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Weekly Highlights

News: Final staff meeting recap, a sampling of spring lectures

Human Resources: Retirement and Recognition Ceremony, TIAA informational seminar, MVP mental health programming

鈥孎aculty-Staff Achievements: Anthony Ashmore, Ruben Castillo, Evan Mack, June Paul, Pushkala Prasad, Jess Sullivan

鈥孉苍苍辞耻苍肠别尘别苍迟蝉: SUNS alert update, Stewart's Signature Series, Projects for Peace, FYE summer reading, fall course adoptions due, and more

鈥孉thletics News: Two home athletics events this weekend: women鈥檚 rowing and softball

Upcoming Events: Academic Festival, Tang Guide Tour with Annabel Gould 鈥�26, Behind-The-Scenes Tour of the Tang, Senior Thesis Art Exhibition opening reception

91暗网 News

Staff meeting recap

President Marc Conner and College administrators welcomed staff to the final staff meeting of the year, where they reminded staff of upcoming opportunities, reflected on the semester鈥檚 successes, and encouraged community feedback during future planning processes.

Spring sampler: Phish, earthquakes, and cryptocurrency

This semester featured a stellar lineup of lectures, panels, and discussions, where academic experts and alumni delivered talks on a range of topics and also shared advice with students.

Human Resources

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

• Curatorial Assistant 鈥� Tang Teaching Museum

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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 .

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• 鈥孯etirement and Recognition Ceremony: noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 21, Case Center Lawn

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

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鈥屸�屸�孯etirement plan service provider updates

鈥孞oin TIAA representatives and learn about the service provider transition taking place in May. Visit the for more information. 鈥屸��

• 鈥屸�孲eminar: 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, Gannett Auditorium 鈥�
• 鈥孲chedule 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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鈥孧VP programming available to all employees 

鈥孧VP Living Well Programs is offering throughout the month of May. These are free (or discounted) offerings that are open to all 91暗网 employees.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Anthony Ashmore, visiting assistant professor of physics, was interviewed for a magazine article. Read more>> 

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鈥孯uben Castillo, assistant professor of printmaking, presented their research as part of a panel discussion. Read more>> 

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鈥孍van Mack, senior teaching professor of music, founded a nonprofit that was part of a $2.1 million grant. Read more>> 

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鈥孞une Paul, assistant professor of social work, co-authored two articles published in academic journals. Read more>> 

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鈥孭ushkala Prasad, Zankel Chair and professor of management, was interviewed for a book. Read more>> 

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鈥孞ess Sullivan, professor of psychology, has been named a U.S. Policy Fellow by the Society for Research in Child Development. Read more>>

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Announcements

2024 President's Awards for Leadership and Service 

鈥孴he President's Awards for Leadership and Service are presented to community members who have embraced the educational mission and cooperative spirit of the College. Student awards were recently presented to Apolonia Alvarez '24, Ishani Chakravorty '24, Nathaniel Lowell ' 24, and Divine Perez '24. The faculty, staff, and team awards will be presented at the Retirement and Recognition event on May 21. The staff award will go to Zhenelle Lebel, managing director of Arthur Zankel Music Center, and posthumously to Lisa Burke (1979-2023), former assistant director of Sponsored Research. The faculty award will go to David Howson, senior teaching professor and Arthur Zankel Executive Director of arts administration. The team award will go to the staff of the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

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鈥孲UNS alert update 

鈥孋ampus community members signed up to receive SUNS notifications should have received a safety alert early Sunday morning concerning an attempted burglary in Sussman Village. The unidentified individual did not enter the apartment, no one was injured, and no property was stolen. The individual, who may have attempted to gain entry through a window, fled when observed. Law enforcement was called immediately and conducted a thorough investigation, including testing for fingerprints. Campus Safety will continue to work with law enforcement on this case. We remind all ground floor apartment residents that Campus Safety has 鈥渨indow sticks,鈥� which prevent windows from being slid open if left unlocked and allow the window to open a few inches for fresh air. Contact Director of Campus Safety Tim Munro to get a window stick.

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鈥孲toles and Cords Ceremony 

鈥孴he Cords and Stoles Ceremony celebrates student identities and experiences ahead of Commencement. Affinity-based ceremonies are affirming and serve to make space for students to honor all the pieces of their identity that helped them grow while at college. The event will take place from 3 to 5 p.m. on May 14, at Arthur Zankel Music Center. More information will be provided via email.

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Workforce Team Challenge

鈥孴he Workforce Team Challenge will take place on Thursday, May 16, in Albany. To participate, select 91暗网鈥檚 team and fill out all the required information. Do not check out; 91暗网鈥檚 team captain, Darren Drabek, will manage payment. Contact Darren Drabek or Rachel Roe-Dale for more information.

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鈥�91暗网 employee discount at SPAC 

鈥孉s part of 91暗网鈥檚 partnership with Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC), all employees are eligible to receive a 20% discount on ticket purchases to Freihofer鈥檚 Saratoga Jazz Festival (June 29-30), New York City Ballet (July 9-13), and Philadelphia Orchestra (July 31-Aug. 3) performances. Use the promotion code SKIDMORE when purchasing your tickets online at . Note: This discount cannot be applied to Live Nation concerts or other performances.

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鈥�鈥�MDOCS' Golden Acorn Awards 

鈥孴辞诲补测, at 6 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, in Filene Recital Hall, MDOCS will host its end-of-year awards show that celebrates student nonfiction media-making across campus. Acorn awardees honor MDOCS course projects as well as independent student works from the past year that are the most innovative, risk-taking, and real. Doors open at 5 p.m. to view full-length works, mingle, and enjoy light snacks and refreshments.

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鈥�Interlibrary loan return request 鈥�

鈥孉ll interlibrary loan items are due by Monday, May 6. Article and book chapter requests will continue to be accepted. Email Interlibrary Loan Services with questions.

Stewart's Signature Series 

鈥孴his summer鈥檚 Stewart鈥檚 Signature Series includes Summer Jazz Institute concerts and New York State Summer Writers Institute readings. The lineup features the Danilo P茅rez Trio, Alexa Tarantino Quartet, and readings by Paul Harding, Cristina Garcia, Jenny Offill, and others. Sponsored by Stewart鈥檚 Shops and the Dake Family, these premiere events are free for the local community. Contact Maria McColl with questions.

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鈥�First-Year Experience summer reading 

鈥孴he Class of 2028 summer reading will be 鈥淏etween Two Kingdoms: A Memoir of a Life Interrupted鈥� by Suleika Jaouad. Incoming students, peer mentors, and Scribner Seminar faculty will be given copies of the book. The Office of First-Year Experience looks forward to hosting Jaouad on campus for a keynote event early in the fall semester. 

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鈥孭rojects for Peace winner 

鈥孴his year's Projects for Peace winner is Chingpheng Phoun '24. His project, "Reviving Rust," will take place in Sisophon, Cambodia, and produce a safer, eco-friendly cook stove for families in need. The annual grant offers a 91暗网 student $10,000 to design a project that contributes to peace anywhere in the world.

鈥�Beach volleyball tournament 

鈥孉 beach volleyball tournament hosted by the Peer Academic Coaches for Health and Human Physiological Sciences will take place at 4:30 on Friday, May 3, at the volleyball court by the Tang Teaching Museum. All community members are welcome and can .

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鈥孴ang faculty preview

鈥孴he Tang Teaching Museum will hold a preview of 2024-25 exhibitions and programs at noon on Wednesday, May 15. The preview is intended for faculty who have previously worked with the Tang and those interested in learning new approaches for integrating exhibitions into their curricula. A buffet lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to Kelly Ward by May 10.

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鈥孊ike for free with CDPHP Cycle 鈥�

鈥孉nyone with a skidmore.edu email address can register for by downloading the CDPHP Cycle app and subscribing with a 91暗网 email address; submit promo code "91暗网," enter a credit card for incidentals, and you're ready to ride. The program includes free access to pedal bikes, and e-bikes are free for the first 30 minutes. Please contact the Sustainability Office with questions. 

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鈥孏ive+Go move-out donation collection鈥�

鈥孎rom 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暗网 community volunteers to sign up for donation organization, , and . Read more on the .

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Dining Services 

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Fall course materials

鈥孖n order to source course materials at the best pricing possible for students, please send fall adoption lists to Becky Mattison at the 91暗网 Shop as soon as possible. 

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鈥屸�屸��91暗网 Shop tech deals 鈥�

鈥� has one Apple demo left: Space Gray, 16鈥� M1 DEMO MacBook Pro with 512GB storage (was $2,349, now $2,000). Employee financing options are available. Students may be eligible for assistance. Contact Karen Knoll for details. 

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Athletics News

There are just a few home games left in the spring semester: The women's rowing team will be competing in the Liberty League Championships on Friday, followed by the softball team taking Clarkson University in a double header beginning at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Visit the for updates.

Events

Wednesday, May 1 

鈥�9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

鈥孉cademic Festival  

鈥孲ee schedule for locations and times

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鈥孴hursday, May 2 - Sunday, May 5 

鈥孲tudy days

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鈥孲unday, May 5 

鈥�2 p.m. 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

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鈥孧onday, May 6 - Thursday, May 9 

鈥�Final Exams

Thursday, May 9 

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鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

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鈥孎riday, May 10 

鈥�6 p.m. 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

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鈥孴hursday, May 9 - Saturday, May 18 

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