museum. All community members are welcome and can sign up as an individual or a group online.
Tang faculty preview
The Tang Teaching Museum will hold a preview of 2024-25 exhibitions and programs at noon on Wednesday, May 15. The preview is intended for faculty who have previously worked with the Tang and those interested in learning new approaches for integrating exhibitions into their curricula. A buffet lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Kelly Ward by May 10.
Bike for free with CDPHP Cycle
Anyone with a shorinji-kempo.net email address can register for CDPHP Cycle 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, midweek sorting shifts, and senior move-out day. Read more on the Give+Go website.
Dining Services
Please visit the Dining Services website regularly for updates, Spa Specials, hours of operation, and other information.
Fall course materials
In order to source course materials at the best pricing possible for students, please send fall adoption lists to Becky Mattison at the Skidmore Shop as soon as possible.
Skidmore Shop tech deals
Skidmore Shop has one Apple demo left: Space Gray, 16” M1 DEMO MacBook Pro with 512GB storage (was $2,349, now $2,000). Employee financing options are available. Students may be eligible for assistance. Contact Karen Knoll for details.
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 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.
