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Important road closures updates, blood drive, an evening with former U.S. Poet Laureate and Grammy Award-winning musicians, and more, this week. 

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Summer at Skidmore

New York State Summer Writers Institute at şŁ˝ÇÂŰĚł

‌The New York State Summer Writers Institute welcomes over 100 students from across the country to study with a distinguished faculty of award-winning authors in residence. Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. ‌

  • ‌“Bad Education” screening, 6:30 p.m. followed by panel with Jim Miller, Phillip Lopate, and Robert Boyers, 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, Davis Auditorium 
  • ‌Reading with Vinson Cunningham and April Bernard, 8 p.m. Thursday, July 3, ; tickets required. 
  • ‌Reading with Jim Shepard and Chase Twichell, 8 p.m. Friday, July 4, Davis Auditorium 
  • ‌Conversation with Mary Gaitskill led by Robert Boyers, 8 p.m. Monday, July 7, Davis Auditorium 
  • ‌Reading with Amy Hempel and Peg Boyers, 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, Davis Auditorium 

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‌‌şŁ˝ÇÂŰĚłJazz Institute

‌Called the “non-pareil destination for attentive and engaged instruction in the improviser’s art” by DownBeat Magazine, this year’s program includes evening concerts by renowned faculty and guest artists — free and open to the public unless otherwise noted. 

  • ‌, 7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 3, Arthur Zankel Music Center Skidmore 
  • ‌, 1 p.m. Friday, July 4, Arthur Zankel Music Center 
  • ‌, 7 p.m. Sunday, July 6, Caffè Lena; tickets and streaming information. 
  • ‌, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8, Arthur Zankel Music Center
  • : An evening with former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinsky and Grammy Award-winning musicians, 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 9, Caffè Lena; tickets required.

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  • ‌, 2 p.m. Sunday, July 6

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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

 

‌Who’s on campus? 

Facilities Updates

Transformer repair power outage planned 

‌From 6 a.m. to noon on Saturday, July 5 (rain date is June 6), there will be a power outage as Facilities Services replaces the electrical transformer behind the dining hall. The following buildings will be affected: Jonsson Tower, Barrett Center, Wait, Howe/Rounds, Wilson Chapel, Starbuck, Scribner Library, Case Center, Wilmarth, McClellan, Penfield, and Kimball. The dining hall will have backup generator power. 

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‌Culvert replacement under Perimeter Road 

‌Traffic will be restricted to one lane on Perimeter Road near the McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center back service entrance while contractors replace a culvert. Work began Tuesday, July 1, and will take approximately three days to complete. 

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‌Black top resurfacing on Perimeter Road 

‌Resurfacing of Perimeter Road between the Falstaff’s entrance and the Service Entrance will occur between Thursday, July 10, and Tuesday, July 15, weather depending. Traffic will be reduced to a single lane during this process. 

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‌Arts Quad road closure 

‌Arts Quad roadway will be closed to vehicles from 7 a.m. Sunday, July 20, until 5 p.m. Monday, July 21, for a video shoot in and around Zankel Music Hall.

Announcements

Wi-Fi connection renewal

‌After 8 a.m. on Thursday, July 3, all devices connected to şŁ˝ÇÂŰĚłSecure will ask users to trust a new Wi-Fi security certificate. When prompted, select “Trust” (Mac) or “Connect” (Windows). 

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‌şŁ˝ÇÂŰĚłShop hours

‌In observance of the July 4 holiday, will be closed on Friday, reopening at 10 a.m. on Monday. 

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‌Athletics facilities closures ‌ ‌ ‌

‌The Williamson Sports Center and McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center will be closed on Friday, July 4. 

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‌‌Tennis courts hours and construction ‌ ‌

‌The 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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‌Red Cross blood drive 

‌There will be a blood drive from noon to 5 p.m. on Monday, July 7, in the Payne Room at the Tang Museum. Visit to schedule an appointment with sponsor keyword SKIDMORE. Contact Michelle Hubbs with questions. 

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‌In It 10: Sweet Honey in the Rock tickets 

‌ for şŁ˝ÇÂŰĚłcommunity members are now available for the In It 10 series concert , scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in Zankel Music Center. Additional tickets for family and friends can be or at the Zankel box office. 

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‌EMS open for fall scheduling ‌

‌EMS is open for fall semester meetings and events. For training on how to order catering, media services, or events setup please contact the scheduling office. 

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‌Save Scribbler beta test 

‌The library will be testing its escape room/scavenger hunt, "Save Scribbler," from 10 to 11 a.m. on Wednesday, July 17. We need volunteers to play the game and help us test it out. If you'd like to volunteer, please contact Johanna MacKay.‌

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‌Summer jobs for high school and college students ‌

‌Summer job opportunities ideal for high school and college students are available within the Facilities Department. These are: and . Contact HR@skidmore.edu with questions. 

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‌IdeaLab summer hours ‌ ‌ 

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

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‌SPAC şŁ˝ÇÂŰĚłemployee discount ‌

‌şŁ˝ÇÂŰĚłemployees can enjoy 20% off tickets to any 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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‌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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