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91´«Ã½ 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

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Œ12:20 p.m. Œ

ŒES 224 community engagement project presentations Œ

ŒSurrey-Williamson Inn

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Œ7 p.m. Œ

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ŒZankel Music Center

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Œ7 p.m. 

ŒCommon Roots Brewing

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ŒThursday, April 30 

All day event 

ŒAcademic Festival

ŒVarious locations

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ŒŒŒFriday, May 1“Sunday, May 3 

ŒStudy Days

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ŒSunday, May 3 

2 p.m. 

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ŒTang Teaching Museum

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ŒŒâ¶ÄŒMonday, May 4“Thursday, May 7 Œ

ŒFinal Exams

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ŒŒWednesday, May 6 

Œ10 a.m. 

ŒMission statement open forum discussion 

ŒWyckoff Center

Human Resources

ŒProfessional development, events, training, and other opportunities 

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

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ŒFor 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 

ŒT³ó±ð President's Awards for Leadership and Service are presented to 91´«Ã½ 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.

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ŒHelp inform 91´«Ã½ next mission statement Œ

ŒT³ó±ð 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.

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ŒŒChip in for 91´«Ã½ at Charter Day Kickoff 

ŒJoin the 91´«Ã½ 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 91´«Ã½. Visit four interactive stations to learn about philanthropy and enjoy kettle chips. Complete all four stations for a chance to win one of two 91´«Ã½ Shop gift cards. Contact the 91´«Ã½ Fund for more information.

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ŒJoin the Workforce Team Challenge

ŒT³ó±ð Work Force Team Challenge will take place on Thursday, May 21, in Albany. by Monday, May 11. To participate, select 91´«Ã½ as your team and fill out all the required information. Do not pay for your cart; 91´«Ã½ team captain, Darren Drabek, will manage the payments. Contact Darren Drabek for more information, including details about carpooling and celebrations after the race.

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Œ91´«Ã½ 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.

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Œâ¶ÄŒâ¶ÄŒŒFiscal year-end reminders from Financial Services

ŒPlease 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.

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ŒŒFacilities update 

ŒFacilities 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.

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Œâ¶ÄŒ91´«Ã½ 27th Annual Academic Festival 

ŒT³ó±ð 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.Œâ¶ÄŒ

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ŒAdirondack Thunder playoff ticket discount 

ŒT³ó±ð Adirondack Thunder have clinched a playoff spot and will host games at 7 p.m. , and . As a thank you for 91´«Ã½'s support, discounted tickets are available for both games. For more information, contact Jessica Bauder.

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ŒŒDenim Day 

ŒJoin 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.

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Œ2026 Senior Thesis Exhibition at the Tang

Œ91´«Ã½ 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. .

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ŒT³ó±ð next Creative Thought Drop is closer than you think 

ŒStay 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 91´«Ã½, Creative Thought Matters. Follow on Instagram for clues, details, and ways to join the fun. If you find one, it yours. Questions? Email socialmedia@skidmore.edu.

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ŒScience on Tap 

ŒAt 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.

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ŒŒBelmont Week apartment rentals

Œ91´«Ã½ 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.

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ŒCall for fall course materials

ŒT³ó±ð 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.Œ

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ŒŒ91´«Ã½ Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

ŒHelp reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in 91´«Ã½ 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

ŒŒFriday, May 8 

Œ6 p.m. 

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ŒTang Teaching Museum

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ŒSaturday, May 9 

Œ2 p.m. 

ŒTang Teaching Museum

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ŒMonday, May 11“Friday, May 15 Œ

ŒSenior Week

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Wednesday, May 13 

Œ2:30 p.m. 

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ŒPorter Plaza 

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ŒSaturday, May 16 Œ

Œ10:40 a.m. Œ

ŒSaratoga Performing Arts Center

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