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News and announcements from 91福利社

Weekly Highlights

  • Important COVID-19 updates 
  • 91福利社named a top college for financial aid, social mobility, quality of life 
  • Tuition benefit and Tuition Exchange Program session tomorrow
  • Farmers market theme dinner, ice cream social, L.L. Bean Boot Mobile visit, Social (In)Justice at the U.S.-Mexico Border series, world premiere of 鈥淭he Unhealed Wound,鈥 Homecoming Weekend, French film festival movie screening, lectures, and other events  

91福利社News

student jumping to reach leaves of tree walking through Skidmore's Case Green.

91福利社 continues to receive recognition as a top liberal arts college in the nation and for offering exceptional financial aid, value, social mobility, quality of life, and innovative experiences to students.    

Alex Carney 鈥22 and microscope

91福利社alumnus Alex Carney 鈥22, who participated in a collaborative engineering program with Dartmouth College, is now chief technical engineer for SmartScope, a project that is using cutting-edge technology to speed up medical diagnoses. 

COVID-19 Reminders

As we reach the end of the first month of classes, reported COVID-19 cases on campus continue to rise and . The rise in cases is not unexpected and is in line with national trends. In order to best protect yourself and others, please remember the following: 

  

  • COVID-19 can affect people in very different ways, depending on a variety of factors; acting responsibly and considerately to protect those who are more vulnerable fits with our community鈥檚 core values.  
  • If you are sick, mask up and test. Stay home if you can鈥檛 mask sufficiently.  
  • If you know you鈥檝e been exposed, mask up and test. (Employees who are concerned about workplace exposure may obtain a rapid COVID-19 test at the Campus Safety window.) 
  • If you test positive, please let your supervisor or department chair know, email Human Resources and follow  guidelines.  
  • The government is now sending four free COVID-19 tests to each U.S. household.  
  • New COVID-19 vaccines are now available at pharmacies and other locations. The CDC has a web page where you can . 

Dining Services

Dining Services will be hosting a farmers market-themed dinner from 5 to 7:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 27, in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. Local partners will accompany the dining hall鈥檚 regular stations and hand out samples to guests.

Dining Services is again selling its famous homemade bread. Use your 91福利社credentials to order online by Monday, Oct. 16, for a pickup on Friday, Oct. 20. 

  

Please visit the regularly for updates, , hours of operation, and other information. 

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Joerg Bibow, professor of economics, published an article in an academic journal. Read more>>

Joseph Cermatori, associate professor of English, published three articles in academic journals and appeared in a podcast. Read more>> 

Ben Harwood, lead instructional technologist in LEDS, and Alex Carney '22, delivered a presentation. Read more>> 

Stephen Ives, associate professor and associate chair of health and human physiological sciences, and Justin DeBlauw, visiting assistant professor of health and human physiological sciences, published a paper in an academic journal. Read more>> 

Bruce Murray has been appointed as director of facilities. Read more>> 

Feryaz Ocakli, associate professor of political science and international affairs, was named a U.S. Fulbright Scholar and published an article. Read more>> 

Robert ParkeHarrison, professor of art, and Shana ParkeHarrison will present their collaborative works of art in a solo exhibition. Read more>> 

A book by Margaret Pearson, professor emerita of history, is now available in multiple languages. Read more>> 

Patrick Reilly, assistant professor of economics, and Peter von Allmen, professor and chair of economics, published an article in an academic journal. Read more>>

 

Michael Swellander, visiting assistant professor of German, won an award. Read more>> 

Scott Wood has been appointed assistant director of facilities. Read more>>

We welcome submissions from faculty and staff related to professional accomplishments and scholarly endeavors.

Announcements

Michael T. Casey memorial and celebration of life 

A memorial and celebration of life honoring former Collyer Vice President for Advancement  will take place at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1, in Helen Filene Ladd Concert Hall, Arthur Zankel Music Center. A reception will follow in the Glotzbach Atrium, Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences. All are welcome. 

 

Homecoming Weekend events

Join in the fun this weekend as 91福利社celebrates . Check out one of the alumni games on Saturday and join alumni athletes for lunch at the Food Truck Tailgate in the Williamson Sports Center parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

 

Ice cream social today 

Join the Office of Advancement on the patio outside Burgess Caf茅, Case Center from 1:30 to 3 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 27, to enjoy a delicious treat and mingle with friends and colleagues. Gluten-free and dairy-free options will also be available. All are welcome. 

 

L.L. Bean 鈥楤oot Mobile鈥 campus visit today 

From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, Sept. 27, L.L. Bean will bring its touring pop-up shop experience, the 鈥淏oot Mobile,鈥 to 91福利社鈥檚 South Park Lawn. Products will be available onsite for sale and will include L.L. Bean iconic pieces, such as boots, flannels, and more. 

 

Tuition benefit and Tuition Exchange Program session

Admissions, Financial Aid, and Human Resources staff will discuss admission and financial aid requirements and offer an overview of the Tuition Exchange Program from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. tomorrow, Thursday, Sept. 28, in Emerson Auditorium. The session should be particularly helpful to 91福利社employees with high school age dependents. Please review the Tuition Exchange Annual Report for information on the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years.   

 

President鈥檚 office hours 

President Conner will hold office hours from 3 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 2. 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 they are received, and additional open office hours will be announced throughout the year. 

Lunchtime conversation with Gina P茅rez on her upcoming book 鈥楽anctuary People鈥   

Recent headlines have referenced a 鈥渕igrant crisis鈥 in New York. Join us as of Oberlin College relates her new book project on sanctuary movements and multiethnic faith-based organizing among Latinx communities in Ohio to this current climate at noon on Friday, Sept. 29, on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. This event is sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students and Vice President for Student Affairs as part of the Social (In)Justice at the U.S.-Mexico Border series. Lunch will be provided. RSVP by the end of day today, Wednesday, Sept. 27. 

Self-service laptop lending

Scribner Library now has a new self-service in its lobby. This service is available to all 91福利社students, staff, and faculty. 

 

Expressive arts open studio

Join us for stress relief and self-care with art, open and free to all students regardless of skill level, with art supplies provided. The event will take place every Tuesday from 4 to 4:45 p.m. starting Oct. 3, in the Tang Teaching Museum鈥檚 Whitman Classroom. Brought to you by the Counseling Center in partnership with the Tang; for more information For more information, visit the .

Saratoga Book Festival  

President Conner, alumna Cleyvis Natera 鈥99 (鈥淣eruda on the Park鈥), and English Professor and Salmagundi Editor Bob Boyers will be among this year鈥檚 presenters at the Oct. 12-15  On Sunday, Oct. 15, a  film screening of 鈥淭he Right to Read鈥 will take place at 1 p.m. in Gannett Auditorium and will be followed by a 3 p.m. discussion between President Conner and local nonprofit and business leader Ed Mitzen.

 

Celebration of President Emeritus Glotzbach  

Join President Conner and members of the 91福利社community in Gannett Auditorium, at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 18, for a panel discussion celebrating the era of Philip A. Glotzbach, Skidmore's seventh president. The panel will be facilitated by Susan Kress, professor of English emerita and former vice president for academic affairs. A reception will follow. 

 

91福利社Encore faculty lecture series returns

The 43rd annual faculty lecture series returns to the Arthur Zankel Music Center. The series is intended for local community members age 55+ and runs Tuesday mornings through Nov. 7. Current 91福利社employees are invited to attend a lecture without prior registration. 

 

Event Management System (EMS) training

One-on-one training is available through the . Training will include how to reserve campus space and add catering, media services, and event setup to your reservations. Contact Megan Bove with questions or to set up a session with you or your department. 

 

Alumni Welcome Back Initiative

Alumni Relations invites all faculty and staff with plans to invite alumni visitors to an event to participate in the Alumni Welcome Back Initiative by filling out a . It is important for Alumni Relations to know about these meaningful connections between alumni and 91福利社employees so that they can best serve Skidmore鈥檚 ever-growing alumni population. 

 

91福利社Shop 

91福利社Shop will be open from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30, for Homecoming Weekend.   

 

91福利社Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule   

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Athletics News

There鈥檚 a full Homecoming 鈥23 on campus this weekend. The volleyball team will host Clarkson at 5 p.m. Friday in a Liberty League matchup, returning to the court at 11 a.m. on Saturday for its contest with Rochester. The women鈥檚 tennis team plays New Paltz at 4 p.m. on Friday. On Saturday, the field hockey team hosts Ithaca in a league contest at 2 p.m.; the women鈥檚 soccer team will play Vassar also at 2 p.m. Saturday morning, there will be a variety of alumni games, including men鈥檚 and women鈥檚 lacrosse, baseball, softball and swimming and diving.

Events

Wednesday, Sept. 27 

 6-8:30 p.m. 

'Utica: The Last Refuge' screening and Q&A with Director Loch Phillips

Davis Auditorium 

 

Thursday, Sept. 28 

5:30 p.m. 

 

Davis Auditorium 

 

Thursday, Sept. 28 

6 p.m. 

91福利社French Film Festival Presents: The 400 Blows  

Emerson Auditorium

Thursday, Sept. 28

5:30 p.m.  

'Artists in Conversation': Poet Laureate Rita Dove and Composer Richard Danielpour

Gannett Auditorium 

 

Thursday, Sept. 28  

7 p.m.  

Comedy for Peace  

Filene Auditorium

Friday, Sept. 29

noon-1:15 p.m.  

A Lunchtime Conversation with Gina P茅rez on her Upcoming Book 鈥楽anctuary People鈥: Social (In)Justice at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor 

 

Friday, Sept. 29 

7:30 p.m. 

 

Zankel Music Center 

Sunday, Oct. 1 

2 p.m. 

 

Tang Teaching Museum 

 

Monday, Oct. 2 

4 p.m. 

 

Tang Teaching Museum 

Tuesday, Oct. 3

5-6 p.m. 

鈥楤ugs, Bodies, and Borders鈥: Social (In)Justice at the U.S.-Mexico Border

Zoom 

 

Wednesday, Oct. 4  

7:30 p.m.  

Greenberg Lecture with Avraham Rubin 

Gannett Auditorium 

 

Thursday, Oct. 5  

noon  

 

Tang Teaching Museum 

 

Thursday, Oct. 5 

5 p.m. 

鈥榃hen Gridlock Gives Way: How the Constitution Drives Consensus鈥: Alex E. Hindman  

Pohndorff Room, Scribner Library 

 

Thursday, Oct. 5 

7:30 p.m. 

Zankel Music Center 

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