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ߣƵ’s April staff meeting included updates from senior leadership and staff on important topics including employee performance review deadlines, upcoming wellness programs, student engagement efforts, financial aid, the Middle States reaccreditation process, sustainability initiatives, and work on an updated mission statement for the College.

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The Coming Weeks

Wednesday, April 29

Last day of classes

‌12:20 p.m. ‌

‌ES 224 community engagement project presentations ‌

‌Surrey-Williamson Inn

‌7 p.m. ‌

‌Zankel Music Center

‌7 p.m. 

‌Common Roots Brewing

Thursday, April 30 

All day event 

‌Academic Festival

‌Various locations

‌Friday, May 1–Sunday, May 3 

Study Days

‌Sunday, May 3 

2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌ČMonday, May 4–Thursday, May 7 ‌

‌Final Exams

‌Wednesday, May 6 

‌10 a.m. 

‌Mission statement open forum discussion 

‌Wyckoff Center

Human Resources

‌Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities 

  • Annual Retirement & Recognition — Noon–2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Case Green

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

Announcements

2026 President's Awards for Leadership and Service 

‌T President's Awards for Leadership and Service are presented to ߣƵ community members who have embraced the educational mission and cooperative spirit of the College. Student awards, which were presented at the Student Leadership Awards event, went to Anna Hyson ’26, Diego Ignacio Ilagan ’26, Djeneba Sanogo ’26, and Justin Shafritz ’26. The staff, faculty, and team awards will be presented at the Retirement and Recognition event on May 19. Awards will be given to Academic Administrative Assistant for Neuroscience, Physics, and the IdeaLab Carolyn Lundy, Wyckoff Center Director Mariel L. Martin, Associate Professor of Political Science Bob Turner, and posthumously to Teaching Professor of Management and Business Cathy Hill. The team award will go to Middle States Steering Committee: Natalie Taylor, Kelly Sheppard, Amy Tweedy, Joshua Woodfork, Julia Routbort Baskin, Beau Breslin, and Joe Stankovich.

‌Help inform ߣƵ’s next mission statement ‌

‌T College is undertaking a review of its mission statement. You are invited to and share feedback through a . The survey will close on May 13. For more information, refer to the email from the Office of the President sent Wednesday, April 22. An open forum discussion will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, in Wyckoff Center. All are welcome.

‌Chip in for ߣƵ at Charter Day Kickoff 

‌Join the ߣƵ Fund and the Office of Advancement from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in front of Lucy Scribner Library to celebrate Charter Day at ߣƵ. Visit four interactive stations to learn about philanthropy and enjoy kettle chips. Complete all four stations for a chance to win one of two ߣƵ Shop gift cards. Contact the ߣƵ Fund for more information.

‌Join the Workforce Team Challenge

‌T Work Force Team Challenge will take place on Thursday, May 21, in Albany. by Monday, May 11. To participate, select ߣƵ as your team and fill out all the required information. Do not pay for your cart; ߣƵ’s team captain, Darren Drabek, will manage the payments. Contact Darren Drabek for more information, including details about carpooling and celebrations after the race.

‌ČČ‌G+Ҵ

‌ߣƵ’s annual Give+Go move-out program will run from April 28 through May 17. Volunteers can sign up for and for . Contact the Office of Sustainability with questions.

‌ČČ‌Fiscal year-end reminders from Financial Services

‌Please review these detailed guidelines ahead of the close of the fiscal year on May 31. You are encouraged to submit expense reimbursements, invoices for payment, and related items in advance of the deadlines.

‌Facilities update 

‌Facilities Services has begun starting up the campus chilled water system, which provides air conditioning for select buildings, in preparation for warmer spring temperatures. The system is expected to be operational by the first week of May. Buildings affected by this startup include Bolton Hall, Palamountain Hall, Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences, Barrett Center, Howe-Rounds Hall, Wait Hall, Jonsson Tower, Case Center, Ladd Hall, Lucy Scribner Library, and Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater.

‌ČߣƵ’s 27th Annual Academic Festival 

‌T 27th Annual Academic Festival brings the community together to display and celebrate students' achievements on Thursday, April 30. A broad range of exhibitions in artistic, scientific, and humanistic fields will take place throughout the day. Consult the official program of Academic Festival for times and places of specific sessions.‌Č

‌Adirondack Thunder playoff ticket discount 

‌T Adirondack Thunder have clinched a playoff spot and will host games at 7 p.m. , and . As a thank you for ߣƵ's support, discounted tickets are available for both games. For more information, contact Jessica Bauder.

‌Denim Day 

‌Join the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX, Peer Health Educators, Planned Parenthood, and Wellspring in recognizing Denim Day. Wear denim Wednesday, April 29, and stop by the Case Center, second floor, from noon to 4 p.m. to learn more. Resources, support services, a photo opportunity, and educational information will be available.

‌2026 Senior Thesis Exhibition at the Tang

‌ߣƵ’s annual Senior Thesis Exhibition will be on view May 7–16 at the Tang Museum. The Art Department show features work by 29 senior studio art majors, with an opening reception from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, May 8. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. .

‌T next Creative Thought Drop is closer than you think 

‌Stay curious. A new Creative Thought Drop could appear at any moment, bringing a little whimsy, a little wonder, and another chance to celebrate the idea that at ߣƵ, Creative Thought Matters. Follow on Instagram for clues, details, and ways to join the fun. If you find one, it’s yours. Questions? Email socialmedia@skidmore.edu.

‌Science on Tap 

‌At 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, Jesse Ernst from the physics department at the University at Albany will present "" at Common Roots Brewing in South Glens Falls. Door open at 6 p.m. for food and drinks.

‌Belmont Week apartment rentals

‌ߣƵ is offering a limited number of on-campus apartments during Belmont Week in Saratoga Springs. Rentals are available for faculty, staff, retirees, and alumni. Contact Conferences and Events with any questions. Learn more.

‌Call for fall course materials

‌T deadline for guaranteed fall course materials has passed, but we can still work to have materials available on the first day of classes. . Contact skidmoreshop@skidmore.edu with questions.

‌ߣƵ Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

‌Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in ߣƵ Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all employees as well as to all students. , and 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. 

Looking Ahead

‌Friday, May 8 

‌6 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Saturday, May 9 

‌2 p.m. 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

‌Monday, May 11–Friday, May 15

‌Senior Week

Wednesday, May 13 

‌2:30 p.m. 

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‌Porter Plaza 

‌Saturday, May 16

‌10:40 a.m. ‌

‌Saratoga Performing Arts Center

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