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Students greet each other in downtown Saratoga Springs

The sights, sounds, and scenes of our dynamic environment foster creativity and inspire limitless learning. Tune into this video and take a moment to enjoy the breezy August vibes of summer on campus.

Flags hang from a ceiling above a stage.

The College's efforts to educate students and the broader community about the important issues at stake in the Nov. 5, 2024, U.S. elections were on full display last month. Read on for reflections from faculty and to learn more about fall plans.

Summer at Skidmore

 

  • ‌Curator’s Tour of “The Art of Being a Chair,” noon, Thursday, Aug. 8 
  • ‌Upbeat on the Roof with Dan Carr and the Cure for Asthma, 6 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 8 
  • ‌Tang Guide Tour, 2 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 11

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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 
  • ‌“The Art of Being a Chair,” through Sept. 29 
  • ‌“Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld,” through Jan. 5 
  • ‌“Yvette Molina: A Promise to the Leaves,” through Sept. 14, 2025

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‌Who’s on campus? 

  • ‌New York State Association for College Admissions Counseling, through Aug. 9 
  • ‌Camp Abilities Saratoga, through Aug. 10 
  • ‌Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth, through Aug. 10 
  • ‌, through Aug. 16 
  • ‌, through Aug. 16 
  • ‌Philadelphia Orchestra, through Aug. 18

Human Resources

Position openings

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

  • Administrative Assistant, Development — Advancement 
  • ‌Development Associate — Advancement

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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

Admissions lunch with prospective students 

‌Faculty and staff are invited to help showcase Skidmore’s caring and vibrant educational community and join the Admissions team for lunch and casual conversation with prospective students and their families from noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 12, in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. No RVSP is needed; simply check in at noon in the Atrium, and you'll receive a lunch ticket and name tag.

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‌Last day to request early arrival ‌

‌Today is the last day for departments sponsoring students (athletes, peer mentors, student workers, and others) to request early arrival housing for the fall term. Please send requests to Residential Life, including 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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‌Student employment for academic year deadline 

‌Student Employment requests that those hiring student employees for the 2024-25 academic year create their requisitions and hire their employees in Oracle before Friday, Aug. 16. Submissions after this date may result in a delay in processing time. 

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‌FYE T-shirt-making event: Call for volunteers 

‌Tłó±đ Office of Campus Life and Engagement is hosting an event on belonging and self-expression during first-year orientation, centering Skidmore’s philosophy that Creative Thought Matters. Faculty and staff are invited to participate by designing a shirt representing a meaningful aspect of their identity (ex: “Neurodivergent Thought Matters”) to wear during the event, 7 to 8 p.m., Monday, Sept. 1.

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Intergroup Relations workshop 

‌Intergroup Relations, a program that explores dialogue within a social justice context, invites faculty and staff to participate in a Zoom workshop from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, Aug 26, and Tuesday, Aug. 27, with Monita Thompson and Charles Behling of the University of Michigan. Contact Lisa Grady-Willis 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 hot dogs, 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 event of rain, the pop-up grill will be relocated 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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‌Employee appreciation sale ‌

‌Tłó±đ will be hosting its annual employee appreciation sale with 35% off all items (except technology, textbooks, and health and beauty) between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15. Skidmore ID cards are required at checkout.

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Skidmore College

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 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

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