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'Pride in Place,' important Jonsson Tower construction information, Stewart's Signature Series programming, and more, this week.

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Skidmore News

ARTEMIS: Group of five musicians stand against a backdrop of green scenery, by John Abbott

The annual summer series, made possible by a generous grant from Stewart’s Shops and the Dake Family, celebrates community through music, readings, and discussion by acclaimed artists and scholars. Check out upcoming events this June and July.

Gregory Kahn Melitonov sits at a table with his laptop open, speaking to an audience of СƵ community members.

Studio art major Gregory Kahn Melitonov ’04 credits his interdisciplinary and creative education for shaping an architecture practice that has now earned international acclaim for its vibrant, socially engaged projects.

Summer at Skidmore

‘Pride in Place: Uplifting LGBTQ+ Voices in Our Region’ ‌ ‌

‌Join Wyckoff Center and Institutional Diversity in recognizing Pride Month with a powerful conversation featuring leaders from four regional LGBTQ+ organizations from 1 to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, June 17, in Wyckoff Center. A reception will follow.

‌T Mostly Modern Festival, an international music festival celebrating classical music in all its diversity, returns to Zankel Music Center for its sixth season. Tickets can be or at the Zankel box office. Skidmore students, faculty, and staff may attend free of charge by showing their Skidmore ID at Zankel Music Center. ‌ 

  • ‌, 7:30 p.m., Friday June 13 
  • ‌, 7:30 p.m., Saturday June 14 
  • ‌, 3 p.m., Sunday June 15 
  • ‌, 7:30 p.m., Tuesday June 17 
  • ‌, 7:30p.m., Wednesday June 18

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  • , 2 p.m., Sunday, June 15‌

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  • “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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‌Who’s on campus? 

Human Resources

Position openings

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

  • ‌Strategic Communications Coordinator — Office of Communications and Marketing 
  • ‌Assistant Director, Financial Aid (2741) — Admissions and Financial Aid 
  • ‌Assistant Director, Financial Aid (2742) — Admissions and Financial Aid 

 

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 .

Announcements

Jonsson Tower summer construction 

‌Use caution around a large crane in Jonsson Tower parking lot on Tuesday, June 17. 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. Basement stairs will be temporarily closed for replacement, and 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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‌2025 Storytellers’ Institute Fellows’ pop-up exhibition 

‌T opening of the 2025 Storytellers' Institute Fellows' pop-up exhibition at the Schick Gallery will take place at 6:30 p.m., Saturday, June 21. This show will be open through the weekend and feature in-progress nonfiction works created in a multitude of mediums including film, audio, sculpture, and immersive installation. 

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‌Upcoming athletics facilities closures 

‌T Williamson Sports Center and McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will be closed on Thursday, June 19, and Friday, July 4. 

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‌Tennis courts hours and construction 

‌T 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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‌Free employee fitness classes ‌

‌T Live More, Skidmore worksite wellness program is offering free fitness classes to employees during the month of June. ‌Classes include yoga, water aerobics, pilates, kettlebell mastery, spin, and cardio sculpt. Registration for June 16-20 will open on at 9 a.m. on Friday, June 13. 

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‌‌New Spa ReuseMore program ‌

‌T Spa is rolling out a new to-go program in partnership with the Office of Sustainability. Download the Reuzzi phone app on or devices and sign up with your Skidmore email. To use, scan to “check out” the container and again when it is returned to the bins. The app is free and includes built-in rewards. Contact John Winnek or Stacey Tourtelot with questions.

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‌Skidmore Community Garden work parties 

‌Want to assist in growing veggies, fruits, and flowers for your community? The Skidmore Community Garden is now hosting weekly work parties from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. All are welcome — no prior gardening experience needed. Contact Ezri Rubenstein-Miller for more information. ‌

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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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‌IdeaLab summer hours ‌ ‌

‌Schupf Family IdeaLab will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday-Friday during Summer Sessions 1 and 2. For more information, please contact Darren Prodger.

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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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‌Last chance for iPads with free Apple Pencil 

‌T has three iPads available for purchase for only $699: Receive a free Apple Pencil with purchase. Get a notetaking companion before they're all gone.

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