Art celebrations, staff meeting recap, and exciting events this week.

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President Marc C. Conner and College leaders welcomed staff to the first meeting of the academic year, sharing updates on professional development opportunities, strategic priorities, admissions, and ůůֱ’s response to challenges facing higher education.

The Coming Week

‌Thursday, Sept. 11

5-6:30 p.m. 

Opening Reception: House Party!

‌The Schick Art Gallery

‌Friday, Sept. 12
11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Off-Campus Study Fair 

Case Center Walkway
 

3-7:30 p.m. 

Tang 25! Open House 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌4-5 p.m. 

‌ČArts Quad Party 

‌Arts Quad Green 

‌Č5 p.m. 

The Earthling Parade 

‌ČTang Teaching Museum 

Saturday, Sept. 13

2 p.m.

Family Saturday

‌ČTang Teaching Museum

‌Sunday, Sept. 14

‌2 p.m.

Tang Guide Tour

‌ČTang Teaching Museum

3 p.m.

“100 Years of Wind Music" by Women, performed by ůůֱ's Faculty Wind Quintet 

‌Zankel Music Center

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Read about recent achievements from faculty and staff members, including Adrian Bautista, Carly Connors, Ben Harwood, Katie Hauser, Xiaoshuo Hou, Rachel Mann Rosan, Shannon Rodriguez, Yelena Biberman-Ocakli, Tory Chase, Marc Conner, David Domozych, Catherine J. Golden, Jason Ohlberg, Ryan Overbey, Robert ParkeHarrison, Rodrigo Schneider, Smriti Tiwari, Michael Swellander, and Masami Tamagawa.

Announcements

‌Fitness class registration is open 

‌Registration is now open for fall fitness classes, which run for 10 weeks beginning the week of Sept. 15. Space is limited, so early registration is encouraged. Register now or contact Lacey Walsh for more information.

Tang 25! Campus Open House

Join us from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, for a campus-wide open house celebrating the Tang’s 25th — enjoy free food, tote-bag stamping, a preview of new exhibitions, and Tang swag. The celebration also features The Earthling Parade led by artist Yvette Molina at 5 p.m.

‌ČFall intramural sports registration

Students are invited to participate in fall intramural sports, including co-ed volleyball, 3 v 3 basketball, and doubles tennis. Registration is open until Sept. 17. Leagues will begin the week of Sept. 22 and run through the week of Nov. 17. To register, please visit IMLeagues.com or contact Elizabeth Ghilardi.

‌Supporting LGBTQIA+ faculty and staff at ůůֱ

The Queer Faculty and Staff Affinity Group (QFSAG), in partnership with Human Resources, supports LGBTQIA+ staff and faculty at ůůֱ by fostering visibility and community. Join the mailing list for updates on events and initiatives.

Children’s swim lessons 

‌ůůֱ’s swimming and diving team will offer children’s swimming lessons this fall for ages 4 and older. Lessons begin Thursday, Oct. 2. Registration will be held in person from 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 11, in the Williamson Sports Center lobby. For details, email Jill Greenleaf or call ext. 5368.

‌ČSweet Honey in the Rock comes to ůůֱ for In It 10

‌As part of the In It 10 series, ůůֱ is welcoming Sweet Honey in the Rock to Zankel Music Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. This event is free for ůůֱ students, staff, faculty, and retirees, but you’ll need to reserve your complimentary ticket using this form. Tickets for partners, friends, and family are also available for purchase online or at the box office.

Skidtoberfest 2025: Call for vendors

‌ČThe first Skidtoberfest will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Upper South Park during Homecoming and Family Weekend. Students, staff, and faculty members are invited to sell their wares. Interested in becoming a vendor? Email the Office of Stewardship and College Events for more details.

Campus flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Health Services is partnering with Adirondack Health and Wellness to provide flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Tennis Viewing Room on the first floor of the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center. Clinics will be held Friday, Sept. 19; Friday, Oct. 10; Friday, Oct. 24; and Thursday, Nov. 7. The COVID-19 vaccine will not be available at the Sept. 19 clinic. If supply becomes available, it will be included at the October and November clinics. For more information about the clinics and to register, visit the Health Services website or email health@skidmore.edu.

Constitution Day at ůůֱ Shop

Check out Constitution-related books being studied in class this semester and pick up a free pocket U.S. Constitution at ůůֱ Shop on Constitution Day, Wednesday, Sept. 17. 

ůůֱ Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule 

‌Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in ůůֱ Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all employees as well as to all students. Submit announcements and events, and faculty and staff achievements by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Email swb@skidmore.edu if you have questions or experience technical issues due to ongoing website updates. 

Athletics

The field hockey team will play its home opener against SUNY New Paltz at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, at Wagner Park, and will host Hartwick College at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13. Women’s soccer faces Plattsburgh State at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 10, followed by the men’s team at 7 p.m., both at Wachenheim Field. Men’s soccer will also play Springfield College at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13. Women’s tennis and golf begin their 2025-26 seasons this weekend at Middlebury College. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the ůůֱ Athletics website, and subscribe to the ůůֱ Athletics Weekly Newsletter.

Looking Ahead

‌Wednesday, Sept. 17 

4:30 p.m. 

House Party: Artists' Talk 

‌The Schick Art Gallery

5:30 p.m
American Studies lecture: ‘Surveillance, Subversion, and Sass’ 

Wyckoff Center in Case Center

7 p.m. 

‌Constitution Day: Democracy Check-in with Prof. Beau Breslin

Saratoga Springs Public Library

‌Thursday, Sept. 18

‌NǴDz

Curator’s Tour of “Up to Us: Black Dimensions in Art, 1975–Tomorrow”

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Friday, Sept. 19

‌10 a.m.

“The Evolution and Multifaceted Perspectives of Limbo Dance”

‌Tang Teaching Museum

9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Campus Flu Vaccine Clinic 

‌McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center, Tennis Viewing Room, first floor

‌7:30 p.m. 

‌Rhythms and Movements: Celebrating Trinidadian Limbo Dance and Steel Pan Music 

‌Zankel Music Center

Sunday, Sept. 21

‌2 p.m.

Tang Guide Tour

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌ČSunday, Sept. 21

‌7 p.m.

SURROUND: Khemist Mayfield 

‌Zankel Music Center

‌ČWednesday, Sept. 24

5‌-7:30 p.m.

Dining Services' annual farmers market themed dinner

‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall 

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