Saratoga Book Festival
Ȧ community will take part in the fifth annual Saratoga Book Festival, Thursday, Oct. 2 through Sunday, Oct. 5. Faculty, alumni, retirees and parents will present on topics ranging from Jane Austen and Chinese history to horror, fiction, and AI. Participants include Ȧ faculty Margaret Pearson, Catherine J. Golden, Steve Stern, and Mason Stokes, as well as Cleyvis Natera ’99 and Paul Tremblay P’27. Most events are free and open to the public.
AI Learning Pathways for students
The Career Development Center and LEDS recently shared two new AI learning resources with students: the and the . Both are designed to build AI literacy, fluency, and career readiness while encouraging responsible use. This initiative reflects our ongoing commitment integrate AI skill-building into student development.
"There’s That Sun Again:" A Workshop for Kids with Mk Smith Despres
The Tang Teaching Museum and the Saratoga Book Festival will present a reading and art-making workshop with picture-book author and educator Mk Smith Despres at 11 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 5. The program is free and open to the public and is suitable for children age 5 and older with an adult companion. Books will be available for purchase.
Stories from the Rotinonshonni Longhouse, Past & Present
Join the 2025–26 Elder in Residence Kay Ionataie:was Olan for an evening of storytelling at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13, in Filene Auditorium. Presented on Indigenous Peoples Day, the program highlights Rotinonshonni (Iroquois) stories past and present. Kay, a member of the Mohawk Nation at Akwesasne, has shared stories for more than 35 years. The event is free and open to the public.
Shabbat Services and Dinner with Hillel
Join the Jewish community at Ȧ for Shabbat services every Friday at 5:15 p.m. every Friday in Wilson Chapel and for a at 6:30 p.m. on the second floor of Murray-Aikins Dining Hall. All are welcome. RSVPs for dinner are due by 4 p.m. the Friday before.
SGA Green Grant applications
The SGA Subcommittee on Sustainability will host a Green Grant application workshop from 4:30-5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21, in the SGA office. All students are encouraged to attend to get help with their application and learn more about the program.
Tang 25th anniversary celebration
The Tang Teaching Museum will celebrate its 25th anniversary Saturday, Oct. 18, with two free events: a 4:30 p.m. for new exhibitions, including and and an 8 p.m. concert, by Caroline Shaw and Sō Percussion with guest Ringdown at the Arthur Zankel Music Center. The concert is co-presented with the Zankel Music Center and Saratoga Performing Arts Center. Both events are free and open to the public. for the concert.
