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Election debrief and student resources, Staff Meeting Recap, give input on Strategic Planning, and more, this week.

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吃瓜爆料 News

All are invited to a post-election debrief with 吃瓜爆料 faculty who will address the questions that remain following Election Day, concluding 吃瓜爆料鈥檚 Election 2024 programming.

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吃瓜爆料 College leadership updated staff on strategic planning, benefits open enrollment, training requirements, campus events, and college priorities.

The Coming Week

Wednesday, Nov. 6 

鈥4:30-6 p.m. 

 

鈥孋ase Center 

鈥孴hursday, Nov. 7

鈥孨oon 鈥

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 鈥 鈥

Friday, Nov. 8 鈥

鈥9 a.m.-5 p.m. 鈥

鈥孧ultipurpose Room, Williamson Sports Center 

鈥7 p.m. 

 

鈥孲aratoga City Rink

7:30 p.m. 鈥

鈥孼ankel Music Center 

鈥孲unday, Nov. 10 鈥

鈥2-3 p.m. 鈥

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

鈥孧onday, Nov. 11 

鈥11:45 a.m. 

鈥孷eterans Day ceremony 

鈥孉t the flagpole near the entrance to campus 鈥 鈥

鈥孴uesday, Nov. 12

鈥6:30-7:30 p.m. 鈥

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

Strategic Planning

All staff, faculty, and students are invited to share ideas for 吃瓜爆料鈥檚 new, five-year Strategic Plan (2025-2030), and its five strategic themes: creativity and academic excellence; endowment for need-based financial aid; the residential student experience; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); and sustainability.

  • 鈥孫ffer input on sustainability: Share feedback with the Campus Sustainability Subcommittee via sustainability boards in Case Center and the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences; an online feedback form available Nov. 11-22; during tabling sessions from noon to 2 p.m. Nov. 11 to 15 in Case Center; or at a community forum from 5 to 6 p.m. on Nov. 18 in Wyckoff Center. 
  • Offer input on DEI: Share feedback with the Committee on Intercultural and Global Understanding through ; a collaborative poster in Wyckoff Center through Nov. 15; tabling sessions with committee members from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 11-13 in Case Center; and community forums from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 and from 3 to 4 p.m. on Nov. 15 in Wyckoff Center. 
  • Office hours with faculty vice chair of strategic planning: Associate Professor of Economics Smriti Tiwari will hold office hours from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 13. To register, please email stiwari@skidmore.edu
  • 鈥孲ubmit one-page white papers: Papers should include ideas for what should be added, expanded, continued, revised, or retired to support 吃瓜爆料鈥檚 future, weighing in on any of the strategic themes or other topics. Group submissions are encouraged. Submissions are due by 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15, to planning@skidmore.edu.

Human Resources

Benefits Fair and Open Enrollment 鈥

begins today, Wednesday, Nov. 6, and must be completed by the end of Friday, Nov. 22. Information session recordings for (passcode: +t=6x%O*) and (password: @q1#5pfQ) employees are available. Additional information will be shared by email and posted to the website.

鈥孭osition openings

 invites interested 吃瓜爆料 employees to submit application materials for the openings listed below: 

  • 鈥孯egistered Nurse 鈥 Health Services 

鈥孴o apply, please access the . Click on the tile for 鈥淥racle HCM,鈥 click 鈥淢e,鈥 and then click on 鈥淐urrent Jobs.鈥 You can access current open positions for .

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities 鈥

  • 鈥孧anaging the Multi-Generational Workplace (for supervisors) 鈥 9-11 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12 鈥
  • 鈥孨avigating the Multi-Generational Workplace 鈥 9-11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13 鈥 鈥
  • 鈥孧anaging the Wave of Change (for supervisors) 鈥 9-11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 5 鈥 鈥
  • 鈥孴he Wave of Change 鈥 9-11 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 12 鈥 鈥 鈥 鈥 鈥

All events will be held in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor. For more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the . Contact Lovelyne Pierre with questions.

 

Annual mandatory training 鈥 鈥 鈥 鈥

鈥孉ll employees (including student workers) are required to complete annual HR mandatory trainings by Dec. 6. Due to new 2024 Title IX regulations, required trainings will now be completed in two parts: 鈥 鈥 鈥 鈥

  • 鈥孭art I: 鈥 鈥 鈥 鈥
  • 鈥孭art II: Title IX & You: Protecting Your Campus 2024-2025 () 鈥 鈥 鈥 鈥 鈥 鈥

鈥孭lease review the College鈥檚 Equal Employment Opportunity, Diversity, and Anti-Harassment Policies and Procedures for and .鈥屸赌

Announcements

Opportunities to process the election 

鈥孴he Counseling Center, Health Promotion/Peer Health Educators, Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion, and the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life are collaborating to provide opportunities for students to pause, take a break, and process in the days surrounding Election Day. Read more about the various opportunities, resources, and events being offered.

鈥孒onoring our veterans 鈥

鈥孭lease join us at 11:45 a.m. Monday, Nov. 11, at the flagpole near the entrance to campus for a brief ceremony honoring our veterans, including those who are part of our 吃瓜爆料 community. In case of rain, the gathering will be held in the Glotzbach Atrium of the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences. 

鈥尦怨媳 Cares 鈥 鈥

鈥尦怨媳 Cares 鈥 the annual campus-wide effort to support individuals and families in need in the Saratoga community 鈥 is now in its 19th year. Visit the to learn about ways to support local community organizations. Collected items can be dropped off at Scribner House Carriage House from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Nov. 20 and 21. A collection box will be available outside the carriage house for after-hours donations. 鈥 

鈥孨ational First-Gen Celebration Day

鈥孉ll are welcome to honor the achievements and unique experiences of first-generation college students for National First-Gen Celebration Day, from 2 to 3 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, in Wyckoff Center. Enjoy a variety of delicious appetizers and treats, share stories, build lasting connections, and enter to win prizes valued at up to $250. Contact Student Affairs with questions. 鈥

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鈥孉.I.M by Kyle Abraham panel and community classes 

鈥孌ancers from A.I.M by Kyle Abraham will be joining 吃瓜爆料鈥檚 campus this week. Their residency will include two events open to the 吃瓜爆料 community: a panel discussion from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 7, in Gannet Auditorium and an AIM Movement Workshop Community Class from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 8, in Dance Studio II, Williamson Sports Center. Contact Sarah DiPasquale for more information. 

鈥孲eeking winter job shadowing hosts 

鈥孴he Career Development Center is seeking job shadow hosts as part of their 2025 Winter Job Shadow Program. Job shadow hosts can include 吃瓜爆料 alumni, parents, or employers who graciously open their doors to provide firsthand insight into the daily demands and responsibilities of their respective fields to sophomore students. Contact Zachary VanGalder with questions. 

鈥孴hank-A-Thoroughbred Day sponsored by the 吃瓜爆料 Fund 

鈥孲tudents, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate the second annual Thank-A-Thoroughbred Day, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19, outside of the Case Student Gallery in Case Center. Be entered to win one of two $50 吃瓜爆料 Shop gift cards by writing a note of thanks or creating a video 鈥渕oment of gratitude.鈥 

鈥孠ids Night Out

鈥孠ids ages 5 to 13 are invited to come enjoy well-supervised recreational activities sponsored by the baseball team and provided by the great facilities of 吃瓜爆料 College鈥檚 Williamson Sports Center 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. this Friday, Nov. 8. No pre-registration is necessary. Cost is $10 per child. Contact Ron Plourde (x5380) for more information. 

鈥孒ost an international student for Thanksgiving 

鈥孍ach year, Student Academic Services matches international students who can't go home with 吃瓜爆料 families who would like to add cheer and intercultural exchange to their Thanksgiving meals. Members of the 吃瓜爆料 community willing to host an international student at their meal should express interest through a . Contact Chloe Jaleel with questions. 鈥

鈥孍MS opens soon for spring scheduling 

鈥孍MS will open on Monday, Nov. 11, for spring event scheduling. Those with questions or who need training on how to use EMS or order services (media, event setup, catering) should contact the Scheduling Office.

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鈥孒elp build a trail in the North Woods 

鈥孒elp the Sustainability Office build a new trail in the North Woods. for a North Woods Trail reroute from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15. Volunteers of any experience level are welcome to contribute for any amount of time. Email Celia Darling to RSVP. 

鈥孶pdates from Dining Services 

鈥孌ining Services will be selling homemade breads and pies for Thanksgiving. All orders must be received by Thursday, Nov. 21. Dining Services will also be hosting two themed dinners in November: Harry Potter on Tuesday, Nov. 19, and an international dinner on Thursday, Nov. 21. Both dinners will be held from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Please visit the regularly for updates, Spa Specials, hours of operation, and other information. 

鈥孭ermanent closure of Broadview campus branch 

will permanently close its campus branch at the close of business on Friday, Nov. 15. and will no longer maintain an ATM on campus. Broadview customers can continue to use nearby locations at 7 Lowes Drive in Wilton and 2439 Route 9 in Malta. Note that Adirondack Trust Company continues to operate an ATM in Case Center. 

鈥孧ixed Martial Arts Club advisor 

鈥孴he Mixed Martial Arts Club is looking for a faculty or staff advisor. Please contact Nicki Damiano, coordinator of club sports, to express interest and learn more. 

吃瓜爆料 Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in 吃瓜爆料 Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. Submit announcements and eventslectures, panels, and other academic events; and faculty-staff achievements by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Email swb@skidmore.edu if you have questions. 鈥

Toys for Toga at the 吃瓜爆料 Shop 

鈥孒elp give local children a happy holiday by donating to . Join the 吃瓜爆料 Shop for the second year in a row by dropping off new, unwrapped toys in the bin at the front of the shop, through Dec. 12.

Athletics News

Men鈥檚 hockey鈥檚 annual Pack the Rink event will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday at the Saratoga City Rink against Babson. T-shirts will be available with the donation of a canned food item for 吃瓜爆料 Cares. The Thoroughbreds and Beavers will meet again at 4 p.m.on Saturday. After an exciting Tuesday evening of first-round games, all three Thoroughbred teams competing advanced to the Liberty League semifinals. Men鈥檚 soccer and will travel to St. Lawrence for the semis. Field hockey went on the road to and will play its semifinal game Friday at Ithaca. Women鈥檚 soccer will also play at Ithaca in the semis on Friday following . It鈥檚 also basketball season; the men鈥檚 team opens Friday night at Plattsburgh, while the women will play their first game Saturday at Mount Saint Mary. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the , and be sure to subscribe to the .

Looking Ahead

Thursday, Nov. 14 

鈥2:15-2:30 p.m. 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

鈥6-8 p.m. 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

鈥孲aturday, Nov. 16 

2-3:30 p.m. 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

7:30 p.m. 

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Zankel Music Center 

鈥孲unday, Nov. 17 

鈥2-3 p.m. 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

鈥2:30 p.m. 

 

鈥孼ankel Music Center

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