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News and announcements from Skidmore College

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Skidmore News

Matthew Straus '95 smiles at the camera, resting his elbows on a wooden table.

From founding Kitchen Work magazine to supporting aspiring writers, Matthew Straus ’95 is providing opportunities to explore the nexus of literature and food.

The men's ice hockey standout goalie, who graduated in May, was named to the 2024 Division III Academic All-America At-Large Second Team by College Sports Communicators.

Summer at Skidmore

 

  • Upbeat on the Roof with Dust Bowl Faeries, 6 p.m. Thursday, July 25 
  • ‌Tang Guide Tour, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 28

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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? 

  • ‌Summer Session 2, through Aug. 2 
  • ‌Summer Pre-College Program, through Aug. 3 
  • ‌Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, through Aug. 10 
  • ‌, through Aug. 16 
  • ‌, through Aug. 16 
  • ‌Philadelphia Orchestra, July 28 - Aug. 18

Human Resources

Position openings 

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

  • ‌Assistant Vice President for Development — Advancement 
  • ‌Campus Safety Officer — Campus Safety 

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‌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

New web ticket system from Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM)

‌Beginning July 31, all requests for OCM web assistance, training, troubleshooting, and Yodeck digital signage must be submitted through its new ticketing system for website support, TeamDynamix, which will be available through via the “OCM Web Tickets” tile. OCM will no longer accept requests submitted by email. Requests for support from IT (for technology or computer support, printer services, etc.), are separate and should continue to be submitted to the . Requests to update the Course Catalog should be directed to the Registrar. Authorized web editors should check their email for a July 22 message with additional details. Please monitor SWB for additional information in the coming weeks. 

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‌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. ‌ 

‌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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‌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 ‌

‌ is now accepting requests for classes wishing to reserve the IdeaLab in the fall. Contact Darren Prodger with questions. The IdeaLab's summer hours are 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday through Friday, in room 101 of the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences.

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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 

‌Tłó±đ is now selling previous iPad models 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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