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News and announcements from ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ 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, ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Student Exhibition opening reception, Winter/Miller Lecture with Mickalene Thomas, ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ French Film Festival’s screening of “Return to Seoul,†Tang ♥ Students, and other exciting events coming up next week

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President Marc Conner and College administrators updated staff about important issues, including trends in Admissions and budget planning, at the February staff meeting.

The men’s and women’s basketball teams will host Hobart and William Smith for the Big Green Scream this Friday, 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 ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Shop gift card, will also be available. Recycle Mania returns to help make the night a zero-waste event. 

Beau Breslin, Joseph C. Palamountain Jr. Chair in Government, is the author of “A Constitution for the Living: Imagining How Five Generations of Americans Would Rewrite the Nation’s Fundamental Law†(Stanford University Press, 2021). The book was inspired by discussions with students in his first-year Scribner Seminar, American Liberty: Our Enduring Struggle with Constitutional Rights, as well as by summer collaborative research with students.

Dining Services

Valentine's Day chocolate-covered strawberries 

‌Dining Services will be selling milk-chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine's Day. 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. 

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‌Please visit the regularly for updates, , hours of operation, and other information.

Human Resources

invites interested ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ employees to submit application materials for the openings listed below: 

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

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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 .

Faculty-Staff Achievements

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

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‌Monica Das, associate professor of economics, published a blog article. Read more>> 

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

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‌Daniel Nathan, professor of American studies, was named editor of an academic journal. Read more>> 

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‌Laurie Rabinowitz, assistant professor of education studies, co-authored an article in an academic journal. Read more>> 

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‌David Snider, lecturer of arts administration, was appointed director of learning and civic engagement at the Peabody Essex Museum. Read more>> 

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‌Jessica Sullivan, professor of psychology, was interviewed for an academic journal article. Read more>> 

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‌Charmaine Willis, visiting assistant professor of political science, published an article in an academic journal. Read more>> 

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‌Erica Wojcik, associate professor of psychology, and Jessica Sullivan, professor of psychology, had their dataset used in a paper published in Science. Read more>>

Announcements

Partnering for Peace in Israel and Palestine 

‌A public event with Combatants for Peace (CfP) will be held at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 13, in Gannett Auditorium. Registration is currently closed, but overflow space will be available in Davis Auditorium for those who wish to attend and watch the simulcast. Activists will share their powerful stories of transformation and joint work for dignity, justice, and liberty for all. ‌‌This event is part of ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's efforts to provide . Views expressed by participants and presenters are their own. 

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‌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. We are guided by bell hooks’ wisdom from her book “All ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Love: New Visionsâ€: “To truly love we must learn to mix various ingredients — care, affection, recognition, respect, commitment, and trust, as well as honest and open communication.†Students, staff, faculty, and retirees are welcome to join. 

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‌Camp Northwoods registration 

‌Online registration for , ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's summer day camp for children, opens for employees at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 8. ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ community members receive priority and will be sent an email with specific instructions that morning. For more information, contact Christine Merrill

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‌President’s office hours ‌ ‌

‌President Conner will hold office hours from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, April 4. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to request a 10-minute, in-person appointment. To register, please email presoff@skidmore.edu. Requests will be handled in the order that they are received. 

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‌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@skidmore.edu for more information. 

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‌SEE-Beyond Award application for summer ‌

‌Applications for SEE-Beyond Awards are due March 21. SEE-Beyond invites students to apply academic-year learning to real-world challenges during the summer, 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@skidmore.edu

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‌2024 Summer Pre-College application ​ ​

‌Did you know ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ's pre-college program is one of the top 10 in the country? Returning to in-person learning this year, high school juniors and seniors are invited to live on campus, take ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ classes, and earn college credit. Classes run July 1 to Aug. 3. Learn more.

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‌³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Student Exhibition ‌

‌The 2024 Juried ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Student Exhibition will have its opening reception from 5 to 6:30 p.m. today, Feb. 7, in the , 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

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‌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 and use the sponsor code “³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ.†Contact Michelle Hubbs with questions. 

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‌Send a Valentine's gram 

‌Support the field hockey team and make someone smile this Valentine's Day by ordering a $5 carnation and candy gram. Grams will be handed out in Case Center on Feb. 14. For more information, contact Gillian Maher

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‌Career Connections: Class of '24 Virtual Career Fair 

‌Class of 2024 students are invited to connect with employers and alumni from a wide variety of industries during the Career Development Center’s senior exclusive career fair. 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. 

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Make Your Voice Heard ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Public Policy Prize competition

‌Applications for the 2024 Make Your Voice Heard ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Public Policy Prize competition are due at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12. The competition is an opportunity to engage with letter writing and grassroots campaigns about important public policy issues. First prize wins $1,000 and two runners-up will receive $500. 

 

‌Kids Night Out

‌Kids ages 5 to 13 are invited to enjoy well-supervised recreational activities provided by the great facilities of ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ College’s Williamson Sports Center from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 16. No pre-registration is necessary. Cost is $10 per child. For more information, email Ron Plourde

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‌SGA Green Grant awards four student projects ‌

‌The SGA Green Grant, a $10,000 competitive grant open to all students interested in pursuing sustainability projects on campus, has awarded four student projects for its inaugural cycle. Projects will address waste reduction, food production, and sustainable landscaping. For more information, contact Apple Alvarez. ‌ ‌

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‌Composting is back ‌

‌The student compost team has deployed compost stations in first-floor kitchens in residence halls and buckets to each campus apartment, along with a central collection blue bin at each building's laundry room. Departmental compost sites have also been deployed across campus. for locations and details on what's compostable, and email our compost managers with questions. 

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‌‌LGBTQIA+ meet and greet 

‌The ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ LGBTQIA+ community invites all faculty, staff, and students to join in a meet and greet scheduled for early March. Please email Doug Chang, Eliza Kent, or John Sanders to be added to the email list. More details will be shared shortly. 

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‌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. or by contacting the ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ branch

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³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule 

‌Please help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. Submit , , and by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Please email swb@skidmore.edu if you have questions.

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‌Big Green Scream at ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Shop

‌The ³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ Shop will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9 for the Big Green Scream. Enjoy 15% off Thoroughbred clothing, and cheer on our basketball teams in style. Visit the or contact skidmoreshop@skidmore.edu for more information.

Events

Wednesday, Feb. 7 

‌7-8 p.m. 

‌Philosophy Alumni Panel 

 

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‌Thursday, Feb. 8 ‌

‌6 p.m. ‌

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‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌ 

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‌Friday, Feb. 9 

‌6 p.m. 

‌³Ô¹Ï±¬ÁÏ French Film Festival: ‘Return to Seoul’ 

‌Emerson Auditorium ‌

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‌Saturday, Feb. 10 ‌

‌5 p.m. ‌

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‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Saturday, Feb. 10 

‌5 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Sunday, Feb. 11 

‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Monday, Feb. 12 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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Wednesday, Feb. 14 

‌6 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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Thursday, Feb. 15 

‌6 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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Thursday, Feb. 15 

‌7-8 p.m. 

 

Zoom

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Friday, Feb. 16 

‌7:30 p.m. 

 

‌Arthur Zankel Music Center, Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall

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Saturday, Feb. 17 

‌8 p.m. 

‌Arthur Zankel Music Center

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‌Tuesday, Feb. 20 

‌6:30 p.m. 

‌The 2024 Karen L. Coburn '63 Endowed Lecture in Gender Studies: 'Intersectionality in Action: Feminist Design and Disability Culture' 

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‌Wednesday, Feb. 21 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Charles N. Dowd Lecture: 'Watch what you're doing: Lessons from deafferentation' 

‌Somers Room, Tang Teaching Museum

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