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Satff meeting recap, a letter to the Class of 2025, "Navigating Uncertainty Together, Part II," Senior Thesis Art Exhibition, and more, this week.

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Ron Seyb, in his commencement regalia, standing behind a bagpiper

Associate Professor of Political Science Ron Seyb, this year’s faculty speaker at Commencement, offers some wisdom — delivered with his classic wit — to graduates ahead of their big day.

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Staff gathered for the final meeting of the 2024-25 academic year on Wednesday, April 23, where senior leadership reflected on the academic year and provided updates on upcoming events and budget planning.

Students and community members peruse the 2024 exhibit

The annual brings together 41 senior studio art majors to display their work as a capstone to their studies at Թϱ College.

The Coming Week

Wednesday, April 30 

‌Last day of classes 

‌4-5 p.m. 

‌“Navigating Uncertainty Together, Part II” 

‌Filene Recital Hall, or

‌7 p.m. 

‌Zankel Music Center 

‌7 p.m. ‌ 

‌Science on Tap: “Tiny Bug, Big Problem, Ticks and the Diseases They Carry”

‌Common Roots Brewing, South Glens Falls 

‌Thursday, May 1

‌A‌cademic Festival

Noon-7 p.m. 

‌A Co-Creation Celebration 

‌Filene Auditorium ‌ ‌

‌7 p.m. ‌

‌Honors Convocation

‌Murray-Aikins Dining Hall, second floor ‌ ‌

‌Friday, May 2 - Sunday, May 4 ‌

‌Study days ‌ ‌

‌Sunday, May 4 

‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌

‌Monday, May 5 - Thursday, May 8 ‌

‌Final examinations

Human Resources

Professional development, events, training, and other opportunities ‌

  • Retirement and Recognition Ceremony — Noon-2 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, Case Green

 

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

Faculty-Staff Achievements

Announcements

‘Navigating Uncertainty Together, Part II’ 

‌An information session will be held from 4 to 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, April 30, in Filene Recital Hall and to continue discussions about the status of the current administration’s executive orders, provide resources, and review the College’s latest responses to an evolving legal landscape. For guidance and resources for federal immigration actions, including the College’s protocol for responding to contact from federal immigration agents, please visit Թϱ's Federal Immigration Actions and Resources page

‌Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE) Accreditation update

‌Building on 2023-24 foundations, 2024-25 contributions to this collaborative, peer-reviewed process have included the Self-Study Institute, our submitted self-study design, and a MSCHE liaison campus visit. Working groups are now finalizing findings that will shape the draft report. The campus community will be invited to review and provide feedback on the draft in fall 2025. The final report will be submitted in February 2026 ahead of a spring 2026 peer review team visit. To learn more, please refer to an email sent to the campus community on Tuesday, April 29 or visit the Accreditation website

Beware of phishing emails 

‌The IT department detected that several Թϱ email accounts received a phishing email with the subject line "Open slot." The email suggests that there is a "pressing need for student research assistants ..." If you received such an email, delete it immediately. Look out for an email from IT with suggestions to identify and avoid phishing emails.

‌Interlibrary loan returns due soon 

‌Books borrowed using interlibrary loans are due back to the library by Monday, May 5. Contact Sandie Brown with questions.

‌New sculpture installation

‌Sculptor Fitzhugh Karol ’04 will unveil a permanent large-scale sculpture at Թϱ College on Monday, May 12. Installation is scheduled to occur in the afternoon between Saisselin Art Building and Filene Music Hall. A brief gathering to celebrate this generous addition to campus will follow and all are welcome. Additional information will be shared via SWB next week. 

‌Stoles and Cords Celebration

‌Join the Office of Student Diversity and Inclusion and campus partners for the from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, in the Glotzbach Atrium of the Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences. This event honors the accomplishments of graduating students and celebrates the diversity, resilience, and uniqueness of each individual journey. All graduating students are welcome to participate. Contact Hillary Montague-Asp with questions. 

‌Join the Workforce Team Challenge ‌

‌The Work Force Team Challenge will take place on Thursday, May 15, in Albany. by Monday, May 5. To participate, select Թϱ’s team and fill out the required information. Do not check out; Թϱ’s team captain, Darren Drabek, will manage payments. Contact Darren Drabek or Rachel Roe-Dale for more information, including details about carpooling and celebrations after the race.

‌Bike for free with CDPHP Cycle ‌ 

‌Register for by downloading the CDPHP Cycle app and subscribing with a Թϱ email address; submit promo code "Թϱ" and enter a credit card for incidentals. The program includes free access to pedal bikes, and e-bikes are free for the first 30 minutes (e-bikes parked outside of Cycle! racks are charged a $2 convenience fee). Contact the Sustainability Office with questions.

‌Give+Go signups and donations ‌ ‌

‌Give+Go is an annual program designed to gather gently used goods left behind by students at the end of the academic year to bring to nonprofits. Students are invited to leave donations at bins around campus. Sign up to volunteer for and during the . Contact Celia Darling with questions. 

‌Campus chill water system activation ‌

‌Facilities Services has begun the process of starting up the campus chill water system, which provides air conditioning for some campus buildings and should be ready in early May. The following buildings are affected: Bolton Hall, Palamountain Hall, Tisch Learning Center, Barrett Center, Ladd Hall, Case Center, Howe Rounds Hall, Wait Hall, one section of Jonsson Tower, Scribner Library, and Janet Kinghorn Bernhard Theater. 

‌Real ID deadline approaching ‌ ‌

‌Starting May 7, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will require state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards that meet standards to board domestic flights. Travelers should check their driver’s license for the Real ID star and apply if needed. Or they may use a passport or another TSA-approved ID to travel. Contact Carol Schnitzer with questions.

Թϱ Weekly Bulletin submission procedure

Help reduce bulk emails by posting your announcement in Թϱ Weekly Bulletin, which is distributed to all students and employees. Submit announcements and eventslectures, panels, and other academic events; and faculty-staff achievements by completing the online form. The deadline for all submissions is noon on Monday. 

Looking Ahead

Friday, May 9 

‌Spring semester ends ‌ ‌

‌6 p.m. ‌

‌Tang Teaching Museum ‌ 

‌Saturday, May 10 

‌2 p.m. 

 

‌Tang Teaching Museum 

‌Tuesday, May 13 

‌2:30-4:30 p.m. 

 

‌Glotzbach Atrium, Billie Tisch Center for Integrated Sciences ‌

‌Saturday, May 17 ‌

‌10:40 a.m. ‌

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‌Saratoga Performing Arts Center

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 815 North Broadway

 Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

518-580-5000