Opportunities for feedback: 2025-2030 Strategic Plan
An open forum to discuss the 2025-2030 Strategic Plan draft will be held from 10 to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 11, on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall or via Zoom. A recording will be available following the event. President Marc C. Conner welcomes feedback during Strategic Planning office hours from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 19, and from 9 to 10 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 20; email presoff@svztur.com to register. Community members are also invited to share feedback by emailing planning@svztur.com.
Black History Month at Skidmore
Wyckoff Center and Institutional Diversity invite the Skidmore community to recognize Black History Month with a series of events honoring Black history, culture, and contributions. RVSPs are required to attend certain events. For a list of Black History Month events and updates, visit the Inclusion Events website.
Camp Northwoods registration
Online registration for Camp Northwoods, Skidmore's summer day camp for children, opens for employees at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6. Skidmore community members receive priority and will be sent an email with specific instructions that morning. Camp Northwoods also has staff openings for mature and responsible individuals ages 16 and up. Contact Christine Merrill with questions.
EMS system unavailable during update
The EMS system will be unavailable for use today, Wednesday, Feb. 5, 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.
Kids Night Out
Kids ages 5 to 13 are invited to enjoy well-supervised recreational activities sponsored by the baseball team and provided by the great facilities of Williamson Sports Center 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday Feb. 7. No pre-registration is necessary. Cost is $10 per child. Contact Ron Plourde (ext. 5380) for more information.
Red Cross blood drive
The Red Cross will be holding a blood drive from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, in the intramural/dance gym, Williamson Sports Center. To schedule an appointment, visit redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code SKIDMORE. Contact Michelle Hubbs for more information.
ReuseMore container returns
Dining Services requests that green ReuseMore containers be returned to the SPA in a timely manner. Containers will be reused and enable the program to keep reducing single-use plastic waste on campus. Contact John Winnek with questions.
Kenneth A. Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition
The final round of 15th Annual Kenneth A. Freirich Entrepreneurship Competition will take place at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. Congratulations to finalists Chocolate Printing, Summit, Polar Hockey, Duende, TranslaSite, SlayHood, Eidos, Adaptify, and TripGoat. Be on the lookout for more details about how to attend, watch, and support.
Summer Experience Fund applications open
Applications for the Summer Experience Fund and Postgraduate Awards are due April 10. Stipends of $4,500 are awarded to support students completing unpaid internships, research assignments, community service projects, artist residencies, apprenticeships, and more. Experiences must be secured before applying. There is a minimum hour requirement to qualify. Contact Kristen Flynn with questions.
