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Staff meeting recap, SGA election results, free chair massages, Caroline Woolard's "Cultivating Collaborations," and more, this week

91传媒 News

Ross Douthat discusses America's role in a changing world

The conservative New York Times columnist explored global politics, demographic shifts, and the role of religion in shaping the 21st century as part of the Periclean Honors Forum 淒ialogues Across Differences� series.

April 4 Staff Meeting recap

91传媒 April 4 staff meeting featured updates on ongoing responses to recent federal actions, wellness programming, artificial intelligence integration efforts, and budget planning.

Spicing up giving: Nigel Smith '19 and Kath Gross P'16 inspire a ripple effect of generosity

Both alumni believe in giving back � and now they檙e rallying the next generation of philanthropy at 91传媒 through mentorship, generosity, and even a hot 渨ing� challenge.

The Coming Week

Wednesday, April 9 � �

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�"Holding Nations Accountable Through International Law? A Conversation on the Global Justice System with William Burke-White" �

孌avis Auditorium � 寣

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�6 p.m. 

孯aab Lecture with Mark Newport �

孴ang Teaching Museum 

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孴hursday, April 10 �

�10 a.m.-noon �

�Caroline Woolard: 淐ultivating Collaboration� () �

孴ang Teaching Museum 

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�5:30 p.m. 

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學yckoff Center � �

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�6 p.m. �

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孴ang Teaching Museum � �

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�8 p.m. �

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孴ang Teaching Museum

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�Friday, April 11 

�2-4 p.m. 

孋ommunity Garden

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 寣7 p.m. �

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孼ankel Music Center � �

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孲aturday, April 12 �

�2 p.m. �

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孴ang Teaching Museum 

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�3 p.m. �

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學ilson Chapel � �

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孲unday, April 13 �

�2 p.m. �

孴ang Teaching Museum � �

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�4 p.m. �

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孼ankel Music Cener � 

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學ednesday, April 16 �

�4:30 p.m. �

孴ang Teaching Museum

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孴hrough Sunday, April 25 

�"Telepathic Jungle"

孲chick Art Gallery

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Human Resources

Position openings

 invites interested 91传媒 employees to submit application materials for the openings listed below: 

• 孉ssistant Professor of Plant Biology 摀 Department of Biology 

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孭lease send applications to the Search Committee (Plant Biology), Office of the DOF/VPAA, 91传媒, 815 N. Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866.

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�Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities �

• Networking luncheon � 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor 
• �Final staff meeting � 1-2 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor
• 孯etirement and Recognition Ceremony � Noon-2 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, Case Green

孎or more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the .

Student Government Association

Spring election results 

• 孍xecutive Committee: SGA President Samantha Majiedt; Executive Vice President Shira Lobron; and Vice Presidents Anna Barnes (academic affairs:), Claudette Castillo (financial affairs), Paul Ziek (student life), Madelyn Besikof (club affairs), Kylie Lederman (institutional diversity), and Emma Ferrigno (engagement and outreach). 
• 孲tudent Events Council: Chair Milo Flamenbaum; Vice Chair Ethan Baily; Treasurer Mia Aldape. 
• 孲enior senators: Madison Situ (class president), Tessa Bigelow, Lila Glanville, Allison Faulds, and David Aybar.
• 孞unior senators: Joyce King (class president), Yanna Glogov, Katherine Sterling, and Jonathan Lipman.
• 孲ophomore senators: Raahim Latif Khan (class president), Natalie Koegler, Solayman Ararba, Evvy Shoemaker, and Dylan Kostbar.

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孏reen Grant Award winners 

孴丑别 SGA Subcommittee on Sustainability presents the 2024-2025 Green Grant winners: 

• 孯achel Entin-Bell: Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences bird collision prevention decals 
• 孞ustin Pollard: Shiitake log growing at 91传媒 
• 孼ak Maxey: Adirondack chair repair and reuse 

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孊e sure to catch their projects developing around campus! Contact Madeline Bace with questions.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Read about the achievements of Paul Arciero, Patrick Daniels, Steve Ives, Pushkala Prasad, Laurie Rabinowitz, and Cate Talley.

Announcements

2025 Citizens and Scholars Faculty Institute 摀 deadline extended 

孎aculty are invited to apply for the 2025 � a professional development opportunity to facilitate complex classroom discussions, foster civil discourse, and enhance course design. Part of the College Presidents for Civic Preparedness initiative, the program includes an in-person gathering June 22-24, an 18-month virtual learning community, and a stipend. Interested faculty should submit a 1-2 paragraph statement describing their interest, how their work aligns with the program goals, and how they might bring its content back to campus (e.g., course redesign or creation). Applications are due to Eric Morser by Monday, April 21. Submissions will be reviewed by President Conner, Jenny Huangfu Day, Eric Morser; and Elizabeth Stauderman. Selected participants (two) will be notified by May 2. Faculty should check email for additional details. 

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孭rotocol for federal law enforcement requests and campus visits �

�91传媒 takes everyone's safety seriously, including the safety of international community members as it relates to any potential interactions with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or other federal agencies. Campus Safety and campus partners have in place a campus-wide response plan to guide employees and students in the event of contact from federal agents. Information about the College protocol for potential visits to campus or inquiries by federal agents may be found online. � 

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學illingness to Serve

孎our committee opportunities are available: The Safety Committee (one non-exempt staff member), The Institutional Policy and Planning Committee (IPPC) (one exempt staff member), IPPC Committee on Intercultural and Global Understanding (CIGU) (one non-exempt or exempt staff member), and The IPPC Subcommittee on Student Affairs (one non-exempt staff member). To express willingness, respond to the Office of the President by noon, Tuesday, April 15. More information can be found in an email sent Friday, April 4. 

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孲tudent Leadership Award winners 

孋ongratulations to the winners of this year Student Leadership Awards: Arjun BK '25 and Bailey Gerson '25 (Rodney Andrews Prize); Djeneba Sanogo �26 (Barbara Hume Memorial Award); Faith Anderson �25, Charlotte Mahn �25, and Brooke Tunnicliffe �25 (Katherine Scranton Rozendaal Citizenship Award); Ivory Gipson �25 and Yemi Majiyagbe �25 (Jane Hapeman Distinguished Service Award); and Zia Foxhall '25, Sruti Ramaswamy '25, and Elena Tittel '25 (Sara Bennett '92 Memorial Prize for Leadership in Student Journalism).

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孋lass of 2029 summer reading 

孴丑别 Office of the First-Year Experience is excited to announce the Class of 2029 summer reading: 淪tay True� by Hua Hsu. Incoming students, peer mentors, and Scribner Seminar faculty will receive copies, and Hsu will join campus for a keynote event on Monday, Sept. 29.

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孎all textbook orders from 91传媒 Shop

孎aculty should submit textbook and course material adoptions to Becky Mattison by Wednesday, April 30, for them to be available at this fall. For classes that do not require a textbook, contact her to be marked "No Text Required." More information has been shared via email.

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孎ree massages this Friday 

孴丑别 Department of Health Promotion is offering free massages from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, April 11, in the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center. Space is limited: and keep an eye out for future offerings in the 91传媒 Weekly Bulletin. 

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孯ed Cross Blood Drive � �

孉 Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Friday, April 11, in the IM/Dance gym. Visit to schedule an appointment with sponsor keyword SKIDMORE. Contact Michelle Hubbs with questions. � 

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孲EF applications due tomorro寃 � 孉pplications for the Summer Experience Fund and Post Grad Awards are due tomorrow, Thursday, April 10. Visit the for FAQs and details. Contact sef@skidmore.edu for more information. 

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孉ttend NCORE 2025: deadline extension

孴丑别 College is selecting staff to attend the in New York City, May 26 through 31. Participants will gain valuable insights and strategies to foster a more inclusive campus community. Note: Employees who plan to use independent professional development funds should contact Mariel Martin to coordinate.

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孻ES! Days for accepted students � � �

孴丑别 College will be hosting 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.

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91传媒 Weekly Bulletin submission procedure

Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in 91传媒 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 deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. 

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孡ive music at the 91传媒 Shop 

孞oin the from 1:15 to 2 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, for free coffee and live music, featuring a performance by Grace Higginbotham �26. For more information, contact the 91传媒 Shop.

Athletics News

Softball, baseball, golf, and men lacrosse are home this weekend. Softball will host Ithaca for a doubleheader starting at 3 p.m. Friday and Union at 1 p.m. on Saturday. Baseball also opens against Ithaca for two games at noon on Saturday and will then take on Hobart at noon on Sunday. The golf team is hosting the Tim Brown Invitational at the Ballston Spa Country Club Saturday and Sunday. Also on Saturday, men lacrosse returns home for a crucial Liberty League game against Vassar at 1 p.m. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Thursday, April 17 

�7 p.m. 

孒elen Filene Recital Hall 

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孎riday, April 18 

�7:30 p.m. 

�91传媒 Dance Theater annual spring concert 

孌ance Theater 

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孎riday, April 18 � Sunday, April 26 

孞anet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater 

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孲aturday, April 19 

�1 p.m. 

孲enior Recital: Mary Timmons 

孒elen Filene Recital Hall 

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�2 p.m., 7:30 p.m. 

�91传媒 Dance Theater annual spring concert 

Dance Theater

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4 p.m. 

孲enior Recital: Alex Ciardullo

孒elen Filene Recital Hall 

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�7 p.m. 

孒elen Filene Recital Hall 

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孲unday, April 20 

�2 p.m. 

孴ang Teaching Museum 

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�Tuesday, April 22 

�6:30 p.m. 

孴ang Teaching Museum 

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學ednesday, April 23 

�6:30 p.m. 

孴ang Teaching Museum

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