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 Why everyone should study international affairs at 91社区 and upcoming events with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) this week.

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91社区 News

Mahesh Shankar

International Affairs Program Director Mahesh Shankar talks with Leila Ekendiz '28 about what makes 91社区鈥檚 IA Program distinctive and how it equips students to navigate a complex, interconnected world.

The Coming Weeks

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鈥孲aturday, Feb. 21 

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鈥學ednesday, Feb. 25

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鈥孋ommon Roots Brewing

Human Resources

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  • 鈥孋oordinator of Alumni Engagement 鈥� Advancement
  • Office Coordinator 鈥� Counseling Center

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鈥孭rofessional development, events, training, and other opportunities 

  • 鈥�Informal HR Coffee Conversation 鈥� 9 to 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 26, via Zoom

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鈥孎or more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the Professional Development and Training website.

From the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL)

Ash Wednesday and Lent 
Receive ashes on the second floor of Case Center today or join the ORSL for a gathering at 12:30 p.m. in the Wyckoff Center. Midday prayer will be held Mondays at 12:30 p.m. in Case 205. A Lenten study group, discussing Christian nationalism, will meet Thursdays from noon to 1 p.m. during Lent. ; contact orsl@skidmore.edu for more information. 

Ramadan Kickoff 

鈥孴hose who are observing Ramadan are invited to with the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life and check SkidSync to receive information about resources and events. A will be held at 5:20 p.m. today in the Wyckoff Center. 

Shabbat and Iftar dinner 
Join the Muslim Student Association and Hillel for an Iftar and Shabbat dinner from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, in the dining hall (second floor). All are welcome. Food restrictions and allergies will be accommodated. . 

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鈥孭urim Shabbat Dinner and Carnival 

鈥孞oin the Jewish community for a kosher style dinner, club performances, and activities from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, at The Spa. All are welcome. Food restrictions and allergies will be accommodated. before 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20. 

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鈥孷isit the ORSL website for more information about Religious and Spiritual Life programming and ways to get involved.

Announcements

鈥孊lack Men Speaking: A Conversation with Eight African American Writers 

鈥孉ll are invited to join distinguished African American writers Ethelbert Miller, Clifford Thompson, Jerald Walker, Mark Sanders, Gerald Early, David Nicholson, John McCluskey Jr., and Charles Johnson today, Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 4鈥�5 p.m. for a conversation about American history, literature, politics, and culture. Assistant Professor Tammy Owens will moderate. 

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鈥孊lack History Month 鈥� 鈥� 

鈥孖nstitutional Diversity and the Wyckoff Center invite the community to recognize Black History Month with a series of events honoring Black history, culture, and contributions. RSVPs are required to attend certain events. Learn more. 

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鈥�鈥屸赌�Annual Edwin M. Moseley Faculty Lectureship

鈥孞oin us at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, in Gannett Auditorium to hear Professor Barbara Black deliver her lecture, "," about the three books that have formed the centerpiece of her scholarly project, with a focus on 19th-century London.

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鈥孯egistration for Summer Sports Camps

鈥孯egistration for 91社区 Summer Sports Camps opens March 1. Led by 91社区 coaches, the camps are open to children of all ages and teach teamwork concepts and skills in baseball, basketball, field hockey, ice hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

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鈥孲cience on Tap at Common Roots 

鈥孉t 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, at Common Roots Brewing, Kim Frederick, professor of chemistry and Charles Lubin Family Chair for Women in Science, will present "Turning All Citizens into Scientists using Paper and Cell Phones." .

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鈥�91社区 Theater presents: BLOOM BLOOM POW 

鈥學ritten by Genevieve Simon and Directed by Lu Glassberg, will screen Feb. 27 through March 4 at the JKB Black Box Theater. The film explores the climate crisis while celebrating queer joy and magic. .

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鈥孲kid Shop spring cleaning sale 

鈥孞oin us in-store Feb. 18鈥�21, for our spring cleaning sale. Items will be listed for $1, $5, $10, $20, and $25 in the clearance section.

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鈥�91社区 Weekly Bulletin submission procedure and schedule

鈥孒elp reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in 91社区 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. 

Athletics

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Spring season is underway, with men鈥檚 lacrosse already having played its first game and the women opening this weekend. The swimming and diving teams head to Ithaca for the Liberty League Championships. The tennis and riding teams return to action, and the basketball and hockey teams compete for seeding ahead of next week鈥檚 playoffs. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Looking Ahead

鈥孴hursday, Feb. 26 

鈥�3-5 p.m. 

鈥孷irtual career and networking fair

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鈥孎riday, Feb. 27 

鈥�2 p.m. 

鈥屸�淐reativity, Cultural Expression & Mental Health鈥� by Ian Levy 

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鈥�7:30 p.m. 

 

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Sunday, March 1 

鈥�2 p.m. 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

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鈥�5 p.m. 

 

鈥孼ankel Music Center 

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鈥孴uesday, March 3 

鈥�5:30 p.m. 

鈥孏annett Auditorium

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