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News and announcements from Skidmore College

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Skidmore News

Lily Whelden ’25 sifts through debris at the Lake George site.

Lily Whelden ’25 and Cerys Forster ’26 dug into their summer research, applying creative thinking to uncover the history of a Revolutionary War-era hospital in Lake George.

President Emeritus Philip A. Glotzbach poses with his new book at the Northshire Bookstore event.

A new book by Skidmore College President Emeritus Philip A. Glotzbach offers guidance to students and their parents on how to make the most their college journeys. 

Summer at Skidmore

‌‌New York State Summer Writers Institute 

‌‌‌Panel on the November election

‌Skidmore College will be offering a robust series of educational programming this fall that highlights the importance of civic participation. Kicking off the programming, the New York State Summer Writers Institute, which is hosted by Skidmore, will hold a panel on the November election featuring poet Tom Healy, Professor of History Jennifer Delton, and Joseph C. Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government Beau Breslin at 8 p.m., Friday, July 19, in Gannett Auditorium. Professor of English and New York State Summer Writers Institute Director Robert Boyers is an organizer of the event, which is free and open to the public.

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‌Summer Writers Institute readings are held on campus and are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.   ‌

  • ‌Fictionist William Kennedy and poet Chase Twichell, 8 p.m., Wednesday, July 17, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (second floor) 
  • ‌Reading by Caryl Phillips (fiction) and Binnie Kirshenbaum (fiction), 8 p.m., Thursday, July 18, (tickets required) 

  • ‌Curator’s Tour of "Elevator Music 49: John Cage — Water Walk," noon, Thursday, July 18 
  • ‌Upbeat on the Roof with Great Mutations, 6 p.m., Thursday, July 18 
  • ‌Frances Day 2024: A Summer Celebration at the Tang, 2 p.m., Saturday, July 20 
  • ‌Tang Guide Tour, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 21 

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  • “Elevator Music 49: John Cage — Water Walk,” through Sept. 8 ‌
  • ‌“Hyde Cabinet #25: Kashi Kari — Celebrating Tradition and Craftsmanship from Pakistan,” through Sept. 8 ‌
  • ‌“Vorágine: Yente and Cecilia Biagini,” through Sept. 22 ‌ 
  • ‌“Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld,” through Jan. 5, 2025 ‌
  • ‌“Yvette Molina: A Promise to the Leaves,” through Sept. 7, 2025 

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‌Who’s on campus? 

Human Resources

Position openings

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

  • ‌Associate Director, Alumni and Volunteer Engagement — Alumni Engagement 

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

Announcements

Residential Life early arrival requests 

‌Departments sponsoring students (athletes, peer mentors, student workers, and others) for early arrival housing for the fall term should send requests to Residential Life by Aug. 7. Please include a list of sponsored students with student ID and anticipated arrival date. Students requesting an early arrival must have a fall 2024 on-campus housing assignment. 

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‌Intergroup Relations workshop 

‌Intergroup Relations (IGR), a program that discusses approaches to dialogue within a divisive political climate and a social justice context, invites faculty and staff to participate in a Zoom workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Aug. 26 and 27, with longtime practitioners from the University of Michigan, Monita Thompson and Charles Behling. Contact Lisa Grady-Willis with questions.

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‌Facilities updates 

‌Please note that Facilities Services will be changing out all paper towel and toilet paper product dispensers through July 22. 

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‌Bike for free with CDPHP Cycle ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

‌Get free access to pedal bikes and e-bikes (free for the first 30 minutes) by downloading the app and subscribing with a Skidmore email address. Submit promo code "Skidmore," enter a credit card, and you're ready to ride. E-bikes parked outside of Cycle! racks are charged a $2 convenience fee. There are racks on Case Walkway and at the southeast corner of Northwoods Apartments. Contact the Sustainability Office with questions. 

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‌Skidmore employee discount at SPAC ‌ ‌As part of Skidmore’s partnership with Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), all employees are eligible to receive a 20% discount on ticket purchases to Philadelphia Orchestra (July 31-Aug. 3) performances. Use the promotion code . This discount cannot be applied to Live Nation concerts or other performances.

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Idea Lab summer hours ‌

‌Tłó±đ is open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, in room 101 of the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences. Contact Darren Prodger with questions. 

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‌Dining Services summer hours ‌ ‌

‌Tłó±đ Spa is open daily from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. A breakfast menu is available from 8 to 11 a.m.; hot soup and a deli menu are available from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Grab-and-go items are sold in Burgess CafĂ©. More information about Dining Services' hours of operation is available on the . ‌ ‌ ‌‌ ‌ 

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‌Pop-up grill ‌ ‌

‌Dining Services offers 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. ‌‌ 

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‌Summer Bulletin publication schedule 

‌Through Aug. 21, the Bulletin will be distributed to faculty and staff only. Submit announcements and events by completing the online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Submissions to the Faculty-Staff Achievements section are not accepted over the summer. Please email swb@skidmore.edu if you have questions. 

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‌Apple deals at the Skidmore Shop 

‌Previous iPad models are now selling at reduced pricing: iPad 10.9" (10th gen, 2022) 64 GB in blue or pink for $349; iPad Air 10.9" (5th gen, 2022) 64GB in pink for $349 or starlight for $399, iPad Pro 11" (4th gen, 2022) 128GB in space gray for $599. These are perfect for taking notes, reading books, and listening to music.

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