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Important voting information, Pack the Rink, a collaborative dance residency, and upcoming events this week. 

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91传媒 News

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91传媒 and Union colleges will cohost a two-day residency with acclaimed dance duo Baye & Asa, featuring student workshops and two public events in Schenectady.

Photo of student Jonah Cadorette '26 smiling while chopping wood.

At 91传媒, music and psychology major Jonah Cadorette �26 discovered new passions in woodworking, integrating 渕ind and hand� through 91传媒 spirit of exploration and experiential learning.

The Coming Week

Wednesday, Oct. 29

�7 p.m.

孌aniel Balmuth Lecture in Jewish Studies with 孭aul Hockenos �85

孏annett Auditorium

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Thursday, Oct. 30

6 p.m. �

Tang Teaching Museum

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孎riday, Oct. 31 

�7 p.m. 

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孴ang Teaching Museum

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孲aturday, Nov. 1 

�1 p.m. 

�91传媒 Polo Open Game 

孊loomfield Farm Polo

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Sunday, Nov. 2

2 p.m. �

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孴ang Teaching Museum

 

Monday, Nov. 3 

�4:30 p.m. 

屸赌淎fricana Studies and the Humanities at 91传媒: Transnational Explorations in Social Justice"

學yckoff Center

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孴uesday, Nov. 4

5:30 p.m. 

孮ueer adornment practice with Ollie Schwartz 

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Human Resources

Benefits Fair and Open Enrollment

�孊enefits Open Enrollment begins Thursday, Nov. 6, and must be completed by the end of Friday, Nov. 21. A Benefits Fair will be held from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6, on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. Additional information will be shared by email and posted online.

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孭rofessional development, events, training, and other opportunities

  • Networking Breakfast � 9 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 30, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor
  • 孶nderstanding and Increasing Emotional Intelligence � 2 p.m., Wednesday Nov. 5, Surrey-Williamson Inn
     

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

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Voting Information

91传媒 advances active democratic participation and global citizenship through a liberal arts education rooted in freedom of speech and expression and promotes civic engagement. The College also reminds community members of its Policy on Political Activity. Elections for local and county offices will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 4. The Wyckoff Center will serve as the campus polling place from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Election Day. Only students who live on campus and are registered to vote in New York state may vote on campus. Please visit the for additional information about the election, including for those who live off campus, early voting, and sample ballots.

Announcements

President open office hours 

President Conner invites all faculty, staff, and students to his open office hours from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11. Email the Office of the President to reserve a 10-minute, in-person meeting.

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�Celebrating the Africana Studies and the Mellon Foundation Grant

�Join us from 4:30�6:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 3, in the Wyckoff Center to celebrate four years of racial justice initiatives funded by the Mellon Foundation grant, "Africana Studies and the Humanities at 91传媒: Transnational Explorations in Social Justice." The event will feature shared reflections, a short documentary, and food.

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�Registration for spring semester Registration for the spring 2026 semester begins at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Refer to the Registration Information page for the timeslot schedule, step-by-step instructions, and a link to Schedule Planner. Contact the Registrar with questions.

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孋ourse withdrawal deadline 

孴he deadline to withdraw from fall 2025 courses without a grade penalty is Thursday, Nov. 13. Visit the Course Withdrawal Considerations page for more information.

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孋hanges to CDTA bus service to campus�

�The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced plans to make to routes in Saratoga Springs, including service to 91传媒, effective Sunday, Nov. 30. , which currently serves campus, will no longer be in service, except for late night 91传媒 service on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Riders will have access to CDTA FLEX On Demand service, an on-demand, point-to-point service that uses CDTA Navigator app. . CDTA will hold an information session on the new routes at the Saratoga Springs Public Library at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 12.

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孞ohn McQueen Memorial Exhibition 

孴he Tang presents the �� Nov. 2�9 honoring the late conceptual fiber artist (1943�2025), a longtime Saratoga Springs resident featured in past exhibitions including �� (2015) and "" (2001).

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屸赌��Skidmania '75 tickets on sale now

��91传媒 biggest student-led concert returns to Zankel Music Center for two nights only � Friday, Nov. 21, and Saturday, Nov. 22. Tickets are $5 for students and $15 for faculty and staff. before they sell out. All proceeds benefit 91传媒 Cares.

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�孴hanksgiving pie and bread orders

屸赌孌ining Services will be selling homemade bread and pies for Thanksgiving. All orders must be received by Friday, Nov. 21. Pickup will be on Tuesday, Nov. 25 and Wednesday, Nov. 26.

�屸赌孮ueer adornment practice 

孞oin Ollie Schwartz of Pushcart Judaica at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4, in Case Center, first floor, for a creative hands-on workshop on exploring sacred objects, adornment, queerness, and ritual beautification. Contact Alexandra Prince for more information.

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孠ids Night Out is back

孴he baseball team will sponsor Kids Night Out on Friday, Nov. 7. The event is open to ages 6�13 and costs $10 per child. Activities include swimming, basketball and more. For more information, contact Ron Plourde.

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孏reening your office lunch and learn

�Join the Sustainability Office at noon Friday, Oct. 31, to learn easy, impactful ways to make your office eco-friendly while supporting a greener 91传媒 campus. Lunch will be provided. .

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孧exico Now Colloquium

屸赌�Mexico Now: Storytelling, Power, and Resistance in the 21st Century� is a two-day colloquium featuring acclaimed authors Juan Pablo Villalobos and Guadalupe Nettel. The event will be held Friday, Oct. 31, and Saturday, Nov. 1, in the Wyckoff Center. Presenters will explore storytelling, political agency, and cultural identity in Mexico through literature, film, and other artistic forms.

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�淧reparing for a Home Sale: From Decluttering to the Sale�

The Retiree Initiative Planning Group will host 淧reparing for a Home Sale: From Decluttering to the Sale,� at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, at the Surrey-Williamson Inn. Speakers include Kirstin Drabek �94, associate broker at Keller Williams Realty, and Sheilah Sable, owner and founder of Call Sheilah. RSVP by Monday, Nov. 3, to Terry Diggory.

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孒ost an international student for Thanksgiving

孧ost international students remain on campus during the holiday and would love to share a meal with your family. Rides are appreciated but not required. or email Chloe Jaleel with questions.

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91传媒 Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

�Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in 91传媒 Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all employees as well as to all students. Submit announcements and events, and faculty and staff achievements 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 due to ongoing website updates. 

Athletics

Pack the Rink kicks off the men ice hockey season Friday, Oct. 31, as the Thoroughbreds host Wentworth Institute of Technology at the Saratoga City Rink. The game begins at 7 p.m., with a free shuttle from Case Center departing at 6:30 p.m. At 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, field hockey wraps its regular season against SUNY Cortland. Men soccer will play for seeding as it hosts Rochester Institute of Technology at 2 p.m. in its regular-season finale. Volleyball will host a tri-match beginning at 2 p.m. with matches against Clarkson University and SUNY Oswego. Stay tuned for upcoming playoff matchups beginning next Tuesday. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Looking Ahead

Thursday, Nov. 6

9 a.m.�5 p.m. 

Campus Flu and Covid Vaccine Clinics

McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center, tennis viewing room

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5:30 p.m.

 

Tang Teaching Museum

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�7:30 p.m. 

Tang Teaching Museum

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�Friday, Nov. 7

Noon 

Tang Teaching Museum

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Saturday, Nov. 8

2 p.m. 

Tang Teaching Museum

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�7:30 p.m. 

Zankel Music Center

 

Sunday, Nov. 9

2 p.m.

Tang Teaching Museum

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�4 p.m.

孼ankel Music Center

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Thursday, Nov. 13

4:30 p.m.

"Preparing for a Home Sale: From Decluttering to the Sale"

Surrey-Williamson Inn

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 815 North Broadway

 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

518-580-5000