Most of you probably wont read this until you slide hungover and sunburnt into the uncomfortable chairs at your internships Tuesday morning but don’t worry, I have the perfect thing for you to waste some time on. The Center for Sex and Gender Relations is looking for some feedback on the products they sell in their Case Center store. If you’re half as bored as I am you’ll wish you could take it twice.

If you found yourself appalled by the dental dam selection or the lack of lube let them know by taking this survey. Do it quick before the boss needs another cup of coffee.

You may remember an email from Rochelle Calhoun that was sent last Thursday at approximately 12:18 PM. Well, I don’t. But after I was told that there were goodies to be won, I went back and realized the email contained a pretty important survey:

We are a team of students (Arielle Greenberg, Andrew Schrijver, Kate Fishman & Carolyn Eliola) from the course, SW324: Research in the Community, and are working in collaboration with Prof. Crystal Moore and Jamin Totino (Coordinator for Students with Disabilities) to implement a survey assessing the campus climate regarding learning and physical disabilities among our student body.

Right now, 3 out of every 50 students on this campus have some sort of disability. Whether they’re suffering from AD(H)D, dyslexia, or paraplegia, certain measures must be taken to assure them the ability to perform well in the classroom, as well as around campus. This survey, which was generated by the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD), will provide the social work students the information necessary to make the changes that need to happen. But in order to do so, they’ll need as many people to participate as possible. Besides, as compensation for your anonymous participation you’ll get a complimentary medium beverage from either the Burgess or the Atrium. You also get the chance to win an iPod nano or a sweatshirt from the SkidmoreShop.

Click here for the survey (Username: Skidmore; Password (case sensitive): Disability). The survey is completely anonymous and should take no more than 10 minutes. You have until April 7th to complete the survey, so please do it as soon as possible. The students involved in administering the survey have made themselves very open to questions and thank you for your help!

Evan Bates ‘09, Vice President of United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) writes:

United Students Against Sweatshops (USAS) is a student organization that promotes fair labor practices both at home and abroad.  We are interested in hearing more about your experiences working on campus.If you are a Skidmore student and currently have a job on campus, please take a moment to complete our survey on workplace safety and job descriptions.  Your participation is completely voluntary, and all responses will remain confidential.

To access the survey, click HERE

If you have any questions, please contact usas-board-list@skidmore.edu.  Thanks!”

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The Eco-Reps and Sustainable Skidmore have put together a survey in a move to quantify the campus’ greenhouse gas emissions. The survey is broken down into two parts, takes only a few minutes and helps the college to establish a baseline emissions number.

After you have finished the survey a link pops up allowing you to enter a raffle for a $10 gift card to Putnam Market, a $10 gift card to Uncommon Grounds and a $5 gift card to Saratoga Coffee Traders. Clicky click here.

As you may have heard, Skidmore is planning on building a new dorm facility for us to spread our mischief upon. With the help of SurveyMonkey, Skidmore has made a generous effort to find out what it is that all of you want in a new dorm. There have been talks of more study/practice rooms, some comfortable furniture (chairs, double-beds, etc.), and some exercise equipment to burn off all off those chimichangas you’ll be eating in the new eatery (Chiptole anyone?) they’ll be adding to the dorm. You only have two days left to fill out the survey (click here) until they take it down from the interweb and completely disregard your pleas to not be spied on by big brother (surveillance cameras anyone?).

This is real, guys. The economy may be crashing like a blind NASCAR driver, but Skidmore is still raking in enough money from donations—like the $12mil from trustee/parent S. Donald Sussman—that we may see construction on the new dorm begin in the next few years. That also means we may see the rustic Scribner Village come to an end, as will swarms of wandering freshmen looking for a party at Reeves.

For the master plan, check your email. Or, if you’re not up for the challenge, just click.

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