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Weekly Highlights

News: Tang Family Fund gift, men’s ice hockey joins SUNY Athletic Conference as associate member, April staff meeting recap

Human Resources: Networking Luncheon, meet with TIAA representatives, Well-Being Interest Survey results

‌SłŇ´ˇ: Election results, gender identity expression in the classroom discussion

‌Faculty-Staff Achievements: Rachel Cantave, Joowon Park, Kieron Sargeant, Jess Sullivan, Erica Wojcik

‌A˛Ô˛Ô´ÇłÜ˛Ôł¦±đłľ±đ˛ÔłŮ˛ő: Yes! Days, “How Vowels Endure Winter” world premiere, eclipse glasses donations, Out of the Darkness Walk, Red Cross blood drive, summer Pre-College registration, Earth Month, 91°µÍř Shop computer deals, and more

‌Athletics Events: Two home events this weekend: Golf and women's lacrosse

Upcoming Events: Annual Arthur Zankel Panel: “The New Wild West of Finance,” "Searching for America’s First Black Woman Novelist," Saratoga Sustainability Fair, “The Personal Cost of War in Ukraine Through a Young Girl's Eyes.”

91°µÍř News

Frances Young Tang

New gift establishes the Frances Young Tang ’61 Professorship in Economics and the Frances Young Tang ’61 Asian Studies Program Endowment Fund.

The team will embark on a new era as an associate member of the State University of New York Athletic Conference beginning in 2025-26.

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President Marc Conner and College administrators provided updates on important initiatives, including annual performance reviews for staff, the transition to TIAA as the single service provider for College retirement plans, the Middle States reaccreditation process, Live More programming, and major gifts.

Human Resources

‌‌Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌

  • Networking Luncheon — 11:30 to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor
  • ‌Save the Date: Retirement & Recognition Ceremony — noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, Case Center Lawn 

 

‌For more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the .

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‌Retirement plan service provider update  

‌Join TIAA representatives and learn about the service provider transition taking place in May. Visit the benefits website for more information.  

  • Seminar: 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, April 16, Gannett Auditorium
  • ‌Information Desk: 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, April 16, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall Atrium
  • ‌Schedule an individual investment advice session or by calling 800-732-8353. A TIAA financial consultant will be on site April 15 through June 13. 

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‌2023 Employee Worksite Well-Being Interest Survey results  ‌

‌Last fall, a survey was sent to all employees to evaluate the current Live More, 91°µÍř employee well-being program and ask for input for future program improvements. See a summary of the results here. 

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‌Position openings

invites interested 91°µÍř employees to submit application materials for the openings listed below:  

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‌Concerned applicants for this position should submit a cover letter, resume and a list of three references to the following 91°µÍř department responsible for placing this position: Management & Business Department, 91°µÍř, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 Attn: Search Committee (Accounting).

Student Government Association

SGA Election Results 

‌The SGA Spring 2024 elections results have been certified. The new Executive Committee members for the 2024-2025 academic year are: 

  • ‌SGA President Josh Maxwell 
  • ‌Vice President for Academic Affairs Anna Barnes 
  • ‌Vice President for Financial Affairs Bradley Kadets 
  • ‌Vice President for Student Life Milo Flamenbaum 
  • ‌Vice President for Club Affairs Madelyn Besikof 
  • ‌Vice President for Institutional Diversity Samantha Majiedt 
  • ‌Vice President for Engagement and Outreach David Aybar

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‌Gender identity expression in the classroom 

‌Join SGA from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 11, in the Wyckoff Center to talk about fostering an inclusive environment in the classroom. Open to students, faculty, and staff.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Rachel Cantave, assistant professor of international affairs, published a paper in an academic journal. Read more>> 

 

‌â¶ÄŚJoowon Park, director of Asian studies and associate professor of anthropology, gave a book talk. Read more>>

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‌Kieron Sargeant, assistant professor of dance, was the choreographer for a play at the University of Iowa. Read more>> 

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‌Jess Sullivan, professor of psychology, and Erica Wojcik, associate professor of psychology, created a dataset featured in several recent national news articles. Read more>>

Announcements

Yes! Days for accepted students ‌

‌The College will be hosting for admitted students on Friday, April 12, and Monday, April 15. There will be an increase in traffic across campus on these dates, including at the North Broadway entrance and Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. Parking on campus, primarily near Arthur Zankel Music Center, will be affected. Everyone is invited to address questions, provide directions, or simply say hello to our guests as they chart the next four years of their academic journeys.

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‌Middle States affirmation of accreditation ‌

‌91°µÍř is beginning the affirmation of accreditation through (MSCHE). An informational meeting about the process will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, and feature MSCHE Vice President Liaison Judith Sciple. All 91°µÍř community members are encouraged to attend. Contact Amy Tweedy for more information. 

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‌â€How Vowels Endure Winter’ world premiere 

‌The world premiere of David Greenberger and Tyson Rogers’s “” will take place at 7 p.m. on Friday, April 12, in the Tang Teaching Museum. The event is the inaugural performance in the Adirondack Trust New Works Series and features a series of monologues with piano responding to work by the artist Joachim Schmid. 

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Eclipse glasses donations ‌

‌Wondering what to do with your solar eclipse glasses? Collection boxes are located in Case lobby by the Information Desk and in the lobby of the JKB Theater. Set up your own collection box and then drop off or send glasses in campus mail to Eunice Ferreira by April 30. Glasses should be free of punctures, scratches, and tears. Donations that will be shipped to school children in South America for an upcoming eclipse.

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‌Out of the Darkness Walk 

‌Join the Out of the Darkness Walk for an afternoon of remembrance, hope, and healing at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 14, on Case Green. Students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community members are welcome to walk in support of those impacted by suicide or mental health struggles. For more information, contact Robert Cardom or Liz Drabek.

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‌Red Cross blood drive ‌

‌The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, April 12, in the All-Purpose Room, Williamson Sports Center. To schedule an appointment, visit and use sponsor code SKIDMORE. Contact Michelle Hubbs for more information. 

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‌The Candace Carlucci Backus '66 First-Year Experience Prize 

‌The prize is awarded to first-year students in recognition of exceptional scholarly or artistic achievement in their Scribner Seminar. This year's prizes are awarded to Amanda Ruffino in American Tastes with Professor Beck Krefting for their paper “The Evolving Role of Rye: Navigating the Influence and Significance of the Rye Grain in History” and Audrey Tignor in Jane Austen Inc. with Professor Catherine Golden for their paper “Leaving Barbie Land: Growth and Manipulation in Emma.” Additional Backus nominees include Kyle Goodwin, Sara Tilem, Gray Mendoza-Arredondo, Carter Nierle, Vicky Grechukhina, and Evelyn Labson. 

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‌Hiring for Reunion weekend ‌

‌Alumni Engagement is hiring current students and college-aged children of 91°µÍř employees to serve as Reunion ambassadors, assisting alumni engagement staff throughout Reunion weekend (Thursday, May 30, to Monday, June 2). Campus housing for that weekend is available to current students. More information is available on the job listing: Students should apply to Job #1562 SW - Reunion Ambassador, and all other candidates to , by Tuesday, April 30. Email alumni@skidmore.edu with questions.

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‌2024 Summer Pre-College ‌ ‌

‌Did you know 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 91°µÍř classes, and earn college credit. Classes run July 1 to Aug. 3. 

 

‌Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K Run/Walk ‌

‌The second annual Sexual Assault Awareness Month 5K Run/Walk will take place on Sunday, April 28. begins at 12:30 p.m. for a 1 p.m. start. The first 100 to register will receive a free T-shirt.‌

 

‌Join the Workforce Team Challenge ‌â¶ÄŚ

‌The Workforce Team Challenge, a race supporting the Hudson-Mohawk Road Runners Club and local charities, will take place on Thursday, May 16, in Albany. To participate, select 91°µÍř’s team and fill out all the required information. Do not check out; 91°µÍř’s team captain, Darren Drabek, will manage payment. Contact Darren Drabek or Rachel Roe-Dale for more information, including details about carpooling and celebrations after the race. 

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‌Give+Go move-out donation collection

‌From April 28 to May 18, students are invited to donate non-perishable food, clothes, and gently used home goods to our local nonprofit partners: Backstretch, Trinity Alliance, and Capital City Rescue Mission. The Sustainability Office calls for 91°µÍř community volunteers to sign up for donation organization, , and . Read more on the . ‌

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‌Celebrating Earth Month ‌

‌The Office of Sustainability will be hosting a variety of events throughout April in celebration of Earth Month. A full schedule of events, including a campus tree tour, an Arbor Day tree planting, and more, is or at on Instagram. Contact Jen Natyzak with questions.

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‌Reusemore competition ‌

‌Students and employees are invited by class year and staff/faculty group to participate in Reusemore and reduce campus waste by signing up for reusable containers at The Spa. The group with the most April sign-ups has the chance to win a Spa gift card. Contact Isabella Figlioli with questions. 

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‌Altered book contest ‌

‌Scribner Library welcomes all individual and team entries for the ninth annual . Entries will be accepted through noon on Friday, April 12. ‌ 

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‌Make Your Voice Heard 91°µÍř Public Policy Prize competition ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

‌Applications for the 2024 are due at 5 p.m. on Friday, April 12.

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‌Jigsaw puzzles needed ‌

‌As finals approach, 's first-floor puzzle table receives a lot of use; consider donating old jigsaw puzzles so the library can continue to offer this resource. The bigger the puzzle, the better. Puzzles can be dropped off at the Circulation Desk during open hours. 

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‌Dining Services 

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

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‌91°µÍř Shop tech deals

‌ offers the following tech deals: Silver, 13” M1 MacBook Air with 256GB storage (was $899, now $806); Silver, 13.6” M2 MacBook Air with 512GB storage (was $1299, now $1113), and Space Gray, 16” M1 DEMO MacBook Pro with 512GB storage (was $2349, now $2000). Employee financing options are available. Students may be eligible for assistance. Contact Karen Knoll for details.

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‌91°µÍř Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule 

‌Please help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in 91°µÍř 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.

Athletics Events

The 91°µÍř golf team will host its annual spring tournament, the Tim Brown Invitational, at the Ballston Spa Country Club this Saturday and Sunday. The women’s lacrosse team hosts a non-league game against Oneonta on Sunday as the Thoroughbreds celebrate Morgan’s Message, a non-profit organization that strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health struggles within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. Seven other Thoroughbred teams are hitting the road this weekend with some crucial Liberty League standing at stake. Visit the for updates.

Events

Thursday, April 11 

‌N´Ç´Ç˛Ô 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Thursday, April 11

‌6 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Thursday, April 11 ‌

‌6:30 p.m. ‌

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‌Davis Auditorium ‌ 

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‌Friday, April 12 

‌N´Ç´Ç˛Ô 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Friday, April 12 

‌4 p.m. 

 

‌Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall ‌

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‌Saturday, April 13 ‌

‌10 a.m.-3 p.m. ‌

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‌Case Center 

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‌Saturday, April 13 

‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Saturday, April 13 

‌7 p.m. 

‌Arthur Zankel Music Center 

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‌Sunday, April 14 

‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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Tuesday, April 16 ‌

‌5:30 p.m. ‌

‌Ladd Hall, Room 307 ‌ ‌

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‌Wednesday, April 17 

‌4:30 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Wednesday, April 17 

‌5 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Wednesday, April 17 ‌

‌5:30 p.m. ‌

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‌Davis Auditorium 

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‌Thursday, April 18 

‌N´Ç´Ç˛Ô 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Thursday, April 18 

‌5:30 p.m. 

‌Gender Inclusive Language and Pronouns Workshop 

‌Ladd Hall, Room 307

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‌Thursday, April 18 

‌6 p.m. 

Tang Teaching Museum 

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‌Saturday, April 20 

‌7:30 p.m. 

 

‌Arthur Zankel Music Center 

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‌Through Friday, April 26 

‌Regular gallery hours 

 

‌Schick Art Gallery

91°µÍř

 815 North Broadway

 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

518-580-5000