‌Front Entrance Project: Phase II
‌Planned enhancements to the College’s main entrance, including features that will improve the campus tour experience, will commence with the removal of select trees over winter recess, most of which are invasive species. For every tree removed, the College will replant two native species elsewhere on campus. Phase II, the majority of which will be completed in summer 2026, is a continuation of work completed in spring 2023 and will include improved curb appeal, a more defined main sidewalk, expanded views to campus, additional green space, updated wayfinding, and new seating areas beyond the main entrance. The project is fully funded through the generosity of a donor. More details will be shared at the December Faculty and Staff meetings.
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‌Hear from a Gaming Industry Leader: Fireside Chat with Frank Gibeau and Chris Emdin ‌
‌Join us from 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Davis Auditorium for a conversation with Frank Gibeau, CEO of Zynga, moderated by Chris Emdin. They’ll discuss creativity, risk-taking, leadership, and careers in gaming. All are welcome.
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MSCHE Reaccreditation progress update
‌‌Skidmore welcomed MSCHE Team Chair Jamila Bookwala, provost at Gettysburg College, to campus Nov. 7–8. Her visit was positive and affirmed the direction of our Self-Study. We are now finalizing the report and supporting evidence for submission by Feb. 1. The full evaluation team will visit March 29–April 1.
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‌Changes to CDTA bus service to campus
The Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA) has announced to routes, including service to Skidmore. will no longer be in service, except for late night Skidmore service on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights. Riders now have access to CDTA’s FLEX On Demand service, an on-demand, point-to-point service that uses CDTA’s Navigator app. .
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‌Children's book drive ‌
‌The Reading Minds Scribner Seminar is hosting a book drive to collect new and gently used books for babies, children, and teens through Friday, Dec. 5. All books will be donated to the Saratoga Children's Literacy League, which provides free books to the children of Saratoga County. Books can be dropped off outside the BTCIS 398 classroom. Contact Becca Johnson with questions.
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‌Spa and Burgees Café gift cards
‌With the holiday season approaching, consider giving a Spa or Burgess Café gift card to a student, professor, or colleague. Cards are sold in $5 increments and can be purchased by emailing John Winnek or Stacey Tourtellout.
