February vacation kids' camp, winter break hours and operations, and more, this week.

Skidmore News

When words fall short, music speaks

Alex Ciardullo ’25 describes how a dynamic music scene and supportive campus community helped him come to terms with his stuttering and find his groove.

Winter Break

Campus hours and operations 

• ‌Dining Services: All Dining Services locations will be closed Saturday, Dec. 21, through Sunday, Jan. 5. Murray-Aikins Dining Hall will be closed through Friday, Jan. 10. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21. An updated schedule is available online. 
• ‌Lucy Scribner Library: The library will have modified hours through Friday, Dec. 20, and will be closed for winter break, Dec. 21-Jan. 5. Regular hours will resume on Jan. 21. 
• ‌Tang Teaching Museum: The Tang will be open from noon to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, excluding Dec. 24-25 and Dec. 31-Jan. 1. The last day to see “Mark Dion and Alexis Rockman: Journey to Nature’s Underworld” is Sunday, Jan. 5. Regular hours resume on Tuesday, Jan. 21. 
• ‌Skidmore Shop: Online orders must be placed by midnight (Eastern Time) on Thursday, Dec. 19, to be processed before the winter break. The Skidmore Shop will be closed Dec. 21-Jan. 5. 
• ‌Skidmore Weekly Bulletin: The Bulletin will resume publication on Jan. 8, 2025. Submissions will be accepted over the break; the deadline for the Wednesday, Jan. 8, issue is end of day Monday, Jan. 6.

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌

• The Wave of Change — 9-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, Surrey-Williamson Inn ‌ ‌

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‌Registration is required. For more information, visit the Professional Development and Training website.

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Read about the achievements of Hope Casto, Beck Krefting, and Susannah Mintz.

Announcements

McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center opening and feedback survey ‌ ‌

‌The McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center opens in January 2025, and Health Promotions is requesting community feedback on health and wellness classes, education, and resources offered within the building via a brief survey. ‌ 

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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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‌February vacation kids’ camp 

‌For those looking to entertain their kids during February vacation, the Skidmore women's lacrosse team will host a kids’ camp in Williamson Sports Center. Find more information and register online. Contact Elizabeth Ghilardi with questions.

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EMS system unavailable during update

‌‌The EMS system will be unavailable on 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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‌Shop local for the holidays at the Skidmore Shop 

‌Looking to bring home the taste of Saratoga Springs to family and friends? Find local chocolate, maple syrup, tea, and honey at the Skidmore Shop. Order online by midnight tomorrow for processing before winter break.

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