News and announcements from Skidmore College

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Weekly Highlights

  • Partnering for Peace in Israel and Palestine event, Tuesday
  • ‌Wyckoff Center presents Lovefest‌ next Wednesday
  • ‌‌‌Staff meeting recap
  • ‌Camp Northwoods registration opens tomorrow
  • ‌‌Big Green Scream, Skidmore Student Exhibition opening reception, Winter/Miller Lecture with Mickalene Thomas, 火博体育法国电影节放映的《火博体育》,” Tang ♥ Students, and other exciting events coming up next week

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马克·康纳校长和学院管理人员向员工通报了一些重要问题, including trends in Admissions and budget planning, at the February staff meeting.

照片来自《绿色呐喊2023》:火博体育的一名学生运球.

本周五,男子和女子篮球队将在霍巴特和威廉·史密斯的“绿色呐喊”比赛中主场迎战, Feb. 9. The women tip at 5:30 p.m., followed by the men at 7:30 p.m. The first 250 fans at each game will receive a collectable T-shirt; several in-game contests and prizes, including a Skidmore Shop gift card, will also be available. “回收狂潮”的回归将使当晚成为零废物活动. 

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Beau Breslin, Joseph C. Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government, 是《火博体育官网》(斯坦福大学出版社, 2021). 这本书的灵感来自于他第一年在斯克里布纳研讨会上与学生们的讨论, 美国自由:我们对宪法权利的持久斗争, as well as by summer collaborative research with students.

Dining Services

Valentine's Day chocolate-covered strawberries 

情人节,餐饮服务公司将出售牛奶巧克力草莓. All orders must be received through the online order form by the end of today, Wednesday, Feb. 7, to be picked up at The Spa on Wednesday, Feb. 14, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Contact John Winnek with questions. 

‌Please visit the Dining Services website regularly for updates, Spa Specials, hours of operation, and other information.

Human Resources

Human Resources 诚邀感兴趣的Skidmore员工提交以下职位申请材料: 

  • ‌Gift and Records Coordinator – Advancement 
  • ‌On-Call Collections Assistant – Tang Teaching Museum 

‌To apply, please access the Okta portal. 点击“Oracle HCM”,点击“我”,然后点击“当前工作”.” You can access current open positions for external applicants here.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Joerg Bibow, professor of economics, published a chapter in a book. Read more>>

Monica Das他在博客上发表了一篇文章. Read more>> 

Kirsten Hogenson, assistant professor of mathematics, co-authored a paper. Read more>> 

‌Daniel Nathan他被任命为一份学术期刊的编辑. Read more>> 

‌Laurie Rabinowitz他是教育研究助理教授,在一份学术期刊上与人合著了一篇文章. Read more>> 

David Snider, lecturer of arts administration, 被任命为皮博迪埃塞克斯博物馆的学习和公民参与主任. Read more>> 

Jessica Sullivan这位心理学教授接受了一篇学术期刊文章的采访. Read more>> 

Charmaine Willis他在一份学术期刊上发表了一篇文章. Read more>> 

Erica Wojcik, associate professor of psychology, and Jessica Sullivan他们的数据集发表在《火博体育官网》杂志上. Read more>>

Announcements

Partnering for Peace in Israel and Palestine 

•与和平战斗人员(CfP)一起举行的公共活动将于晚上7:30举行.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Gannett Auditorium. Registration is currently closed, 但戴维斯礼堂将为那些希望参加并观看联播的人提供多余的空间. 活动人士将分享他们火博体育变革和共同争取尊严的感人故事, justice, and liberty for all. ‌‌This event is part of Skidmore's efforts to provide educational perspectives on the Middle East conflict. Views expressed by participants and presenters are their own. 

‌Wyckoff Center presents Lovefest ‌

‌Please visit Wyckoff Center for a Valentine’s Day open house from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 14. There will be stations with arts and crafts, emotional support animals, seated massage, reiki, a sound bath, and more. Sweet treats and snacks will be provided. 我们以贝尔·胡克斯在她的书《火博体育爱:新视野》中的智慧为指导:“为了真正的爱,我们必须学会混合各种成分——关心, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open communication.欢迎学生、教职员工和退休人员加入. 

‌Camp Northwoods registration 

‌Online registration for Camp Northwoods火博体育的儿童夏令营上午9点对员工开放.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. Skidmore社区成员将获得优先权,并在当天早上收到一封带有具体说明的电子邮件. For more information, contact Christine Merrill

‌President’s office hours ‌ ‌

‌President Conner will hold office hours from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 4. 所有的教师,工作人员和学生被邀请要求10分钟,面对面的约会. To register, please email presoff@0759e.net. 请求将按照收到请求的顺序处理. 

‌Summer Experience Fund Award applications

‌Applications for the Summer Experience Fund and Post Grad Awards are due April 11. Stipends of $4,500 are awarded to support students completing internships, research assignments, community service projects, artist residencies, apprenticeships, and more. Email sef@0759e.net for more information. 

‌SEE-Beyond Award application for summer

‌Applications for SEE-Beyond Awards are due March 21. SEE-Beyond邀请学生在暑期将学年的学习应用到现实世界的挑战中, and awardees will receive $6,000 to support a variety of academic endeavors, such as laboratory research, internships, and artistic residencies. For more information, email oaascholar@0759e.net

‌2024 Summer Pre-College application ​

你知道吗?火博体育的大学预科项目是全国排名前十的? Returning to in-person learning this year, 高中三年级和四年级学生被邀请住在校园里, take Skidmore classes, and earn college credit. Classes run July 1 to Aug. 3. Learn more.

‌Skidmore Student Exhibition

2024年火博体育学生展览将于下午5点至6点30分举行开幕招待会.m. today, Feb. 7, in the Schick Gallery, Saisselin Art Center. Each year, an arts professional selects student works for inclusion from over 200 submissions; this year’s juror is artist Wendy Ide Williams. For more information, contact Rebecca Shepard

‌Red Cross blood drive

‌There will be a Red Cross blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 9, in the IM/Dance Gym. To schedule an appointment, go to redcrossblood.org and use the sponsor code “Skidmore.” Contact Michelle Hubbs with questions. 

‌Send a Valentine's gram 

在情人节,花5美元买一束康乃馨和一克糖果,支持曲棍球队,让对方微笑. Access the order form online. Grams will be handed out in Case Center on Feb. 14. For more information, contact Gillian Maher

‌Career Connections: Class of '24 Virtual Career Fair 

在职业发展中心的高级专属招聘会期间,2024届学生将被邀请与来自各行各业的雇主和校友联系. This event is being hosted virtually from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 16, through the Brazen platform. Visit the Career Development Center’s website for information on how to prepare for the event. Contact Nicole Todd with questions. 

让你的声音被听到火博体育公共政策奖比赛

‌Applications for the 2024年火博体育公共政策奖大赛 are due at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12. 比赛提供了一个机会,让学生就重要的公共政策问题进行写信和基层运动. First prize wins $1,000 and two runners-up will receive $500. 

 

‌Kids Night Out

·5至13岁的孩子被邀请参加由火博体育学院威廉姆森体育中心提供的良好监督的娱乐活动,时间为6:30至9:30.m. Friday, Feb. 16. No pre-registration is necessary. Cost is $10 per child. For more information, email Ron Plourde

‌SGA Green Grant awards four student projects ‌

The SGA Green Grant, a $10,有兴趣在校园从事可持续发展项目的学生可获得1万英镑的竞争性奖学金, has awarded four student projects for its inaugural cycle. 项目将涉及减少废物、粮食生产和可持续景观. For more information, contact Apple Alvarez. ‌ ‌

Composting is back

学生堆肥小组在宿舍一楼的厨房部署了堆肥站,并在每个校园公寓部署了堆肥桶, 每栋楼的洗衣房都有一个中央收集箱. 院系亦已在校园各处设置堆肥场. Consult the website for locations and details on what's compostable, and email our compost managers with questions. 

‌LGBTQIA+ meet and greet 

‌The Skidmore LGBTQIA+ community invites all faculty, staff, 和学生们一起参加定于三月初举行的见面会. Please email Doug Chang, Eliza Kent, or John Sanders to be added to the email list. More details will be shared shortly. 

‌Promotion by Broadview 

‌Broadview’s checking account has no minimum balance, no monthly fees, surcharge-free withdrawals at CO-OP, and Allpoint ATMs, both on campus and across the U.S. Federally Insured by NCUA. Find more information on their website or by contacting the Skidmore branch

Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule 

请通过在Skidmore每周公告中发布您的公告来帮助减少大量电子邮件, 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@0759e.net if you have questions.

‌Big Green Scream at Skidmore Shop

‌The Skidmore Shop will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 for the Big Green Scream. 享受15%的纯种马服装折扣,并为我们的篮球队加油. Visit the Skidmore Shop website or contact skidmoreshop@0759e.net for more information.

Events

Wednesday, Feb. 7 

‌7-8 p.m. 

Philosophy Alumni Panel 

‌Zoom 

‌Thursday, Feb. 8

‌6 p.m. ‌

‌Winter/Miller Lecture with Mickalene Thomas

‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌ 

‌Friday, Feb. 9 

‌6 p.m. 

Skidmore French Film Festival: ‘Return to Seoul’ 

‌Emerson Auditorium ‌

‌Saturday, Feb. 10 ‌

‌5 p.m. ‌

‌2024 Spring Opening Reception

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Saturday, Feb. 10 

‌5 p.m. 

‌'together you’re home, now where are we?' 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Sunday, Feb. 11 

‌2 p.m. 

‌Tang Guide Tour with Norah Cullers ’26 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Monday, Feb. 12 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Whole Grain: Films Curated by Emily Abi-Kheirs

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Wednesday, Feb. 14 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Tang ♥ Students 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Thursday, Feb. 15 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Beat Science: A Conversation with Makaya McCraven 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Thursday, Feb. 15 

‌7-8 p.m. 

‌DEIA and the Arts Careers 

Zoom

Friday, Feb. 16 

‌7:30 p.m. 

‌Ensemble Connect 

‌Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall

Saturday, Feb. 17 

‌8 p.m. 

‌‘Makaya McCraven: In These Times’

‌Arthur Zankel Music Center

‌Tuesday, Feb. 20 

‌6:30 p.m. 

‌The 2024 Karen L. Coburn 1963年性别研究讲座:“行动中的交叉性:女性主义设计与残疾文化” 

‌Zoom

‌Wednesday, Feb. 21 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Charles N. 多德讲座:"注意你在做什么:从去神经分化中得到的教训" 

‌Somers Room, Tang Teaching Museum

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