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Back-to-school information, Founder’s Day picnic, and key campus events this week.

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91°µÍř News

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Back-To-School Information

Post Office hours 

‌The 91°µÍř Post Office will be closed on Saturday, Aug. 30, and Sunday, Aug. 31. Please pick up any packages by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29. Please make arrangements for anything you may need over the weekend. The Post Office will reopen at 9 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 1, for package pickup.

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‌Welcome lunch

‌All are invited to join new students and their families for lunch under the tent on Upper South Park Lawn at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 28.

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‌New Student Convocation

‌Cheer on the Class of 2029! Beginning at 9:45 a.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 2, faculty, staff, and returning students are invited to line the walkway between the Tang and the tent on Upper South Park to cheer on the newest members of our community as they process, beginning at 10 a.m. The ceremony will begin at 10:15 a.m. In the event of severe weather, Convocation will be held in Zankel Music Center for new students only. For those who cannot attend, .

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‌Founder’s Day Picnic 

‌Celebrate the start of the academic year from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 2, in the tent at Upper South Park. Murray-Aikins Dining Hall will be closed during this time. The Office of College Events is also seeking volunteers to help serve food; contact collegeevents@skidmore.edu to get involved.

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‌Important traffic reminders

‌Over 400 students will be arriving at campus on Thursday, Aug. 28, with the remainder of first-year students arriving on Sunday, Aug. 31. 

  • ‌Please use the Clinton Street entrance instead of the North Broadway entrance, especially between 8 and 10 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 28. 
  • ‌To access Greenberg Child Care Center, use the Clinton Street entrance; take a left towards Palamountain Hall, and use the service entrance. 
  • ‌For detailed information about parking lot closures and other information, please see the email sent by Campus Safety on Aug. 21.

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The Coming Week

Thursday, Aug. 28 

‌8:30-11:30 a.m.

‌Student arrival (Pre-Orientation)

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‌Sunday, Aug. 31

8:30-11:30 a.m.

‌First-year/transfer student arrival

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‌‌Monday, Sept. 1 

‌Returning student arrival

‌â¶ÄŚTuesday, Sept. 2

‌9:45 a.m. (Ceremony at 10:15 a.m.)

‌New Student Convocation 

‌Upper South Park Lawn

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‌Tuesday, Sept. 2

4:30-6:30 p.m. 

‌Founder’s Day Picnic 

‌Upper South Park Lawn

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‌Wednesday, Sept. 3

‌Classes begin

Human Resources 

Flexible work arrangement benefit

‌The summer break flexible work arrangement benefit hybrid remote work schedule for eligible employees concluded on Friday, Aug. 22. The standard fall semester flexible work arrangement benefit of up to one day per week is now in place.

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‌September Faculty and Staff meetings

‌The September Staff Meeting will be held from 1–2 p.m on Friday, Sept. 5, on the second floor of the 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. 

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‌Position openings

‌Human Resources invites interested 91°µÍř employees to submit application materials for the openings listed below:

  • ‌Tang Guide – Tang Teaching Museum 
  • ‌Campus Safety Officer – Campus Safety

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‌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

Sweet Honey in the Rock comes to 91°µÍř for In It 10

‌As part of the In It 10 series, 91°µÍř is delighted to welcome Sweet Honey in the Rock to Zankel Music Center at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 26. This event is free for 91°µÍř 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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‌‌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, 91°µÍř students enjoy free admission! Visit Zankel’s website for more information.

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‌‌Skidtoberfest 2025: Call for vendors

‌‌The first Skidtoberfest will be held from noon to 3:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18, on 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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‌‌Improved 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 91°µÍř email. Check out this for details. Contact John Winnek or Stacey Tourtellot with questions.

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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. on 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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‌ROOM•MATE 2025: Living with Tang Art

Preview 100 collection works available for 91°µÍř students to borrow through the Tang’s ROOM•MATE program. On view Aug. 23-Sept. 7 in the Payne Room, with a public Preview Party & Info Session at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, and a student Pickup Day starting at 9 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 7 (91°µÍř ID required). More info on the .

‌â¶ÄŚTang 25! Campus Open House

Join us at 3-8 p.m. on 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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‌â¶ÄŚOff-Campus Study Fair

The Office of Off-Campus Study and Exchanges (OCSE) will be hosting its annual Off-Campus Study Fair 11 a.m.-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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‌‌â¶ÄŚFacilities updates

Over the summer months, the Facilities Services Office has been hard at work across campus completing a wide range of projects. Contact Bruce Murray for more information.

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‌â¶ÄŚâ€Śâ¶ÄŚâ€ŚA 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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91°µÍř Shop move-in hours and plant sale

will be open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. through Friday Aug. 29. It will be closed Saturday, Aug. 30, and reopen for the week on Sunday, Aug. 31, with hours of operation 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Beginning Sunday, Aug. 31 the 91°µÍř Shop will be sponsoring a dorm room/office plant sale featuring greenery from Brookside Nursery.

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‌â¶ÄŚâ€Śâ¶ÄŚ91°µÍř Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

‌Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in 91°µÍř Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all employees and 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 issue due to ongoing website updates. 

Athletics 

91°µÍř teams are back in action for the 2025 season! Women’s soccer opens at Wachenheim Field at 3 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 29 against Brockport. Men’s soccer kicks off its season at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 30 on home turf against Salem State. This weekend, field hockey travels to Maine for two season-opening games, and women’s volleyball has two matches at Springfield College on Saturday, Aug. 30. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the , and subscribe to the .

Looking Ahead

Thursday, Sept. 4

6 p.m. 

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‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌Friday, Sept. 5

‌1-2 p.m.

September Staff Meeting

‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (second floor) or via  

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‌Friday, Sept. 5

‌3:30 p.m.

September Faculty Meeting 

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

‌Sunday, Sept. 7

‌9 a.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌â¶ÄŚSunday, Sept. 7

2 p.m. 

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‌Tang Teaching Museum

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‌‌â¶ÄŚTuesday, Sept. 9

1:30-3 p.m. 

‌Advancement Ice Cream Social 

‌Case Center Walkway

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