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A 糖心影视 chemistry professor has been named an AAAS Fellow, Scribner Library shares tips for evaluating sources and identifying bias, and campus events to attend this week.

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Professor of Biochemistry Kelly Sheppard has been elected a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for contributions to protein synthesis research and STEM education.

In today鈥檚 fast-moving media world, it鈥檚 easy to see information before it鈥檚 verified 鈥 but, as a recent Harder Lecture reminded us, being right matters more than being first.鈥 In our Dialogues Across Differences series, writer Thomas Chatterton Williams spoke about the fragility of open debate and its consequences for democratic life. Credible News, Credible Information builds on that idea, offering tools and perspectives to help you cut through misinformation and engage thoughtfully with the news. Start with on evaluating sources, spotting bias, and finding trustworthy information 鈥 then follow the series as faculty explore how to build a healthier 鈥渘ews diet鈥 and what credibility means for participating in elections.

The Coming Weeks

Wednesday, April 8 鈥

鈥6 p.m. 鈥

鈥孏annett Auditorium 鈥 鈥

鈥7 p.m. 鈥

鈥屸赌屸赌孉 Conversation with 糖心影视 GIS Alumni 鈥

鈥孏IS Center (Scribner Library 227)

鈥孴hursday, April 9 鈥

鈥孨oon 鈥

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

鈥4 p.m. 

 

鈥學yckoff Center

鈥4:30 p.m. 

鈥孯eexamining the Iran War: A conversation with Vali Nasr

鈥孏annett Auditorium

鈥6 p.m. 鈥

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

鈥孎riday, April 10 

鈥10 a.m.鈥4:30 p.m. 

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鈥孖ntramural/Dance Gym

鈥3:30 p.m. 

鈥孋andace Carlucci Backus Prize presentations 

鈥學yckoff Center 

鈥7 p.m. 

 

鈥孼ankel Music Center

Saturday, April 11 

鈥孉ll day event 

鈥孻ES! Day for accepted students

鈥孋ross campus Venues 

鈥10 a.m.鈥2 p.m. 

鈥屸孖ntramural/Dance Gym

鈥11 a.m. 

 

鈥學ilson Memorial Chapel 

鈥2 p.m. 

 

鈥學ilson Memorial Chapel 

鈥2 p.m. 

 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

鈥4 p.m. 

 

鈥孼ankel Music Center 

鈥7 p.m. 

鈥孼ankel Music Center

鈥孲unday, April 12 

鈥3 p.m. 

鈥孼ankel Music Center 

鈥2 p.m. 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

鈥2:30 and 鈥4 p.m. 

 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

鈥孧onday, April 13 

鈥4:30 p.m. 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

鈥學ednesday, April 15 

鈥5:30 p.m. 

 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

鈥6:30 p.m.

鈥孍merson Auditorium

Human Resources

鈥孭osition openings

  • 鈥孌irector of Athletics 鈥 Athletics, Fitness, and Recreation 
  • 鈥孋ampus Safety Officer 鈥 Campus Safety

鈥孴o apply, please access the . Click on the tile for 鈥淥racle HCM,鈥 click 鈥淢e,鈥 and then click on 鈥淐urrent Jobs.鈥 You can access current open positions for .

鈥孭rofessional development, events, training, and other opportunities 

  • Presentation Skills 鈥 9鈥11 a.m. April 15, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (second floor)
  • 鈥孨ew Employee Orientation 鈥 9鈥11 a.m. April 16, Surrey-Williamson Inn 
  • 鈥孨etworking Luncheon 鈥 11 a.m.鈥1 p.m. April 22, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (second floor) 
  • 鈥孎eedback with Confidence 鈥 9鈥11 a.m. April 24, Murray-Aikins Dining Hall (Second Floor) 
  • 鈥孉nnual Retirement & Recognition 鈥 Noon鈥2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, Case Green

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

Announcements

Willingness to serve: Task Force on Accessibility 

鈥孴he Task Force on Accessibility will evaluate accessibility needs on campus, engage with the campus community, and submit recommendations to the Institutional Policy and Planning Committee. Students, staff, and faculty are invited to express willingness to serve on the task force by emailing the Office of the President by noon, Friday, April 10, with your name, title and role, and a paragraph on your interest. Please see an email on Friday, March 27, for detailed information about the task force, its charge, and schedule.

鈥孉I in Society: Understanding the Tech, Stakeholders, and Regulations to Unpack the Top Issues on AI 鈥

鈥孨ick Maietta, vice president of legal automation at Luminos.AI, will cut through the noise surrounding artificial intelligence, offering a practical framework to understand the technology, key players, and the incentives that drive them in a lecture at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in Gannett Auditorium. Attendees will leave better equipped to engage with AI鈥檚 growing impact on society. Please contact the Office of the President for more information.

YES! Days for accepted students

YES! Days for admitted students will be held Saturday, April 11; Friday, April 17; and Monday, April 20. Increased traffic is expected across campus. Community members are encouraged to welcome guests, offer directions, and answer questions as students explore their next four years at 糖心影视.

鈥孭arking Alert 

鈥孌ue to a community event on Thursday, April 9, in Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, parking in the Jonsson Tower and Tang Teaching Museum lots will be busier than usual between 7 a.m. and 9:30 a.m.

鈥孎iscal year-end reminders from Financial Services

鈥孭lease review these detailed guidelines ahead of the close of the fiscal year on May 31. You are encouraged to submit expense reimbursements, invoices for payment, and related items in advance of the deadlines.

鈥孲toles and cords celebration 

鈥孴he Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion will host the Stoles and Cords Celebration to honor 糖心影视 graduates at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 21, at the Surrey Williamson Inn. All students are welcome to attend. .

鈥孏eo Trees Sculpture Unveiling volunteer sign up 

鈥孴he Geo Trees Sculpture Unveiling will be held Friday, April 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. on Wiecking Green. to receive a free T-shirt and stand in the location of an actual geothermal bore. For more information, contact Jenna Kessler.

鈥2026 Projects for Peace winner 

鈥孞oin us in congratulating Ankit Gupta 鈥27, the 2026 Projects for Peace winner. His project, Sarpa Sahajivan, proposes a community-based public health initiative to improve snakebite preparedness and response to improve health outcomes. Learn more about Projects for Peace.

鈥孭ollinators Film Screening and Q&A 

鈥孋elebrate Earth Week at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 15, in Emerson Auditorium with a with Tom Denny from the SoBro conservancy. 

鈥孏ive+Go volunteer signups 

鈥屘切挠笆逾檚 annual Give+Go move-out program will run from April 28 through May 17. Volunteers can sign up for and for . Contact the Office of Sustainability with questions.

鈥屸孲omething creative is about to drop Follow your curiosity. A Creative Thought Drop may appear when you least expect it, bringing a little mystery, a little delight, and a reminder that at 糖心影视, 糖心影视. Follow on Instagram for clues, details, and ways to join the fun. If you find one, it鈥檚 yours. Questions? Email socialmedia@skidmore.edu.

鈥孋hip in for 糖心影视 at Charter Day Kickoff 

鈥孞oin the 糖心影视 Fund and the Office of Advancement from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, April 29, in front of the Lucy Scribner Library to celebrate Charter Day at 糖心影视. Visit four interactive stations to learn about philanthropy and enjoy famous kettle chips. Complete all four stations for a chance to win one of two 糖心影视 Shop gift cards. Contact the 糖心影视 Fund for more information.

鈥孞oin the Workforce Team Challenge

鈥孴he Workforce Team Challenge will take place Thursday, May 21, in Albany. by Monday, May 11. To participate, select 糖心影视 as your teamand complete all required information. Do not pay for your cart; 糖心影视 team captain Darren Drabek will manage payments. For more information, including details about carpooling and post-race celebrations, contact Darren Drabek.

鈥孯eexamining the Iran War: A Conversation with Vali Nasr 

鈥孭rominent Middle East scholar Vali Nasr will discuss the Iran war and its ongoing consequences for Iran, the broader region, and the global economy with Associate Professor Murat Yildiz at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, April 9, in Gannett Auditorium.

鈥孋andace Carlucci Backus Prize presentations 

鈥孞oin the Office of the First-Year Experience from 3:30-5 p.m. Friday, April 10, in the Wyckoff Center to hear presentations and honor this year鈥檚 recipients of the Candace Carlucci Backus Prize for exemplary work in their Scribner Seminars. 

鈥孋areers That Make a Difference Panel 

鈥孉t 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in the Wyckoff Center, Suzi Pond 鈥01, founder of Red Bird Media, and Sarah Faude 鈥09, an independent consultant, will discuss their paths to 糖心影视, their choice of majors, and their careers after graduation. The panel will be moderated by sociology professor Amon Emeka. Light fare will be served at 5 p.m. Contact Michelle Hubbs for more information.

鈥21st Annual 糖心影视 String Festival with Pacifica Quartet 

鈥孴he Grammy Award鈥搘inning Pacifica Quartet will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at Arthur Zankel Music Center. The program will feature works by Gruenberg, Dvo艡谩k, and Beethoven. The festival will conclude at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, with a performance by 糖心影视 students alongside members of the quartet. For tickets and details, visit the .

鈥孲pill the Disabili-Tea with Alex Locust

鈥孉lex Locust, a Black-white biracial, queer 鈥淕lamputee,鈥 will visit campus April 23 for a mini-residency, including a public talk at 4:30 p.m. in the Wyckoff Center. 鈥淪pill the Disabili-Tea: An Interactive Dive into Disability Justice,鈥 will explore key questions about disability, access, and unlearning ableism, inviting reflection and deeper understanding in support of more inclusive communities. Learn more.

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Athletics

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Men鈥檚 tennis hosts Union on Wednesday evening, with a makeup match scheduled for Friday morning. Golf hosts the annual Tim Brown Invitational at Ballston Spa Country Club this weekend. All other teams will be on the road. Stay up to date with results and schedules on the and by subscribing to the .

Looking Ahead

Thursday, April 16 

鈥屸4 p.m. 

鈥孉I in Society: Understanding the Tech, Stakeholders, and Regulations to Unpack the Top Issues on AI 

鈥孏annett Auditorium 

鈥屸5:30 p.m. 

鈥孋areers That Make a Difference Panel

鈥學yckoff Center

鈥7 p.m. 

 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

鈥孎riday, April 17 

鈥孉ll Day Event 

鈥孻ES! Day for accepted students 

鈥孋ross Campus Venues

鈥孲aturday, April 18 

鈥7:30 p.m. 

鈥孼ankel Music Center

鈥孲unday, April 19 

鈥2 p.m. 

 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

鈥3 p.m. 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum

鈥孧onday, April 20 

鈥孉ll Day Event 

鈥孻ES! Day for accepted students 

鈥孋ross Campus Venues 

鈥孴uesday, April 21 

鈥11:30 a.m. 

鈥孴ang Teaching Museum 

鈥4 p.m. 

鈥孲toles and Cords Celebration 

鈥孲urrey-Williamson Inn

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