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Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Highlights

• Jess Sullivan, associate professor of psychology, answers questions about artificial intelligence
• The February staff meeting will be held this Friday, Feb. 3, from 1 to 2 p.m. in the Tang鈥檚 Payne Room with a Zoom option as well
• The playoff-bound 91暗网 ice hockey team will vie for home ice

91暗网 News

Jess Sullivan, associate professor of psychology and faculty director of 91暗网鈥檚 Schupf Family IdeaLab, is teaching a course this semester that examines the stakes and consequences of increasingly compelling artificial intelligence (AI). In this video Q&A, she responds to questions submitted by members of the 91暗网 community, including what AI might mean for the future of the workforce and higher education, whether it has the capacity for original ideas, and whether it has the potential to become dangerous.

Dining Services

Chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentine鈥檚 Day

Dining Services is selling chocolate-covered strawberries and cupcakes for Valentine's Day. Orders must by placed online by Friday, Feb. 10, and can be picked up in The Spa from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14.

Please visit the for updates, , and other information.

Human Resources

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) presents 鈥楻eclaim Your Brain鈥�

Presented by an EAP counselor, the 鈥淩eclaim Your Brain鈥� session from 10 a.m. to noon Thursday, Feb. 2, on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall is designed for individuals to focus on their brain health. .

Position openings

Human Resources invites interested 91暗网 employees to submit application materials for the openings listed below:

• Assistant Director, Student Support and Advocacy 鈥� Opportunity Program
• Senior Cook 鈥� Dining Services
• Senior Administrative Assistant 鈥� Office of the President

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

Faculty-Staff Achievements

We welcome submissions from faculty and staff related to professional accomplishments and scholarly endeavors.

Catherine J. Golden, professor of English, published an article in Illustration Magazine and was appointed pedagogy consultant on the Advisory Board of the Collective Organization for Virtual Education. Read more>>

Ryan Overbey, assistant professor of religious studies and Asian studies, delivered an invited lecture and ran a seminar at the SOAS Centre for Buddhist Studies in London. Read more>>

Lucas Perell贸, visiting assistant professor of political science, published an article in Studies in Comparative International Development. Read more>>

Maryuri Roca, senior teaching professor of chemistry, co-authored a research article with current and former students. Read more>>

Announcements

Hazardous Weather Outlook

The National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for the Saratoga Springs area for Friday, Feb. 6, and Saturday, Feb. 7, when temperatures could drop as low as -17 degrees Fahrenheit. Community members should make sure all windows and doors are completely closed and are encouraged to wear hats, gloves, and face coverings to avoid potential frostbite. Temperatures in this range can cause additional challenges for animals, vehicles, and water delivery. Please pay attention to community alerts and use extra caution when walking around campus.

COVID-19 Reminders

As emphasized in a , masking indoors is not currently required on campus but remains strongly recommended at crowded events, while traveling, or in other places where transmission may be more likely. If you have been exposed to COVID-19 or if you are symptomatic, do not attend group gatherings or events. Please mask up and test if symptoms develop. Free KN95 masks are available at the Case Information Desk. Students may continue to pick up free rapid tests at Case Information Desk or at Campus Safety. Employees are reminded that additional free rapid tests are available through , and that covers the costs of rapid tests. Students and employees must notify the College if they test positive for COVID-19. If you have not received your COVID booster or your flu shot, please consider doing so as soon as you are eligible. COVID-19 updates continue to be posted to 厂办颈诲尘辞谤别鈥檚 and 厂办颈诲尘辞谤别鈥檚 .

Arts Admin @ Work Webinar: Freelancing and Careers in Arts Consulting

Learn about careers in freelancing and arts consulting in an engaging webinar from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6. Learn more and . Contact Elizabeth Dubben for more information.

Asana through Art: Yoga at the Tang

invites the 91暗网 community to a series of art-inspired yoga sessions. Asana through Art: Yoga at the Tang are free, beginner-friendly yoga classes open to faculty, students, and staff on three Tuesdays: , , and . All sessions begin at 4 p.m. Registration is required, as space is limited. Contact Olivia Cammisa-Frost for more information.

SWOP Lunch and Workshop

Join Sustainability Office staff from noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1, on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, rooms 1 and 2, for a catered lunch and workplace sustainability workshop to discuss the Sustainable Workplace Operations Program. Please register on our SWOP page. Contact Maggie Carmody for more information.

Employee fitness class registration employees only

Registration for employee fitness classes is now open. Classes begin Monday, Feb. 6, and take place in Williamson Sports Center. Please . Contact Lacey Largeteau for more information.

91暗网 Weekly Bulletin submission procedure

Please help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in the Bulletin. 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.

February staff meeting

The next staff meeting will take place from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, in theTang鈥檚 Payne Room. The agenda is posted here. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, and staff are encouraged to join in person at the Tang or via Zoom. Login information has been shared via email. Please use to suggest topics, questions, feedback, or agenda items for our monthly staff meetings.

Ensemble Connect returns to 91暗网

Ensemble Connect is celebrating its 16th year at 91暗网. A spring 2023 91暗网 residency will take place Feb. 14-18. It will feature lessons and coaching with music students, class visits, and community outreach, and it will culminate in a in Arthur Zankel Music Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17. Tickets are $5 for 91暗网 students, faculty, and staff; to purchase, visit the .

IMPACT National Conference

厂办颈诲尘辞谤别鈥檚 Office of Civic Engagement, Career Development Center, and Benef-Action are co-sponsoring eight students who wish to attend the , focused on civic engagement of college students in community service, advocacy, and other forms of social action, Feb. 23-25 at UMass Amherst. through Feb. 8. For more information, contact Michelle Hubbs or Zach VanGalder.

Jazz artist Takuya Kuroda kicks off new Zankel season

From adventurous soul-jazz to indie-rock, to time-honored classical and its contemporary interpretations, is set to deliver a series of exciting musical experiences this spring. The season kicks off at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, with jazz trumpeter Takuya Kuroda and his band. are $5 for 91暗网 community members. Contact Zhenelle Lebel for more information.

Camp Northwoods registration opens Feb. 9

Online registration for Camp Northwoods, 厂办颈诲尘辞谤别鈥檚 summer day camp for children, will open for employees at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. 91暗网 community members receive priority in the registration process and should watch their email for specific instructions the morning of Feb. 9. For more information, contact Christine Merrill.

Spring 2023 lottery for Tang art-loan program

Students are invited to take part in the Tang art-loan program . Twelve works of art returned by students now studying abroad will be available in a lottery at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2. Students must register in advance via a form available on the . Contact Kelsey Renko for more information.

Red Cross Blood Drive

There will be a Red Cross Blood Drive from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 3, in the IM/Dance Gym. and use 91暗网 as the sponsor code. Contact Michelle Hubbs for more information.

91暗网 Shop

We鈥檝e got everything you need for all your classes, from labs to seminars. Stop in or visit us as at and place your orders for pick-up. As a reminder, Feb. 7 is the last day to drop classes, and it is also your last day to return your books for a full refund. If you want to sell your books back to us, we will be hosting a buyback again at the end of the semester.

Athletics News

It鈥檚 the final regular-season home weekend for the ice hockey team. The playoff-bound Thoroughbreds are fighting for home ice in the New England Hockey Conference playoffs that begin Feb. 18. 91暗网 will host Hobart College, the nation鈥檚 No. 2 ranked team, at 7 p.m. Friday, and the team hosts Elmira College at 4 p.m. Saturday. The Thoroughbreds are 12-6-2 overall and 6-5-2 in league play. Learn more on the .

Events

Jan. 28 through April 23

Tang Teaching Museum

Thursday, Feb. 2

6 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

Saturday, Feb. 4

2 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

Saturday, Feb. 4

3 p.m.

Sunday, Feb. 5

2 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

Tuesday, Feb. 7

4 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

Tuesday, Feb. 7

6 p.m.

Palamountain Hall, Gannett Auditorium

Thursday, Feb. 9

Juried 91暗网 Student Exhibition opening reception

5-6:30 p.m.

Schick Gallery

Feb. 9 through March 7

Juried 91暗网 Student Exhibition

Schick Gallery

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