December Staff Meeting recap, President Marc Conner and Barbara Reyes-Conner express gratitude, Tang Bazaar, and more, this week.

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Skidmore News

Marc C. Conner and Barbara Reyes-Conner stand by the College entrance

President Marc Conner and Barbara Reyes-Conner express their gratitude to the entire Skidmore community for a year filled with creativity and achievement.

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Skidmore administrators updated staff on Strategic Planning efforts, highlighted workshop offerings, and wished all a happy holiday season at the Dec. 6 staff meeting.

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The College received a total of $80,000 in grants from the New York State Council on the Arts as part of the state’s investment in arts and culture. Additionally, Distinguished Writer-in-Residence Greg Hrbek, in the English Department, received a $10,000 Support for Artist literature grant.

Looking Ahead

Wednesday, Dec. 11 

‌Last day of classes 

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‌3:30-6:30 p.m. ‌ ‌

‌2024 Tang Bazaar

‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌ 

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‌7 p.m. 

‌Big Band & Cuban Music Ensemble 

‌Zankel Music Center

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‌‌Wednesday, Dec. 11-Friday, Dec. 13 ‌

‌All day ‌

‌Tang Book Sale ‌

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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Thursday, Dec. 12-Sunday, Dec.15 

‌Study Days 

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‌Monday, Dec. 16-Thursday, Dec. 19 

‌Final Examinations 

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‌Tuesday, Dec. 17 ‌

‌5 p.m. ‌

‌A Toast to Toshiko

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Friday, Dec. 20 

Fall semester ends

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌

  • Managing the Wave of Change — 9-11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor 
  • ‌The Wave of Change — 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, Surrey-Williamson Inn

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‌Registration is required. For more information, visit the Professional Development and Training website.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Announcements

‌Tang Teaching Museum winter break schedule 

‌Starting Dec. 17, the Tang will be open noon to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, excluding Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. The last day to see “Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld” is Sunday, Jan. 5. Regular hours resume Tuesday, Jan. 21. 

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‌Annual sports sale ‌ ‌

‌Save the date for the annual sports apparel sale, from noon to 2 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 12, in the Williamson Sports Center rec gym. Cash, check or Skidmore card accepted. Contact Sherry Ankeny for more information. ‌ ‌ 

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‌McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center opening and feedback survey ‌

‌The McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center opens in January 2025, and Health Promotions is requesting community feedback on health and wellness classes, education, and resources offered within the building via a brief survey.

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EMS upgrade 

‌The EMS system will be unavailable on Wednesday, Jan. 8, while IT performs maintenance. During this time, users will be unable to book rooms or order catering, setup, or media services. Please contact the Scheduling Office with questions.

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Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Skidmore Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. Submit announcements and events; lectures, panels, and other academic events; and faculty-staff achievements by completing the appropriate online form. The last Bulletin of 2024 will be published on Wednesday, Dec. 18, resuming Jan. 8. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday.

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‌End of semester at the Skidmore Shop

‌Planning to gift an iPad this holiday season? Stop by the Skidmore Shop and get one of the last iPads in stock at educational pricing. 

Athletics News

A home basketball doubleheader on Wednesday rounds out the semester for Thoroughbred teams; the women will play Vassar College at 5:30 p.m. in a championship rematch before the men battle the Brewers at 7:30 p.m. at the Williamson Sports Center. Skidmore teams will return to play shortly after the New Year. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the Skidmore Athletics website and by subscribing to the Skidmore Athletics Weekly Newsletter.

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