Fred Braunstein ’08 found purpose in law and justice, institutional Guidelines and Policy on Artificial Intelligence, and upcoming Reunion Weekend highlights.

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Fred Braunstein sits in a chair in a classroom.

Now the in-house principal counsel for the global online marketplace Taskrabbit, he says exploring questions of gender, sexuality, and race at ůůֱ expanded his worldview.

Summer at ůůֱ

Upcoming events 

On view at the Tang

  • Alumni Reunion Art Exhibition 2026, through May 31 
  • ‌“Pursuing Possibilities: Explorations in Glaze,” May 30 through Sept. 12 
  • ‌“Designing Power: The Black Panther Party,” through May 31 
  • ‌"All These Growing Things," through July 19‌ 
  • ‌“Elevator Music 54: Hanna Tuulikki — spinning-in-stereo,” through July 19 
  • ‌“Kathy Butterly: Assume Yes,” through July 26 
  • ‌“Hyde Cabinet #31: Before ůůֱ — The Woodlawn Estate,” through Aug. 9
  • ‌“Inked: Stigma, Otherness, and Art,” online through Sept. 27 
  • ‌“Sheila Pepe: When & Where We Rest,” through Sept. 12, 2027

 

‌Who’s on campus? 

Human Resources

Position openings

  • Kiki Pohlad ’13 Curatorial Assistant – Tang Teaching Museum 

Employees interested in applying should access the Okta portal, click on the tile for “Oracle HCM,” click “Me,” and then click on “Current Jobs.” You can access current open positions for external applicants here. 

‌Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities

  • Staff Meeting: 1 p.m., June 5, Tang Teaching Museum (Payne Room), followed by a reception from 2–3 p.m. in the atrium.

 

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

Announcements

Institutional Guidelines and Policy on Artificial Intelligence  

‌In April, the College circulated a draft of proposed Institutional Guidelines and Policy on the Usage of AI. The policy, which centers on data privacy and protection; ethical use and impact; security and access control; and training and awareness was approved earlier this month by the Institutional Policy and Planning Committee (IPPC). It will be reviewed annually moving forward in recognition of the rapidly changing nature of AI. The full final policy can be viewed on Information Technology’s Policies and Procedures webpage. 

Front Entrance Project: Phase II 

‌Facilities Services will begin Phase II enhancements to the College's main entrance June 1. Made possible through the generosity of a donor, the project will include new sidewalks, roadway edge improvements, landscaping, seating walls, campus maps, benches, sculptures, and enhanced views of campus buildings. Construction is expected to continue through late August. Temporary closures and traffic rerouting may occur throughout the project, with signage posted to guide pedestrians and vehicles along alternate routes.

Mostly Modern Festival 

‌The Mostly Modern Festival, an international music festival that celebrates fresh and fun classical music, returns for its seventh season. June 5–20. Concerts are held in Zankel Music Center. Tickets can be purchased online or at Zankel box office. Walk-ups are welcome. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend free of charge by showing their ůůֱ ID. 

‌Volunteers Needed 

‌The New York State Defenders Association is looking for mock jurors to serve in a public defender trail training. Volunteers are needed Tuesday, June 9, from 8:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. in Gannett Auditorium. Light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Volunteer credit hours can be given if needed. If you are interested or have questions, email training@nysda.org. To apply, fill out this form.‌

SPAC ůůֱ employee discount ‌  

‌ůůֱ employees can receive 20% off tickets to Saratoga Jazz Festival, New York City Ballet, and Philadelphia Orchestra performances this summer using the promo code SKIDMORE. The discount applies only to regular-priced tickets, and some exclusions may apply. A special $19.66 lawn ticket promotion is also available for Ballet and Orchestra performances. Visit spac.org for the full schedule. 

Pool closure for summer upgrades ‌ 

‌The pool will be closed for the summer to allow for installation of a new filtration system. Please contact Matt Folts for more information. 

ůůֱ Shop Reunion Weekend hours 

The ůůֱ Shop will have extended hours of operation to welcome alumni: 10 a.m.–5:30 p.m. Friday, May 29; 9 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, May 30; and 9 a.m.–2 p.m. Sunday, May 31. 

Summer Bulletin publication schedule 

‌From May 20 through Aug. 19, Bulletin will be distributed only to faculty and staff, and students who remain on campus during the summer. It will also continue to be posted online. To submit announcements and events, please complete the online submission form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Faculty-staff achievements are not published over the summer. For questions, email swb@skidmore.edu. 

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