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Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Highlights

• Mary Schmidt Campbell, Frederick M. Lawrence, Joowon Park announced as Commencement speakers
• Tennis and wellness center project update
• March 3 staff meeting recap
• COVID-19 and other important spring break reminders

91暗网 News

91暗网 announces 2023 Commencement speakers

Academic and art historian Mary Schmidt Campbell and scholar and civil rights attorney Frederick M. Lawrence will receive honorary degrees at Commencement Exercises on May 20. Assistant Professor of Anthropology Joowon Park has been selected as faculty Commencement speaker.

Update on McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center

Construction of 91暗网鈥檚 McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center is now underway, with outdoor tennis courts set to open for the fall semester. Watch a video and learn more about how this innovative, integrated approach to health and wellness will benefit the entire 91暗网 community.

Preliminary site work, including installation of fencing, digging, and drilling, has already commenced. During the week of March 13, blasting, rock removal, and tree removal will take place. Additional updates will be provided as work continues. Please note that parking at the former site of Greenberg Child Care Center will be inaccessible for the duration of the project. For more information, please contact Facilities Services.

March 3 staff meeting recap

President Marc Conner and College administrators provided updates on the February 2023 Board of Trustees meeting, progress on 91暗网鈥檚 new tennis and wellness center project, and vice presidential searches. They also held a conversation with staff about the restructuring of Human Resources and the possible creation of a new Cabinet-level position to better represent employees. 

Dining Services

Bubble tea in The Spa

The Spa is now offering bubble teas made fresh daily by Duo restaurant for $5.79. Flavors include regular, brown sugar, vanilla-banana, and matcha.

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

Human Resources

Three-night retirement workshop

David K. Carboni, an authority in the field of retirement planning, will lead this workshop over Zoom from 5 to 7 p.m. April 3, 6, and 11. Enrollment is limited to 35 employees. Register online.

Position openings

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

• Administrative Coordinator for Records 鈥� Registrar's Office
• Administrative Assistant 鈥� Advancement (91暗网 Fund)

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 .

Announcements

COVID-19 reminders

As spring break approaches, 91暗网 encourages all to take steps to help keep our community's COVID-19 numbers low. Please consider wearing a mask in situations where transmission may be more likely. If you develop symptoms, please test and wear a mask while symptoms persist. If you test positive while away, you must isolate for five days before returning to campus. Students may pick up free rapid tests from Campus Safety and the Case Center Information Desk for testing during break. Employees may receive four free rapid tests per household through ; MVP also covers the cost of tests. The latest guidance and other updates are available on 91暗网鈥檚 and 91暗网鈥檚 .

President鈥檚 office hours

President Conner will hold open office hours from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, March 22, and from 3 to 4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 18. 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 they are received.

Parking during spring break

Students leaving a vehicle on campus during the spring break period must鈥痗omplete a vehicle waiver and park their vehicle in the lower level of Northwoods Parking Lot. Vehicles left in unapproved locations are subject to being ticketed and towed at the owner鈥檚 expense. For more information, contact Campus Safety.

Summer course registration is now open

91暗网 students may register for in-person and online courses offered during three summer sessions to fit their schedule, location, and time zone. Visit the for the course list, dates, and cost. Visit for the schedule and registration.

Event Management System (EMS) training available

The Scheduling Office will be offering one-on-one training to employees and students who may need help with using EMS. For more information, contact Megan Bove.

Senior Week housing

Departments can sponsor non-graduating students (first-year students, sophomores, and juniors students) to remain on campus from Friday, May 12, through Sunday, May 22. Students will need to specify their reason for remaining on campus, such as participation in an athletic team or employment. For more information, contact Residential Life by May 1.

Frank Moscowitz joins Arthur Zankel Music Center

Frank Moscowitz joined 91暗网 on Feb. 9 as technical director of the Arthur Zankel Music Center. He will oversee the production logistics for all concerts and events, and drive innovation to ensure Zankel鈥檚 technological infrastructure remains state-of-the-art.

91暗网 Shop

The 91暗网 Shop will be open Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., during spring break.

F. William Harder Lecture: Barbara Tfank '72

Students and employees are invited to the 2023 F. William Harder Lecture 鈥淔abric Inspires,鈥� with fashion designer and alumna Barbara Tfank '72, whose exhibition "" will be on view March 18鈥�26 at the Tang. Attendance for the lecture at 6 p.m. on March 21, is limited and . The lecture will also be available via .

Exchange Closet is accepting clothing donations

The 91暗网 Exchange Closet welcomes donations of clothing in a range of styles in adult or larger youth sizes. Donations can be brought to Case 205-207 during regular business hours. Please or contact Parker Diggory for more information.

Summer Experience Fund applications

for the Summer Experience Fund (SEF), which provides grants of $4,000 to support students completing unpaid summer experiences. First-year students, sophomores, and juniors enrolled in classes during the 2023 spring semester and 2023 fall semester are eligible to apply. Qualifying experiences include internships, community service work, apprenticeships, research, and independent projects. To learn more, please visit the and from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 22.

Student Leadership Award nominations sought

The 91暗网 community is invited to who have made outstanding contributions to the community through their involvement, service, and leadership development activities for several Student Leadership Awards. The deadline is 4 p.m. Monday, March 20.

Altered Book Contest

The eighth annual Lucy Scribner Library is open to students, faculty, and staff. Entries will be accepted through noon Friday, April 7.

Spring intramurals

Intramural coed power volleyball will be offered Monday and Wednesday, and intramural five-versus-five basketball will be held on Tuesday and Thursday nights. All games will take place between 7 and 10 p.m. All participants must be current students or employees with a valid 91暗网 email address. Register online.

Commencement regalia

Seniors should order their caps and gowns by March 22 for pickup on campus beginning April 25. Orders for home delivery must be placed by April 24. A limited number of caps and gowns will be available for purchase at the 91暗网 Shop starting April 25.

91暗网 Weekly Bulletin submission procedure

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Athletics News

The 91暗网 came from behind to beat Johns Hopkins 62-59 in the NCAA Division III championships March 3 at Tufts University. Playing in its third NCAA Tournament, the team advanced to the second round for the first time. The Thoroughbreds lost to Tufts 59-50 on March 4. The Liberty League champions won a program record 23 games, finishing 23-6.

Events

Wednesday, March 8

5:30 p.m.

Virtual event

Wednesday, March 8

6 p.m.

Davis Auditorium

Thursday, March 9

5:30 p.m.

Gannett Auditorium

Thursday, March 9

Noon

Tang Teaching Museum

Sunday, March 12

2 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

Through March 12

Tang Teaching Museum

Through March 19

Tang Teaching Museum

Thursday, March 23

5 p.m.

MDOCS alumni meet and greet

Murray-Aikins Dining Hall Second Floor

Thursday, March 23

MDOCS film screening and Q&A

7 p.m.

Gannett Auditorium

Tuesday, March 28

7-9 p.m.

Davis Auditorium

Wednesday, March 29

7-9 p.m.

Davis Auditorium

Thursday, March 30

6 p.m.

Payne Room, Tang Teaching Museum

Friday, March 31

8 p.m.

Zankel Music Center

Monday, April 10

6 p.m.

Davis Auditorium

Friday, April 14 鈥� Saturday, April 15

Speech and Expression on College Campuses Symposium

Arthur Zankel Music Center and Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, 2^nd Floor

Saturday, April 15

9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Surrey-Williamson Inn (registration required)

Through April 16

Tang Teaching Museum

Sunday, April 16

10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Saratoga Sustainability Fair

91暗网 Campus

Thursday, April 20

Tang Teaching Museum

Through April 23

Tang Teaching Museum

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