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Reflecting on Skidmore's Pride Month celebration, jazz supergroup performs at Zankel, Sweet Honey in the Rock tickets available, and more, this week.

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Community members gather in Wyckoff Center, sitting in multicolored chairs facing a large screen and five panelists

College employees, students, and friends gathered for a June panel, "Pride in Place: Uplifting LGBTQ+ Voices in Our Region," to reflect on the importance of community support.

Mia McCormack sits at a table in the library, she appears to be taking notes but smiles at the camera

Mia McCormack '27 shares her passion for classics through Skidmore’s individual peer tutoring program, helping classmates and learning valuable lessons along the way.

Summer at Skidmore

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‌The New York State Summer Writers Institute a welcomes over 100 students from across the country to study with a distinguished faculty of award-winning authors in residence. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. 

  • ‌Reading with Honor Moore and Hannah Assadi, 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, Davis Auditorium 
  • ‌Reading with Phillip Lopate and Rosanna Warren, 8 p.m. Thursday, June 26, Davis Auditorium
  • ‌Summer Writers Institute student reading, 3 p.m. Sunday, June 29, Davis Auditorium 
  • ‌Reading with Claire Messud and Sandra Lim, 8 p.m. Monday, June 30, Davis Auditorium 
  • ‌Reading with Jerald Walker and Campbell McGrath, 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, Davis Auditorium 
  • ‌“Bad Education” screening, 6:30 p.m. followed by panel with Jim Miller, Phillip Lopate, and Robert Boyers, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, Davis Auditorium

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‌Copies of New York State Summer Writers Institute authors’ books are available for purchase at the during its summer hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday. 

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‌Skidmore Jazz Institute 

‌Called the “non-pareil destination for attentive and engaged instruction in the improviser’s art” by DownBeat Magazine, this year’s program includes evening concerts by renowned faculty and guest artists 51ݶ free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. 

  • ‌, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, Zankel Music Center ‌

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  • ‌ noon, Thursday, June 26 
  • ‌ 8 p.m. Friday, June 27 
  • ‌, 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29 

 

 

  • ‌“a field of bloom and hum,” through July 20 ‌ ‌ ‌
  • ‌“Elevator Music 52: Anne E. Stoner — Drowning Out the Noise,” through July 20 ‌
  • ‌“Hyde Cabinet #28: Looking Toward The free state of Transplendency,” through July 27 ‌ ‌ ‌
  • ‌“Yvette Molina: A Promise to the Leaves,” through Sept. 14 ‌ ‌
  • ‌ “Up to Us: Black Dimensions in Art, 1975-Tomorrow,” through Nov. 2 ‌ ‌ ‌
  • ‌“Ernest and Ruth,” through Jan. 2026 

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‌Science on Tap ‌

‌This summer’s final Science on Tap lecture, a collaboration between Skidmore’s Environmental Studies and Sciences Program and Sustainable Saratoga, is scheduled for 7 p.m. Thursday, June 26, in the Bierhall at Common Roots in South Glens Falls. Michael Cahill from SUNY Adirondack will give a talk titled, "High Science: Growing, Knowing, and Appreciating Cannabis." Contact Kurt Smemo with questions. 

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‌Who’s on campus? 

Human Resources

Position openings 51ݶ

‌Human Resources invites interested Skidmore employees to submit application materials for the opening listed below: ‌ 

  • ‌Student Art Loan Program Coordinator – Tang Teaching Museum/Art Gallery 

‌To apply, please access the . Click on the tile for “Oracle HCM,” click “Me,” and then click on “Current Jobs.” You can access current open positions for . 

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‌Several summer job opportunities are available within the Facilities Department. These roles are ideal for high school or college students seeking short-term, meaningful employment in a supportive and inclusive campus environment. These are: and . Contact HR@skidmore.edu with questions.

Announcements

In It 10: Sweet Honey in the Rock tickets available ‌

‌ for Skidmore community members are now available for the In It 10 series concert , scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in Zankel Music Center. Additional tickets for family and friends can be purchased or at the Zankel box office with the pre-sale code SKIDFAMILY. Tickets will go on sale to the public on June 28. 

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‌EMS open for fall semester scheduling 

‌EMS will open on July 1 for fall semester meetings and events. For training on how to order catering, media services, or events setup please contact the scheduling office. 

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‌Tennis courts hours and construction ‌

‌The outdoor tennis courts at McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will be closed for the summer due to construction. The indoor courts will be open from 7 to 9 a.m. and 5 to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday; from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday; and from noon to 6 p.m. Sunday, throughout the summer. can be made on the . ‌ 

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‌Jonsson Tower summer construction ‌ ‌

‌Work has begun replacing the north exterior stairs leading from the Tower parking lot with an accessible ramp and will continue through mid-August; use the south stairs. The basement stairs will be temporarily closed for replacement. Access to parking will be from the west-side exterior staircase. More detailed updates will be available on the Facilities web page. ‌

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‌Upcoming athletics facilities closures 51ݶ ‌

‌The Williamson Sports Center and McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will be closed on Friday, July 4. 

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‌‘Navigating the Now’ - faculty and staff community space ‌

‌Employees are invited to come together to process current events, share reflections, and build connections during a weekly community gathering, every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in McCaffery-Wagman Health and Wellness Center’s community room, on the second floor. Light refreshments are provided. Contact Brooke Paradise with questions. 

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‌SPAC Skidmore employee discount ‌ ‌

‌Skidmore employees can enjoy 20% off tickets to any Saratoga Jazz Festival, New York City Ballet, and Philadelphia Orchestra performances this summer by using the promo code SKIDMORE. This discount cannot be applied to Live Nation concerts or other performances. Visit for the full schedule. ‌

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‌Summer Bulletin publication schedule ‌

‌Through Aug. 20, Bulletin will be distributed only to faculty and staff, as well as students who remain on campus during the summer. It will also continue to be posted online. To submit announcements and events, please complete the online submission form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. For questions, email swb@skidmore.edu. Note: Faculty-staff achievements are not published over the summer.

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