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Weekly Bulletin

Weekly Highlights

• Riding team secures ninth national title 
• Please submit Visions and Values Project feedback by end of day 
• Important end-of-year reminders from the Post Office, Williamson Sports Center, and other offices 

91暗网 News

Honors Convocation celebrates student achievement, aspirations, purpose, and community

The 91暗网 tradition, which dates back over 60 years, is a highlight of the academic year.

A festive end to the academic year

The College鈥檚 annual Academic Festival celebrates 91暗网 students鈥� creativity and passion across dozens of disciplines, from the arts to the sciences and beyond.

Athletics News

Boosted by strong finishes from Emily Gilbert '23 and Harper Sanford '25, the Thoroughbreds rallied for the victory at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association National Championship. 

91暗网 will host the Liberty League Baseball Championship Tournament at David Alexander Castle Diamond this weekend. Play starts Thursday at 1 p.m. when top seed University of Rochester (27-12) plays fourth seed and defending champion Ithaca College (25-14). 91暗网 (24-14), seeded second, takes on third seed Rochester Institute of Technology at 4 p.m. There will be three games on Friday. The champion will be decided on Saturday.

Human Resources

Employee Retirement and Recognition Celebration 

The luncheon is scheduled to take place from noon to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 23, on Case Green. The rain location is Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. 

Faculty-Staff Achievements

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

Paul Arciero, professor of health and human physiological sciences, was an invited panelist for an American Heart Association panel. Read more>>

Hajar Hussaini, visiting assistant professor of English, was named the 2023 visiting Carol Ann Donahue Poet by Russell Sage College. Read more>>

Jesse Staigar, assistant supervisor of resident dining, is graduating from 91暗网. Read more>> 

Sarah Sweeney, associate professor of art, exhibited her work 鈥淐onversations with My Deepfake Dad鈥� at exhibitions in New York and Los Angeles. Read more>>

Michael Swellander, visiting assistant professor of German, won a prize from the North American Heine Society. Read more>>

Nancy Thebaut, assistant professor of art history, published an essay in an edited volume. Read more>> 

Announcements

Blasting scheduled for May 22-June 7 

Drilling and blasting will be conducted from Monday, May 22, through Wednesday, June 7, as part of construction of the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center. For more information, contact Facilities Services.

Reception for Michael Orr

President Marc Conner cordially invites you to a reception to honor Dean of the Faculty and Vice President for Academic Affairs Michael T. Orr immediately following the faculty meeting on Wednesday, May 17. A toast and brief remarks will be held at 12:15 p.m. in Gannett Lobby. Refreshments and light fare will be served.

Reminder from the 91暗网 Post Office  

Students should pick up any packages and clean out their mailbox before departing campus. Any packages and letters received over the summer will be returned to the sender. Students   

staying on campus or in the local area over the summer must complete to keep their mailbox during the summer. For more information, contact the Post Office.

Visions and Values Project feedback sought 

President Conner invites all members of the campus community to provide their thoughts and reflections about what is unique and defining about 91暗网 through . The form includes five open-ended questions that are reflective but also aspirational and forward-looking. Responses will help inform the College鈥檚 next strategic planning process as we affirm, together, our values and our shared vision for 91暗网. The form will remain open until Wednesday, May 10. Responses are confidential, though respondents will be asked to identify their primary role at 91暗网.

Sports Center locker clear-out 

Please clear out all personal items left in the locker rooms of the Williamson Sports Center by Saturday, May 20, to allow for cleaning and construction. Any items not removed will be bagged and placed in the lost and found.

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. 

Williamson Sports Center main entrance to be closed  

Due to new construction of the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center, the main sidewalk to the Williamson Sports Center will be closed from Monday, May 15, until mid-August. A temporary entrance will be located on the west side of the building. Follow signage to access the building.

Fiscal Year-End Reminders from Financial Services

Please review these detailed guidelines ahead of the close of the fiscal year on May 31. You are encouraged to submit expense reimbursements, invoices for payment, and related items in advance of the deadlines. As a reminder, all transactions are handled through Oracle Cloud.

Reunion student assistant positions 

The Office of Alumni Relations and College Events has for students (16 to 23 years old) for Alumni Reunion Weekend, June 1-4. Please apply online by May 19. Contact Janis Petroski for more information.

Give+Go Move-Out Donation Collection

U-Haul Box donation stations will be open through senior move-out day, Sunday, May 21. This initiative yields over 10 tons of gently used goods and food for nonprofit partners each year. Students can for donation details. Staff, faculty, and students are to sort donations on Sunday, May 21. For more information, contact Jen Natyzak.

Opportunity Program 50th Anniversary

Programming and gatherings will take place throughout reunion weekend, June 2-4. Help welcome OP alumni back to 91暗网 at a faculty and staff welcome reception at 4:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, at the Frederick Allen Lodge on Beekman Street. . For more information, contact Jennifer Hardy.

鈥楨levator Music 46: Molly Joyce鈥擯erspective鈥� opens at the Tang 

鈥�鈥� on view now through June 11 and June 24颅鈥揂ug. 20 at the explores disability experiences through audio interviews with disabled participants layered with an emotionally resonant score.

Dining Services 

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

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Show your mom you love her with gifts and gear from the for Mother鈥檚 Day on Sunday, May 14.  

Events

Through Thursday, May 11  

Final examinations  

Thursday, May 11 

Noon 

Tang Teaching Museum

May 11 - 20   

Various times   

Tang Teaching Museum  

Friday, May 12 

Spring semester ends   

Friday, May 12   

6-8 p.m.   

Tang Teaching Museum  

Saturday, May 13 

2 p.m. 

Tang Teaching Museum 

May 15 - 19  

Senior Week  

Thursday, May 18 

6 p.m. 

Tang Teaching Museum 

Saturday, May 20  

Commencement 

Saratoga Performing Arts Center 

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