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 Winter hours and operations, MLK Saratoga, Â鶹ŮŔÉ night at Adirondack Thunder, and other news and announcements.

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Campus Hours and Operations

  • ‌Dining Services: Murray-Aikins Dining Hall will have limited hours through Jan. 18. Regular hours will resume on Jan. 20. An updated schedule is available online. 
  • : The library will have through Jan. 18 and will resume regular hours Monday, Jan. 19.
  • : McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center and Williamson Sports Center will follow the same schedule through Jan. 19: Monday–Friday, 7 a.m.–8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.–6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon–6 p.m. There will be no open swim hours.
  • : The Tang will be open noon–5 p.m. Tuesday–Sunday through Jan. 18. The Wachenheim Gallery will be closed Jan. 5–Feb. 13 for installation of “.” will resume Jan. 20.
  • ‌: In-store shopping is available this week by calling 518-580-5490 or knocking for entry between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. This arrangement runs through Friday, Jan. 9. Regular operations resume Monday, Jan. 12. Online shopping at , with in-store pickup available, is encouraged.

The Coming Weeks

‌Friday, Jan. 9 ‌

‌7 p.m. ‌

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‌Harding Mazzotti Arena 

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‌Saturday, Jan. 10 

‌2 p.m. 

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‌Tang Museum

Tuesday, Jan. 13

‌9 a.m. ‌

‌The Human Factor: Navigating AI in Higher Education ‌

‌Gannett Auditorium

Human Resources

Flexible Work Arrangement Benefit 

‌S°ěľ±»ĺłľ´Ç°ů±đ’s Flexible Work Arrangement Benefit permits eligible staff to request up to two remote workdays per week through Jan. 16, 2026. Because of the varied array of services provided across campus, not all employees will be eligible to take advantage of flexible work arrangements. Requests to work remotely must be approved in advance by the employee’s department or program leader who is responsible for ensuring adequate coverage.

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‌Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities

  • ‌Creating Psychologically Safe Spaces – 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor

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‌‌For more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the .

Announcements

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Â鶹ŮŔÉ is partnering with MLK Saratoga to support the 2026 Dr. King Celebration Weekend, Jan. 16–19. On-campus events include a Student Arts Showcase in Case Center and a Dr. King-themed Family at the Tang. The weekend also features live music by Soulist Garland Nelson ’96, speakers, including Professor Kate Graney, and a keynote address by Minister Steven Boxley. All events are free and open to the public. . 

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‌Â鶹ŮŔÉ Night at ADK Thunder 

‌Alumni, families, students, staff, and friends are invited for a night of fun and hockey with Adirondack Thunder Friday, Jan. 9, in Glens Falls. Wear your Â鶹ŮŔÉ gear, reconnect with fellow community members, and enjoy a family-friendly game experience. , attendees will receive a confirmation email with a Â鶹ŮŔÉ-specific SeatGeek link to complete their purchase. Tickets may be purchased up until game time.

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‌Updated catering menus 

‌Dining Services has for 2026. The team has been working hard to complete this refresh, introducing new offerings while keeping some familiar favorites.

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‌Empty milk jugs needed

‌Greenberg Child Care Center is seeking clean, dry, empty gallon milk jugs for a special winter project. Please drop donations off outside the main entrance of the Center (located at the end of North Broadway) during regular business hours.

January CLTL programming 

‌The Center for Leadership, Teaching, and Learning invites faculty and staff to two January programs. will be held 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, in Gannett Auditorium. RSVP by Friday, Jan. 9. will be held 1–2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, via Zoom. RSVP by Monday, Jan. 12.

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‌Women’s Lacrosse to host February break kids camp

‌Women’s lacrosse will host a February break kids camp Feb. 16–20 for children in grades K–5. The camp runs 9 a.m.–noon at the Williamson Sports Center and includes arts and crafts, games, and other activities. Cost is $30 per day or $125 for the week. For more information, contact Makayla Hutchinson.

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‌Â鶹ŮŔÉ Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

‌Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Â鶹ŮŔÉ Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all employees as well as to all students. , and by completing the appropriate online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. Email swb@skidmore.edu if you have questions or experience technical issues due to ongoing website updates. 

Looking Ahead

Wednesday, Jan. 14

‌1 p.m. 

 

‌Z´Ç´Çłľ

Saturday, Jan. 17 

‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Museum

‌‌Questions about Bulletin?

Please contact the Office of Communications and Marketing

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518-580-5000