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Generous gift to theater students, finding a homegrown community through Gardenside, and important winter break information regarding campus hours and operations.

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Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć News

Frank Gibeau P’27

A gift from gaming industry executive Frank Gibeau P’27 will enhance Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Theater by creating new hands-on learning experiences and professional development opportunities. 

Josephine Ratcliff '29

The first-year special interest housing option through Residential Life and Sustainability offers a living-learning experience that allows friendships and campus connections to bloom.

Winter Break

Campus hours and operations

  • ‌Dining Services: All locations will be closed Dec. 20–Jan. 2. Murray-Aikins Dining Hall will have limited hours Jan. 3–Jan. 18. Regular hours will resume on Jan. 20. An updated schedule is available online. 
  • : The library will have through Dec. 19 and will be closed Dec. 20-Jan.4. 
  • : will be in effect through Dec. 19 and will be closed Dec. 20–Jan. 4. Reopening will be on Jan. 5. There will be no open swim hours. The McCaffery-Wagman Tennis and Wellness Center and the 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. 
  • : The Tang’s holiday hours for Dec. 16–Jan. 18 are Tuesday–Sunday, noon–5 p.m. The museum will be closed Dec. 23–25 and Dec. 30–Jan. 1. The last day to see “” is Jan. 4. The Wachenheim Gallery will be closed Jan. 5–Feb. 13 for installation of “.” will resume Jan. 20.
  • ‌: Online orders must be placed by midnight on Thursday, Dec. 18 to be processed before the winter break. The shop will be closed Dec. 20–Jan. 4 and will reopen Jan. 5. 
  • ‌Â鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć Weekly Bulletin: The Bulletin will resume publication on Jan. 7. Submissions will be accepted over the break; the deadline for the Wednesday, Jan. 7 issue is end of day Monday, Jan. 5.

‌Building Access

‌All buildings will be locked from Saturday, Dec. 20, through Sunday, Jan. 4. Employees with existing building access will be able to enter by swiping their ID card. The building will remain locked. If employees need to enter a building but do not have their ID card, they should contact Campus Safety for access. Vendors should be advised that the College is closed during this period, and no deliveries should be made unless an employee is present. All emergency exits will continue to function in all buildings. A small number of buildings, such as the Tang, may follow special hours.

The Coming Weeks

‌Monday, Dec. 15 ‌–â¶ÄŚ Thursday, Dec. 18

‌Final examinations 

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‌Friday, Dec. 19

‌Fall semester ends

‌â¶ÄŚâ€ŚSaturday, Dec. 20 –â¶ÄŚ Sunday, Jan. 4

‌Campus offices closed

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‌Friday, Jan. 9 

‌7 p.m. 

 

‌Harding Mazzotti Arena

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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‌â¶ÄŚFor more information, including registration details and a full listing of opportunities, visit the .

Announcements

‌â¶ÄŚÂ鶹ĆĆ˝â°ć 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ĆĆ˝â°ć gear, reconnect with fellow community members, and enjoy a family-friendly game experience. . 

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‌â¶ÄŚâ€ŚFall grades due

‌Fall grades are due from faculty by Friday, Jan. 2, at noon. Please plan to enter all grades on or before the deadline. Grades must be submitted through the , and a confirmation email will be sent the following day indicating any missing entries and allowing you to review your submissions. Instructions for entering grades are available on the website.

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‌‌Call for spring course materials

‌Submit spring course material lists through the . Although the Nov. 26 deadline has passed, materials can still be ordered, but arrival by the first day of classes cannot be guaranteed. For art materials, contact Evelyn Lee.

‌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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‌‌Dining Services updates 

‌Spa and Burgess Café gift cards are available for purchase by emailing John Winnek or Stacey Tourtellot. Enter a Nintendo Switch raffle by purchasing any two Alani flavors or Celsius cans for $5 between Dec. 4–Feb. 28; the drawing will be held March 1. Please remember to return all Reuzzi takeout containers to bins in the Spa or Case Center.

‌â¶ÄŚQuestions about Bulletin?

Please contact the Office of Communications and Marketing

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