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"Navigating Uncertainty Together" info session, Board of Trustees February meeting report, Humanistic Inquiry Symposium, ‌and more, this week

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۴ý News

“Pieces” (Summer Set), 2024, color woodblock on paper, 33.75” x 23”, by Ruben Castillo

President Marc C. Conner and faculty members from a variety of disciplines will explore the theme of Time at the 2025 Humanistic Inquiry Symposium, Friday, March 21, and Saturday, March 22. Thomas F. DeFrantz will deliver a keynote address.

Vojtech Kubala ’27, laughs at something offscreen, sitting on a blue stool

As a peer health educator with a focus on mental health, Vojtech (Vojta) Kubala ’27, a psychology major from Czechia, feels fulfilled in helping his fellow students while preparing for his ideal career in psychotherapy.

The Coming Week

Wednesday, March 19 ‌

‌6 p.m. ‌ ‌

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‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Thursday, March 20 ‌

‌11 a.m. ‌

‌“Navigating Uncertainty Together: Understanding the New Administration's Executive Orders and Their Impact on Our College Community” ‌

‌Gannett Auditorium  

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‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌

‌5:30-7:30 p.m. ‌

‌40th annual F. William Harder Lecture in Business Administration

‌Gannett Auditorium 

‌6 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌8 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

Friday, March 21 

‌7:30 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Center

‌Friday, March 21 - Saturday, March 22 ‌

‌Humanistic Inquiry Symposium

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Sunday, March 23 

‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌

‌Tuesday, March 25 ‌

‌5 p.m. ‌

‌Periclean Honors Forum: Dialogues Across Differences: “The Future of Global Politics”

‌Gannett Auditorium ‌ 

‌7:30 p.m. 

 

‌Wyckoff Center ‌

‌Wednesday, March 26 ‌

‌5-6:30 p.m. ‌

‌“Telepathic Jungle” opening reception and artists’ talk

‌Schick Art Gallery 

‌7:30 p.m. 

 

‌Wyckoff Center

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌

  • Managing Staff Performance –– 9 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor

 

‌For more information, visit the .

‌Summer student employment ‌ ‌ ‌

‌T process for submitting requisitions for summer employment is now open. All summer hire requests are subject to approval by each division’s vice president. Requests must be approved before any work begins. Human Resources manages all hiring needs during the summer months, including for ۴ý students; more information can be found online

‌Sign up for campus deliveries of local produce 

‌Learn more about signing up to receive fresh, local produce from the . Campus deliveries will begin once there are sufficient signups.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Announcements

‘Navigating Uncertainty Together: Understanding the New Administration's Executive Orders and Their Impact on Our College Community’

‌An information session will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, March 20, to continue discussions about the status of the current administration’s executive orders, how these orders may impact ۴ý’s community, and how the College is responding. Members of the College’s leadership team will answer questions and provide guidance on navigating this period of uncertainty and change. This session is open to all and will be held in Gannett Auditorium, and

‌Board of Trustees February meeting report 

‌Chair of ۴ý’s Board of Trustees Jon Achenbaum ’77 offers a summary of the Board’s February meeting and discussions on a range of issues, including the draft 2025-2030 Strategic Plan, the Middle States Commission on Higher Education re-accreditation process, fundraising, and admissions, among many other important topics. 

President’s office hours ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌

‌President Conner will hold office hours from 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 9. All faculty, staff, and students are invited to request a 10-minute, in-person appointment. To register, please email presoff@skidmore.edu. Requests will be handled in the order that they are received. 

‌President’s Awards nominations ‌ 

‌T Office of the President invites nominations for deserving individuals or teams for a 2025 President's Leadership and Service Award. Students, faculty members, exempt staff, non-exempt staff, or union personnel may be nominated (self-nominations will not be considered). Complete the online form to nominate a person or team by 4 p.m. Monday, March 31. 

‌YES! Days for accepted students 

‌T College will be hosting YES! Days for admitted students on Saturday, April 12; Friday, April 18; and Monday, April 21. There will be an increase in traffic across campus on these dates. Everyone is invited to answer questions, provide directions, or simply say hello to our guests as they chart the next four years of their academic journeys. Contact Sarah Ireland with questions. 

‌Spring intramurals 

‌Registration for power volleyball (Tuesdays and Thursdays), 5 v. 5 basketball (Mondays and Wednesdays), and tennis (Mondays and Wednesdays) . Registration will close Thursday, March 20, and all leagues will begin the week of Monday, March 24, through the conclusion of the spring semester. Contact Elizabeth Ghilardi with questions. 

Explore the ۴ý Retiree Oral History website 

‌For faculty, staff, and students interested in ۴ý’s history, the has collected and archived the stories of over 50 staff and faculty. Topics include the transition to coeducation, changes in curricular priorities, and the influence of technology, among many others. 

‌SEE-Beyond applications due this week ‌

SEE-Beyond Awards are due Thursday, March 20. Visit the SEE-Beyond website and FAQ for details. For more information, contact Marla Melito.

‌Social media directory

‌T Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) is compiling a directory of official ۴ý social media accounts. Those who manage an account for a department, program, or athletic team, should submit the to ensure that OCM has up-to-date contact information. Submitting the form will help OCM stay connected with account managers and provide relevant updates. Contact details will not be publicly shared. Email socialmedia@skidmore.edu with questions. 

‌SEF applications now open 

‌Applications for the Summer Experience Fund and Post Grad Awards are due April 10. Visit the SEF website for FAQs and details. Contact sef@skidmore.edu for more information. ‌

‌SPAC ۴ý employee discount 

‌۴ý employees can enjoy 20% off tickets to any Saratoga Jazz Festival, New York City Ballet, and Philadelphia Orchestra performances this summer by using the promo code SKIDMORE. This discount cannot be applied to Live Nation concerts or other performances. Visit for the full schedule.

۴ý Weekly Bulletin submission procedure

Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in ۴ý Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. Submit announcements and eventslectures, panels, and other academic events; and faculty-staff achievements by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. 

‌Art sale at ۴ý Shop 

is offering 15% off art supplies with coupon for studio art students. Students should see their studio class professors for a copy. Coupons are valid until Saturday, March 29. Offer not valid for metals, plates, purchasing cards, or kits. 

Athletics News

Women’s tennis kicks off a busy home weekend hosting Bates College at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. The baseball team jumps right into league play as it welcomes Vassar College at 3:30 p.m. on Friday in its home opener at the Castle Diamond. Women’s lacrosse is home back-to-back days as it ramps up Liberty League play against RIT (4 p.m. on Friday) and Rochester (2 p.m. on Saturday, Senior Day). Men’s tennis is home against Bates at 10 a.m. on Saturday and NYU at 10 a.m. on Sunday. Softball will take on Castleton in its home opener on Saturday for a doubleheader starting at noon. Women’s tennis wraps up the week Sunday against Brandeis at 2 p.m. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Looking Ahead

Thursday, March 27 

‌4:30-5:15 p.m. 

‌“Braiding Sweetgrass” pre-event reception 

‌Glotzbach Atrium 

‌5:30-6:30 p.m. 

‌“Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants” 

‌Gannett Auditorium 

‌6 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Friday, March 28 

‌"The Fortress, the River, and the Garden: A New Metaphor for Knowledge Symbiosis” 

‌2-3 p.m. 

‌Filene Recital Hall 

‌2:30-4:30 p.m. 

Class of 2025 Virtual Career Fair 

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‌5:30 p.m. 

‌Lucinda Hawksley on Charles Dickens and Travel 

‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor (rooms 1 and 2)

‌7:30 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Center 

‌Sunday, March 30 

‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌2 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌3 p.m. 

 

‌Zankel Music Center 

‌Tuesday, April 1 

‌5 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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