News and announcements from Skidmore College

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Support Skidmore on Charter Day, May 23, and honor our shared history and belief that Creative Thought Matters.

A graduating student looks out from a crowd during Commencement 2024 and smiles at the camera.

With appeals to stand up for their beliefs and confront injustice while continuing to build community through empathy and kindness, Skidmore College conferred 650 degrees to the Class of 2024 during the College’s 113th Commencement Exercises.

Katherine Almquist '24

Katherine Almquist '24 was selected as the winner of the National Arthur Ashe Jr. Leadership and Sportsmanship Award.

Summer at Skidmore

Events at the Tang Teaching Museum 

  • ‌Family Saturday: Compositions in Color, 2 p.m., Saturday, May 25 
  • ‌Reunion Weekend Tang Guide Tour, 1 p.m., Friday, May 31 
  • ‌Reunion Film Screening with Lucille Rhodes ’64, 3 p,m., Friday, May 31 
  • ‌Reunion Weekend Tour of "Studio/Archive," 4 p.m., Friday, May 31 
  • ‌Reunion Weekend Alumni Art Exhibition Reception, 5:30 p.m., Friday, May 31 
  • ‌Family Saturday: Photo Collages, 2 p.m., Saturday, June 1 
  • ‌"Vorágine" Opening Reception and Performance, 4 p.m., Saturday, June 1 

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‌On View at the Tang

  • ‌“Alumni Reunion Art Exhibition,” May 30 through June 2 
  • ‌“Hyde Cabinet #25: Kashi Kari — Celebrating Tradition and Craftsmanship from Pakistan,” through Sept. 8 
  • ‌“Studio/Archive,” through June 9 
  • ‌“Vorágine: Yente and Cecilia Biagini,”  opens May 30 
  • ‌“Yvette Molina: A Promise to the Leaves,” through Sept. 5, 2025 

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‌Who’s on campus? 

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Reunion alumni communities welcome reception 

‌Please join us at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, May 31, at Falstaff’s for a welcome reception hosted by alumni of color, LGBTQIA+, and international alumni communities during Reunion 2024. The event will be deejayed by Jake Allen, host of Fly 92.3 morning show. RVSP by emailing Jennifer Hardy.  ‌ 

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‌‌Summer Jazz Concert Series ‌ ‌

‌The Summer Jazz Institute announces its 2024 Concert Series. Renewed funding by the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts will help sponsor nine free concerts, including Grammy Award-winning Panamanian pianist and composer Danilo Pérez, rising alto saxophonist star Alexa Tarantino, and others. Contact Maria McColl for more information. ‌

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‌‌‌New York State Summer Writers Institute events

‌The New York State Summer Writers Institute will offer evening readings by an extraordinary lineup of writers this June and July. The month-long schedule will include readings by Joyce Carol Oates, Paul Harding, Cristina Garcia, Richard Blanco, and Vinson Cunningham, among others. Contact Maria McColl for more information.

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‌Skidmore discount at SPAC ‌

‌All employees are eligible to receive a 20% discount on ticket purchases to Freihofer’s Saratoga Jazz Festival (June 29-30), New York City Ballet (July 9-13), and Philadelphia Orchestra (July 31-Aug. 3) performances. Use the promotion code SKIDMORE. This discount cannot be applied to Live Nation concerts.

Campus closures and renovations

Beginning on Monday, June 3, several areas of campus will be undergoing renovations: 

  • ‌The covered walkway between Ladd Hall and the Dining Hall and a portion of Case Lot will be closed through the end of August. The bus stop will be relocated to a temporary spot. 
  • ‌The main sidewalk to the Williamson Sports Center will be closed as work continues on the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center. Access will be relocated to the other side of the Dance Center. 
  • ‌The Annex will be undergoing renovations in preparation for the relocation of the Campus Safety Office. Move date updates to come shortly. ‌

More details about upcoming projects are available online.

Dining Services

Summer hours ‌

‌The Spa will begin its summer hours on Tuesday, May 28. During the summer months, the Spa will be open daily from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A breakfast menu will be available from 8 to 11 a.m.; hot soup and a deli menu will be available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Grab and go items will be sold in Burgess Café. More information about Dining Services' hours of operation is available on the Dining Services website. ‌ ‌

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‌Pop-up grill ‌

‌Beginning on Tuesday, May 28, Dining Services will offer a pop-up grill on Porter Plaza, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. The grill menu features hotdogs, 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 case of rain, the pop-up grill will be relocated to inside the Spa.

Announcements

‌Fiscal year-end reminders ‌

‌Please review these detailed guidelines ahead of the end of the fiscal year on May 31. Employees are encouraged to submit expense reimbursements, invoices for payment, and related items before this date. As a reminder, all transactions are handled through Oracle Cloud.

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‌Fall scheduling 

‌EMS is now open for fall scheduling. Those planning any major college events or lectures should submit their event date using this online form to ensure there are no conflicts. Email the Scheduling Office with any questions.  ‌ 

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Broadview branch summer hours ‌

‌The Skidmore branch has begun its summer hours (9 a.m. to noon). It will resume its normal hours of operation on Monday, Aug. 26. Find additional branch locations online or by contacting the Broadview Call Center at (800) 727-3328.

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‌Skidmore Shop 

‌The Skidmore Shop is closed for its annual inventory and will reopen on Friday, May 24. The shop will be closed again for the holiday weekend, returning Tuesday, May 28. In the meantime, please visit the online store.

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‌Summer Bulletin publication schedule

There will be no Bulletin next week (May 29). Bulletin will resume publication on June 5. Submit announcements and events by completing the online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday, June 3. Through Aug. 21, the Bulletin will be distributed to faculty and staff only. Submissions to the Faculty-Staff Achievements section are not accepted over the summer. Please email swb@shorinji-kempo.net if you have questions.‌

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