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03/18/2024 Digest


ENV 312 Students Seek BIPOC Participants for Focus Group on Smith Landscape , CEEDS Wright Hall

Hello! We are a group of students in ENV 312 (the Environmental Science & Policy Capstone Class) whose project is focused on Restoring Smith’s Landscape for Climate Justice. We are hoping to do a focus group/visioning workshop in the week of April 1st, with BIPOC students about their feelings about Smith's current landscape, and how the Smith landscape could be made more equitable in an ideal future. If you are interested in participating in this workshop, please fill out the form below (Please only fill out the form if you identify as Black, Indigenous, or a Person of Color!): https://forms.gle/3C3zMFdBZW1Si96t7

Iftar , Thursday, April 4, 7:15 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

Ramadan Mubarak! The Lewis Global Studies Center invites Smith's Muslim community - students, staff, and faculty - and friends to join us and break fast together. The Center will host an Iftar to celebrate the month of Ramadan.. Halal food will be provided for the first 50 attendees.

'gazing pools': A Senior Studio Art Exhibition , March 28 - April 5, 8:30 a.m., Jannotta Gallery, Hillyer

Six senior studio art majors invite you to peer into another world. These are artworks of light, air, earth, familiar objects made strange, and unidentifiable shiny things. Be there or be square. "gazing pools" is an exhibition of new work by studio art seniors Nola Carlson, Emmaline Kenny, Shelly Liu, Emma Merchant, Sammy Oster, and Olivia Peyev. This exhibition will be open in the Jannotta Gallery in Hillyer Hall from March 28 - April 5, 8:30am - 4:30pm. The reception will be held on Thursday, March 28th from 6-8 PM. Free snacks and refreshments provided.

'Carrying Capacity' An Exhibition by Gaye Chan , March 28 - May 9, Oresman Gallery, Hillyer

This exhibition is a durational project Gaye Chan began in 2012 that stemmed from a chance encounter at a produce distribution company. As commodities move across the globe, baling straps are used once and discarded into the waste stream. Chan gave herself the task of figuring out how to reuse them. Eleven years and over a thousand weaved baskets later, she continues to extend the life of this ‘waste’ material. "Carrying Capacity" will be on display in the Oresman Gallery, March 28 - May 9, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm in Hillyer Hall, Brown Fine Arts Center.

Spotlight Nominations Closing Soon!

Please submit all nominations for Spotlight Awards by 03/31! The Staff Spotlight Award recognizes employees for going above and beyond the everyday scope of their responsibilities. Smith employees can nominate colleagues for recent accomplishments that reflect contributions in the following areas: service excellence, process improvement/development, problem solving, fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment, other (to be described by nominator). Employees are encouraged to nominate colleagues—inside or outside of their departments—by submitting a Staff Spotlight Award nomination form. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejrJFdoSf7rKvM94rJ_AkHMAc8wZaCZurLRUDN6_08M39Nng/viewform

Allegory, Race and the Four Continents: A Lecture by Charmaine Nelson , Friday, March 29, 5 p.m., Neilson Library 102

The Kahn Liberal Arts Institute and the Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) welcome Dr. Charmaine A. Nelson, Provost Professor of Art History and director of the Slavery North Initiative, University of Massachusetts Amherst, to deliver the lecture, “Allegory, Race and the Four Continents: Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux’s Les quatre parties du monde soutenant la sphere céleste (The Four Parts of the World Supporting the Celestial Sphere)." Learn more: https://scma.smith.edu/calendar/allegory-race-and-four-continents-lecture-charmaine-nelson

Conversations Beyond the Headlines: Palestine and Israel , Statements of Interest Due March 25

Smith College faculty are invited to join the Kahn Institute and organizers Justin Cammy, Jewish Studies and of World Literatures, and Suleiman Mourad, Religion and Middle East Studies, for sustained conversations that take us beyond headlines and social media to consider the contexts and complexities that sparked the current war between Israel and Hamas and their effects in the classroom and on campus. Statements of interest are due Monday, March 25: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemHPNvKQWsidf4HFPI6fUz2BlGfPmzPRQMiONbobcFHH4yDw/viewform. The project will run April 10-12.

New Play Reading Series: 'Where the Stilled Wind Blew' by Claire Trivax , Thursday, April 4, 7:30 p.m., Acting Studio 1, Mendenhall CPA

The New Play Reading Series presents "Where the Stilled Wind Blew" by Claire Trivax MA ’24. Numa leaves their polluted, dying world for the evergreen, untouched valley of Ap’noa. They are the first human to enter Ap’noa after a cataclysmic event 500 years ago wiped out all of the people. In their quest to discover what happened and find a solution to their world’s problems, Numa will have to come to terms with their own tumultuous past. Free and open to the public. Acting Studio 1 in Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.

Joel Pitchon, Retirement Celebration Recital: The Beauty of Violin , Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage

Celebrating 50 years of professional music making and his retirement from Smith College, Joel will play violin favorites. He will be joined by friends for Prokofiev’s incomparable Duo for Two Violins and the brilliant Brahms Piano Quintet. Featuring the Elm Chamber Ensemble: Yu-Mei Wei, piano, Anthony Berner, viola, Volcy Pelletier, cello and special guest Robyn Quinnett, violin. Free and open to the public.

MUSIC MONDAY 6: 'Joy Spring!' Songs From the Great American Songbook With Beth Raffeld , Monday, April 8, 1 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage

The Smith College Department of Music presents Music Monday 6: Joy Spring!: Songs From the Great American Songbook With Beth Balmuth Raffeld, singer; Stephen Page, piano; Genevieve Rose, bass; and Claire Arenius, drums. Free and open to the public.

Sherrerd Teaching Circle for Non-Tenure-Track Faculty , Wednesday, March 27, 12:15 p.m., Burton 406

The Sherrerd Center teaching circle for NTT faculty is an informal space for NTT faculty across disciplines at Smith to make connections, build community and share helpful resources. This month's circle will be in Burton and lunch will include pizza and salad from Filos. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/NaR4NAXy8qx5GiTQ8.

Weekly Meditation , Monday, March 25, 5 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary

Students, faculty, staff, and alumnae are invited to come together in person for weekly mindful meditation led by EJ Seibert and Mary Beth Brooker. We will do a simple, relaxed, silent practice of sitting and walking meditation, based on Zen forms. Chairs and floor cushions are available. Meditation instructions will be offered each week. All levels welcome.

Mindful Mondays , Monday, March 25, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center 102

If you are looking for a place to make connections and practice building self-awareness and acceptance with others, come check out our drop-in Mindful Mondays program, every Monday in-person in Campus Center Room 102, 12:15-1pm. With light meditation, embodiment practice, and discussion, we make a space that encourages healing and connection-building. Absolutely zero experience is necessary, all students are welcome, and lunch is provided. Email aostow@smith.edu with questions.

Help Map Smith College Museum of Art for Accessibility! , Through March 29, Museum of Art

Help make a sensory map to improve the experience for neurodivergent student visitors to Smith College Museum of Art. Come in during opening hours Tuesday-Sunday 11AM-4PM anytime before March 29. Pick up a map with instructions at the front desk, and explore each floor of the museum, taking note of experiences of sound, smell, touch and light levels in the galleries and other spaces. Participants will be entered into a raffle for a $10 gift card.

April Second Friday: Art and Nature , Friday, April 12, 4 p.m., Museum of Art

Join us for an evening of sensory experiences inspired by nature! Drop in for hands-on art making activities in the museum’s atrium and enjoy light refreshments from 4–7pm. Explore still life paintings and landscapes in the galleries, and then bring the sweet smells of spring to life with “scratch and sniff” scented paint on watercolor paper. April showers bring May flowers!

Opening Reception for 'Reflected Mystique: An Invitation to Discuss Menopause,' A Multimedia Installation by Margaret Parks ’24 , Friday, March 29, 4:30 p.m., Nolen Art Lounge, Campus Center

This is an open invitation to be part of a conversation that dispels assumptions and surfaces a renewed relationship with the word menopause. Explore the forces that tie us to conventionality and patriarchal tropes associated with menopause and how probing the uncomfortable with curiosity and courage can spur further conversation and growth. This is a multimedia installation made, designed, and installed by Margaret Parks ‘24. Fifteen contributors were interviewed for this piece ranging in age from 38 to 79 years old who discussed their relationship to and understanding of menopause. Come visit the Nolen Art Lounge in the Campus Center.

'BUS': Reception and Artist's Talk for Exhibit of Russ Rymer's Photographs , Wednesday, March 27, 5:30 p.m., McConnell Foyer

In "BUS," Joan Leiman Jacobson Writer-in-Residence Russ Rymer presents an essay in photographs and text (on view thru May) about teaching, the nature of perception and reality, and the connection between science and creative writing, all based on images he took during his weekly commute on the intercity bus to teach at Smith College, journeys he likens to "blasting through space in a kaleidoscope." In a catered evening (5:30 p.m.) reception in the McConnell Hall Foyer Gallery, he will discuss his work and thought.

Sherrerd Center Teaching Circle on Ungrading , Tuesday, April 2, 12:15 p.m., Bass Hall 104

The Sherrerd Center teaching circle on ungrading with Magdalena Zap?dowska will meet in the Sherrerd Center in Bass Hall, Y104. During informal conversation over lunch (sandwich or salad from State Street deli), learn more about ungrading, explore how you can incorporate elements of ungrading in your classes, and share ideas on how to cultivate a healthy balance between shifting agency to the students and maintaining structure. RSVP at https://forms.gle/XiqhXUUxCqt4t6Q8A and an invitation and lunch order form will be sent.

Sherrerd Teaching Arts Luncheon: Making Connections--Languages Across the Curriculum , Friday, April 5, Noon, Neilson Library 102

This Teaching Arts Luncheon will focus on examples of cross-disciplinary teaching and learning developed by faculty across several departments, with the aim of both drawing attention to the crucial role of language study in Smith’s identity as a “global college,” and gathering feedback from faculty on ways to increase collaboration and cooperation across disciplines. After a brief roundtable discussion of questions around language teaching and learning, we hope to gather feedback and hear perspectives both from faculty teaching languages and faculty in other disciplines. Lunch available at noon; presentation at 12:20. RSVP: https://forms.gle/qVBAR4ER82dE9N61A.

Geothermal Energy Project Update , Tuesday, March 19

Excavation activities will begin outside of Chapin House on Saturday, March 16, and continue through Saturday, March 23. Beginning Monday, March 18, excavation activities will take place across Paradise Road from Emerson House to 20-22 Paradise Road. A flagger will be onsite to assist with vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Excavation and piping activities for future utility connections into Emerson House will continue south toward Mandelle Road, in line with the sidewalk. Please view the project website, smithgeoenergy.info, to view the graphic which outlines fencing area and path of excavation. Pedestrian wayfinding signage will be in place to direct foot traffic.

Info Session About Smith ITS Summer Internship Program , Wednesday, March 27, 5 p.m., Campus Center 205

Information Technology Services is offering a paid summer internship program for Smith students wishing to explore careers in IT related fields. This is an entry-level program with no previous technical experience required. Rising sophomores and all majors are encouraged to apply! Join us for an info session on March 27 to learn about the program and how to apply (Job description available in Workday). Intern positions are full-time (35 hours per week), on-campus opportunities expected to last 10 weeks (May 29, 2024 - August 5, 2024). A summer housing stipend is provided during the program period.

Common Goods Donations , Friday, March 29

Common Goods is taking donations! Have a coat you are no longer needing? Base layers like long sleeve shirts, pants or leggings that you are ready to part with? Donations can be dropped off on Fridays from 1-6 pm in Common Goods, CC 206!

Smith Students' Aid Society Application Deadline for Summer Opportunities , Monday, April 15

The deadline for Summer SSAS applications is Monday, April 15. SSAS grants are available for not-for-credit and credit-bearing programs, as well as for travel opportunities. Students applying for credit-bearing programs should note that the SSAS can only fund courses that have been accepted for transfer credit by Smith College. If you are a student in financial need and your program fits the above description, you may fill out the application by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqWvPYq78MyDjgl51X09fUl_r19pjfo-Lw8sJK-H2wYw-ixg/viewform


03/15/2024 Digest


Smith College Workplace Campaign 2024

Thank you for contributing to the United Way through Smith’s workplace giving campaign! This helps fund new and persistent community needs for children, youth and families. If you haven't yet pledged, you still have one week left to do so - the campaign ends January 10. To contribute through payroll, visit https://secure.everyaction.com/oOMgSGvsj0K-pQrDlXbA4w2. To contribute by credit card, visit https://secure.everyaction.com/NuYW8B88L02yG75f_kzihw2. Or, you may send a check to United Way of Franklin & Hampshire Region (UWFH), P.O. Box 123, Northampton, MA 01061, Memo: Smith College campaign. To volunteer please contact Jenny Coeur jenny@uw-fh.org. Thank you!

Star Gazing , Friday, March 29, 8:30 p.m., McConnell Hall Rooftop

The Astronomy Department will hold an open house Friday, March 29, 8:30-9:30 p.m. on the roof of McConnell Hall. Come see star clusters, planets, galaxies, and a region of active star formation. All are welcome - please dress very warmly. For further information or to check on weather conditions, contact Meg Thacher (mthacher@smith.edu, 413-585-3935).

Star Gazing , Thursday, April 18, 8:30 p.m., McConnell Hall Rooftop

The Astronomy Department will hold an open house Thursday, April 18, 8:30-9:30 p.m., on the roof of McConnell Hall. Come see the Moon, stars, and star clusters. All are welcome. For further information or to check on weather conditions, contact Meg Thacher (mthacher@smith.edu, 413-585-3935).

Star Gazing , Thursday, May 2, 8:30 p.m., McConnell Hall Rooftop

The Astronomy Department will hold the final open house of the semester Thursday, May 2, 8:30-9:30 p.m., on the roof of McConnell Hall. Come see stars, star clusters, and galaxies. All are welcome - please dress very warmly. For further information or to check on weather conditions, contact Meg Thacher (mthacher@smith.edu, 413-585-3935). RAIN DATE: May 3.

Behind the Seams: Noticing Lives in the Details of Old Clothes , Wednesday, April 3, 4:30 p.m., Neilson Library 102

Professor of Theatre Kiki Smith ?71 will discuss the work of developing, preserving, and teaching with the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection. This collection includes over 4,000 items of clothing from the early 1800s to the present day. Smith’s recent book, "Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore," provides valuable insights into women's lives and their evolving roles at home and in the workplace. A reception will follow. Presented by the Friends of the Libraries Oculus Society.

Lecture: Building a Transatlantic Climate Activist Bridge , Thursday, April 11, 4:15 p.m., Dewey Common Room

Using the fight against fossil gas as a case study, Prof. Sabine von Mering (Brandeis University) will speak about grassroots climate activism spanning the Atlantic. US and European climate activists’ ongoing resistance efforts against new shipping infrastructures for liquefied fossil gas (LNG) highlights the possibilities and the challenges for transnational grassroots activism, now and in the future. Prof. von Mering is an activist, a Professor of German and Women’s, Gender and Sexuality Studies, and Director of the Center for German and European Studies at Brandeis University. She is co-editor of the forthcoming Routledge Handbook of Grassroots Climate Activism.

Apply to be a peer writing tutor!

Are you the person people go to for writing help? Do you like reading your friends’ papers, and helping them improve their writing? The Jacobson Center needs you! We’d love to consider you for a job as a Peer Writing Tutor in 2023-24. If accepted, you'll receive training and support, and you'll join a community of dedicated students who love what they do. Go directly to Workday to find the job announcement for Jacobson Center Peer Writing Tutor. Email Sara Eddy, Assistant Director of the Jacobson Center, (seddy@smith.edu) with any questions. Applications are due by March 29.

Praxis Internship Funding & Internship Credit (IDP 117) Info Sessions , March 29 and April 8, Noon-1 p.m.

Praxis Internship Funding provides funding to students in qualified unpaid internships. Internship Credit provides .25 credit for qualifying internships. Join us for an info session to learn more about both of these unique Smith resources! We'll provide an overview of both Praxis & Internship Credit: Eligibility, Qualifying Internships, Application Process and how to combine Praxis with Credit. Info Sessions are 12-1pm: Friday 3/29 in CC 205 or Monday 4/8 in CC 103/04

Big (and Little!) Picture: Student Life Abroad , Wednesday, April 10, 4:15 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

In this workshop, we'll strategize on how to step into some of the co-curricular parts of your life abroad. Feelings of isolation are quite normal and they might kick in during the first few weeks of your abroad. How can you combat that and draw on your co-curricular passions to stay involved? Plus, we'll provide tools for logistical success whether you're a seasoned or first-time traveler.

CPT Information Session , Wednesday, April 3, 12:15 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

This information session is for any international students looking to receive Curricular Practical Training (CPT) from the ISSO. CPT is required to complete a paid internship or job in the US during Interterm and/or Summer break, or to complete a US-based Praxis. CPT is strongly recommended for any unpaid internship in the US. We will review the requirements of CPT, as well as how to apply.

2024 International Poetry Day , Friday, April 12, 4 p.m., Poetry Center, Wright

April is the National Poetry Month. At Smith, we proudly make it "International"!! On Friday, April 12th, 4:00 p.m., at the Boutelle-Day Poetry Center, student participants will each present a poem of their choice in the original language and a version translated into English. The translation can be either a famous translation or not, or their own translation. Let's celebrate and enjoy the multilingual poetic expressions from the world. Contact sgugliot@smith.edu with questions.

The Female Gaze , Wednesday, April 10, 4:15 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room

The Female Gaze: How Women Bring New Genres, New Topics, and New Techniques to French Cinema. Lecture in English by French film author-director, Pauline Pelsy-Johann.

Swimming & Diving Lessons , Thursday, March 28, 4:15 p.m., Dalton Swimming Pool

Smith College Swimming and Diving will be offering swimming & diving lessons this Spring beginning, March 28. For details, pricing & registrations visit: https://smithpioneers.com/swimminglessons2024

Presentation of the Education and Child Study Major , Tuesday, March 26, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center 205

The Department of Education and Child Study will be holding an information session about the different options within our department. Our three strands include Teaching and Learning, Youth, Community, and Policy, and International/Global Education. There will also be information about our teacher licensure program. Pizza will be served.

Opening Reception for 'Gazing Pools,' Senior Studio Art Exhibition , Thursday, March 28, 6 - 8 p.m., Jannotta Gallery, Hillyer

Six senior studio art majors invite you to peer into another world. These are artworks of light, air, earth, familiar objects made strange, and unidentifiable shiny things. The opening reception will be held in Jannotta Gallery on Thursday, March 28th from 6:00 - 8:00 PM. Free snacks and refreshments provided. "gazing pools" is an exhibition of new work by studio art seniors Nola Carlson, Emmaline Kenny, Shelly Liu, Emma Merchant, Sammy Oster, and Olivia Peyev. This exhibition will be open in the Jannotta Gallery in Hillyer Hall from March 28 - April 5, 8:30am - 4:30pm.

Sherrerd Center Teaching Arts Luncheon: What Makes a Good Syllabus? , Friday, March 29, Noon, Neilson Library 102

Members of the Sherrerd Advisory Board and the SGA Curriculum Committee have been working together to revise the Sherrerd’s Sample Syllabi Language for Inclusive Teaching document. During this TAL, this process will be discussed and participants will be asked to help reflect on the role of the syllabus in articulating and achieving pedagogical goals and consider what are the most important pieces, and what articulates inclusivity in a good syllabus. We want to hear your thoughts so that we can provide useful advice to all of our instructors, especially new and incoming faculty. Noon lunch; presentation at 12:20. RSVP: https://forms.gle/Uk1mCRffyvU3dPAv7.

Easter Service , Sunday, March 31, 10:30 a.m., Chapel Sanctuary

Scriptures, readings and poetry with college chaplain Matilda Cantwell, special guests Blackapella, and members of the Smith community. Everyone is welcome, Easter treats for all!


03/14/2024 Digest


Liberal Arts Lunch Series , Thursday, March 14, 12:10 p.m., Neilson Library 102

March 14, the Liberal Arts Lunch series welcomes Stephanie Steele, Assistant Professor of Psychology, to present "Implicit Assessment of Non-Suicidal Self-Injury (NSSI)." Lunch is provided for the first 40 attendees.

Abortion as a Human Right: A Dialogue , Thursday, March 28, 6 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room

How might embedding abortion in the human rights framework contribute to the global fight against authoritarianism and in defense of democracy more broadly? To discuss this and other questions, join a panel of national leaders in the reproductive justice, racial justice, and human rights movements at “Abortion as a Human Right: A Dialogue.” Learn more about the panelists: https://www.smith.edu/news-events/news/abortion-human-right-dialogue

Sherrerd Center March Teaching Circles Kick Off , Friday, March 15

Sherrerd Center March teaching circles kick off on Friday, March 15th in the Campus Center Carroll Room and include the Big Questions Circle (RSVP at https://forms.gle/M8Ekdryr1DEdsP7MA); Let’s Talk OERs! (RSVP at https://forms.gle/EyxvFM9CicSNXMzXA); Teaching Languages (RSVP at https://forms.gle/KGhzQoPse1SdPvQm9); and Ungrading (RSVP at https://forms.gle/SFTQSSWWamK7ZWT98). The NTT Faculty Teaching Circle will be held on Wednesday, March 27th at lunch in Burton Hall (RSVP at https://forms.gle/NaR4NAXy8qx5GiTQ8). Please visit the Sherrerd website for more details and descriptions: http://smith.edu/about-smith/sherrerd-center/circles. Google calendar invitations will be sent with locations for each circle once RSVPs are received. Lunch is provided.

Sherrerd Center Teaching Arts Luncheon: What Is a Syllabus For? , Friday, March 29, Noon, Neilson Library 102

We often think of the syllabus as the cornerstone of our courses. There is so much that we ask this one document to accomplish. As we expect more and more from our syllabi, they can get long and cluttered--making them less useful. This community conversation is to help reflect on the role of the syllabus in articulating and achieving pedagogical goals. What are the most important pieces and approaches? Your thoughts will help provide useful advice to all of our instructors, especially new and incoming faculty. Lunch at noon; presentation at 12:20 pm. RSVP: https://forms.gle/Uk1mCRffyvU3dPAv7.

Apply To Be a Peer Writing Tutor for the Jacobson Center!

Do you like writing? Do you like reading your friends’ papers, and helping them improve their writing? The Jacobson Center needs you! We’d love to consider you for a job as a Peer Writing Tutor in 2023-24. If you’re the person friends go to for proofreading and editing help, chances are good this is the job for you. Go directly to Workday to find the job announcement for Jacobson Center Peer Writing Tutor, and email Sara Eddy, Assistant Director of the Jacobson Center, (seddy@smith.edu) with any questions.

Hiring Summer Tour Guides; Info Session , Monday, March 25, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Campus Center Main Level Table

Going to be staying in the Northampton area this summer and looking for a full or part-time job? Admissions is hiring Summer Tour Guides. You have questions, so come ask them on March 25th from 11:30 to 1 pm. You can find the job posting on Workday!

Afro-Italian Literature: Ubah Cristina Ali Farah's Commander of the River , Wednesday, March 27, 5 p.m., Seelye 201

“Afro-Italian Literature: Ubah Cristina Ali Farah’s Commander of the River,” public lecture by the Somalian-Italian writer Ubah Cristina Ali Farah, Wednesday, March 27, 5:00 p.m., Seelye 201. Commander of the River is a coming-of-age story set in contemporary Italy that explores themes of racism, trauma, and adolescent rebellion. Sponsored by the Smith College departments of German & Italian, World Literatures, and the Translation Studies Concentration, and the Italian Studies programs at UMass Amherst and Mount Holyoke College. Free and open to the public.

Public Service & Foreign Service Awards - Spring Push Info Session , Thursday, March 14, Noon, Lazarus Center, Drew

This session will focus on fellowships for public service awards and foreign service awards with application deadlines in early and mid-Autumn. Come meet the Fellowship Advisors and get started early. Learn about eligibility, deadlines, and overall application tips for awards including the Truman, Rangel Summer, Boren, Public Policy & International Affairs Junior Summer Institute, Scoville, and the Pickering/Payne/Rangel Graduate fellowships.

2024 ISP Leader Application Now Open! , Deadline: March 17, 11:59 p.m.

Qualified students are invited to apply to be an orientation leader for the 2024 International Student Pre-Orientation (ISP) program, guiding new international students through their first days on campus and in the US! Leaders will need to be available from Monday, August 19 to Tuesday, August 27. Housing and meals will be provided to leaders during the training and following program. Applications can be found on the ISSO website and should be submitted by email to interstu@smith.edu by Sunday March 17th at 11:59PM. http://www.smith.edu/isso

Volunteer for Smith Arts Day 2024

We are looking for volunteers to help out with Smith Arts Day 2024, taking place in various locations across campus on Saturday, April 13. It will be a day-long celebration of the artistic and creative community at Smith College presented by the new Smith Office for the Arts (SOFA). If you are interested in helping out, we would love to have you, whether you have 2 hours or the whole afternoon/evening. If you are interested, please email Leigh Fagin, Director of the Smith Office for the Arts, at lfagin@smith.edu.

Host a Prospie, Get a $10 Northampton Gift Card! , April 12 or April 18

The newly admitted Class of 2028 will be coming to campus this April to see if Smith is the right place for them. We're seeking Smithies who can host overnight on Friday, April 12, or Thursday, April 18. This is a great chance to meet students who could be your future classmates, housemates, and club members! This year, hosts who complete the overnight program will receive a $10 Northampton gift card! Register here: https://apply.smith.edu/register/2024admithosting.

Holy Boba: SmithCycle Design Contest , Submit by Monday, March 25

Free boba for you and 5 friends. Calling all artists: CEEDS is seeking original line drawings of the following items to highlight in all SmithCycle communications. A stack of five books, some paperback and some hardcover (no need for words or titles); An image of a desk lamp, a fan, and a stack of folded bedding; 3-5 recognizable packaged food items and packaged toiletries without any brand or text on them; 2-3 winter clothing items (including coats and boots); 3-5 clothing items. Files should be in png format. Please email your submission to ceeds@smith.edu by the end of day Monday, March 25.

Valley Classical Concerts: Espressivo! Piano Quartet , Thursday, March 14, 7:30 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage

Anna Polonsky, piano, Jaime Laredo, violin, Milena Pajaro-van de Stadt, viola, Sharon Robinson, cello perform works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Brahms. Tickets required: https://www.tix.com/ticket-sales/tix/6428

Change to Ivanti VPN Login Process , Wednesday, March 13

Beginning Wednesday, March 13, community members who use Ivanti VPN to connect to Smith systems will automatically be directed to the Smith login page for authentication. The VPN login process will no longer display the Ivanti login box or the prompt for a secondary password.

HSS Labs Presentation: Professor Shannon Audley's Respecting Children and Teachers Lab , Thursday, March 14, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center 103/4

Students who participate in Professor Shannon Audley's Respecting Children and Teachers Lab, will present their research at the next Humanities and Social Science Labs (HSS Labs) monthly presentation. Open to the Smith Community. Lunch provided the first 35 attendees.

Nominate Students, Staff, and Faculty for Impact Awards

The Impact Awards recognize and honor members of our community who demonstrate the creativity, courage, and collaborative capacity to make positive change at scales both large and small. There are categories to nominate individuals, groups and collaborative partnerships between faculty/students or staff/ students. We welcome both self nominations and nominations of others. The nomination form can be found here: https://forms.gle/1f7Zmt95Xz3wMgZr8 and the deadline to nominate is March 15th. For questions please email Annie DelBusto Cohen at atcohen@smith.edu.

Nominate Students, Staff, and Faculty for Impact Awards

The Impact Awards recognize and honor members of our community who demonstrate the creativity, courage, and collaborative capacity to make positive change at scales both large and small. There are categories to nominate individuals, groups and collaborative partnerships between faculty/students or staff/ students. We welcome both self nominations and nominations of others. The nomination form can be found here: https://forms.gle/1f7Zmt95Xz3wMgZr8 and the deadline to nominate is March 15th. For questions please email Annie DelBusto Cohen at atcohen@smith.edu.

Accepting Proposals: Celebrating Collaborations , Deadline: March 15

Students are invited to submit proposals to participate in "Celebrating Collaborations: Students and Faculty Working Together," which will take place on Friday afternoon, April 19, 2024. Proposals for posters, presentations, or exhibitions or performances will be accepted. Proposals should derive from special studies, honors theses, concentration capstones, or research projects. For more information and to submit a proposal online, visit https://www.smith.edu/news-events/events/collaborations. Proposals are due by Friday, March 15, 2024. Additional information for applicants is available here. Contact collabs@smith.edu with questions.

Jummah , Friday, March 15, 12:30 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary

The CRSL invites students to join us for Jummah at the Hampshire Mosque in Hadley. The group will meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:25 pm. The van will leave campus by 12:30 pm and return to campus no later than 2:30 pm. Remember to bring a prayer rug and complete your ablution beforehand. There are extra prayer rugs in the Blue Room, if you need one! Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. To RSVP, email crsl@smith.edu.

Shabbat , Friday, March 15, 5:30 p.m., Kosher K Kitchen, Jordan House

The Smith College Jewish Community invites you to the “K”, the Kosher Kitchen in Jordan House, for Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday nights at 5:30pm! Join together in song and prayer to welcome in Shabbat as a community. Services will often be followed by Kosher vegetarian meals. All are welcome! Please reach out to scjc@smith.edu with any questions.

Schacht Center Closed for Spring Break , Friday, March 15, 4:30 p.m., Schacht Center for Health, Schacht

The Schacht Center for Health and Wellness is closed for Spring Break on Friday, March 15 at 4:30 pm, and will reopen on Monday, March 25 at 9 am. For a list of Health and Wellness resources that are available during Spring Break, please visit:https://www.smith.edu/your-campus/health-wellness/break

Book Presentation with Author Adrián Gras-Velázquez , Thursday, March 14, 4:30 p.m., Poetry Center, Wright

“Lo que hago en mi habitación” book presentation with author Adrián Gras-Velázquez in conversation with Reyes Lázaro. Discussion will be in English.

Spring Concentrations Application Deadlines

Archives, Community Engagement & Social Change, Collaborative Innovation, Environmental, Global Finance, Interdisciplinary Making, Journalism, Poetry and Translation Studies Concentrations are all accepting applications in the next two weeks. Please see individual concentration websites for application requirements and deadlines. Feel free to reach out to the respective directors or concentrations@smith.edu with any questions.

Complete This Survey on Student Experiences With Campus Healthcare

In collaboration with the Smith Alliance for Justice & Equity (SAJE) Fellowship, Morgan Fizer ‘25, Jeanette Falotico AC ‘25, Josephine Neumann ‘26, Yena Perice ’26J, and Vanessa Nicole Silva-Burgos ’24, kindly ask you to complete this IRB-approved anonymous survey. It will be used to identify gaps in healthcare services affecting college students by exploring gender, race, and disability-based discrimination and the quality of health care at college health centers. Results from this survey will be shared with community partners and used to inform advocacy work on Smith Campus. Follow the team on Instagram for more at @campuscarecollective. (https://smithcollege.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_57HD9OkQt5uh0KW)

Writing Workshop: Telling Stories of Our Body , Thursday, March 14, 4:15 p.m., Schacht Center for Health, Schacht

What stories would you like to tell about your body? How do you share and exchange your stories with others? In collaboration with Greenlee Brown, LCSW, the staff therapist at Schacht, the community health organizers present this writing workshop on the theme of telling the stories of our bodies. This workshop provides the student with a space to gather, reflect, and listen to different kinds of relationships one might have with their body and body image. This event will be held in the Schacht classroom on the second floor. Participants have the chance to win a boba gift card.

Student Financial Services Closed March 18; Reopens March 19

The Student Financial Services Office will be closed on March 18. Our office will reopen March 19.

Panel Discussion - Beyond the Classroom: Exploring Various Careers in Education , Wednesday, March 27, 2 p.m., Virtual Event

The “Exploring Various Careers in Education” Panel is meant for students to learn more about the various career paths that exist alongside and outside of traditional classroom teaching. Open to the 5 Colleges. Zoom Link: 986 631 7385 https://smith.zoom.us/j/9866317385 For more info, contact the Education Department Student Liaisons: Sierra Fraser, sfraser@smith.edu or Diamond Jones, drjones@smith.edu

Register Now: Toward Equity - Faculty Workload Equity , Wednesday, April 3, 12:15 p.m., Lilly Hall 206

How can we collectively improve faculty workload at Smith so work within departments/programs is more equitably distributed? How do we recognize invisible labor and address identity taxation? In this session, we will present the work of the Faculty Workload Equity initiative led by the provost’s office. Faculty engaged in this work will discuss evidence-based practices to increase transparency, clarity and accountability around faculty workload within academic units. Part of the Spring 2024 Faculty Development Series (https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/provost/faculty-development). Register at https://forms.gle/jYAc1UYYDskevbcE7

Reimagine Your Personal Brand: Executive Education Community Keynote , Tuesday, March 26, 1 p.m., Virtual Event

Our March keynote guides you through the process of leveraging your network of peers and colleagues to understand your current personal brand and strategies for intentionally managing your leadership presence. Presented by Wendy Cocke, best-selling author of Reimagine Your Work and former Executive Education participant, the insightful takeaways for this keynote answer this vital question: What do you want to be known for? Visit https://events.blackthorn.io/en/i0hMsA6/g/jn7WQ8Fean/reimagine-your-personal-brand-4a3tS641Lh/overview to register.

Bookstore Hours for Spring Break

The Smith College Bookstore will have limited operating hours during Spring Break. Spring Break Hours: Monday, 3/18 - Friday, 3/22 10:00am-2:00pm Or always available online: https://www.bkstr.com/smithstore/home

BUS: A Teacher in Transit - An Essay in Photographs and Text , Wednesday, March 27, 5:30 p.m., McConnell Hall Lobby

Smith College visiting professor of creative writing Russ Rymer presents an essay in photographs and wall text about the experience of teaching, the nature of reality and perception, and the conjoined arts of science and writing – all told through Rymer’s experience commuting to Northampton on the intercity bus. The ten images in the show, shot with a rudimentary camera during those commutes and blown up to enormous size, capture the magical light show infusing his bus rides, rides Rymer likens to “blasting through space in a kaleidoscope.” The exhibit and reception are in McConnell Hall Lobby.

Reminder: 2023 FSA Account Spending Deadline , Friday, March 15

All employees with a remaining 2023 FSA account balance are reminded that the IRS deadline to spend 2023 funds is March 15th. The deadline to submit claims for qualifying purchases made by March 15th is March 31st. Qualifying over the counter items may be purchased at http://www.fsastore.com or any other participating retailer. Unused funds are forfeited so don't miss this important deadline!

CRUSH Magazine Acccepting Submissions , Until March 17

CRUSH Magazine is Smith’s literary & arts magazine that aims to promote artists and writers of color. Does this sound like you? Email crushmag@smith.edu or visit CRUSH’s Social Network at http://socialnetwork.smith.edu/organization/crush with any questions or submission inquiries. We are interested in everything: art, poetry, prose, music, film, and more! Accepting submissions until March 17.

Five College Trans* Mixer , Sunday, March 31, 1-3 p.m., Great Room, Mount Holyoke College

Gender+, an organization for trans and nonbinary students at Mount Holyoke, would like to invite Smith students to a Five College Trans* Mixer on March 31st from 1-3pm in the MHC Great Room. This is right off of the Blanchard Bus stop. (A transportation plan is in the works and information will be shared soon.) Come back from spring break the right way and have fun with other 5C students! There will be snacks and sushi, fun games and collaborative art projects! Feel free to reach out and email with questions to genderplusmhc@gmail.com or @genderplusmhc on Instagram.

March Version: OSE Programming Feedback Form

The Office of Student Engagement wants to reflect on our activity and programming offerings so that we can better serve our community, and we can't do that without student feedback. Please fill out this Google Form! Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe8Lh1rC5xNxoIfINJxLqZyB3EHuQWerMiK5zrOCN-OXrYLEw/viewform?usp=sf_link

Education Session: Mid- to Late-Career Financial Preparation for Retirement , Wednesday, March 27, 11 a.m.-noon, Lilly Hall 308

Join Certified Financial Planner Matt O'Brien from Voya as he presents an informative one-hour session on financial preparation for retirement. This session is geared to employees who are planning to retire in less than 10 years. Come learn a framework around putting together a comprehensive retirement income planning strategy that can sustain a multi-decade retirement. Organization, cash flow, taxes, and estate planning will be discussed. This session is limited to 20 participants, please RSVP to: matthew.obrien@voyafa.com

Education Session: Early- to Mid-Career Retirement Savings Strategies , Wednesday, March 27, 1:30-2:30 p.m., Lilly Hall 308

Join Certified Financial Planner Matt O'Brien from Voya as he presents an informative one-hour session on early career cash flow and savings strategies that will give you a great foundation for future financial success (including retirement). This session is geared toward early to mid career employees in their 20's and 30's. The session is limited to 20 participants, please RSVP to: matthew.obrien@voyafa.com

Meet & Greet With Certified Financial Planner Matt O'Brien from Voya , Wednesday, March 27, Noon-1 p.m., Lily 308

Certified Financial Planner Matt O'Brien from Voya will be on campus March 27th. Matt will be available for a limited number of pre-scheduled one on one appointments. To schedule, email matthew.obrien@voyafa.com. Matt will also host a drop in meet and greet from noon to 1pm in Lily Hall 308 for employees who would like general information.

SCMA March 28 Art After Hours: Smithies in the Wild , Thursday, March 28, 5 p.m., Museum of Art

On Thursday, March 28, from 5–7p.m., celebrate the start of spring with your fellow Smithies at the art museum! Make a pom-pom animal, take it into the galleries, and snap a selfie to win a special prize. There will be snacks, face painting, and more! This event is free and open to all Smith students!

Art of Leading Teams: Navigating Diverse Communication Styles in Your Team or Department , Tuesday, March 26, 12:15 p.m., Neilson 102, Browsing Room

HYBRID, open to all staff and faculty. RSVP for lunch (available at noon in Neilson 102) OR Zoom: https://forms.gle/3Fi1RjYDVqveT8QJ8. Each member of a group brings with them a different communication style, which is rooted in our personalities, cultural backgrounds, and diverse experiences. These differences can bring great diversity to a team or department, but also provide fertile ground for misunderstanding and miscommunication. Join the Wurtele Center and guest co-facilitator, Director of Accessibility EJ Seibert, for an ALT session on how to navigate these differences and practice active listening to aid in better communication.

NEW User Experience Lab Open Drop-In Hours! Learn How To Do UX. , Through May 8, Alumnae Gym 306

Do you want to learn about user experience (UX) for people-centered design? Are you working on a website, creative application, or media project? You’re invited to visit: Alumnae Gym, Room 306, March 11 through May 8, 2024, on Mondays 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. AND Wednesdays, 3 - 5 p.m. The usability testing lab and collaboration room are available for Smith students. Come by to learn more about surveys, prototype testing, eye tracking and more! At libguides.smith.edu/ux you can learn and set up a consultation in person or by Zoom. Sika Berger, User Experience Librarian; SCL Learning, Research & Technology.

Philosophy of Experimentation in Biology , Friday, March 29, 1:30 p.m., McConnell 103

Dr. David Glass, Regeneron, author of Experimental design for Biologists, will present this talk on understanding fundamental disagreements in scientific experimentation and what kind of conclusions are permissible from prior knowledge. This lecture is part of the Spring 2024 Mary Elizabeth Dickason King M.D. Annual lecture Series in the Life Sciences in Memory of Professor Howard Parshley. Light snacks will be served at 2:30 p.m. after the talk. Free and open to the public. Visit http://www.smith.edu/biology/events.php for the full schedule.

IT User Support Center Closed , Friday, March 15, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Seelye B8

On Friday, Mar 15, the IT User Support Center in Seelye Hall B8 – including OneCard support – will be closed for a staff meeting from 9:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Support requests can be submitted anytime by emailing ithelp@smith.edu


03/13/2024 Digest


Volunteer for Smith Arts Day 2024

We are looking for student volunteers to help out with Smith Arts Day 2024, taking place in various locations across campus on Saturday, April 13. It will be a day-long celebration of the artistic and creative community at Smith College presented by the new Smith Office for the Arts (SOFA). If you are interested in helping out, we would love to have you, whether you have 2 hours or the whole afternoon/evening. If you are interested, please email Leigh Fagin, Director of the Smith Office for the Arts, at lfagin@smith.edu.

Post-Acceptance Palooza , Thursday, April 4, 4:15 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

Join us to hear from past students about their experiences navigating different housing options and the course registration process.

Rennie Harris Lecture – Infrastructure for Success: Black American Dance Culture in Higher Education , Friday, March 29, 4:30 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium, Wright

Lorenzo “Rennie” Harris, the preeminent hip-hop choreographer of our generation, presents a lecture on Black Dance culture in higher education. Rennie will also teach a Master Class at 1:30 PM in Ainsworth Gymnasium. Part of the CR?V The Harvest's inaugural conference at the Five Colleges March 26-30. For more info and to register: bit.ly/RennieHarrisRegistration. Sponsored by the Smith College Lecture Committee, Five College Dance, Five Colleges, Inc. Symposium Fund, UMass Amherst Dance, UMass Amherst Fine Arts Center, UMass Amherst Renaissance Center.

MUSIC MONDAY 6: 'Joy Spring!' Songs from the Great American Songbook , Monday, April 8, 1 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage

The Smith College Department of Music presents Music Monday 6: Joy Spring!: Songs from the Great American Songbook with Beth Balmuth Raffeld, singer; Stephen Page, piano; Genevieve Rose, bass; and Claire Arenius, drums.

OPT Information Session , Thursday, March 28, 4:30 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

This information session is an opportunity for international students who use an F-1 visa to attend Smith to learn about post-graduation work authorization available through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Students preparing to graduate who wish to apply for OPT will be required to attend an OPT session prior to applying.

Travel Readiness Session for Programs in Summer 2024 , Wednesday, April 17, 4:15 p.m., Campus Center 205

A session for those who are going abroad in summer 2024 through Global FLEX, CLDI, and other college-sponsored travel. We'll be covering topics important for consideration before, during, and after your time abroad.

Bloomberg Terminal Workshop , Tuesday, April 2, 5 p.m., Conway Center, 103 Neilson

Learn about the powerful Bloomberg terminal, and know about how you can enhance your research and optimize your finances! This year, we’re excited to also share with you more information on Bloomberg’s powerful API, Bloomberg Query Language (BQL). See you there (Dinner is provided)! Sign up here: https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/9931354


03/12/2024 Digest


Register Now: Faculty-Student Research Collaborations - Opportunities, Challenges and Rewards , Wednesday, March 27, Noon, Campus Center 103/4

Are you interested in engaging students in your research? Do you want to create a research lab to offer a valuable learning experience to students and advance your scholarship? Come and learn from panels of colleagues with success in actively engaging students in their research. The session begins in Campus Center 103/104 for introductory remarks and to collect tote lunch bags. Then participants will choose one of three faculty panels to attend–Social Sciences (Campus Center 102), Sciences (Campus Center 103/104), and Arts and Humanities (Campus Center 204). Part of the Spring 2024 Faculty Development Series (https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/provost/faculty-development). Register by 3/20 (https://forms.gle/jYAc1UYYDskevbcE7).

Lunch and Learn with SCCD: Science Center Committee on Diversity , Thursday, March 14, 12:15 p.m., McConnell 204

Passionate about STEM representation at Smith? Join SCCD over lunch in McConnell 204 to discuss access and inclusion initiatives at Smith. Students, faculty, staff are welcomed! During the meeting, we will talk about enhancing academic resources and support systems, developing a "Guide to Inclusive Teaching Practices," and more!

CPT Information Session , Tuesday, March 12, 4:30 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

This information session is for any international students looking to receive Curricular Practical Training (CPT) from the ISSO. CPT is required to complete a paid internship or job in the US during Interterm and/or Summer break, or to complete a US-based Praxis. CPT is strongly recommended for any unpaid internship in the US. We will review the requirements of CPT, as well as how to apply.

Science Careers for the Greater Good Alum Speaker , Wednesday, March 13, 12:15 p.m., Lazarus Center, Drew

This series brings alums and local leaders who were STEM majors to speak to current Smithies about how their motivation to serve others led them to where they are now. This term's speaker is Lauren Brunet '16, MPH. Lauren double majored in Anthropology and Chemistry at Smith. After graduating, Lauren designed and implemented health education and community advocacy programs that centered marginalized groups and completed a Master of Public Health on Health Systems and Policy at Johns Hopkins. Lauren currently has a policy fellowship for the American Foundation on AIDS Research and campaigns against the shackling of incarcerated patients. To register, https://smith.joinhandshake.com/events/1486605/share_preview

2024 Limited Operations Week

We are delighted to share that we will continue our annual tradition of a limited operations week this year. This year Limited Operations Week will be held the week of July 22nd. Although the campus will remain open, we anticipate that numerous employees will seize this opportunity to indulge in some well-deserved vacation time.

traci kato-kiriyama Poetry Reading , Tuesday, March 12, 7 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium, Wright

traci kato-kiriyama is the author of Navigating With(out)Instruments (Writ Large Press, 2021), a hybrid work of poetry, micro essays, and what kato-kiriyama calls “notes to self,” though these notes often offer themselves outward toward readers and community. kato-kiriyama will be joined in conversation by ENG 318 students following the event. Books will be sold at the event and a signing will follow. Free and open to all. Livestreams also available on Boutelle-Day Poetry Center Facebook and YouTube.

Citrus Magazine Is Looking for Print Submissions!

Citrus Magazine is looking for submissions! Are you a writer, photographer, artist, or just really into fashion? This semester's print issue of Citrus Magazine will be on the theme of: The Uniform! Reach out to apanczner@smith.edu or visit Citrus's Social Network at https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/organization/citrus to get started or to submit a piece. We are looking for all things from poetry to journalism to visual art. Accepting submissions until April 1.

Fall 2024 Study Abroad Visas & Post-Acceptance Session , Wednesday, March 13, 12:15 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

Let the countdown to your semester or year abroad begin.... In this session, Peer Advisers will help guide you through the post-acceptance materials required in SITES.

Pet-a-Pet Day , Tuesday, March 12, Noon, Chapel Sanctuary

Join us for Pet-a-Pet day! Staff members will be bringing pets for you to come and say hi to. Stop by to de-stress, enjoy snacks, and hang out with some fluffy friends.

TRANSforming the Workplace: a Virtual Panel of Trans and Nonbinary Alums , Wednesday, March 13, 5:30 p.m., Virtual Event

Join us for TRANS-forming the Workplace, a panel of trans and nonbinary alums who will share their experiences in their fields. Panelists include Matt Kulke (they/them) ‘19, Ewan Hill (they/them) ‘18, Lee Woo Kee (they/them) ‘22, Melissa Bolick (she/her) ‘22, and Iris Afantchao (they/them) ‘20. Trans voices will be prioritized at this event. All are welcome. Sponsored by the Office for Equity and Inclusion, the Lazarus Center for Career Development, and Alum Relations. Register to attend on Zoom: https://smith.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMrf-iurjItGt2RWWqP20hoE6jLDoKncnrO

Complete Interview for Chance to Win $25! Survey on Performative Activism at Smith , Virtual Event

Interview for a special studies research project on the development of political views and performative activism. Interviews will be in person and will take no longer than 30 minutes to complete. Participants will be entered into a lottery to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Interviews will be conducted until March 15th. Use this link to schedule: http://calendly.com/d/46r-k2q-78h Participation is completely voluntary and your responses will be anonymous. Contact Elizabeth Helm (ehelm@smith.edu) or Olga Kazarov (okazarov@smith.edu) with any questions.

Baystate Reference Labs Transitioning to LabCorp , Friday, March 8, Schacht Center for Health, Schacht

Effective March 8, Baystate Reference Labs at the Schacht Center (21 Belmont Ave.) will transition to Labcorp. Students, faculty and staff will continue to have access to lab services (blood, urine, and stool specimens) on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.. Insurance information and physicians orders are required, and all labs are billed to insurance. For appointments, please call 413-585-2800. For questions, please email healthservices@smith.edu.

STEM Awards for Sophomores & Juniors - Spring Push , Tuesday, March 12, Noon, Lazarus Center, Drew

This session will focus on STEM fellowships for early career students (sophomores and juniors) with application cycles that begin mid-Autumn. Come to meet the Fellowship Advisors and get started early. Learn about eligibility, deadlines, and overall application tips for STEM awards including Goldwater, Udall, Hollings, and DAAD RISE.

Arts Afield: Summer 2023 Faculty Fellows Present , Wednesday, March 13, 12:15 p.m., CEEDS Wright Hall

Two pairs of faculty share their experiences as Arts Afield Fellows at the MacLeish Field Station, including their process and how these cross-divisional relationships inspired new ways and models of thinking. Lunch provided. (Watch for this year's call coming soon via the faculty listserv or contact Joanne Benkley with questions.)

'Exceptionally Queer: Mormon Peculiarity and U.S. Nationalism' , Wednesday, March 13, 4:30 p.m., Seelye 201

In this lecture, K. Mohrman '09 asks whether Mormons are really so weird and whether they are potentially queer. She examines the commonly held assumption that Mormonism is inherently odd, concluding instead that it masks potent expressions of U.S. exceptionalism. Mormon peculiarity discourse, she argues, has been used to motivate and rationalize the biased, exclusionary, and colonialist policies and practices of the U.S. nation-state. Mohrman is Associate Professor at the University of Colorado Denver. Sponsored by the Religion Department, Program for the Study of Women and Gender and Lecture Committee.

Collaborative Innovation Concentration Speaker Series: Against the Grain - Equity in Makerspaces , Tuesday, March 12, 5 p.m., Neilson Library 102

While shared and community makerspaces increase tool access and creative opportunity for many students and artists, studies have shown that the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in these spaces are failing. Join maker-educator Amanda Simons to examine how ergonomics and neurotypical education strategies have contributed to this problem, and explore some solutions to increase accessibility and retention, and make for a more equitable student experience. Masks are encouraged, and a livestream will be available (register for link at https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/9972488).

On View: 200-300 Level Show in the Jannotta Gallery , Through March 14, 8:30 a.m., Jannotta Gallery, Hillyer

The art department is excited to announce the upcoming art exhibit in the Jannotta Gallery of Hillyer Hall, located within the Brown Fine Arts Center. This exhibition will showcase the talent of our 200-300 level art students, and we cordially invite you to join us in celebrating their creative endeavors.

Paid Summer Internships: Summer on the Cuyahoga

Join students from 9 top schools for challenging internships in a wide variety of fields. SOTC features paid internships, community introductions, social events, Smith alum connections and free housing. Some SOTC internships fulfill Praxis requirements and are exclusively open to Smith applicants! Apply early for early consideration. Follow SOTC on Handshake and be notified whenever a new internship is posted. summeronthecuyahoga.com Questions: Emily Beaudry, Praxis Internship Manager: ebeaudry@smith.edu

SmithCycle Is Back: Bigger and Better

SmithCycle is Smith’s ginormous effort to keep move-out waste out of the landfill and in happy hands. What's new this year? Collection points in every house for your convenience. Colored stickers to make sorting a breeze. Pay-as-you-can sale for move-in next semester. Categories for sale will include home decor, linens, kitchen supplies, school supplies, appliances, electronics, and more. Special items will be set aside for Common Goods, ISSO and external community partners. Join us in making a difference and embracing sustainability while finding incredible deals on quality items. More details coming soon.

Star Gazing , Thursday, March 14, 8:30 p.m., McConnell Hall Rooftop

The Astronomy Department will hold an open house Thursday, March 14, 8:30-9:30 p.m. on the roof of McConnell Hall. Come see the Moon, planets, galaxies, and a region of active star formation. All are welcome - please dress warmly. For further information or to check on weather conditions, contact Meg Thacher (mthacher@smith.edu, 413-585-3935).

Book Launch and Celebration for Africana Studies Professor Daphne Lamothe , Thursday, March 28, 5 p.m., Neilson Library 102

Book Launch and Celebration for Africana Studies Professor Daphne Lamothe's new book release "Black Time & The Aesthetic Possibility of Objects". Thursday, March 28, 2024 in the Klingenstein Browsing Room (Neilson Library 102) at 5:00 pm. Daphne Lamothe is a literary and cultural studies scholar with research and teaching interests in African American, Afro-Caribbean and Black migration and transnational literatures. Sponsored by the Department for Africana Studies. Co-sponsored by the Program for the Study of Women and Gender and supported by the Kixie Denison Fieldman ’53 Fund. Free and open to the entire Smith College community.

Apply Now: Mary Maples Dunn Prize for Best Essay , Deadline: Monday, April 1

Mary Maples Dunn Prize is for an essay (4-8 pages) written in English within the current or three preceding semesters in a regular course in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, including approved cross-listed courses for the EAS track such as history. Essays originally submitted in seminars, for special studies or honors theses are not eligible. The stated assignment should be submitted along with the essay and marked with course and semester they were written. Submit essays as a clearly identified PDF to kgauger@smith.edu, by Monday, April 1. Students may submit only one essay per year.

Subscribe to Career Communities Emails

Smith's new Career Communities are sending curated newsletters with valuable content related to their professional areas. These emails include upcoming events, resources, jobs/internships, and more. The communities are: Arts, Media, & Communications; Business, Finance, Consulting, & Entrepreneurship; Education, Nonprofit, & Social Impact; Government, Law, Policy, & International Affairs; Health Professions; and STEM. Other emails you get from the Lazarus Center are being reimagined and reduced. Subscribe at https://l.ead.me/cc-emails

Cheer on the Basketball Team!

Join the fanfare on Tuesday, March 12, at 1:25 p.m. in the Ainsworth Gym parking lot to cheer on the Smith College basketball team as they board a bus for their second trip to the NCAA Division III Final Four. Watch the game on March 14 on http://NCAA.com.

Cheer on the Basketball Team!

Join the fanfare on Tuesday, March 12, at 1:25 p.m. in the Ainsworth Gym parking lot to cheer on the Smith College basketball team as they board a bus for their second trip to the NCAA Division III Final Four. Watch the game on March 14 on http://NCAA.com.


03/07/2024 Digest


Spring Seminar Series , Friday, March 8, 4 p.m., McConnell 103

Ana Marie Rey, Professor of Physics at the University of Colorado and the Joint Institute for Laboratory Astrophysics will give a talk titled "Optical Lattice Clocks: From Timekeepers to Spies of the Quantum Realm" at 4:15pm on Friday March 8 in McC103. Refreshments at 4:00pm. Talk begins at 4:15. All are welcome.

Demystifying Money: The Investment Series (Final Session) , Friday, March 8, 12:15 p.m., Conway Center, 103 Neilson

Sometimes investing really can mean striking out on your own. In this workshop, participants will talk about options for investing such as real estate or starting a business, and whether it makes sense to be your own financial advisor. It will also explore how non-financial priorities can impact your plans and decisions. Sponsored by the Conway Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center. Lunch provided; RSVP on the Smith Social Network requested but not required. https://smith.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9627056

Liberal Arts Lunch Series , Thursday, March 7, 12:10 p.m., Neilson Library 102

March 7, the Liberal Arts Lunch series welcomes Sarah Mazza, Assistant Professor of Geosciences, to present "Solving the Mystery of Bermuda: Using Isotope Geochemistry to Understand Volcanism." Lunch is provided for the first 40 attendees.

Today: Open Conversations With the Deans , Thursday, March 7, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center 102

Join Dean Keller and Dean Ohotnicky, with members of the House Presidents Association, to discuss the co-curriculum related to race and anti-racism. Feel free to bring your lunch. Cookies will be available for dessert.

Disability Rights in the Workplace: An Informal Conversation , Monday, March 11, 3-4 p.m., Virtual

Have you been wondering whether or not to disclose a disability and/or how to request accommodations at a summer internship or in the workplace after Smith? Join Patty Woods of the Lazarus Center and ej seibert of ODS for this informal conversation. We will focus on frequently asked questions, knowing your rights, dispelling myths, and best practices. All current undergrads are welcome. This workshop will be offered once in person (Feb 14, 11:30-12:30 in CC204, and once on zoom (March 11, 3-4 pm) by visiting https://smith.joinhandshake.com/edu/events/1480325

Williams-Mystic Study Away Program Info Session , Monday, March 11, 12:15 p.m., CEEDS Wright Hall

Spend a semester with Williams-Mystic, the coastal campus of Williams College, and investigate pressing world issues through the interdisciplinary lens of America's coasts and oceans! Students of all majors come to the Mystic Seaport Museum to conduct impactful original research in history, literature, policy, and science. When you're not in the classroom, you will travel on engaging field seminars in U.S. coastal communities, connecting with stakeholders, scholars, and community leaders in each location. These experiences allow hands-on study of topics like environmental justice, climate change, and food insecurity. Learn more at this casual info session. Lunch provided.

International Women's Day , Friday, March 8, 11 a.m.-1 p,n,, Campus Center Main Level Table

Celebrate International Women's Day with the Lewis Global Studies Center! International Women's Day (IWD) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year's theme is "Inspire Inclusion." We will be tabling in the Campus Center from 11am-1pm. Please stop by and join us!

President Willie-LeBreton, Chair of the Committee for Honorary Degrees, Invites Nominations of Individuals of Distinction

President Willie-LeBreton, chair of the Committee for Honorary Degrees, invites nominations of individuals of distinction for honorary doctoral degrees. To learn more about the award, view a list of recipients, or nominate an outstanding individual, please visit: https://www.smith.edu/news-events/events/commencement/submit-nomination

Medieval Studies Publication Opportunity for Undergraduates , Submit by March 15

Dies Legibiles, Smith College’s undergraduate journal of Medieval Studies, is currently soliciting submissions for their fourth edition. This is a great opportunity for undergraduates to publish their papers and translations. The deadline to submit is March 15, 2024. See submission guidelines and submit work on the Dies Legibiles website: https://sites.smith.edu/dies-legibiles/.

Knit'n'Listn on Josten Mezzanine , Friday, March 8, 4 p.m., Josten Library, Mendenhall

Do you love to craft and listen to great records? Come to Josten's Knit'n'Listen event on Friday, March 8th from 4-6pm! Bring your friends and your knitting, or any other craft you'd like! Enjoy some snacks and conversation while listening to some tunes. Feel free to stop by for a bit, or stay for the whole event! Email jostinfo@smith.edu if you have any suggestions for music.

Campus School Annual Spring Soiree & Auction , Friday, March 8, 7 p.m., Boylston Rooms, Easthampton

The annual Campus School Spring Soiree & Auction will be from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m March 8th. There will be childcare available on site. The auction will also be available online starting March 1st. Past and present Campus School parents, alumni, colleagues, and friends are invited to gather for a festive, adult night out. Enjoy hors d'oeuvres, desserts, cash bar, silent auction, and wine pull at the Boylston Rooms located in Easthampton. There will be a celebration of Cindy Naughton's incredible 39 years of teaching at Campus School. Contact cschool@smith.edu with any questions or to R.S.V.P.

Spring Cabaret: The Road to Here , Thursday, March 7, 7:30 p.m., Earle Recital Hall, Sage

Smith College vocal performance students, accompanied by Lemuel Gurtowsky, present a cabaret of songs from the musical theatre, cabaret and operetta cannons. The songs explore the themes of travel, home and the road to self discovery. Free and open to the public.

New Play Reading Series: How to Radicalize Your Peers by James Echols , Thursday, March 7, 7:30 p.m., Acting Studio 1, Mendenhall CPA

The Smith Department of Theatre's New Play Reading Series present How to Radicalize Your Peers by James Echols, MFA '24. The author of this play would like to most emphatically assure you that the news you may have already heard is true. The Men are Not Okay. Free and open to the public in Acting Studio 1 in the Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.

Sherrerd Center Teaching Arts Luncheon: Maximizing Collaboration--How to Intentionally Scaffold Group Projects , Friday, March 8, Noon, Campus Center Carroll Room

When launching group projects, students and faculty often engage in “magical thinking,” hoping the group’s chemistry will be perfect and the stars will align for smooth collaboration. However, it takes careful and intentional work to facilitate strong group dynamics. Erin Cohn and Megan Lyster (Wurtele Center), along with STRIDE students Marta Almazovaite and Sirohi Kumar will discuss recent research into effective collaboration in the liberal arts classroom, and then work with the Wurtele Center’s “Collaborative Leadership Project Deck,” which helps scaffold teamwork and metacognition for students to become effective collaborators. Lunch at noon; presentation at 12:20 pm. RSVP: https://forms.gle/AfiivCYGMpsSheLh9.

March Second Friday: Art and Rest , Friday, March 8, 4-8 p.m., Museum of Art

Enjoy a relaxing evening of making and viewing art! From 4–7 PM, participate in hands-on drop-in art making for all ages while enjoying light refreshments. From 4–8 p.m., explore four floors of art including the exhibition Painting the Persianate World: Portable Images on Paper, Cloth and Clay and the third floor reinstallation Worlds in Process: Art from the SCMA Collection. SCMA is free + open to all! scma.smith.edu

Thorns, Swamps and Mountains: Exploring the Value of Plant Collections in the Digital Age , Thursday, March 7, 4:15 p.m., McConnell 103

John Berryhill is the Interim Director of the Smith College Botanic Garden. His talk is the first of a three-part botany talk series in honor of John Burk as part of the Spring 2024 Mary Elizabeth Dickason King M.D. Annual Lecture Series in the Life Sciences in Memory of Professor Howard Parshley. Light snacks will be served at 4:15 p.m.; talk to begin at 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Please visit http://www.smith.edu/biology/events/php for the full schedule.

We Tried To Warn You: 50 years of Environmental Activism Via Posters With Tim Medland , Thursday, March 7, 12:15 p.m., CEEDS Wright Hall

Tim Medland is an independent curator who has curated at Poster House, the first and only museum in the USA dedicated to posters, both as historical documents and visual culture. These images, varying from whimsical to apocalyptic, have increased the visibility of environmental problems and partially shaped the bounds of public debate, while highlighting particular issues. The talk will cover the history of environmental activism since the 1970s, the accumulation of the collection for the show itself and associated curatorial issues.

Global FLEX in Barbados Info Session , Friday, March 8, 12:15 p.m., Dewey Common Room

Barbados: Caribbean Popular Culture: History, Performance and the Museum This short-term, faculty-led program will examine the public display of culture in the Caribbean. It introduces students to the interdisciplinary study of the Caribbean, with specific attention to the historical, environmental, socio-cultural features of modern existence that have come to constitute Caribbean experience, and are evidenced in its popular culture.

'Old Lesbians' Film Screening With Director Meghan McDonough and Project Participant Edie Daly , Wednesday, April 3, 4:30 p.m., Campus Center 103/4

Director Meghan McConough will be screening her new film, Old Lesbians, a documentary short about queer elders preserving their own herstory through the Old Lesbian Oral Herstory Project (OLOHP), an archive of 800+ life stories recorded across the U.S. and archived in Smith’s Special Collections. Before the screening, explore old lesbian oral herstories in Special Collections, Neilson 303, 2:30-4:30pm.

Bring Your Pets to Pet-a-Pet Day , Tuesday, March 12, Noon, Chapel Sanctuary

Please consider bringing your pets to Pet-a-Pet Day! CRSL and Schacht host Pet-a-Pet day twice a semester and we rely on community members to bring pets to the event. Smithies typically really love this day, and every staff member who brings a pet makes a big difference! Email wellness@smith.edu with any questions.

Weekly Meditation , Monday, March 11, 5 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary

Students, faculty, staff, and alumnae are invited to come together in person for weekly mindful meditation led by EJ Seibert and Mary Beth Brooker. We will do a simple, relaxed, silent practice of sitting and walking meditation, based on Zen forms. Chairs and floor cushions are available. Meditation instructions will be offered each week. All levels are welcome.

Mindful Mondays , Monday, March 11, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center 102

If you are looking for a place to make connections and practice self-awareness, come check out our drop-in Mindful Mondays program, every Monday in-person in Campus Center Room 102, 12:15-1pm. We serve a hot, simple vegetarian meal, and practice mindfulness with light meditation, embodiment practice, and discussion. Absolutely zero experience is necessary and all students are welcome. Email aostow@smith.edu with questions.

Nalox Boxes Installed Across Campus for Opioid Emergencies

Nalox boxes have been installed in six key locations on campus (Campus Center, outside the Friedmans, King/Scales Dining hall, Cutter Ziskind Dining Hall, Tyler Dining Hall, and the Alumnae Gym) for use in the event of an opioid emergency. Students can continue to request Narcan to carry through Wellness https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfr5FHZg4z-6zAqUDQB9km8ATEpMG7yS-5nQVpN8gu4HTAP3g/viewform. Email questions to healthservices@smith.edu.

Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) Nominations , Deadline: Friday, March 8, 4 p.m.

Applications for the Mellon Mays Undergraduate Fellowship (MMUF) are now being accepted. Your nominee's application and documents must be submitted by March 8 at 4:00 p.m. For more information, visit https://www.smith.edu/your-campus/offices-services/multicultural-affairs/mellon-mays-undergraduate-fellowship

Jummah , Friday, March 8, 12:30 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary

The CRSL invites students to join us for Jummah at the Hampshire Mosque in Hadley. The group will meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:25 pm. The van will leave campus by 12:30 pm and return to campus no later than 2:30 pm. Remember to bring a prayer rug and complete your ablution beforehand. There are extra prayer rugs in the Blue Room, if you need one! Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. To RSVP, email crsl@smith.edu.

Shabbat , Friday, March 8, 5:30 p.m., Kosher K Kitchen, Jordan House

The Smith College Jewish Community invites you to the “K”, the Kosher Kitchen in Jordan House, for Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday nights at 5:30pm! Join together in song and prayer to welcome in Shabbat as a community. Services will often be followed by Kosher vegetarian meals. All are welcome! Please reach out to scjc@smith.edu with any questions.

Soup, Salad and Soul , Friday, March 8, 12:15 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Come get cozy and enjoy a hot, delicious vegetarian soup made by awesome student cooks while taking part in reflective, student-led discussions on spirituality and life! Students of all religious, spiritual, and non-religious/non-spiritual backgrounds are welcome. The Bodman Lounge is in the basement of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel and accessible via elevator from the rear of the building. For details on food and other general accessibility questions, email aostow@smith.edu or mcantwel@smith.edu.

Catholic Mass , Sunday, March 10, 3 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary

Weekly Mass with Fr. Valentine Nworah and Smith's Newman Catholic Club. All are welcome! Contact catholicclub@smith.edu for information on student events and opportunities. The next Mass will be held on April 14th. Information on Easter and Holy Week will be coming soon.

Holy Rosary with the Catholic Club , Sunday, March 10, 2:30 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary

All are welcome to pray the Holy Rosary with Smith's Newman Catholic Club. Next Holy Rosary will be held on April 14th.

Journalism Career Panel: Meet the Professional Advisory Board , Thursday, March 7, 4:15-6 p.m., Seelye 101

Interested in a career in journalism? Join the JNX Concentration's Professional Advisory Board for a panel on careers in the field! Panelists will join via Zoom and dinner will be provided for the first 25 attendees, located in Seelye 101 on March 7th from 4:15 to 6pm.

Sign Up for Spring Student Art Sale , Deadline: Friday, March 29

The second Smith Student Art Sale will feature items made by Smith students, including jewelry, artwork, ceramics, clothing and more. This time it's part of the Art After Hours student night the Smith College Art Museum! The sale will be at the SCMA from 4-7pm on Thursday, April 25. The deadline to apply is Friday, March 29. Apply Here: https://forms.gle/atTw7dDGdeUiDME77

ArtSalon Comes to Smith , Thursday, March 7, 6:30 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room

Please join us March 7th for an evening of exciting presentations by local artists Magdalena Bermudez, Todd Colby, Christa Donner, and Smith Art Department's own Justin Kim, and Julie Lapping Rivera. The event will take place in the Carroll Room. Doors open 6pm, presentations begin 6:30pm. Students get in for free!

Online Webinar: Perspectives on Women's Struggles , Thursday, March 7, 4:30 p.m., Virtual Event

The world has celebrated International Women's Day since the United Nations officially recognized it in 1977. On March 8, communities around the globe will come together to acknowledge the achievements of women. This year, Smith College has joined forces with Meridians and the Jandon Center to discover how investing in women expedites progress toward gender equality. We invite you to join us as we ask panel participants to share stories about the feminist movement in their country, their struggles, and what role International Women's Day plays in transnational campaigns.

Crafting Solidarity: Celebrating Artistry and Activism for International Women's Day , Friday, March 8, 3 p.m., Seelye 106

The world has celebrated International Women's Day on Marth 8th since the United Nations officially recognized it in 1977. This year, the Program of the Study of Women and Gender, the Jandon Center, and the Latin American Students' Organization joined forces together to commemorate the activism that characterizes International Women's Day around the world through a crafting session on Friday, March 8th. Craft stations include paper crafts, blanket-makings, and flower-makings. Food and refreshments will be served.

Time Change Occurs This Weekend , Sunday, March 10

Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 10, and we “spring forward” an hour, making mornings a little darker and afternoons a little lighter. It may be harder to see in the morning. When driving, watch for pedestrians and bicycles, and obey posted speed limits. When walking, always use crosswalks, obey traffic signals, and be sure drivers have stopped before you cross. Dial (413) 585-5555 or access 24-hour emergency telephones across campus to talk to Campus Safety Dispatch. Learn more about safety at http://smith.edu/about-smith/campus-safety.

Mock Case Competition , Saturday, March 9, 2 p.m., Klingenstein Browsing Room, Neilson Library

Join us for the Consulting Mock Case Competition this Saturday, March 9th at 2pm in the Klingenstein Browsing Room at Neilson Library, co-hosted by Mount Holyoke Consulting Club. This is your chance to dive into the world of consulting by working in dynamic teams on a real-world case and presenting your strategic solutions to experienced judges. Embrace the opportunity to sharpen your problem-solving skills and gain hands-on experience in the consulting realm.

Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat in Concert With Guest Artist Bridget Kibbey , Sunday, March 31, 3 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage

The Smith College Department of Music and the UMass Fine Arts Center present a captivating musical journey with internationally acclaimed Iranian singers and musicians Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat, celebrated for their deep connection to heritage and innovative musical expression. Teaming up with world-acclaimed harpist Bridget Kibbey, this collaboration unfolds as a profound musical interaction, where the intricate Persian textures of modes, melodies, and poetry blend with the evocative improvisations of the harp. Together, they invite you to explore a musical landscape that transcends boundaries and languages, embracing the beauty of diversity and the universality of human sentiments.

NPRS: Where the Stilled Wind Blew by Claire Trivax, MFA ’24 , Thursday, April 4, 7:30 p.m., Acting Studio 1, Mendenhall CPA

The New Play Reading Series presents Where the Stilled Wind Blew by Claire Trivax, MA ’24. Numa leaves their polluted, dying world for the evergreen, untouched valley of Ap’noa. They are the first human to enter Ap’noa after a cataclysmic event 500 years ago wiped out all of the people. In their quest to discover what happened and find a solution to their world’s problems, Numa will have to come to terms with their own tumultuous past. Free and open to the public.

Joel Pitchon, Retirement Celebration Recital: The Beauty of Violin , Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage

Celebrating 50 years of professional music making and his retirement from Smith College, Joel will play violin favorites. He will be joined by friends for Prokofiev’s incomparable Duo for Two Violins and the brilliant Brahms Piano Quintet. Featuring the Elm Chamber Ensemble: Yu-Mei Wei, piano, Anthony Berner, viola, Volcy Pelletier, cello and special guest Robyn Quinnett, violin. Free and open to the public.


03/05/2024 Digest


2024 Tryon Prize for Writing Award Deadline May 2 , Thursday, May 2

The 2024 Tryon Prize for Writing submission deadline is Thursday, May 2, by 11:59 p.m.. A jury awards monetary prizes for outstanding writing related to art seen at the Smith College Museum of Art. Writing may take any form including an essay, poem or research paper. Jurors seek insight and scholarship. Email questions to museduc@smith.edu. To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/3TXr4CR. The Tryon Prizes are named for painter Dwight W. Tryon, professor of art at Smith College from 1886 to 1923 and SCMA benefactor.

2024 Tryon Prize for Art Award , Deadline: May 2, 11:59 p.m.

The 2024 Tryon Prize for Art submission deadline is Thursday, May 2 by 11:59 p.m.. A jury awards monetary prizes for outstanding writing related to art seen at the Smith College Museum of Art. Writing may take any form including an essay, poem or research paper. Jurors seek insight and scholarship. Email questions to museduc@smith.edu. To learn more visit: https://bit.ly/4aMc00I. The Tryon Prizes are named for painter Dwight W. Tryon, professor of art at Smith College from 1886 to 1923 and SCMA benefactor.

CSO Book Drive , Through March 13, Jandon Center, Wright Hall

Help donate to the CSO Book Drive by bringing books to the pink bins in the Jandon Center! Books must be soft cover and must not contain any violence or nudity. Drive ongoing until Wednesday, 13th March.

Anita Wien '62 Global Scholars Fund Info Session , Tuesday, March 5, 12:15 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

Earn up to $15,000 for your study abroad trip! Learn how to apply. To be eligible you must study abroad for a full year in non-English speaking country (single semester options for STEM majors) and participate in an internship/ similar experience. See the LGSC website for more details: https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/study-abroad/applying

OPT Information Session , Wednesday, March 6, 4:30 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

This information session is an opportunity for international students who use an F-1 visa to attend Smith to learn about post-graduation work authorization available through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Students preparing to graduate who wish to apply for OPT will be required to attend an OPT session prior to applying. Zoom links provided if you prefer to join remotely! For details, visit https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/isso/current/opt "

President Willie-LeBreton, Chair of the Committee for Honorary Degrees, Invites Nominations of Individuals of Distinction

President Willie-LeBreton, chair of the Committee for Honorary Degrees, invites nominations of individuals of distinction for honorary doctoral degrees. To learn more about the award, view a list of recipients, or nominate an outstanding individual, please visit: https://www.smith.edu/news-events/events/commencement/submit-nomination

ESG Workshop x Bloomberg Terminal , Wednesday, March 6, 5 p.m., Conway Center, 103 Neilson

Are you interested in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) concepts? Do you need ESG data for a seminar, a project, or even for the Co-Innovate for JOY Challenge? Come learn how to use the Bloomberg Terminal to explore and extract ESG data! Dinner will be provided. Register here: https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/9931335

ACA Forms 1095-C Now Available

Each year employers are required to provide benefit-eligible employees with a 1095-C (also known as ACA) form, which provides information on health care coverage you had or were offered during the previous year. To access a copy of your 1095-C ACA Form electronically, in Workday select the Benefits apps and then under the View section select the My ACA Forms option. If you did not elect to receive your 1095-C ACA Form electronically, a copy will be mailed to your address on record.

Making a Revolution: A Reading and Q & A With Merle Hoffman , Thursday, March 7, 4:30 p.m., Seelye 201

Merle Hoffman is one of the foremost architects of the feminist women’s health movement. In 1971, two years before Roe v. Wade, Hoffman helped establish one of the first abortion clinics in the United States—CHOICES Women's Medical Center. Today CHOICES provides abortion care, birth control, gynecology, prenatal care, counseling services, tele-medicine, specialized care for teens, trans people, and the LGBTQ community. Now, two years after Roe's demise, Hoffman has ritten CHOICES: A Post-Roe Abortion Rights Manifesto. Compiling her decades of experience, research, and analysis into a tour de force that sheds light on the catastrophic repercussions of overturning Roe.

Ramadan Preparation Workshop , Tuesday, March 5, 5:30 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Ramadan is a sacred time for Muslims worldwide. Muslims fast daily from dawn to sunset and work to strengthen their relationship with Allah. This workshop represents a compassionate caring and attentive space to build community, share thoughts, and experience grief and love with Muslims. Dinner and salat included. Muslim students are encouraged to attend and bring a friend. Discussion with Dr. Bilal Ansari, faculty at the Hartford International University for Religion and Peace, Director of Islamic Chaplaincy Program and Assistant Vice President for Campus Engagement, Williams College. Facilitated by Kim Alston, CRSL Muslim Student Advisor.

Alison Overseth ’80 Presents 'Field Notes: Trends and Transformations in After School Education' , Thursday, March 7, 5:30 p.m., Graham Hall, Hillyer

Alison Overseth ‘80, Chair of the Smith College Board of Trustees and CEO of the Partnership for Afterschool Education (PASE), will give this year’s Jane Grossman Cecil '50 and Donald Cecil Memorial Lecture on Education. The lecture will explore lessons learned while leading a network devoted to expanding quality afterschool programs to support children and families in New York City. Sponsored by the Jandon Education Initiative.

Maple Sugaring with CEEDS! , Wednesday, March 6, 10 a.m., Chapin Loading Dock

Join CEEDS staff and students for a maple sugar boil with sap from the MacLeish Field Station. Stop by to sample some sap, have a pancake with some real New England maple syrup, and learn more about how maple syrup is made. We will be there between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Come on by!

Submit to Emulate Magazine , Through Friday, March 8

Emulate Magazine is accepting submissions for the spring semester issue until March 8th. The theme is Confessions & Recollections. Emulate is Smith's art and literary magazine. A themed issue is published in print and online each fall and spring semester. Submissions are open to students and anyone connected to the Connecticut River Valley. Submissions can be visual art, opinions, reviews, fiction, poetry, photography, film, music, and anything else that relates to the theme. Submit your work using this form: https://forms.gle/QBCU8Mn8qRgHwyHh6. More information about submission guidelines can be found at https://sites.smith.edu/emulate/

Wildness and the Mind: A Thai Buddhist Theory of Madness , Wednesday, March 6, 4:30 p.m., Seelye 201

Scholarship in Psychiatric Anthropology is increasingly suggesting that culture has a large part in shaping the subjective experience of schizophrenia. Julia Cassaniti ’99 will speak on the health implications of local understandings of mindfulness for patients at a psychiatric hospital in Chiang Mai, Thailand, along with a new project in which patients diagnosed with schizophrenia offer personal accounts of hallucinogenic encounters. Cassaniti is Associate Professor of Cultural Anthropology at Washington State University. Sponsored by the Buddhist Studies Program, South Asian Studies Program, Anthropology Department, Religion Department, Ada Howe Kent fund, and Lecture Committee.

Navigating Relationships with Food and Movement Workshop , Wednesday, March 6, 4:30 p.m., Campus Center 205

Do you feel being inundated with information on what "eating healthy" and "exercising" mean? Do you wonder how to achieve a balanced relationship between food and movement? Join this workshop with Community Health Organizers to discuss a spectrum of relationships with food and movement from positive to negative, and devise strategies for building and maintaining a more positive relationship between food and movement. Participants will have a chance to win a boba gift card!

Money Matters: Budgeting for Study Abroad , Tuesday, March 5, 4:30 p.m., Conway Center, 103 Neilson

The LGSC and the Money Mentors Team are collaborating to give students insights on how to budget whilst studying abroad. This session will be particularly useful for students who plan to study abroad next semester. We will be going over different aspects of costs.

Pet-a-Pet Day! , Wednesday, March 6, Noon-1 p.m., Chapin Lawn

Save the date! Stop by Chapin Lawn on Wednesday, March 6, from 12 to 1 pm to meet the admissions team, pet wonderful pets, and learn about overnight hosting for admitted student programs this April. Can't make it? Learn more here: https://apply.smith.edu/register/2024admithosting.

UMass: Standing Together, a Presentation and Open Discussion , Wednesday, March 6, 11:30 a.m., UMass Student Union Ballroom

The Office of the President is offering transportation to the first ten students who register for the UMass program Standing Together: A Presentation and Open Discussion, Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 12:00-1:00 PM, UMass Student Union Ballroom, lunch will be served beginning 11:30 AM. This is a presentation and discussion with the grassroots movement based in Israel, Standing Together. Standing Together has received global attention for its efforts to mobilize against the Israeli occupation of the West Bank and the current war in Gaza. Two of the movement’s co-leaders, Sally Abed and Alon-lee Green, will talk about their work, including its successes and challenges. Register here: https://www.umass.edu/diversity/standing-together-registration Van transportation departs from JMG at 11am and is available to first 10 to sign -up here: https://forms.gle/GZ3UXQzKnXNfBnoVA

Collaborative Innovation Concentration Speaker Series: Against the Grain - Equity in Makerspaces , Tuesday, March 12, 5 p.m., Not Listed

While shared and community makerspaces increase tool access and creative opportunity for many students and artists, studies have shown that the diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in these spaces are failing. Join maker-educator Amanda Simons to examine how ergonomics and neurotypical education strategies have contributed to this problem, and explore some solutions to increase accessibility and retention, and make for a more equitable student experience. Masks are encouraged, and a livestream will be available (register for link at https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/9972488).


02/29/2024 Digest


SDS Advising Fair #1 , Wednesday, April 3, 4:15 p.m., Ford Hall Atrium

SDS is hosting an Advising Fair for all SDS Majors, Mathematical Statistics Majors. SDS minors, Applied Statistics Minors and all intended majors/minors. This is a chance to plan your courses for the Fall 2024, remove workday registration holds, and connect with fellow SDS Smithies! Refreshments will be provided.

Register Now: Write-on-Site , March 8, 1 p.m., Mary Maples Dunn Conference Room, Pierce

Have writing to get done but finding it hard to get started? Find that your writing is easier when done with good colleagues? Earmark your calendar, grab your laptop, and come to this write-on-site opportunity! These sessions, which are being held on February 9, March 8, and April 5, will support you in making progress, increasing productivity, and building a community of scholars writing together. Refreshments will be provided. Feel welcome to join anytime. Part of the Spring 2024 Faculty Development Series (https://www.smith.edu/about-smith/provost/faculty-development). Register in advance (https://forms.gle/jYAc1UYYDskevbcE7).

Liberal Arts Lunch Series , Thursday, Feb. 29, 12:10 p.m., Neilson Library 102

February 29, the Liberal Arts Lunch series welcomes Emma Chubb, Curator of Contemporary Art, Smith College Museum of Art, to present "One Contemporary Artist, Many Sites: Younes Rahmoun's Upcoming Retrospective at SCMA, Botanic Garden, and MacLeish." Lunch is provided for the first 40 attendees.

'Faces of Medicine' Screening and Talkback with Dr. Khama Ennis , Monday, March 4, 7 p.m., Graham Hall, Hillyer

"Faces of Medicine" (http://www.facesofmedicine.org) is the pilot episode of a documentary series produced by local physician, Dr. Khama Ennis. She explains, "The hope is that any Black girl or woman can find themselves in our stories and know what is possible. All viewers will gain a better appreciation of what doctors of color experience... Anyone who interacts with healthcare providers — which is to say, all of us — will have an opportunity to shift their bias." Dr. Ennis will join us for a discussion and Q&A following the screening. Register on Handshake: https://smith.joinhandshake.com/events/1481216/share_preview

'You on the Moors Now' by Jaclyn Backhaus, Directed by Monica Lopez Orozco , Feb. 28, 29, March 1, 2, 7:30 p.m., Hallie Flanagan Studio, Mendenhall

Four literary heroines of the nineteenth century set conventionalism ablaze when they turn down marriage proposals from their equally famous gentlemen callers. What results is a confluence of love, anger, grief, and bloodshed, as the ensemble struggles to reconcile romantic ideologies of the past with their modern ideas of courtship. Everything you’ve learned about love from the pages of Pride and Prejudice, Wuthering Heights, Jane Eyre, and Little Women is turned upside down in this grand theatrical battle royale. Tickets $5-10 at smitharts.booktix.com. Free for Smith students.

Dethroning the Kings of Genome Sizes: Genomic Exploration of Amoebae Diversity, Behavior, and Associations , Thursday, Feb. 29, 4:15 p.m., McConnell 103

Yonas Tekle, Professor at Spelman College, will present this talk which is part of the Spring 2024 Mary Elizabeth Dickason King M.D. Annual Lecture Series in the Life Sciences in Memory of Professor Howard Parshley. Light snacks will be served at 4:15 p.m.; talk to begin at 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Please visit http://www.smith.edu/biology/events.php for the full schedule.

Sherrerd Luncheon: Appraising Smith's Writing & Public Discourse Journey: What the Data Tell Us , Friday, March 1, Noon, Neilson Library 102

Julio Alves (Jacobson Center) and Minh Ly (Institutional Research) will present on grants (Mellon Foundation, Davis Foundation, and Calderwood Foundation) and the data collected over the past four years supporting writing and public discourse at Smith. As part of these grants, faculty were surveyed twice about their pedagogical practices and attitudes in teaching writing, first in fall 2020 (n(equals sign)177) and then again in spring 2023 (n(equals sign)209). This TAL closes the loop on this assessment by reporting the results to the faculty, who invested substantial time in completing the surveys. Lunch at noon; presentation at 12:20 pm. RSVP: https://forms.gle/bE3uLjfSNUsUcJMj6.

2024 Summer Mindich Fellowship Info Session , Thursday, Feb. 29, 12:15 p.m., Jandon Center, Wright

Are you interested in an internship in the field of education? The Smith Mindich Fellowship is an opportunity to explore an education career through a mentored internship at a school or other education setting. Join the info session at the Jandon Center for Community Engagement to learn more about the 2024 summer program and how to apply. Pizza will be provided.

Being Well Abroad , Monday, March 4, 4:15 p.m., Dewey Common Room

Reflect on how your identity may have an impact on your time abroad. Consider what it might be like to suddenly be in the minority or in the majority for the first time. Hear tips from past students on how to achieve growth and maintain mental health given global inequities.

Mascots & Indigenous Visibility in Sport and Language , Sunday, March 3, 6 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium, Wright

Why are school mascots important and how do they influence school and team cultures and identities? How does the language we surround ourselves with perpetuate legacies of colonialism and Native invisibility? The Smith Pioneer was chosen to represent women breaking into male dominated areas of study. In the growing age of racial allyship, this panel seeks to assess the colonial history of American sports, the Pioneer Valley, and Smith College. Join speakers from the Smith community and IllumiNative to discuss these issues.

Financial Aid Application 24-25 , Deadline: May 15

Undergraduate students interested in applying for financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year should begin the application process now. The deadline is May 15. Go to http://www.smith.edu/about-smith/sfs/financial-aid to view general requirements or visit the Net Partner financial aid portal to view individual requirements. Students who did not apply for financial aid in previous years but are eligible to apply for aid, should write sfs@smith.edu to inform Student Financial Services of your intention to apply for financial aid for the 2024-2025 academic year.

History Department's Annual Schwoerer Lecture: 'The Emperor's English: Japan's Imperial Family as Anglophiles and Anglophones' , Tuesday, March 5, 4:30 p.m., Neilson Library 102

As part of the History Department's Annual Schwoerer Lecture Series, Professor Hiromu Nagahara (MIT) will present his latest research in a talk entitled "The Emperor's English: Japan's Imperial Family as Anglophiles and Anglophones” on March 5 at 4:30 pm, in the Neilson Browsing Room. Professor Nagahara specializes in the history of modern Japan and is the author of Tokyo Boogie Boogie: Japan’s Pop Era and Its Discontents (Harvard, 2017). Sponsored by the History Department, the Five College Center for East Asian Studies, the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, and the Smith College Lecture Committee.

Trans and Non-binary/GNC Healthcare and Career Paths with Jenny Siegel '01, MD , Friday, March 1, 12:15 p.m., Ford 240

Jenny Siegel ’01, MD, is the Medical Director of the MGH Transgender Health Program as well as the Lead for Health Equity and Community-Based Education for the MGH Internal Medicine Residency Program. She grew up in North Dakota, obtained her BA in neuroscience from Smith College and her MD from Harvard Medical School; she subsequently completed her residency and chief residency in internal medicine at University of California, San Francisco. She currently sees patients in the Transgender Health Program and teaches on the inpatient medical service. To register, visit https://smith.joinhandshake.com/events/1457240/share_preview

Participants Required for Blood Vessel Function Study , Scott Gym

The research aims to study the impact of stress, and discrimination on blood vessel health. The study is recruiting individuals in between ages 18-45 who identify as female. To participate in the study, please click the link https://redcapweb.smith.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=F9HXLDF7E9

OSE Programming Feedback Form

The Office of Student Engagement wants to reflect on how we spread the word about our activity and programming offerings so we can serve our community better. However, we can only do this with student feedback! Please fill out this quick Google form to help us out. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScri5_-MzEMJ_ZsmpbvPt-1U5qLW_rHqObZkfhAuK8IWuJJnQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Survey: EcoReps Want Your Input on Reusable Dining Containers at Smith

This survey is an attempt to return a reusable to-go program glory to Smith, so that we can reduce our use of single-use items as an institution. Less single-use items keep waste out of landfills - which predominantly affects poor and BIPOC neighborhoods. By filling out the survey, you are providing necessary information on how students would interact with a to-go program, and what elements would make a successful Smith to-go program. This information will, anonymously, go to Smith's dining services in the hopes of designing a new to-go program! Fill out survey by visiting https://forms.gle/e7fspFXsF5T7SxUB9

Auditions: THE ART OF REMEMBERING , Sunday & Monday, March 3 & 4, 7-9 p.m., Acting Studio, Mendenhall CPA

AUDITIONS for THE ART OF REMEMBERING by Adina L. Ruskin, directed by Aria Martinelli and Phoebe Turner, Sunday, March 3 and Monday, March 4, 7:00-9:00 PM in Acting Studio 1, Mendenhall CPA. Please let us know if you are interested but unable to make either date. Casting Breakdown: Rebecca is portrayed by three actresses who represent different aspects of herself. Three women can be any combination of ethnicity, color, or age. Jewish students are strongly encouraged to audition as Jewish identity is a central component of the play. No appointment or preparation necessary. Perusal scripts available in Josten Library. Questions: email Nikki ncbeck@smith.edu

Balance: A Virtual Panel with Faculty, Staff, and Students , Thursday, Feb. 29, 5:30 p.m., Virtual

Join the Wurtele Center for Leadership, Sarah Brickey-Nguyen (Admissions), Jen Malkowski (Chair and Associate Professor, Film and Media Studies) and Destiny Smith '24 (Vice Chair of the Smith College Black Students' Alliance ) for an online panel conversation diving into the topic of balance. Panelists will explore what balance means to them, their relationships with the concept, as well as tools and strategies we use to manage it, with time at the end for audience Q&A. Open to all Smith community members. We hope you will join us! See Social Network for Zoom link: https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/9957647

Al Nur Spiritual Gatherings , Thursday, Feb. 29, 6 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Join Thursday dinner discussions with Muslim student advisor Kim Alston and special alumnae guests. Please RSVP at kalston@smith.edu. “Allah is the Light of the heavens and the earth...Allah doth guide whom He will to His Light” - Al Nur 35

Last Chance to Apply! Reunion 2024 Student Workers Needed!

Current Smith students play a crucial role in the success of commencement and reunions, making these events fun and an essential source of connection. The Office of Alumnae Relations hires 165-200 students annually for approximately 6,000 job shifts spanning from May 11 to May 26. Students completing reunion work can depart campus after 5 pm on Sunday, May 26th. Meals and housing provided. This application is intended for students able to work BOTH weeks of reunion: Reunion 1: May 16th - May 19th Reunion 2: May 23rd - 26th. Applications are due March 1st. Apply at this link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeepq81bWax9hj1b2aSwjVOD4bjiuOND0_5D_12Hr_rDkEFmQ/viewform

'Up Home' - A Conversation With Smith College President Emerita Ruth J. Simmons , Monday, March 4, 4:30 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium, Wright

President Emerita Ruth J. Simmons joins Ginetta E.B. Candelario ’90, Professor and Editor of Meridians, for a discussion of Simmons’ new memoir, "Up Home: One Girl’s Journey." President Emerita Simmons played a central role in founding Meridians at Smith to showcase the scholarship, ideas, activism, and voices of women of color across the globe. Her acclaimed memoir describes how this daughter of sharecroppers became the first Black president of Smith and subsequently the first Black president of an Ivy League university. Introductory remarks will be delivered by President Sarah Willie-LeBreton. Event is also livestreaming on Zoom. Register here: https://bit.ly/ruth-simmons-up-home

FCWSRC Book Salon: Writing the Black Diasporic City in the Age of Globalization , Tuesday, March 5, 5:30 p.m., Hampshire College

Faculty and staff are invited to join the Five College Women's Studies Research Center for a book salon at Hampshire College celebrating Amherst College Professor Carol Bailey's recently published book, "Writing the Black Diasporic City in the Age of Globalization." The event will feature discussants from throughout the Five Colleges, including Elise Barnett (UMass), Prof. Rachel Mordecai (UMass), and Prof. Katwiwa Mule (Smith). Learn more and RSVP here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7rMNUw9BLw8npYMBn31VTD8RzFPtgmg3WlZfj_5PM9fBVcQ/viewform

Advisers: Registration is Open for Academic Progress Help Sessions , Friday, March 1, 12:15 p.m., Virtual Event

The registrar's office will host sessions for advisers to review the process of senior certification. Particular attention will be paid to the usage of overrides to fulfill academic requirements in Workday. This will also allow advisers to bring questions about these processes or specific cases for which they wish to receive one-on-one assistance. Advisers of the class of 2024 and advisers unfamiliar with the override process are encouraged to attend. Visit the training article in Workday to sign up. Sessions will be held on March 1 and March 7 at 12:15pm. https://www.smith.edu/workdaytraining

Outdoor Adventure Program Spring Break and Semester Trips

Skiing, snowboarding, waterparks and more! Join the OAP on a trip to Vermont this Spring Break! Enjoy activities such as skiing and snowboarding at Jay Peak and Burke Mountain, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and a waterpark! Price is $500 which covers food, lodging, and lift tickets. Email sjohnson@smith.edu for more details and to sign up! In addition, the OAP is running snowshoeing trips through February and early March. Sign up for those on our website: https://smithpioneers.com/sports/2017/2/14/interterm-spring-break.aspx

Art Stockings with Hilma's Ghost , Thursday, Feb. 29, 4:15 p.m., Not Listed

Art Stockings: Dialogues on Art, Gender, and Cultural lecture series is pleased to welcome Hilma's Ghost, a painting collaborative formed between artists Danielle Tegeder and Sharmistha Ray, for a virtual artist's talk on Thursday February 29th at 4:15-5:15 in Hillyer 203. As a collaborative practice, Hilma’s Ghost has conducted experimental pedagogy, transcultural dialogue, and collectivity through the lens of feminism and spirituality to build community and reckon with patriarchal art histories that have excluded women, trans, and nonbinary practitioners. Register here: https://smith.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUkdumpqTgqGdMVxLssJHXc0HMfrGKBeblT#/registration

Project on Women and Social Change Info Session , Friday, March 1, 2 p.m., Virtual Event

The Project on Women and Social Change, in collaboration with the Jandon Center, is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for tenure-track faculty, lecturers, teaching staff and post-doctoral fellows. We are considering proposals to fund a symposium related to gender and women’s lives in Spring of 2025. Collaborative proposals are encouraged. One award of up to $40K will be granted. Register to attend a Zoom info session on Friday, March 1st at 2:00 PM. Please contact nzigler@smith.edu with questions, or to receive a copy of our application link.

Earn Up to $500 by Hosting a Prospective Student! , April 12-13 or April 18-19

The newly admitted Class of 2028 will visit campus in April to explore if Smith College suits them. Smithies are invited to host prospective students overnight on Friday, April 12, or Thursday, April 18. This opportunity allows current students to connect with potential future classmates, housemates, and club members! A house competition will be held, awarding prizes to the house with the highest percentage of hosts and the one with the most hosts overall. Register at: https://apply.smith.edu/register/2024admithosting.

Rodell Warner: Artificial Archive: Generative AI and Reimaging the Caribbean (Lecture and Workshop) , Thursday, Feb. 29, 1:20 p.m., Virtual Event

The virtual event explores the ways that Generative AI can be used in reimaging and reimagining the ways that we think about the histories of Caribbean people of African and Indian descent. The artist, Rodell Warner, will discuss two of his recent projects, the Augmented Archive and the Artificial Archive. The Augmented Archive project discusses the limited and biased gaze through which many early photographs of Caribbean people were captured. The project’s aim is to intervene by altering the narrative and centering the subject, possibly pointing to their interiority. Please join our waiting room at https://smith.zoom.us/j/94949628049

Open House for Newly Renovated Center for Design and Fabrication (CDF) , Thursday, Feb. 29, 2-5 p.m., McConnell B05

Come check out the newly renovated Center for Design and Fabrication (CDF)! The CDF is a manufacturing resource for students & faculty, and we have just completed a major renovation to our facility! We would love to share it with the Smith community, so please stop by our open house! Thursday 2/29/24 from 2-5 pm in McConnell B05 (basement). Light refreshments will be served.

Memory Nation: National Remembering and Memory Activism in the Post-9/11 Era , Thursday, Feb. 29, 4:30 p.m., Seelye 201

The events of 9/11 produced excessive memorialization, in which more than 1,000 memorials were built to assert narratives of national unity. By the time of Covid and the 2020 uprisings, cultural memory had turned toward counter-memories, critiques of historical monuments, and activism. Prof. Marita Sturken (NYU) reflects on the arc of national memory in this century. In considering the critical work of recognizing wounds the nation itself inflicts, she examines projects in memory of the post-9/11 wars and the creation of the National Memorial for Peace and Justice in Montgomery, AL.

Invitation to Learn More about Coalition Building Training , Monday, March 4, 12:15 p.m., Virtual

Students, staff, and faculty who are interested in learning more about how to improve skills for building community across differences are invited to an informational session on Zoom on March 4 at 12:15. Presenters from the National Coalition Building Institute (NCBI) will explain their approach and answer questions. Register HERE: https://smith.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEldeGppzkqHtz4K14TBFNvozWGlzVsN6Xp

Albert Cano Smit, piano , Sunday, March 3, 3 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage

Prize-winning musician, Albert Cano Smit, Iva Dee Hiatt Visiting Artist in Piano presents a concert of piano works by Schubert, Beethoven, Debussy, Fauré, Granados. Free and open to the public.

Music Monday 5: Smith Chamber Singers , Monday, March 4, 1 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage

The Smith College Chamber Singers, a select group of twenty singers, will present repertoire from their concert tour to Italy. Conducted by Jonathan Hirsh and Paige Graham.

Emulate Magazine Open Mic , Saturday, March 2, 7:30 p.m., Poetry Center, Wright

An open mic themed around all forms of love, organized by members of Emulate Magazine. Sign up to read here (https://forms.gle/UqyEVQyw4d75uLDZ9) or just show up!

Jung Lecture: Way Of The Wise Elder In Film-Mythic Power Of Cinema , Friday, March 1, Virtual Event

Exploring Conscious Aging Through The Mythic Power Of Cinema with Terry Ebinger. The most powerful movies about wise eldership serve as journeys into mythic territory, with its daunting trials, tests of character, turning points and healing transformations. Terry Ebinger, MS, is a passionate film scholar and retired psychotherapist with nearly four decades of experience as a depth psychological practitioner, educator, dream consultant, spiritual director, and multidisciplinary group leader. This event is co-sponsored by the Smith psychology department. Zoom Event-please register at http://WestMassJung.org

Geothermal Energy Project Update , Tuesday, Feb. 27

Test pit work will continue in preparation for the distribution of piping in summer 2024. Excavation activities will continue within the fence line near the Emerson House arch. Interior concrete cutting will also occur in the basement of Emerson House. A crane will be in the parking lot of 20-22 Paradise Road on Tuesday, February 27, to place electrical equipment on site. Pedestrian walkways and a vehicular travel lane will be impacted. Please view the project website, smithgeoenergy.info, to view the graphic which outlines work areas.

Physics Presentation of the Major , Wednesday, March 27, 4:15 p.m., McConnell 103

Special Guests Angeline Burrell (Smith Physics class of 2001) of the Space Science Division of the US Naval Research Lab and Vasanthi Chandrasekaram (Smith Physics class of 1991) of PLG3 Consulting (formerly of Apple and Amazon) will talk about their path from a bachelors degree in physics at Smith to their current careers in research and in high tech industries. Meet physics students and faculty to learn more about how you can get a bachelors in physics at Smith.

Troubling the Caribbean's Early Photographic Archive With Artist Rodell Warner , Thursday, Feb. 29, 1:30 p.m., Virtual Event

Artist Rodell Warner shares his recent projects - Augmented Archive and Artificial Archive -- which expose the limited and biased gaze through which a photographic archive of the Caribbean was captured and aim to intervene by altering the narrative and centering the subject. Warner takes artistic license using generative AI to imagine what was never photographed and far beyond. Following the lecture, the artist will guide participants in a workshop using free online tools to generate their own prompts and images. For zoom link email twint@smith.edu.

Smith in the World Conference: Gov't, IA, Law & Policy Panel , Thursday, Feb. 29, 4:30 p.m., Virtual Event

The annual Smith in the World Conference celebrates the incredible off-campus work students achieve through internships, community service, study abroad and research. Panelists: Jackie Ochoa Acevedo ‘24, Koki Kapoor ‘25, Rebecca Connor ‘25 Hear from students who worked in: - political fundraising and campaign strategy consulting - Criminal justice journalism - New York state judiciary via The Sonia and Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship program Register for Zoom link: https://smith.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJUqcuyrpjsqG9Hu4oqIaH6ed_wh7TGiLHqR

Conversation with Marjan and Mahsa Vahdat , Thursday, March 28, 12:15 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

The conversation with the Iranian artists Marjan and Mahsa Vahdat will focus on women’s activism in post-revolutionary Iran and the challenges women face as singers and musicians. Pioneering a style of singing rooted in traditional and contemporary Iranian and Armenian music, the Vahdat sisters have won many honors, including an Independent Music Award in 2013 for their album Twinklings of Hope, and a Transglobal Award in 2019 for their album Placeless (a collaboration with Kronos Quartet).

Register Now: Connecticut River Valley Farmworker Health Program (CRVFHP) Info Session , Tuesday, March 5, 12:15 p.m., Neilson Library 102

Interested in healthcare access and underserved populations? Come learn about how these issues affect local communities. CRVHP partners with Community Health Centers, and other stakeholders, to improve access to health care for migratory and seasonal agricultural workers and their families. The CRVFHP is a program of the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers and is offered through participating health centers and health care providers in Connecticut and Massachusetts. Project managers will join us to discuss the community health needs for local agricultural workers and the ways that their programs address these needs. To register, visit https://smith.joinhandshake.com/events/1477216/share_preview

Funding & Fellowships for Study Abroad , Tuesday, April 2, 12:15 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

Join us for a 'brown bag' lunch info session to learn about some critical funding opportunities aimed at diversifying the demographics of study abroad program participants. This session will be a round-up of internal and external, independent and sponsored applications.

Celebrating 24 Years of Publishing Intersectional Feminist WOC Knowledge Production at Smith , Friday, March 1, 4:30 p.m., Nolen Art Lounge, Campus Center

Meridians: feminism, race, and transnationalism is excited to invite you to the opening reception of our newly installed showcase, "Celebrating 24 Years of Publishing Intersectional Feminist WOC Knowledge Production at Smith." Come learn and celebrate our history together. Refreshments will be provided. The exhibit will be on display until March 24, 2024.

Jummah Prayer , March 1, 12:25-2:30 p.m.

The CRSL invites students to join us for Jummah at the Hampshire Mosque in Hadley. The group will meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:25 pm. The van will leave campus by 12:30 pm and return to campus no later than 2:30 pm. Remember to bring a prayer rug and complete your ablution beforehand. There are extra prayer rugs in the Blue Room, if you need one! Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. To RSVP, email crsl@smith.edu


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Apply Now for a CEEDS Faculty Research Fellowship , Deadline: March 8

Each year, CEEDS appoints 1-3 faculty as Fellows. Faculty members from any discipline are invited to apply. In the summer of their appointment, faculty are provided with generous summer support, student summer undergraduate research fellows, and funds to support their research. We continue to be interested in proposals that broadly explore themes related to the environment, ecological design, and sustainability. Contact Andrew Berke aberke@smith.edu to discuss your ideas and questions. The deadline to apply is March 8.

For the Love of Plants: Plant Worlds in the Shadows of Empire , Friday, March 1, 7:30 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium, Wright

Drawing on recent interdisciplinary scholarship in feminist, postcolonial and indigenous studies, Dr. Banu Subramaniam reflects on how gender, race, class, sexuality and nation shape the foundational language, terminology and theories of the modern plant sciences, and how botanical theories remain grounded in the violence of their colonial pasts. Subramaniam wrestles with these difficult origins and lays a roadmap to imagine new biological frameworks that harness the power of feminist thought to reimagine and reinvigorate our love of plants. The lecture will also be livestreamed on the botanic garden's Facebook and Youtube.

Nominate an Alum for the Smith Medal

The Smith College Medal Committee invites nominations of alums to be considered for the highest honor bestowed upon alums, the Smith Medal. Nominees should exemplify in their lives and work the true purpose of a liberal arts education. To learn more about the Smith Medal, view a list of past Medalists, or nominate an outstanding alum, visit https://goo.gl/BkAm0G

Investigating Threats to Academic Freedom and Governance – Lessons From Florida and Beyond , Tuesday, Feb. 27, 4:30 p.m., Neilson Library 102

Presentation with Afshan Jafar, May Buckley Sadowski '19 Professor of Sociology at Connecticut College. How can faculty respond to the rise in political interference, authoritarian leaders, and weakening faculty voice in governance on college campuses? This presentation will discuss recent examples from Florida and North Carolina and address the specific challenges we face at small liberal arts institutions. It will also lay out possible areas of intervention for faculty moving forward. Free and open to the public.

Elevating Leadership: Executive Education Community Keynote with Dr. Carol Parker Walsh , Thursday, Feb. 29, 1 p.m., Virtual Event

What does it take to be an exceptional leader who transforms collective efforts into extraordinary results? Join Dr. Walsh for an interactive presentation on what it takes for new and aspiring leaders to cultivate high-performing teams with a people-centered approach. This keynote will dive into actionable insights on making the critical shift from being an individual contributor to the strategic architect of team success. For Zoom link, email leadership@smith.edu

Reunion Students Needed! Come Work Reunion 2024!

Current Smith students play a crucial role in the success of commencement and reunions, making these events fun and an essential source of connection. The Office of Alumnae Relations hires 165-200 students annually for approximately 6,000 job shifts spanning from May 11 to May 26. Students completing reunion work can depart campus after 5 pm on Sunday, May 26th. Meals and housing provided. This application is intended for students able to work BOTH weeks of reunion: Reunion 1: May 16th - May 19th Reunion 2: May 23rd - 26th Follow this link if you would like to sign up: https://bit.ly/48syuRS

USSW Union Bargaining Committee Nominations

United Smith Student Workers, the union of student dining, catering, and cafe workers, is building a bargaining committee to represent student workers in contract negotiations with the college. We aim to include student workers from all dining halls, cafes, and catering departments. It's important that we have a diversity of concerns and issues represented and have enough people to share the labor of bargaining, so the more the better! To learn more, visit our FAQ page here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SHJKuTubrCztvBJ8EQZcoZehFVH89rjKZ3Cozg7fE0s/edit?usp=sharing or email us at unitedsmithstudentworkers@gmail.com. Fill out the form at this link to nominate yourself or another student dining worker: https://forms.gle/ieVEJ4Tkw9BcKd95A.

Interview for Psychology Special Studies Research , Through March 7, Virtual Event

Interview for a special studies research project on the development of political views and performative activism. Interviews will be in-person and will take no longer than 30 minutes to complete. Participants will be entered into a lottery to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Interviews will be conducted until March 7th. Use this link to schedule: https://calendly.com/d/46r-k2q-78h Participation is completely voluntary and your responses will be anonymous. Contact Elizabeth Helm (ehelm@smith.edu) or Olga Kazarov (okazarov@smith.edu) with any questions.

Volunteer to Reduce Food Waste from Catered Events , Sign Up by March 1

The Smith Food rescue network (FRN) is are expanding our catered event system and piloting an FRN pickup request to 25Live (Smith's event planning software). In order to make this work we need volunteers for spot jobs to pick up event catering. You can join by filling out this form by March 1 with your general availability to help with pick ups - https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScyUpTmX-nBjavS8Gh7ixDjczK3PphKWPpFQYhkxwx_ky2Etw/viewform?usp=sf_link Then you will start receiving notifications from the FRN calendar about catering pick ups. Plus for every pick-up you do you will be entered into a raffle to win an FRN cookbook!

Course Drop Deadline , Wednesday, Feb. 28

Wednesday, February 28, is the last day to drop a full semester course without penalty or use of a free drop. Course drops require the approval of the instructor and adviser on the Course Drop Form. All deadlines and forms are on the registrar's website: https://www.smith.edu/academics/registrar

Balance: A Virtual Panel with Faculty, Staff, and Students , Thursday, Feb. 29, 5:30 p.m., Virtual Event

Join the Wurtele Center for Leadership, Sarah Brickey-Nguyen (Admissions), Jen Malkowski (Chair and Associate Professor, Film and Media Studies) and Destiny Smith '24 (Vice Chair of the Smith College Black Students' Alliance) for an online panel conversation diving into the topic of balance. Panelists will explore what balance means to them, their relationships with the concept, as well as tools and strategies we use to manage it, with time at the end for audience Q&A. Open to all Smith community members. See Social Network for Zoom link: https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/9957647

Refworks Subscription Ending February 2024

Due to low usage and after careful consideration, the Libraries' sponsored Refworks citation management subscription will end on February 29, 2024. To ensure a smooth transition for current Smith Refworks users, librarians (https://libraries.smith.edu/services/faculty/subject-librarians) are available to provide assistance as faculty, staff and students migrate their references to Zotero. The Libraries will also be adding a subscription to Zotero Unlimited Storage, which allows researchers to save as many citations as they need. Please email libraryhelp@smith.edu with any questions.

Fair Use of Copyrighted Materials and Making Copies

The introduction of the new Toshiba printers on campus has highlighted the need for a refresher on fair use of copyrighted materials. Fair use (title 17, U.S. Code 107) allows certain uses of copyrighted material without permission. Copying media, software, documents, or other intellectual property in violation of contractual agreement, or state or federal laws violates Smith College’s acceptable use of technology and electronic resources policy, which all Smith account holders are required to follow. Learn about fair use (https://bit.ly/scl-copyright) or email libraryhelp@smith.edu with questions. Learn about the Acceptable Use Policy (https://bit.ly/sc-aup) or email ithelp@smith.edu with copier questions.

Smith in the World Conference: STEM Panel , Wednesday, Feb. 28, 4:30 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room

The annual Smith in the World Conference celebrates the incredible off-campus work students achieve through internships, community service, study abroad and research. Panelists: Dakota Mallen ‘24, Natali Solis Gomez ‘24, Ruby Hernandez ‘24, Melissa Charles ‘24, Sarah Bragdon ‘25. Presentation topics: Non-profit organization in Columbia that designs and engineers prosthetic limbs for victims of landmines; Microsoft’s Technical Management internship program, Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Information Protection (IP) team; Paleoclimate research in Arctic archipelago of Svalbard. This session is offered in-person or via Zoom: http://www.smith.edu/news-events/events/smith-in-the-world

Kith and Kiln: Motherhood and Materiality in the Hebrew Bible , Wednesday, Feb. 28, 4:30 p.m., Seelye 201

Kerry Sonia, Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at Colby College, explores the cross-cultural connection between ceramic production and procreation in the ancient Near East. In her lecture, Sonia argues that biblical writers are not simply thinking about clay in relation to childbirth and subject formation, but that the raw materials, technologies, and objects of ceramic production helped to generate the ideologies and ritual processes that shape the human from gestation to birth and into early childhood. Sponsored by the Religion Department, Jewish Studies Program, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life and Lecture Committee.

Support Group: Smithies Who Love Someone With a Substance Use Challenge , Tuesday, Feb. 27, 5 p.m., Schacht Center for Health, Schacht

If you care about someone who uses substances in a way that concerns you, this space is for you! Organized by the CHOs and facilitated by Greenlee Brown, LICSW, this group will center on building community, talking about ways we can support our loved ones, and talking about how we can cope. This group is open to anyone, including people whose loved ones may not identify has having a substance use challenge.

ES&P Lunchbag: Navigating Environmental Sustainability in the Corporate Sector , Wednesday, Feb. 28, 12:15 p.m., CEEDS Wright Hall

Can capitalist enterprises transform themselves to become more sustainable? Research carried out by Leslie King, Vanessa Adel and a group of student research assistants addressed this question through in-depth interviews with 51 corporate sustainability professionals. Professors King and Adel will present this work. Lunch provided.

Javier Zamora and Rebecca Foust Poetry Reading , Tuesday, Feb. 27, 7-8:30 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium, Wright

Poets Rebecca Foust ’79 and Javier Zamora will read from recent work and join each other in conversation. Books will be sold at the event and a signing will follow. Free and open to all. Livestream also available on Boutelle-Day Poetry Center Facebook and YouTube.


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Attend Smith Wellness' Masturbation Workshop! , Thursday, April 4, 4 p.m., Neilson Library 102

Join Smith Wellness' community health organizers to break the stigma on masturbation and sexual pleasure. We will be answering questions such as: Why masturbate? Why is it so stigmatized? Have questions you want answered? We hope to see you there!

Smith Wellness' Queer Sex Trivia! , Thursday, April 25, 7 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium, Wright

Join Smith Wellness' Community Health Organizers for a night of queer sex trivia! In collaboration with Mount Holyoke's Public Health Educators, help compete against our sister school!

Smith Wellness' Sex in the Dark; Anonymous Q + A on Sexual Health , Wednesday, April 10, 4:30 p.m., Graham Hall, Hillyer

Join Smith Wellness' Community Health Organizers and Schacht's Leah Carasquillo for a night of anonymous sexual health Q + A. Ask all your sexual health questions anonymously and receive answers from a professional.

Jessica Jacobs ’02 Poetry Reading , Tuesday, March 26, 7 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium, Wright

Jessica Jacobs’ new book, unalone (Four Way Books, 2024) engages in conversation with the Book of Genesis, exploring how one of humanity’s most ancient texts comes alive for a queer Jewish woman grappling with issues inherent to modern life. Jacobs will be joined in conversation by Shoshana Olidort following the event. Books will be sold at the event and a signing will follow. Free and open to all. Livestreams also available on BDPC Facebook and YouTube.

Nicky Beer and HS Prizewinners Poetry Reading , Tuesday, April 9, 7 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium, Wright

Nicky Beer’s most recent work is Real Phonies and Genuine Fakes (Milkweed Editions, 2022). Her poetics is a proud, visible queer/bi poetics that holds space for love, grief, and play. The winner and the finalists of the annual HS Poetry Prize, selected by Beer, will also read. Beer will be joined in conversation by Jen Jabaily-Blackburn following the event. Books will be sold at the event and a signing will follow. Free and open to all. Livestreams also available on Boutelle-Day Poetry Center Facebook and YouTube.

Ada Limón Poetry Reading , Tuesday, April 30, 7 p.m., John M. Greene Hall

Ada Limón is the current Poet Laureate of The United States, and the author of six acclaimed books of poetry, most recently The Hurting Kind (Milkweed Editions, 2022), named as one of Time's 100 must-read books of 2022. Limón will be joined in conversation by Matt Donovan following the reading. Books will be sold at the event and a signing will follow. Free and open to all. Livestreams also available on Boutelle-Day Poetry Center Facebook and YouTube.


02/22/2024 Digest


Wellness Webinar: Good News About the Winter Blues , February 27, 4 p.m., Virtual

The winter months can feel long with colder temperatures and less sunshine. Motivation and mood can dip making day-to-day activities feel harder. Join the Learn to Live team for a 15-minute webinar to hear about research-supported steps we can take to live fully, even through wintertime blues. Use access code SmithL2L and the registration links below to attend one of three identical webinars offered. Tuesday, February 27th: 4:00-4:15pm EST https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_FGj0bCREQIKfg75dBDTnqw#/registration

Demystifying Money: The Investment Series addresses investing for your future , Friday, Feb. 23, 12:15 p.m., Conway Center, 103 Neilson

Retirement might seem impossibly far away, but the benefits of planning early cannot be overstated. This workshop will address the importance of taxes and all of the nitty gritty about different types of retirement accounts. Sponsored by the Conway Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center. Lunch provided; RSVP on the Smith Social Network requested but not required. https://smith.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9626789

Sherrerd Center Teaching Arts Luncheon: Using Student Reflection to Improve Learning , Friday, Feb. 23, Noon, Neilson Library 102

This presentation with Magdalena Zapedowska, Benita Jackson, Megan Lyster and Jessica Bacal will focus on the role of student reflection in teaching and the broader college experience. What are the benefits of reflection for student learning? How can we best facilitate students' reflection on what and how they are learning and how they could learn better? How can we use these reflections to better tailor our teaching to student needs? Finally, given the growing popularity of ungrading, how can we draw on student reflection in assessment? Lunch available at noon; presentation at 12:20 pm. RSVP at https://forms.gle/Z4Zjsd2ymmdB2MxK8.

Contra Dance , Sunday, Feb. 25, 3 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room

Smith Social and Contra Dance is back! Dancers of all experience levels are invited to this contra, which will begin with an intro lesson for both new and returning dancers. All dances will be called, which means no prior knowledge of the dances is needed. Come enjoy fantastic live music, meet new people, and get dancing! Masking is still encouraged due to the close proximity of dancers, and bringing water and wearing layers is recommended.

Valley Classical Concerts: Itamar Zorman, violin Ieva Jokubaviciute, piano , Saturday, Feb. 24, 7:30 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage

Zorman and Jokubaviciute perform works by Schubert, Gubaidulina, Bacewicz, and Franck. Tickets required: bit.ly/VCCtickets

House Music Annual Treble A Cappella Benefit for Friends of Hampshire County Homeless , Saturday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary

Come enjoy our annual celebration of treble music organized by Smith College a cappella. This year's lineup features Smith College's Blackappella/POCAppella, the Amherst College Bluestockings, Smith Groove, Mount Holyoke's Milk and Cookies, Smith Noteables, Amherst Sabrinas, UMass S#arp Attitude, Smith Smiffenpoofs, Smith Smithereens, Smith Vibes, and the Smith College Chamber Singers. Free. Donations will benefit Hampshire County Friends of Homeless Individuals

Nature's Resilience--Etchings and Watercolors by Olwen Dowling AC ’95 , Opens February 12, Alumnae House Gallery, 33 Elm St.

Each day we are feeling our equilibrium askew with a continuing barrage from outside sources that affect more than we ever imagined. No matter who or where you are from, something new and awful has occurred to us all. Nature and what it brings to our daily lives is the ultimate healer. These etchings and watercolors will center on this experience and hopefully bring a sense of stillness and quietude to the viewer. That is my hope. Smith College Alumnae House Gallery, 33 Elm St. Hours: 9 am-4pm. M-F. Opening Reception of Natures Resilience: March 22, 5-7pm

Early Experiences and Brain Development: Leveraging Developmental Neuroscience to Promote Your Mental Health , Tuesday, Feb. 27, 4:30 p.m., Ford 240

Join the Neuroscience Department for a lecture with Dylan Gee, Associate Professor of Neuroscience, Yale University: "Early Experiences and Brain Development: Leveraging Developmental Neuroscience to Promote Youth Mental Health." "Understanding how the brain develops during childhood and adolescence, and how brain maturation is affected by stress, is critical to identifying risk for mental health disorders... This talk will highlight developmental and stress-related changes in the neural circuitry that supports affective learning and regulation." Tuesday, February 27, 4:30 pm. Ford Hall Room 240. Free, open to the public, wheelchair accessible. Refreshments will be served.

Concerns With Feedback for Students or Other Pedagogical Issues as the Semester Is Underway?

Are you wondering what kind of feedback your students will find most helpful? Are you not quite certain how to write your exam in the age of ChatGPT, whether your exams should be take home or not, or whether you should even have exams? The Sherrerd Teaching Mentors are happy to discuss these or any pedagogical issues with you. To schedule a confidential, non-evaluative meeting, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/5iLwk1QASF4LWFHT9 and a teaching mentor will reach out to you.

Studio Art 100 Level Exhibition in the Jannotta Gallery , M-F February 19-29, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Jannotta Gallery, Hillyer

The Smith College Department of Art is excited to announce the upcoming student exhibition in the Jannotta Gallery of Hillyer Hall, located within the Brown Fine Arts Center. This exhibition will showcase the talent of our 100 level art students. We cordially invite you to join us in celebrating their creative endeavors. This exhibition is open February 19-29, Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm.

Sophomores/Juniors: Apply Now for Smithsonian Internship Program , Deadline: Monday, Feb. 26, 4 p.m.

Applications for the fall 2024 Smithsonian Internship Program are now open and being accepted. This program is intended for sophomores and juniors from any major. The application deadline is February 26, 2024 at 4:00pm. For more information about the program and/or to apply, visit https://www.smith.edu/academics/programs-courses/academic-programs/american-studies/smithsonian-internship-program Email questions to smithsonianprogram@smith.edu

Smith Parents of Little Ones February Meeting , Thursday, Feb. 22, 12:15 p.m., Jandon Center, Wright

The Smith Parents of Little Ones group meets monthly and all parents and caregivers of little ones (of any age!) are welcome to join. Please bring your lunch and come to celebrate and commiserate! This spring we will be meeting on Thursdays at lunch in the Jandon Center, Wright Hall 013, on the following days: February 22, March 28, and April 25. Look forward to seeing you! If you are interested in joining our Slack workspace, please email Laura (lgomez@smith.edu) or Nancy (nzigler@smith.edu).

How to Pass The Behavioral / Fit Interview , Thursday, Feb. 22, 6-7:30 p.m., Virtual Event

Join the virtual exclusive workshop with My Consulting Offer that has helped 700+ students land consulting offers. My Consulting Offer, led by a former Bain manager & a former BCG Recruiter, will be joining us to teach us what the 1% of candidates who land consulting offers with top firms such as McKinsey, Bain & BCG, do differently. We will do a walk-through of a live case interview, so you know what ‘exceptional’ looks like. To register for the Zoom, visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/8117071724426/WN_JeERPtxOQ2igZqyyHo0Lqw

Registration Is Open for Workday Help Sessions , Virtual Event

Workday training and help sessions for budget, expense reports, and punchouts are now open for registration. Visit the training article in Workday to see available dates and times, as well as to sign up. More classes and topics will be added soon, so be sure to check back for additional sessions. Log in to Workday for schedule or email workday-help@smith.edu or visit https://www.smith.edu/workday-training

Designing for Joy: Prototype, Test, (In)Validate, Repeat , Saturday, Feb. 24, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Conway Center, 103 Neilson

During this workshop (10a.m. - 1p.m.), the Conway Center will help teams to determine whether their chosen approach to a problem is the right solution and best ways to conduct validation tests for that solution. Staff from various prototyping and support spaces on campus will provide guidance and lovingly critical feedback to teams on their design, prototype, and validation journey. *food provided. RSVP on the Smith Social Network requested but not required. https://smith.campuslabs.com/engage/event/9627130

Associate Director Candidate Meet and Greet , Friday, Feb. 23, 8:45 a.m. and/or 1:45 p.m

The Office of Multicultural Affairs is interviewing candidates for the position of Associate Director on Friday, February 23. Faculty and staff are invited to participate in a meet and greet. If you would like to participate, please use this form to register https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1tLZrdxaNhx9LeAwEzskadrdVGmQdYFnFBFvIuc2H4Zc/edit Registration is required.

Join Us for Public Talks by the 2024 Smith Medalists , Wednesday, Feb. 21

On Wednesday, Feb. 21, the 2024 Smith Medalists will offer the following talks, open to the Smith community. Climate scientist Brenda Ekwurzel '85 will discuss “Climate Tracker Trekking from Northampton, to Syria, to the North Pole,” lunch provided, 12:15 p.m., McConnell 103; Professor of Psychology and Author Tomi-Ann Roberts '85 will present “Being Moved--Toward a Feminist Theory of Embodied Aesthetics," 4 p.m., Seelye 201; Cheryl Brown Wattley '75 + Sarah Belal '01 will discuss “Seeking Justice Through the Law,” moderated by Jackie Ochoa Acevedo '24, 4 p.m., Campus Center 103/104; And be sure to attend the Rally Day Convocation on Thursday, Feb. 22, 1:30 p.m. in John M. Greene Hall!!

Jummah , Friday, Feb. 23, 12:30 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary

The CRSL invites students to join us for Jummah at the Hampshire Mosque in Hadley. The group will meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:25 pm. The van will leave campus by 12:30 pm and return to campus no later than 2:30 pm. Remember to bring a prayer rug and complete your ablution beforehand. There are extra prayer rugs in the Blue Room, if you need one! Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. To RSVP, email crsl@smith.edu.

Shabbat , Friday, Feb. 23, 5:30 p.m., Kosher K Kitchen, Jordan House

The Smith College Jewish Community invites you to the “K”, the Kosher Kitchen in Jordan House, for Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday nights at 5:30pm! Join together in song and prayer to welcome in Shabbat as a community. Services will often be followed by Kosher vegetarian meals. All are welcome! Please reach out to scjc@smith.edu with any questions.

Weekly Meditation , Monday, Feb. 26, 5 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary

Students, faculty, staff, and alumnae are invited to come together in person for weekly mindful meditation led by EJ Seibert and Mary Beth Brooker. We will do a simple, relaxed, silent practice of sitting and walking meditation, based on Zen forms. Chairs and floor cushions are available. Meditation instructions will be offered each week. All levels welcome.

Mindful Mondays , Monday, Feb. 26, 12:15 p.m., Neilson Library 102

If you are looking for a place to make connections and practice building self-awareness and acceptance with others, come check out our drop-in Mindful Mondays program, every Monday in-person in Campus Center Room 102, 12:15-1pm. With light meditation, embodiment practice, and discussion, we make a space that encourages healing and connection-building. Absolutely zero experience is necessary, all students are welcome, and lunch is provided. Email aostow@smith.edu with questions.

Holy Rosary With the Catholic Club , Sunday, Feb. 25, 2:30 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary

All are welcome to pray the Holy Rosary with Smith's Newman Catholic Club.

Catholic Mass , Sunday, Feb. 25, 3 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary

Weekly Mass with Fr. Valentine Nworah and Smith's Newman Catholic Club. All are welcome! Contact catholicclub@smith.edu for information on student events and opportunities.

Soup, Salad and Soul , Friday, Feb. 23, 12:15 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Come get cozy and enjoy a hot, delicious vegetarian soup made by awesome student cooks while taking part in reflective, student-led discussions on spirituality and life! Students of all religious, spiritual, and non-religious/non-spiritual backgrounds are welcome. The Bodman Lounge is in the basement of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel and accessible via elevator from the rear of the building. For details on food and other general accessibility questions, email aostow@smith.edu or mcantwel@smith.edu.

ISO Presents Rhythm Nations! , Saturday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m., John M. Greene Hall

Join the International Smith Community for a celebration of diverse performances at Rhythm Nations. This annual event, hosted by the International Students Organization (ISO), showcases the talents of students from around the world. We have 25 exciting performances from song and dance to poem and instrumental performance representing all over the world! Free of charge, and 5C are all welcome! This is the place to experience the richness of our international community's cultures and talents.

Register to Vote by Saturday for the March 5 Election

Register to vote by this Saturday, February 24, to participate in Massachusetts’ March 5 presidential primary. Out-of-state students who are U.S. citizens attending and living at a Massachusetts college may register to vote either in Massachusetts or in their home states by mail. Learn more at https://www.smith.edu/academics/registrar/voter-registration

Today Is Rally Day! , Thursday, Feb. 22, 1:30 p.m., John M. Greene Hall

Celebrate medalists and seniors at the Rally Day Convocation from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in John M. Greene Hall. Rally Day marks the first time seniors publicly wear graduation gowns - along with inventive hats - in keeping with the day's spirit of Smith pride. Afternoon classes are canceled and the event will be streamed on Smith's Facebook page. For more information about the 2024 Medalists and this Smith College tradition, visit https://www.smith.edu/news-events/events/rally-day.

Today Is Rally Day! , Thursday, Feb. 22, 1:30 p.m., John M. Greene

Celebrate medalists and seniors at the Rally Day Convocation from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in John M. Greene Hall. Rally Day marks the first time seniors publicly wear graduation gowns - along with inventive hats - in keeping with the day's spirit of Smith pride. Afternoon classes are canceled and the event will be streamed on Smith's Facebook page. For more information about the 2024 Medalists and this Smith College tradition, visit https://www.smith.edu/news-events/events/rally-day.


02/20/2024 Digest


Applications Due: Possible Futures: AI & Human Experience , Tuesday, Feb. 20

Would you like to pursue your own research on AI and the Human Experience with scholars across campus and receive a stipend? This Kahn Institute Project will meet once a week on Tuesdays from 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. in Spring 2025. Applications are due February 20. https://bit.ly/ai-human-experience-student-application

Application Due: Vegetal Forms: Knowing Place and Time Through Plants , Tuesday, Feb. 20

Would you like to pursue your own research on "Vegetal Forms: Knowing Place and Time Through Plants" with scholars across campus and receive a stipend? This Kahn Institute Project will meet once a week in Fall 2024 on Fridays, 12:15-3:15 p.m. for lunch, discussion, and field trips. https://bit.ly/vegetal-forms-student-application

Neurodivergent Support Group , Wednesday, Feb. 7, 4:30 p.m., Schacht Center for Health, Schacht

The Neurodivergent Support Group is a space for students to join together in community and discuss the experiences, joys, and challenges of a neurodivergent life. This semi-structured group will be run by a clinical intern at the counseling center. Anyone who identifies as neurodivergent is welcome to attend -- no diagnosis is required.

Gilman March Deadline Essays Workshop , Wednesday, Feb. 21, 12:15 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

Come meet with other students who are drafting essays for their submissions to the Gilman Scholarship's March 7 deadline. This will be your chance to work on your stories together and build compelling arguments for why you should be considered for funding.

Call for Submissions for SWG Events & Notices , Wednesday, Feb. 21, 11:45 p.m.

The SWG Department is publishing an e-newsletter beginning in the coming weeks. Please submit events, opportunities, announcements, or student/faculty accomplishments to be included in the newsletter. The form to submit events can be copy/pasted: https://forms.gle/SKPZJ5p4fg3rhUK26 You may also email mhinesley@smith.edu with submissions, questions, or suggestions.

Grief Support Group , Friday, Feb. 16, 12:15 p.m., Schacht Center for Health, Schacht

A weekly group for students who have lost someone close to them - recently or long ago. Fridays 12:15 - 1:10. Join anytime! Facilitated by Meg Laird LICSW. To register, call the Counseling Service at 413-585-2800 or email counselingservices@smith.edu.

Medalist Brenda Ekwurzel '85: Climate Tracker Trekking From Northampton to Syria to the North Pole , Wednesday, Feb. 21, 12:15 p.m., McConnell 103

Special lunchtime talk from Rally Day Medalist Brenda Ekwurzel '85, considered one of the country’s foremost experts on climate change. A senior climate scientist and director of climate science for the Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Ekwurzel has studied climate variability across the globe, from the Arctic to the desert Southwest. Lunch (from La Veracruzana) provided.

Race Positive-Let's Talk! , Thursday, Feb. 22, 4:30 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright

This event will give a space to speak freely about race in relationships, at Smith, with friends, family and all areas of life. It is especially important to hold space for these conversations in Black History Month. This event is a chance to celebrate and share the challenges and joys of race in our lives. Led by therapist Mahajoy Laufer, LICSW. Thursday February 22nd from 4:30-6 pm in the Lewis Global Studies Center lounge in Wright Hall. All students welcome, especially those who identify as BIPOC.  Snacks and tea provided!

Amplify Competition Gallery Website - Now Live! Vote for People's Choice!

The Fourth Annual Amplify Competition Gallery Website is now live and open for all Smith community members for viewing! The Amplify Competition is an opportunity for Smith students to practice public voice as a powerful form of leadership. Check out all of the submissions to this year's competition in the categories of Public Art, Public Writing, Public Speaking, and Multimedia. Vote for your favorite for the People's Choice Award of $200! Website link: https://sites.google.com/smith.edu/amplify-2024/home People's Choice Award voting link accessible on the site. All winners will be announced at the Awards Event, March 4, 7-8pm in Neilson Browsing Room.

Amplify Competition Gallery Website - Now Live! Vote for People's Choice!

The Fourth Annual Amplify Competition Gallery Website is now live and open for all Smith community members for viewing! The Amplify Competition is an opportunity for Smith students to practice public voice as a powerful form of leadership. Check out all of the submissions to this year's competition in the categories of Public Art, Public Writing, Public Speaking, and Multimedia. Vote for your favorite for the People's Choice Award of $200! Website link: https://sites.google.com/smith.edu/amplify-2024/home People's Choice Award voting link accessible on the site. All winners will be announced at the Awards Event, March 4, 7-8pm in Neilson Browsing Room.

Employee Survey Focus and Discussion Groups

Seeking your feedback and ideas! We would like your participation in our focus groups to follow up from the 2023 Employee Survey. These groups are designed to dig into key topics and develop solutions. Currently open to staff only, these are one-hour groups taking place in person or on zoom (no hybrid sessions). Upcoming topics include Communication Across Departments, Career Mobility, and staff development. Faculty groups will be announced at a later date. Staff members, please sign-up vy filling out the Employee Engagement Survey Focus & Discussion Groups form at https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdTvwCEoAHbTtoM0IndL7h5fhch6W55yURjRK6r_GNEw3-TKQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Moodle Accessibility Improvement , Beginning Monday, Feb. 19

Based on instructor feedback, ITS has improved the visibility of hyperlinks in Moodle. After Monday, February 19th, hyperlinks in the body of Moodle courses will be underlined by default. If you have any questions, please email ithelp@smith.edu.

Smith in the World: Government, Int'l Affairs, Law & Policy Panel , Wednesday, Feb. 21, 4:30 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room

Hear from students who worked in Political fundraising and campaign strategy consulting; Criminal justice journalism; and the New York state judiciary via The Sonia and Celina Sotomayor Judicial Internship program. Panelists: Koki Kapoor ‘25, Rebecca Connor ‘25, Jackie Ochoa Acevedo ‘24 The annual Smith in the World Conference celebrates the incredible off-campus work students achieve through internships, community service, study abroad and research. The conference features presentations by student panelists, who reflect on their experiences and the impact those experiences have had on their academic work and future plans. Upcoming SITW panels and Zoom registration links: http://www.smith.edu/news-events/events/smith-in-the-world

Info Session: NSF Graduate Research Fellowships , Wednesday, Feb. 21, 4:15 p.m., McConnell 103

Do you intend to apply to graduate school to pursue research in a STEM field or in the social sciences? If yes, then you may also want to consider applying for an NSF Graduate Research Fellowship. The award is open to US citizens and permanent residents and provides financial support for up to three years of full-time study. Join Dr. Alexis Ziemba ‘12 (NSF GRF awardee!) and the Fellowships & Postgraduate Scholarships Program for this workshop on Wednesday, February 21 in McConnell Hall 103. Please register using Handshake: https://smith.joinhandshake.com/events/1493341/share_preview

Outdoor Adventure Program Spring Break and Semester Trips

Skiing, snowboarding, waterparks and more! Join the OAP on a trip to Vermont this Spring Break! Enjoy activities such as skiing and snowboarding at Jay Peak and Burke Mountain, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and a waterpark! Price is 500 which covers food, lodging, and lift tickets. Email sjohnson@smith.edu for more details and to sign up! In addition, the OAP is running snowshoeing and ice skating trips through February and March. Sign up for those on our website (note that registration will open two weeks prior to the trip date): https://smithpioneers.com/sports/2017/2/14/interterm-spring-break.aspx

Smithsonian Internship Program Information Session , Wednesday, Feb. 21, 12:45 p.m., Virtual Event

Join this zoom session to get first hand information on workplace-based guided learning opportunities assured to provide participants with hands-on experience in a wide range of fields. For a link to the information session, email koheneacheampong@smith.edu

Tickets Now Available for Smith Basketball NEWMAC Quarterfinal Game , Wednesday, Feb. 21, 7 p.m., Ainsworth Gym

Online tickets are now available to purchase for Wednesday's NEWMAC Quarterfinal game against Clark at 7:00pm inside Ainsworth Gymnasium. NO CASH WILL BE ACCEPTED AT THE DOOR Buy tickets here - https://smithpioneers.com/tickets

Medalist Brenda Ekwurzel '85: Climate Tracker Trekking From Northampton to Syria to the North Pole , Wednesday, Feb. 21, 12:15 p.m., McConnell 103

Special lunchtime talk from Rally Day Medalist Brenda Ekwurzel '85, considered one of the country’s foremost experts on climate change. A senior climate scientist and director of climate science for the Climate & Energy Program at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS), Ekwurzel has studied climate variability across the globe, from the Arctic to the desert Southwest. Lunch (from La Veracruzana) provided.

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