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Free yoga, spin, and pilates classes and other McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center opening details, IdeaLab presentation and tour, 2024 through the lens of Staff Photographer Sarah Condon-Meyers, and more, this week.

Skidmore News

Staff Photographer Sarah Condon-Meyers stands outside, looking through a camera lens at the viewer

A year at Skidmore through my lens

Staff Photographer Sarah Condon-Meyers presents some of her favorite images of the campus and community in 2024 and offers an inside look at the stories behind each shot.

Campus hours and operations

Dining Services: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall will be closed through Friday, Jan. 10. Regular hours for all locations resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21. An updated schedule is available online.
‌Williamson Sports Center: The Williamson Sports Center will have modified hours through Monday, Jan. 20: Monday-Friday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon-6 p.m. Open swim hours will return on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
‌Lucy Scribner Library: The library will have modified hours through Monday, Jan. 20.
‌Tang Teaching Museum: The Tang will be open for modified hours, resuming regular hours on Tuesday, Jan. 21.
‌Skidmore Shop: Through Friday, Jan. 10, the Skidmore Shop will be open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and closed on Saturday and Sunday, returning to regular hours on Monday, Jan. 13.

New! McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center

Take a tour

‌Student Affairs staff will be available to provide tours to the Skidmore community at noon Wednesday, Jan. 15; Thursday, Jan. 16; and Friday, Jan. 17. Space is limited; sign up online.

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‌Official opening and spring semester hours

‌The McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will open on Tuesday, Jan. 21. Cardio and weight room hours will be Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m.-10 p.m.; Friday, 7 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-10 p.m.

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‌Open house offerings

‌From noon to 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 22, in the lobby of McCaffery-Wagman vendors from BARE Blends, 9 Miles East, and KEY Sparkling Water will be offering samples and items for sale.

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‌Intro to cardio room and weight room equipment

‌Strength and conditioning staff will be providing introductions to using the new equipment in the cardio room and weight room throughout the first and second week of opening. Space is limited; sign up online.

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‌Free group fitness classes

Try a group fitness class in the new Group Fitness Studio. Classes include yoga, pilates, and spin. Space is limited; sign-up online.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Read about the achievements of Charlotte D’Evelyn, Steve Ives, Christopher Seaton, Mason Stokes, and Gordon Thompson.

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌

The Wave of Change — 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, Surrey-Williamson Inn ‌
Creating a Healthy Work Culture — 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor‌

‌For more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the Professional Development and Training website.

Announcements

IdeaLab presentation and tour

‌Staff and faculty are invited to explore the intersection of creativity, innovation, and critical engagement in the practice of teaching and making in “Critical Making as Imaginative Thinking,” led by Schupf Family IdeaLab Director Chris Emdin, on Tuesday, Jan. 14. A presentation and tour of the IdeaLab will begin at 11 a.m., followed by a free boxed lunch and tinkering time from 12:30 to 2 p.m. RVSP by Friday, Jan. 10, to attend.

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‌Winter AI Academy

‌Faculty and staff are invited to learn how to leverage AI to enhance and expedite professional responsibilities/tasks through a series of one-hour AI workshops by members of the Skidmore AI Team on Thursday, Jan. 16, in Emerson Auditorium. Classes will be offered at a variety of skill levels: “AI for Beginners” (9-10 a.m.), “AI for Dabblers” (10-11 a.m.), “Advanced AI” (11 a.m.-noon), “Pro Tips for the AI Curious” (noon-12:30 p.m.), and “Sandbox: Trouble Shooting with AI” (12:30-2:30 p.m.). Lunch is provided and free books on AI will be available. Space is limited: RSVP by Sunday, Jan. 12.

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‌Attend the annual ACF Sanctioned Culinary Competition

‌Skidmore Dining Services will host its 11th annual ACF-sanctioned Culinary Competition from 6 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. Watch as 10 teams from institutions (including Skidmore College) compete in a “Chopped”-style competition. The event is free to observe and complimentary beverages and snacks will be available.

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‌EMS system unavailable during update

‌The EMS system will be unavailable for use today, Wednesday, Jan. 8, while IT performs maintenance. During this time, users will be unable to book rooms or order catering, setup, or media services. Please contact the Scheduling Office with questions.

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‌February kids’ camp

‌The Skidmore women's lacrosse team will host a kids’ camp in Williamson Sports Center the week of Feb. 17-21. Find more information and register online. Contact Elizabeth Ghilardi with questions.

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‌Winter safety tips: 10 ways to prevent slips, trips, and falls

‌The risk of slipping, tripping, and falling increases dramatically during winter months. Stay safe this season and review these 10 winter safety tips to prevent slips, trips, and falls.

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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 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.