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Welcoming the Class of 2029 and a new academic year.

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Skidmore News

Class of 2028 Convocation Procession

With expanded financial aid, the College is ensuring access to a world-class liberal arts education for more than 700 new students.

Skidmore President Marc C. Conner smiles and speaks.

President Conner welcomes the Skidmore community to the new academic year. 

The Coming Week

Thursday, Sept. 4

‌6 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Friday, Sept. 5 

‌â¶ÄŒ1-2 p.m.

September Staff Meeting

‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (second floor) or via

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‌‌Friday, Sept. 5 

‌â¶ÄŒ3:30 p.m.

September Faculty Meeting

‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (second floor) or via Zoom 

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‌‌Friday, Sept. 5 

4:30-6 p.m.

‌Opening Reception for Faculty and Staff

Scribner House

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‌Sunday, Sept. 7

‌â¶ÄŒ9 a.m.

‌â¶ÄŒTang Teaching Museum

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‌‌â¶ÄŒSunday, Sept. 7

‌2 p.m.

‌â¶ÄŒTang Teaching Museum

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Tuesday, Sept. 9

1:30-3 p.m.

‌â¶ÄŒAdvancement Ice Cream Social

‌â¶ÄŒâ€ŒCase Center Walkway

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Building a welcoming community

All-gender restroom map

‌The campus all-gender restroom map is available online and at various points around campus. All-gender restrooms are designed to be inclusive spaces accessible to everyone, regardless of gender identity. An interactive campus map can also be accessed online.

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‌Name policy website

‌The College enables students, faculty, staff, and alumni to have a chosen name, which may be the same as, or different from, their legal name, for use within systems and communications maintained by the College’s Information Technology Office, except where the use of a legal name is required. Learn more about the Chosen Name Policy or submit a name request online.

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In It 10

‌In It 10, a suite of programs designed to deepen our understanding of different perspectives and foster a more connected community at ·¬ÇÑÖ±²¥, will take place in September and October. All members of the Skidmore community are encouraged to participate. Please visit the website for more information.

Announcements

‌September Faculty and Staff Meetings 

‌‌The September Staff Meeting will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall and is also accessible via . The Faculty Meeting will follow at 3:30 p.m. in the same location and will also be accessible via Zoom.

Skidtoberfest 2025: Call for vendors

‌â¶ÄŒThe first Skidtoberfest will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Upper South Park during Homecoming and Family Weekend. Students, staff, and faculty members are invited to sell their wares to family, friends, and alumni in attendance. Interested in becoming a vendor? Email the Office of Stewardship and College Events for more details.

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‌Sweet Honey in the Rock comes to Skidmore for In It 10

‌As part of the In It 10 series, Skidmore is delighted to welcome Sweet Honey in the Rock to Zankel Music Center at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26. This event is free for Skidmore students, staff, faculty, and retirees, but you’ll need to reserve your complimentary ticket using . Tickets for partners, friends, and family are also available for or at the box office. Don’t miss this chance to experience the group’s powerful harmonies, messages of inclusion, and music that resonates across generations.

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Off-Campus Study Fair

The Office of Off-Campus Study and Exchanges (OCSE) will be hosting its annual Off-Campus Study Fair from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, on the Case Center walkway. Learn about over 100 programs and encourage students to attend. Please contact Emily Gaul for more information.

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Tang 25! Campus Open House

Join us from 3 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, for a campus-wide open house celebrating the Tang’s 25th — enjoy free food, tote-bag stamping, a preview of new exhibitions, and Tang swag. The celebration also features The Earthling Parade led by artist Yvette Molina at 5 p.m. Visit the for more information.

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‌ROOM•MATE 2025: Living with Tang Art

Preview 100 collection works available for Skidmore students to borrow through the Tang’s ROOM•MATE program. On view Aug. 23 to Sept. 7 in the Payne Room, with a public Preview Party and Info Session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, and a student Pickup Day starting at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 (Skidmore ID required). Find more info on the

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‌Announcing free student admission to Zankel concerts

The Zankel Music Center's new season offers concerts that span Caribbean, chamber music, folk, hip-hop, jazz, new music, and the sounds of Tibet. This year, Skidmore students enjoy free admission! Visit Zankel’s website for more information.

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‌A new look for skidmore.edu

The Office of Communications and Marketing (OCM) is launching a new homepage, global navigation, and several key webpages — bringing a fresh, prospective student–focused look to skidmore.edu. Many pages will remain unchanged for the immediate future. OCM appreciates your patience during this transition. Ongoing or basic maintenance requests may be submitted through the TDX OCM Web Ticketing Portal via .

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Every scoop counts! Annual ice cream social

Celebrate the start of the academic year with ice cream, conversation, and campus spirit from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, on the Case Center walkway. The Office of Advancement invites you to stop by, share a scoop, and reconnect with colleagues and students. Gluten-free and dairy-free options will be available.

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‌Campus flu and COVID-19 vaccine clinics

Health Services is partnering with Adirondack Health and Wellness to provide flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Tennis Viewing Room on the first floor of the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center. Clinics will be held Friday, Sept. 19; Friday, Oct. 10; Friday, Oct. 24; and Thursday, Nov. 7. Please note: The COVID-19 vaccine will not be available at the Sept. 19 clinic. If supply becomes available, it will be included at the October and November clinics. For more information about the clinics and to register, visit the Health Services website or email health@skidmore.edu.

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‌‌Tryouts for the co-ed Skidmore riding team

Interested in joining Skidmore’s national championship co-ed riding team? No experience is required, and riders of all levels are welcome. To learn more about the team and tryouts, contact Head Coach Belinda Colgan.

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Fall intramural sports registration

Students are invited to participate in Skidmore’s fall intramural sports, including co-ed volleyball, 3 v 3 basketball, and doubles tennis. Registration is open until Sept. 17. Leagues will begin the week of Sept. 22 and run through the week of Nov. 17. To register, please visit or contact Elizabeth Ghilardi.

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‌‌Skidmore Shop hours

The will be open from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday and from noon to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, unless otherwise noted for special events and weekends.

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Skidmore Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

‌Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Skidmore Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all employees as well as to all students. Submit announcements and events by completing the 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.

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‌â¶ÄŒImproved ReuseMore program at the Spa

To reduce single use plastics, the Spa is now using green ReuseMore containers for all to-go orders. Download the free Reuzzi app on or phones and sign up using your Skidmore email. Check out this for details. Contact John Winnek or Stacey Tourtellot with questions.

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Athletics

The 2025 Skidmore Classic will take place this weekend, featuring a six-team, nine-match tournament. Women’s volleyball will play Nichols at 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5, and Johnson & Wales at 10 a.m. and Geneseo at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6. Women’s soccer, men’s soccer, and field hockey are on the road for non-league competition. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the , and subscribe to the

Looking Ahead

Friday, Sept. 12

‌3-8 p.m.

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Friday, Sept. 12

‌5 p.m.

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌â¶ÄŒSaturday, Sept. 13

2 p.m.

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Sunday, Sept. 14

‌2 p.m.

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌â¶ÄŒSunday, Sept. 14

‌3 p.m.

‌Zankel Music Center

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