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MONDAY, OCTOBER 21

SKIDMORE UNPLUGGED WEEK 3CAMPUS RESIDENCE HALLSWe're entering the third and final week of the energyconservation competition. Each residence hall iscompeting for the greatest reduction in electricityusage and the winning hall will receive a new waterbottle refill station for their building! Look for eventsorganized by the S-Reps on the Skidmore UnpluggedFacebook page.Sponsored by the Sustainability Office.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 22

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EMOTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL INTELLECTUAL OCCUPATIONALDIVERSE & INCLUSIVE PHYSICAL SPIRITUALSOCIAL

CHRISTIAN PRAYER12:15PM - 12:35PMCASE CENTER 203Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

RESTORATIVE YOGA7:30PM - 8:30PMWILSON CHAPELUsing a variety of props, the body is organized intorelaxing poses that create space, openness, andawareness. These poses help align the breath andleave you feeling refreshed.Sponsored by the Mindful Movement Club (Student Club).

GUESSING GAMEBEGINS ON MONDAY, OCT. 21STSTUDENT WELLNESS CENTER, 3RD FL. CASEStop by to guess the number of Chakra and lava beadsin the jar. The student with the closest number will wina teabloom tumbler and tea sample pack.Sponsored by the Department of Health Promotion and PeerHealth Educators.

FEELGOOD'S WEEKLY DELI11AM - 2PMCASE CENTER, 2ND FL.Stop by to buy a yummy grilled cheese! Proceeds willbe donated to the national youth movement to endpoverty by 2030, a path to a stable, sustainable andthriving world.Sponsored by FeelGood (Student Club).

"THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS": BOX LUNCH ANDCHAT12:30PMINTERCULTURAL CENTER (ICC), CASE CENTERWhat is prayer? What does it mean to pray? How dopeople pray? Join student leaders and members ofthe staff and faculty to hear different perspectiveson prayer. Lunch provided to the first 20 to RSVPby October 15th: kdiggory@skidmore.eduSponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

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MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION AT HAUPT POND4PM - 4:20PMGAZEBO AT HAUPT POND (RAIN LOCATION: ICC)A brief and relaxing practice that promotes anopportunity to become more present with ourselvesand tap into our inherent wisdom.Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

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TUESDAY TABLING WIT̂H RESLIFE12PM - 1PMD-HALL ATRIUMStaff from the Office of Residential Life will beavailable to answer any questions you might haveabout your residence hall, the office, and anythingelse. Plus they will be handing out sweet swag to allwho stop by!Sponsored by the Office of Residential Life.

MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION AT THE ARTSQUAD4PM - 4:20PMOUTDOOR AMPHITHEATER NEXT TO ZANKEL (RAINLOCATION: ICC)A brief and relaxing practice that promotes anopportunity to become more present with ourselvesand tap into our inherent wisdom.Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

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INTERFAITH COLLABORATION AT SKIDMORE:MOVING FORWARD6:30PMLOCATION TBDFollow up meeting for students after the “In It”programming to continue planning interfaithcollaboration at Skidmore. Dinner provided first-comefirst-served (RSVP to secure your dinner tokdiggory@skidmore.edu by October 18)Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

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CHRONIC ILLNESS SUPPORT GROUP7PM LADD 107Chronic illness support group is a peer led group forstudents with a chronic illness and students withloved ones who suffer from a chronic illness. Thegroup meets biweekly to discuss challenges,resources, and other aspects of navigating life oncampus with a chronic illness.Sponsored by the Department of Health Promotion.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24

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EMOTIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL INTELLECTUAL OCCUPATIONALDIVERSE & INCLUSIVE PHYSICAL SPIRITUALSOCIAL

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23

8AM - 9PMD-HALLVisit the Sustainable Dining Managers to learn moreabout Skidmore's efforts to support a just andsustainable food system.

LOW-IMPACT WEDNESDAY

Sponsored by the Sustainability Office.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY11:30AM - 1PMD-HALL ATRIUMStop by to learn about the many opportunities forspiritual wellness on and off campus. Enter the raffle towin a $50 massage gift card or a yoga mat, journal andmindfulness book!

CHAIR MASSAGE12PM - 2PMCASE CENTER, 2ND FL.Need a break? Swing on over for a FREE chairmassage!Sponsored by the Department of Health Promotion.

KEEPING SACRED TIME: MAKE YOUR OWNPRAYER BEADS, KNOTS OR SAND TIMER12PM - 3:30PMINTERCULTURAL CENTER (ICC), CASE CENTERDrop in to learn about different ways of markingprayer or meditation with physical reminders. Makeyour own according to a specific tradition(instruction provided by practitioners) or designyour own way.Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

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ALL-CAMPUS MINDFULNESS & MEDITATIONON CASE GREEN4PM - 4:20PMCASE GREEN (RAIN LOCATION: ICC)Our Mindfulness and Meditation gatherings arealways open to staff, faculty and students but thisone is special – a particular invitation to anyonewho has been meaning to come and try it out.Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

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ZEN MEDITATION6:25PM - 8PMWILSON CHAPELCushions, meditation benches, and chairs are provided,but wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing. Basic Zenmeditation instruction provided for first-timeattendees. Please arrive by 6:25 pm. Everyone iswelcome!Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

THERAPY DOG TIME12PM - 1PMCASE CENTER, 2ND FL.Stop by to visit with Quinn, a beloved therapy dog, andlearn more about Skidmore's Student Wellness Center!Sponsored by the Department of Health Promotion and Peer HealthEducators.

MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION AT THE GARDEN4PM - 4:20PMSKIDMORE COMMUNITY GARDEN, WIECKING GREENA brief and relaxing practice that promotes anopportunity to become more present with ourselvesand tap into our inherent wisdom.Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

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SKIDMORE QUIDDITCH5:30PM - 7PMLIBRARY GREENIf you're looking for a space to live out your ultimateHarry Potter fantasies or a new way to workout thencome join Skidmore Qudditch! Everyone is welcome,regardless of athletic ability or Harry Potter knowledge.Come be part of a compassionate and caring team! Sponsored by Skidmore Quidditch (Student Club).

INTERFAITH TRIVIA9PM - 10:30PMSPA, CASE CENTERQuestions by the ORSL and religious clubs. Prizes,including a desk labyrinth. Compete individually oras a team.Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life andDepartment of Health Promotion.

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FRIDAY NIGHT OUT: HAUNTED HAYRIDE7:30PM (DEPARTURE) - 10:30PM (RETURN)DOUBLE M HAUNTED HAYRIDES, MALTA, NYGet in the Halloween spirit as you join us for one ofthe areas most popular haunted hayrides! Everythingis free but seats are limited! Register today athttps://forms.gle/rAAQUB856Minzwzb7.Sponsored by the Department of Health Promotion and PHEs.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25

YOGA5PM - 6:15PMWILSON CHAPELSponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

JUMMAH PRAYER12PM - 3:30PM (DROP-IN)WILSON CHAPELSee Muslim Students Association on SkidSync for moredetails or contact the Office of Religious & Spiritual Life.Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

MORE THAN A BED: SPIRITUALITY IN THEHALLS PANEL1PM - 2:30PMORL, ROUNDS HALLCurious about maintaining your spirituality while atcollege? Pop in to Res Life for some free popcornand a discussion led by RAs about how they live outtheir respective spiritual practices in the ResidenceHalls, and the different clubs and localorganizations that aid them in religious andspiritual pursuits.Sponsored by the Office of Residential Life.

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COMPOST WORK PARTY3PM - 5PMCASE COUCHES, CASE 2ND FL.Help our student compost managers turn food wastefrom the apartment composting program into richcompost. This program, started by students in 2010,now diverts 10,000 pounds of food waste from thelandfill each year. Gloves and tools provided, pleasewear comfortable clothes.Sponsored by the Sustainability Office.

FALL CELEBRATION4PM - 6PMCASE GREEN (WEATHER: CASE 2ND FLOOR)Fall is a beautiful time of year on our campus. It isalso full of many diverse and culturally richtraditions. Please join us in celebrating, and learningabout, the many holidays, events, and traditionsthat occur in the fall!Sponsored by the Office of Residential Life.

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MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION IN NORTH WOODS 4PM - 4:20PMBEHIND WILSON CHAPEL (RAIN LOCATION: INSIDEWILSON CHAPEL)Followed by an optional meditation walk.Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

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SHABBAT SERVICES5:15PM - 6:15PMWILSON CHAPELSponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

SHABBAT DINNER6:30PMD-HALL, 2ND FL.Contact Martina Zobel at mzobel@skidmore.edu to RSVP.Sponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

IGNITE!7PMINTERCULTURAL CENTER (ICC), CASE CENTERJoin us for our weekly large group gathering!Sponsored by the Skidmore Christian Fellowship (Student Club).

YOGA5PM - 6:15PMWILSON CHAPELSponsored by the Office of Religious and Spiritual Life.

WOMEN'S SOCCER VS ST. LAWRENCE3PMWACHENHEIM FIELDSponsored by the Athletics Department.

VOLLEYBALL VS VASSAR4PMWILLIAMSON SPORTS CENTERSponsored by the Athletics Department.

ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW SHADOWCAST10PMSPA, CASE CENTERCome to our annual Halloweekend Rocky HorrorShadowcast! Do the Time Warp and call out at the screenat our most popular fall event. Props will be provided. Ifinterested in performing in the Shadowcast, contactCabaret Troupe.Sponsored by Cabaret Troupe (Student Club).

GARDEN WORK PARTY3PM - 5PMSKIDMORE COMMUNITY GARDEN, WIECKING GREENAssist our garden manager, Ella, in the garden withharvesting, weeding, and maintenance. All food in thegarden is sold to the D-Hall. About 1,000lbs of produceis grown in the garden each year. Gloves and toolsprovided, please wear comfortable shoes and clothes.Sponsored by the Sustainability Office.

Spiritual wellness is about finding meaning in life events, demonstratingindividual purpose and living a life that reflects your values. It involves strivingfor balance between your values, beliefs, feelings and actions. Being spiritually

well also mean knowing which resources to use to cope with issues that come upin everyday life. Your spiritual wellness practices are those that help you find

wholeness, meaning and resilience, whether those practices are grounded in aparticular religious tradition or not.

MEET THE SKIDMORE MINDFULNESS COORDINATOR

SPIRITUAL

SPIRITUAL WELLNESSAT SKIDMORE

THE OFFICE OF RELIGIOUS & SPIRITUAL LIFEThe Office of Religious and Spiritual Life (ORSL) provides leadership, services and

programming in matters of religious and spiritual concerns. Our staff includesadvisors and practitioners from specific traditions, and we work with others on

campus and in the local community to provide resources for all religious traditionsand spiritual practices represented at Skidmore.

The ORSL offers: religious services, holiday observances, contemplative practices,

club advising, individual spiritual counsel, speakers and lectures, educationalprograms, discussion groups, and community service opportunities.

 We collectively are committed to ensuring lively, thoughtful and supportive

contexts for Skidmore students, faculty and staff who wish to pursue spiritualinterests. We recognize that a spiritual/religious journey can be an important,balancing complement to the numerous challenges one faces in the pursuit of

academic and career goals.

YOU CAN CONNECT WITH ORSL·-to discuss faith, spirituality and religion

-to connect with faith communities on or off campus-for prayer or spiritual counsel

-to plan events on campus of religious, interfaith, and/or spiritual interest·-if you’re navigating a time of grief or transition

-to talk about identity and community -when worried about a friend or loved one

-just to talk

Office of Religious & Spiritual LifeParker Diggory, Director

Case Center 203518-580-8340

kdiggory@skidmore.edu

SkidMORE MINDFULnessJennifer Schmid-Fareed

Case Center 201518-580-8401

jschmidf@skidmore.edu

Jewish Student LifeMartina Zobel

Case Center 202518-580-5679

mzobel@skidmore.edu

Counseling CenterJonsson Tower, 1st Fl.

518-580-5555

CAMPUS RESOURCES

Challah for HungerChristian Fellowship

HayatHillel

Muslim Students AssociationNewman Club/Catholic Gathering

Quaker Gathering

RELIGIOUS CLUBS ANDGATHERINGS ON CAMPUS

WHAT IS SKIDMORE MINDFULNESS?SkidMORE MINDFULness is an initiative that fosters wisdom, compassion, stressreduction and well-being on campus; through meditation, mindfulness and other

contemplative practices both spiritual and secular. SkidMORE MINDFULness hostsseveral weekly yoga asana classes and group meditations, larger events andmindfulness workshops for students, faculty, and staff. Our aim is to offer

inclusive, transformative experiences that support the incorporation ofmindfulness into all aspects of life at Skidmore.

Jennifer Schmid-Fareed

Jennifer Schmid-Fareed is a Yoga and meditation teacherwho spent over 10 years studying and working at Ananda

Ashram, a yoga retreat and spiritual educational center. Atthe ashram she immersed herself in practices and principles

of yoga as a scientific and spiritual path, the study of theSanskrit language and the ancient scriptures of India.

She also coordinated many of the ashram’sretreat center events and taught classes. Jennifer holds a

B.S. from the University at Buffalo, where she studiedpsychology and communication. As a teacher, she has a deep

passion to create healing space. Using the natural expression ofmovement, supported by the breath, she strives to create a

balanced practice focused on inner awarenessand mindfulnessand loves weaving sound healing into her offerings

CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND FAITH COMMUNITIESSpiritual health is not (only) an internal project. Volunteer, learn about localsocial justice efforts, get out into the Saratoga Springs community and join ininterfaith collaboration! Many local volunteer and activism efforts areconnected to the faith communities and interfaith networks of the area,including collaborations with secular groups. You don’t have to be a part of areligious community or have any particular belief to get involved.  Example topics and issues:Hunger and food insecurityImmigrationLabor rightsAnti-racismHousing and HomelessnessLGBTQIA+ advocacy Example organizations and efforts:EOC (Economic Opportunity Council) Soup KitchenShelters of Saratoga’s Code Blue emergency freeze shelterSaratoga Immigration CoalitionFranklin Community CenterLabor-Religion Coalition of New York StateMuslim Soup Kitchen ProjectMLK Saratoga Want to get involved or learn more? Contact Michelle Hubbs – (Case Center200, mhubbs@skidmore.edu) or Parker Diggory (Case Center 203,kdiggory@skidmore.edu)

Take a Yoga ClassMeditateAttend a service of your faithTake a walk in the woodsDo simple breathing exercisesPrayTurn off technology for awhole dayEat in silence

TIPS FOR IMPROVINGYOUR SPIRITUAL

WELLNESS

SPIRITUAL WELLNESSAPPS

WIN PRIZESWELLNESS WEDNESDAY

Stop by the table in the D-HallAtrium between 11:30 and 1 on

October 23rd to enter the raffle.

GUESSING GAMEGuess the number of Chakra and

lava beads in the jar at theStudent Wellness Center (3rd Fl.Case Center) between October

21 and October 26. You could wina teabloom tumbler and tea

sample pack!

ATTEND A LOCAL SERVICEMore information about local religious communities is available on the ORSLwebsite: www.skidmore.edu/religious-life/localworship.php. There are manycommunities in Saratoga Springs and the surrounding towns and an evengreater variety closer to Albany. Skidmore students have attended services allover the region and receive a warm welcome from leaders and congregationswhether the students are just there for a visit or want to get more involved. The CDTA bus from Case Center travels near a number of religious communitiesin Saratoga Springs. Student clubs and groups sometimes arrange carpools andtaxi-shares to weekly services when the bus schedule or route doesn’t match upwith their needs. The ORSL sponsors trips to religious communities in town andfurther away for holidays and initial visits and can work with students toarrange more regular transportation and connect with other interestedstudents. Stop by Case Center 203 to learn more and share your interests.

HeadspaceSpirit JunkieConZentrate

GaiaDay One Journal

Insight TimerThinkUp

Wisdom of the OracleSimply BeingWhite Noise

WHAT ARE YOUR RITUALS?We all have habits and patterns of some sort. But what about rituals? Whetherthey are grounded in a specific community and tradition or developed fromindividual creativity rituals can help ground us and remind us of what we hold asimportant. Rituals often include physical elements that draw our minds back toour values and beliefs each time we interact with those elements. Considerincluding ritual in your daily routine – it can be something as brief as pausing fora deep breath before getting out of bed or writing down a prayer of gratitudeor hope each day at sunset. Check out ORSL programming or come by for opendiscussion times to learn about more.

WILSON MEMORIALCHAPEL

The Wilson Memorial Chapel is locatedon the north edge of campus in the

college woods. Designed as anondenominational facility, it supports

services for all faiths in a woodedsetting that fosters contemplative

reflection.