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The Campus Police Department is requiring that all vehicles parked on Paradise Road, Mandelle Road, and inside the Quad, be moved by Tuesday, May 14, for Commencement and Reunion activities. Also, please observe any other posted “No Parking” areas. During Commencement & Reunion weekends, there will be no parking allowed on Prospect Street. If you have any questions, please call 413-585-2495.
Staff members are invited to be small group discussion leaders for the summer reading selection, My Beloved World, by Sonia Sotomayor, during Orientation. Each volunteer will be provided with a book, as well as an opportunity to engage with other discussion leaders at a meeting in August prior to Orientation. You will be assigned to lead a small group discussion in a house on campus. These discussions will occur on Monday, September 2, 3-4 p.m. If you have questions or would like to volunteer, contact Rae-Anne Butera rbutera@smith.edu.
Smith College’s primary supplier for office supplies, WB Mason, is updating their website the weekend of May 11. Use of the website will remain the same. The appearance of the website will look different and the website will provide greater functionality.
Senior Campaign results will be announced on Ivy Day, which means that seniors only have a few days left to participate by making a contribution. There will be a Senior Campaign table at the Senior Week Tie-Dye and Lawn Games event on Chapin Lawn, 3-5 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15. Last-minute gifts will be collected at commencement rehearsal on Friday morning, May 17, so don't forget to bring a few dollars because it will be the very last chance to donate. For more information and to make your gift online, visit http://smith.edu/giving/fund_seniors.php
The Cafe will be open variable hours for the next two weeks, Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 25. For a complete listing of hours, please visit http://www.smith.edu/cafe.
All Smith pictures all the time. Smith on Instagram is now on the Gate. Check the Gate daily for a revolving stream of Smith images: http://www.smith.edu/gate
Also, check the Gate every day through May 20 for special Smith commencement 2013 coverage. Today: a tribute to President Christ.
Have you ever had an “aha” moment or transformative experience with an artwork you had seen at the Museum of Art? Maybe with a class, or privately? If yes, take 5 minutes to share your story at http://www.smith.edu/yourartstory. You will be helping to develop a project to welcome Smith’s incoming President Kathleen McCartney with an inaugural event at the Museum in October 2013. If you have any questions, please contact talksmac@smith.edu or scmawebmaster@smith.edu. Deadline to submit is June 15.
Fiscal year 2012/2013 ends on June 30. The controller’s and purchasing offices have provided key dates and information to ensure a smooth end to the college’s financial fiscal year as well as the start of the new fiscal year, which begins on July 1. Please carefully adhere to all deadlines outlined in the FY'13 Year End Memo located on the Purchasing Office web site, http://www.smith.edu/purchasing/index.php. Please contact the appropriate office with any questions or concerns. Contact information is located at the end of the memo.
On May 28, a contractor will begin work to take down 66 Green Street. The building is located in an area that has been identified for long-term expansion by the college. After it is taken down, the area is slated to become green space, creating a landscaped corridor between center campus and Ford Hall. To facilitate contractor access, the parking area adjacent to Ford Hall, which is entered from Arnold Avenue, will be closed May 28-June 7. Those with reserved spaces in the lot will receive parking passes for the nearby Smith College garage during that period.
Personal Time is credited to eligible staff employees at the start of each fiscal year. The first pay period for FY14 begins on Sunday, June 16, 2013. Therefore, all Personal Time for current FY13 must be used on or before Saturday, June 15, 2013. Unused Personal Time does not carry over to the new fiscal year. Personal Time used on or after Sunday, June 16, 2013, will be taken from credited time for FY14. For questions or more information, contact Lynda DallaPegorara, x2274.
The Smith community is invited to the sixth annual Spotlight Awards Reception on Wednesday, May 15, at 3:30 p.m. in the Carroll Room at the Campus Center. President Christ will personally congratulate each of this year's Spotlight Award recipients. Smith Catering will be providing desserts and fresh fruit. The Spotlight Award recipients will be eligible for a grand-prize drawing to be held during the reception. Don't miss this opportunity to honor some of your colleagues. For more information about the Spotlight Awards Program, or to see the list of 2012/2013 recipients, please visit http://smith.edu/hr/recognition_spotlight.php.
The 2013-14 faculty/staff parking decals are now available. For those who purchase parking decals online, your decal(s) will be mailed to your campus address. Decals can be purchased online (at https://www.smith.edu/campuspolice/parking/ ) using Visa or MasterCard. Simply fill out the registration form, charging to your credit card. A receipt will appear on the screen and be automatically e-mailed to you. For your privacy, online purchasing transactions cannot be done at the Campus Police office. If necessary, you may use computers in the Campus Center or the libraries. The option to pay by cash or check will still be available and must be done in the office. Mail-in registrations will not be accepted. Registration forms are available in the Campus Police office or at http://www.smith.edu/campuspolice/parking_forms.php Parking Office business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.- 4 p.m. Cost: $50 for a faculty/staff member’s first mobile decal; $50 for a second mobile decal; $10 for service vehicles. Faculty and staff are eligible for a carpool sticker at a reduced rate of $10 and only need a minimum of 2 people to carpool. Have you considered joining the Opt-Out Parking Program? The opt-out sign-up period will begin on July 1. To view more information click on http://www.smith.edu/campuspolice/parking_optout.php
Faculty, staff and students who need long-term parking (for example during sabbatical leave, traveling on college business or going abroad for the semester) should contact the Parking Office to make parking arrangements. There is no long-term parking in the Parking Garage for people that are going away on personal business. Faculty and staff vehicles that are left in the Parking Garage with evidence of long-term parking will be contacted and asked to relocate their vehicle to the approved storage lot within twenty-four (24) hours if not parked on official college business.
Campus Police will be offering R.A.D. Classes over the summer for interested parties. If your group is interesed in a class, please send e-mail to Officer Earl Brown at ebrown3@smith.edu with your request. At least 10 participants are needed to hold the self defense class.
Campus Police has certified Child Passenger Seat Technicians that can install or inspect your child car seat. They will check for proper installation and wear and tear. If you would like to make an appointment for a seat check, e-mail Sergeant Jeremy Kenneson at jkenneso@smith.edu or Officer Earl Brown at ebrown3@smith.edu.
Please note that all Banner servers will be shut down at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, in preparation for a move to a new location. Full service will be restored by 8 a.m. on Monday, June 10. The following systems and services will be unavailable during the downtime: Smith Portal, Campus Directory, Course Catalog, Banner, BannerWeb, eBill, ePay, Nolij document management, Cognos, BAR reporting, Maps/Intellicheck, R25/25Live, and the Smith data warehouse.
The last day of work for all students is the last day of exams, May 10. Work-Study ends and Summer work begins on May 11. To work beyond May 10, students must be hired by their supervisors on JobX into a Summer Job. Summer Work ends the day before classes begin in September. All working students should make sure they have submitted all of their work hours on BannerWeb before leaving campus for the summer.
Faculty, staff and students who need long-term parking (for example during sabbatical leave, traveling on college business or going abroad for the semester) should contact the Parking Office to make parking arrangements. There is no long-term parking in the Parking Garage for people that are going away on personal business. Faculty and staff vehicles that are left in the Parking Garage with evidence of long-term parking will be contacted and asked to relocate their vehicle to the approved storage lot within twenty-four (24) hours if not parked on official college business.
UMass offers a rideshare service available free to all Five College employees and off-campus students. The program matches riders with similar schedules and routes. To learn more or sign up, go to http://www.smith.edu/campuspolice/parking_carpool.php and look for the listing of carpool and rideshare programs. MassRIDES, a service of the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT), also offers a NuRide program to find people going your way and at the same time earn reward points each time you take a ‘green trip’ (like transit, bicycling, walking, or carpooling). Then, redeem those points for rewards like local and national restaurant coupons, retailer discounts and tickets to shows and attractions. To sign up, go to http://www.commute.com/nuride Carpoolers, opt-outers, bicyclists and PVTA riders can also take advantage of MassRIDES Emergency Ride Home (ERH) Program. For more information contact MassRIDES by calling 888-426-6688 (888-4COMMUTE) or visit their Web site at http://www.commute.com
In addition to books, scores, DVDs, CDs, ukuleles, and very comfortable seating, Josten Library is pleased to offer tea through May 10. Bring your own mug and settle in for a nice cup. Whether you need to bring it up a notch or settle down: tea. Located in the Mendenhall Center on Green St., between Ford and Sage Halls.
The MCBC is the same exciting week-long challenge for businesses, institutions, organizations and municipalities hosted by MassCommute for Bay State bicyclists over the last 19 years. The 2013 MCBC will take place during Bay State Bike Week May 11-19. http://baystatebikeweek.org/. Prizes, raffles, and the legendary "Bike Bash" are already in the works for this year's Challenge. Participating is fun and easy. Simply register for the MCBC, ride your bike as many times as possible to work for errands out to lunch or dinner—any place that you might normally drive your car. Then log your total miles commuted by bike for each day during Bay State Bike Week. Have questions on the MCBC format/registration system? See the FAQs listed on http://masscommuterchallenge.org/faq/. Register for the 2013 MassCommute Bicycle Challenge at http://masscommuterchallenge.org/registration/.
The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life will host Reading Week Hospitality at the Helen Hills Hills Chapel during finals. Students can visit the Chapel anytime 10 a.m.-9 p.m. to use Bodman Lounge, the Reading Room, the Blue Room, or the student room (B4) to study, meditate, pray, and/or reflect. Study snacks, juice, coffee and tea will be available in Bodman Lounge on the lower level.
Water's Edge: Recent Paintings and Sculpture by Elizabeth Pols '75. The exhibit features oil paintings of the Venetian lagoon, a garden in Tuscany and a cove in Maine. The exhibit is open to the public through September 26, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; summer hours 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Art show opening: Friday, May 10, 5-7 p.m. View a video about the artist and her art: http://www.smith.edu/video/elizabeth-pols-75
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care has generously offered to sponsor a 12-week "Healthier You" program for staff that will begin in October. This program will be a short lunchtime session that will allow you to talk with a personal health coach, weigh in, set goals and receive the support from your peers in the Smith community. Many staff members have expressed interest in a "Weight Management" program and Harvard Pilgrim has answered that call.
The last day of work for all students is the last day of exams, May 10. Work-Study ends and Summer work begins on May 11. To work beyond May 10, students must be hired by their supervisors on JobX into a Summer Job. Summer Work ends the day before classes begin in September. All working students should make sure they have submitted all of their work hours on BannerWeb before leaving campus for the summer.
From 4–8 p.m. everyone is welcome to the June 14 Free Second Friday at the Museum. Put on your favorite tie-dyed attire for Peace, Love and Rock ‘n Roll, a community art happening in celebration of Summer of Love: Psychedelic Posters from SCMA. Dance to tunes from the psychedelic 60s and enjoy light refreshments catered by Tryon Common Café. 4–6 p.m. is Hands On! Art making for ages 4+ (while supplies last). 6 p.m. is Open Eyes: An informal, guided conversation about an art object (no experience required). Free and open to all.
Decorate a cap or a hat. All supplies provided. For seniors, feel free to bring your graduation cap.
Tour Smith’s newest building: a $73 million, 140,000-square-foot, “green”-certified facility that serves as home for the college’s Picker Engineering Program and computer science, chemistry, biochemistry and molecular biology curricula. Ford Hall is the first LEED-certified structure built on the Smith campus. It incorporates green roofs, porous pavement, vegetated swales, and environmentally responsible mechanical systems. The tour is followed by lunch and conversations at the Campus Center Café. Hosted by the Smith College Club of Franklin County. Free tour; purchase your lunch. Please RSVP to Tinka Lunt ’58: 413-773-7753 or mclunt@aol.com.
Seniors presenting are, in order of presentations: Anna Mokros, "De-Constructing Construction: The Role of Environmental Standards in the Building Sector"; Christina Goethel, "Effects of Elevated pCO2 on the Calcification and Morphological Characteristics of the Coccolithophore Emiliania huxleyi: Implications of Ocean Acidification"; and Sabrina Camboulives, "I'm A Farmer Too: Valuing Women Farmers in the Pioneer Valley." Lunch provided on a first, come first served basis.
Go into the Comfort Zone: 80's country rock plus cowboy songs. Singer-songwriter Kelson Smith (facilities) and Jerry Noble (music)—and their two guitars—raise your spirits, lower your blood pressure, and get you into the zone as they sample songs from their eponymous CD. Everyone knows Jerry and Kelly, but who knew about their musical collaboration? First Fridays @ Five celebrate the creative lives of the library patrons and the acoustic brilliance of Josten's Mezzanine. Free of charge and open to all.
The 2013–2014 Holiday Schedules are now available, http://www.smith.edu/hr/benefits_leaves.php. As usual, essential services must continue during scheduled breaks and some staff may be required to work based on operational needs. Department Heads and Chairs should determine staffing coverage for essential services and discuss those arrangements with staff as far in advance as possible. If you have any questions or require further information, please call Human Resources at x2270.
Take a ride with students in EAL 233 (Chinese Travel Writing). They will present their envisioning, in-depth travel itinerary in China on May 2 at the Global Studies Center, 3-4:20 p.m. The destinations of their impending trips include Beijing, Nanjing, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Yellow Mountain, Hermitage Mountain, and Taipei. Everyone is welcome. Presented in English.
Have you ever had an “aha” moment or transformative experience with an artwork you had seen in the SCMA? Maybe with a class, or privately? If yes, take 5 minutes to share your story at http://www.smith.edu/yourartstory, April 25-June 15. You will be helping to develop a project to welcome Smith’s incoming President Kathleen McCartney with an inaugural event at the Museum in October 2013. If you have any questions, contact talksmac@smith.edu or scmawebmaster@smith.edu
The recent events at the Boston Marathon affected many. Similar overwhelming events and the ensuing suspicion, fear, and ethno-religious profiling happen with regularity all over the globe. Light a candle and be in silent meditation and/or quiet discussion to support one another and be in solidarity with all people touched by violence. This Open Hour to meditate on a more peaceful world is a non-sectarian, multifaith gathering, and all are welcome.
Exciting news, Seniors: The class of 2013 Senior Campaign is now at 22% participation. There is still plenty of time to make a contribution to help the class reach 80% by Ivy Day. Stop by the Senior Campaign table in the Campus Center next to the Cafe, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m., on Thursday, May 2, to learn more and make your contribution, or visit http://smith.edu/giving/fund_seniors.php.
In Warm Bodies, after a zombie epidemic, R (an unusual zombie) encounters Julie (a human), and the two form a special relationship in their struggle for survival. R becomes increasingly more human—setting off a chain of events that changes everything. Screenings Friday, May 3, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, May 4, 1:30 p.m. The second feature is The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 2, the astonishing conclusion to the series that illuminates the secrets and mysteries of this spellbinding romantic epic that has entranced millions. Screenings Saturday, May 4, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, May 5, 1:30 p.m.
Friday, May 3, 12:35 p.m.: Al Iman holds Jummah prayer in the Blue Room, Chapel. 5:30 p.m.: Hillel Shabbat held at the Kosher Kitchen, Dawes House, followed by Kosher Shabbat dinner, 6:30 p.m. For more information about Smith Christian Fellowship, Al-Iman, Hillel, and other student religious organizations, and finding community worship services, consult http://www.smith.edu/religiouslife.
Treasurer Support Services' last day of the semester is Friday, May 3. Please make sure your treasurer has any reimbursements/payments for your house or student organization. Any expenses from this semester will not be processed in the fall. If you have questions, please contact Donna at x2639.
Students enrolled in Advanced and Intermediate Poetry Workshops taught by Doug Anderson and Joan Larkin will read their poems in the Poetry Center on May 2 at 6:15 p.m. The reading is free and open to the public.
Smith-To-Do is making body butter/perfume as well as decorating hats this weekend, Saturday, May 4, Campus Center Garden Level, 9-11 p.m. Come by for some free arts & crafts.
Lisa Park Boush , Program Director, SGP/EAR/GEO The National Science Foundation, will discuss what it is like to work at the National Science Foundation. What does NSF fund and how are funding decisions made? This will be a broad ranging discussion of the National Science Foundation that will include information about new programs and initiatives at the Foundation and how to best participate in them. A brief question and answer period will follow.
In poems marked by a severe and tenuous beauty, 2010-2011 U.S. Poet Laureate W.S. Merwin plumbs the depths of human perception, pondering the passage of time, the slipperiness of memory, and our perplexity in the face of a troubled planet. Poet, translator, essayist, and environmental activist, Merwin’s numerous awards include the Pulitzer Prize (twice), the Lannan Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Bollingen Prize. There will be a Q&A for Smith community members at 4 p.m in the Poetry Center followed by a reading (free & open to the public) at 7:30 p.m. in Weinstein Auditorium.
This annual spring performance will showcase the end-of-year presentations of original dance works by first-year MFA students Shaina Cantino, Sara Coffin, Mathew Elder, Safi Harriott. Tickets: $1 at the door; no reservations, general admission. Seating is limited and on a first come basis. Scott Dance Studio, Scott Gymnasium, 8 p.m.
Demonstration of a scene from a wayang kulit shadow puppet play. The Javanese wayang kulit (shadow play with flat leather puppets) is one of the great dramatic forms of Southeast Asia. Above and beyond its value as a wonderful entertainment, it is important to the Javanese as a ceremony that provides a means of contact with ancestral spirits and establishes an atmosphere of serenity and balance. The Smith College Gamelan Ensemble and friends will perform the “Perang Kembang” (The Flower Battle) scene, the central portion of an all-night performance, with dhalang (puppeteer) Sumarsam and musical direction by I.M. Harjito.
Google has introduced a redesigned "Compose" window for all Gmail-based systems, including Smith Mail. The new Compose view now comes up automatically, but users who wish to switch back to the old Compose view until the new version becomes mandatory will find instructions at http://learn.googleapps.com/new-gmail-compose/new-compose-faq.
The Jeanne McFarland and Valeria Dean Burgess Stevens Prizes are awarded annually by the Program for the Study of Women and Gender and the Project on Women and Social Change for excellent work in the study of women and gender. Papers are due by noon on Thursday, May 2, by electronic submission to rsiegel@smith.edu. Items that cannot be submitted electronically may be submitted in hard copy to the program office, Seelye 207b. Cover Sheet required; see website http://www.smith.edu/swg/prizes.php
Human trafficking is a global issue that continues to affect people daily. This collaborative performance project attempts to create a space to both communicate international perspectives of the issue and create a forum to discuss it effectively. Theatre can be a powerful tool to do both. Attend a new staged reading of a documentary drama about human trafficking, and make your voice heard in the discussion following. This event will be held in the TV Studio of Smith's Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts. Questions should be directed to Jessy Hodder (jhodder@smith.edu).
The Smith Jazz Ensemble invites students, faculty, staff, family, friends, and members of the general public to a concert and dance. A variety of musical styles will be performed, from big band era swing to classic rock, Latin, and contemporary. The atmosphere will be casual and fun. Doors will remain open from 7:30-9:30 p.m., so walk right in and enjoy the music. Plenty of seating and lots of room for dancing.
In the wake of the Boston Marathon bombings, many questions have arisen about Chechnya. The Global Studies Center and Center for Religious & Spiritual Life invite you to a WHAW (What’s Happening Around the World) event with Five College Assistant Professor Sergey Glebov, assistant professor of history at Smith and Amherst colleges, a discussion about exploring and working toward an understanding of the Caucasus region, which is marred by a complex entanglement of linguistic, ethnic, religious, and political tensions. The event will take place in the Global Studies Center, Wright Hall, on Tuesday, April 30, at noon. Pizza lunch will be served.
Tuesday, April 30, is the Massachusetts Special Election Primaries. Don't forget to vote. Free rides to the polls from 8-9 a.m, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., and 4-8 p.m. Meet outside JMG and look for the SGA vans. Sponsored by the Smith Democrats, Smith Republicans, and the Student Government Association.
The Global Studies Center will host a screening of the film “Jiwasa,” a documentary which twines themes of political, economic and military oppression in Bolivia with the personal history of Ismael Saavedra. The film begins with Saavedra’s return to Bolivia in 1999 and ends with the inauguration of President Evo Morales in 2006, and includes footage of cultural festivals, parades and political rallies. Saavedra himself, now the adacemic director of the SIT Study Abroad program in Bolivia, will lead a discussion following the screening.
President Carol Christ welcomes Smith students, faculty and staff members to stop by her office, College Hall 201, Wednesday, May 1, 4-5 p.m., to discuss college issues during this open hour.
Computer Music Recital, Wednesday, May 1, 12:10-1 p.m., Ford Hall 241. Lunch provided.
Green Team is celebrating this year's student-led environmental efforts. The celebration will be a reflection of the accomplishments and a brainstorming session for future projects and vision for Green Team. All members of the Smith Community are welcome. Green Team is Smith's student-led coalition dedicated to fostering sustainability at Smith. Green Team meets every other Tuesday in CEEDS, which is on the garden-level of Wright Hall. There will be a celebratory snack, but bring your lunch.
Wednesday, May 1, 6:30 p.m.: Buddhist Meditation Sitting Group, led by Buddhist priest and teacher Ryumon H. G. Baldoquin, Sensei, Sanctuary, Chapel. Friday, May 3, 12:15 p.m.: 12:35 p.m.: Al Iman holds Jummah prayer in the Blue Room, Chapel. 5:30 p.m.: Hillel Shabbat held at the Kosher Kitchen, Dawes House, followed by Kosher Shabbat dinner, 6:30 p.m. For more information about Smith Christian Fellowship, Al-Iman, Hillel, and other student religious organizations, and finding community worship services, consult http://www.smith.edu/religiouslife.
Since the recent tragic violence in Boston, the suspected perpetrators' Muslim identity has been the subject of much attention, discussion, and controversy in the media and public eye. This workshop seeks to develop critical approaches to examining media coverage of the Tsarnaev brothers and their possible motives, the phenomenon of Islamophobia and its broader implications for society, and Islam in America today. The workshop is organized by Abida Adnan, Smith's Muslim community religious adviser and sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life.
Make a postcard or a greeting card. Saturday, April 27 from 9-11 p.m. at the Davis Ballroom. Supplies provided by the OSA.
Students taking Directing I with Daniel Kramer, theatre department, will showcase ten-minute plays in two acts to cap their semester's work. An all-student cast and crew performance. Free admission.
Art History and Studio Art Honors Presentations, Monday, April 29, 5-6:30 p.m., Graham Hall, Hillyer, by Catherine Popovici, art history, and Naya Bricher, studio art.
Meet at CEEDS in Wright Hall to take a leisurely foraging stroll around the campus grounds with edible plant expert Blance Derby. Then return to CEEDS for a sampling of your harvest. Raindate: Friday, April 26, same time/place.
Based on the novel by Chantal Thomas, this film depicts the French Revolution and the last days of Marie Antoinette through the eyes of Sidonie, the queen's personal reader and very close friend. The film will be shown at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 25, in Seelye 106. French with English subtitles. All are welcome.
The "Spirit of the Hills" choir, directed by Penny Schultz, will perform songs from around the world Sunday, April 28, at 5 p.m. in the Helen Hills Hills Chapel. The concert will benefit New England Peace Jam. More information on http://www.peacejam.org. Donations of $5 to $10 are suggested. Please contact Penny at 413-268-3828 if you'd like to reserve seats.
The art museum is seeking volunteer student tour guides. Want to gain experience in the art museum or education fields but don’t know where to start? Volunteer for the Student Museum Educator (SME) Program. Becoming a SME will provide you with the training and support you need to lead tours at the Smith College Museum of Art, the opportunity to acquire valuable teaching experience, build your resume, and learn more about art. Students of all majors may apply; you only need to have taken one college-level art history course. Go to http://www.smith.edu/artmuseum/Education/Just-for-Students/Student-Museum-Educator-Program for a program description and to submit an online application by Monday, April 29. for the 2013-14 academic year. Contact Julie McLean at jmclean@smith.edu or x2773 with questions or for more information.
An outdoor celebration of Arab culture, held at Davis Lawn (rain location: Davis Ballroom). Featuring free henna and calligraphy, live Arabic music, art from the Iraqi Children's Art Exchange, poetry readings, a bouncy castle, information on study abroad in the Middle East and Arabic classes in the Five Colleges. There will also be traditional handicrafts, books from Interlink Publisher, and food from Amanouz and Mosaic for sale. The event is free and open to the public.
Self-described as a "gay, pro-choice, gun owning, pro-death penalty, Tea Party Independent Conservative," Tammy Bruce has worked on a number of Democratic campaigns in the 1990s, including the 1992 Boxer and Feinstein senate races and the Clinton for President campaign. She also has a consistent history of supporting conservatives, including President Reagan, both Presidents Bush and, quite reluctantly, John McCain during the 2008 presidential campaign. In 2008, Ms. Bruce decided to reject any party affiliation. Sponsored by the Smith College Republican Club. Free and open to the public.
“From Tissot to Toulouse-Lautrec: Fashion Focus in 19th-century French Art” is a one-day student-curated show of works on paper from the Museum's permanent collection. On Friday, April 26, noon–4 p.m., visit the Cunningham Center at the Museum of Art for the Student Picks exhibition by Amanda Garcia ‘16. "From Tissot to Toulouse-Lautrec" includes prints which showcase women’s contemporary fashion trends in late 19th-century France. Works by artists such as Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, James Tissot, and Edgar Degas will be represented.
The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life welcomes the Smith community to build a sundae. Home made ice cream and yummy toppings. All are welcome. The rain location is the TV lounge in the Campus Center.
Ruth Klüger, Professor Emerita University of California, Irvine, is a child survivor of the Holocaust, a literary scholar, and the author of an extremely influential and lauded memoir called "Still Alive: A Holocaust Girlhood Remembered." In 2012, Austrian film-maker Renata Schmidkunz produced a documentary film that accompanies Ruth Klüger to four significant places in her life: Vienna, California, Göttingen and Israel. In each instance, we witness Ruth Klüger as she reflects on the historical present and its implications. 3 p.m., Thursday, April 25, Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall. Sponsored by the Department of History. Contact Darcy Buerkle for information.
Julia Serano is coming to Smith College to present her lecture entitled "I'll See It When I Believe It: On Perception and Gender Entitlement." This lecture will deconstruct how people perceive the gender presentations of others. Serano is an accomplished author, activist, performer, and biologist. Her book "Whipping Girl" is frequently used as a textbook in college gender and sexuality classes. This lecture is sponsored by Transcending Gender.
Enid Silver Winslow ’54 Prize in Art History, awarded for the best student paper written in an art history course taught at Smith. Students may submit one clean copy of a paper to the art department office, Hillyer 101. The name of the student should be typed on the cover sheet only. Submissions are due by 4 p.m. on May 1.
"Second Language" is a solo exhibition of Boston-based artist and Smith College Alumna Ariel Freiberg. Freiberg’s artworks use mimetics to explore the tension between sexuality in the external world and internal human narratives. Oresman Gallery, Hillyer Hall, April 4-30.
Art history and studio art honors presentations will be held Monday, April 29, 5-6:30 p.m. Opening in Jannotta Gallery at 6:30 p.m. Presenters are Catherine Popovici (art history) and Naya Bricher (studio art).
Life Sciences Honors Presentations Week is April 29-May 2, part of the Spring 2013 Life Sciences Colloquium Series. Visit http://www.smith.edu/biology/colloquium.php for the full schedule. Coffee, tea and light snacks will be served at 3:30 p.m. daily; talks to begin at 4 p.m.
Are you interested in making Smith more accessible for prospective undocumented students? A group of students has been working towards a more transparent policy and application process for prospective undocumented students applying to Smith, as well as a more aware and educated community. If you're interested in campaigning for change at Smith or simply would like to know more, attend the general interest meeting.
The final event of the 2013 LSS 100 Lecture Series will be on Monday, April 29, at 2:40 p.m. in Weinstein Auditorium. The featured speaker will be Eugenia Herbert, Professor Emeritus of History, Mount Holyoke College, Author of "Flora's Empire: British Gardens in India." Her lecture is titled "Garden Imperialism: The British in India." The Smith community is welcome.
Yingtong Ding 13' has been performing every year in major events at Smith since her first year. Before she graduates, she wants to give back to people who have supported her through her Smith career. She will sing songs from Adele and Les Misérables, some Chinese pop songs, and songs requested by the audience beforehand. Please refer to FB event page: http://goo.gl/2YLPJ. Admission is free, and Thai milk tea will be served at $1 per cup. This event is sponsored by Southeast Asian Alliance at Smith College.
Join Hillel for the last Hillel@Noon discussion of the semester. The group will host Dr. Michal Frenkel, the Schusterman Visiting Professor of Israel Studies and Sociology. Feel free to come whenever your class gets out.
For students interested in spending a summer in China, Middle Kingdom offers great opportunities, from teaching English in schools while learning Chinese at a home stay, to volunteering in community projects or interning at a Chinese company. For graduating seniors, full-time teaching positions that start in September are provided. Middle Kingdom has extensive partnerships with universities and companies in various cities in China. Knowledge of Chinese language is not required, but enthusiasm is a must. For more information, please come to the info table on noon on April 29, Campus Center garden level, or visit http://middlekingdomteachers.com/2013/ or email chuang@smith.edu.
The 10th annual Design Celebration will showcase applied design projects from the engineering Design Clinic course, on Friday, April 26, 1-5:15 p.m. in the Campus Center Carroll Room. Project sponsors in this capstone engineering course include 3M, Dresser-Rand, HyGround Engineering, iDE Nepal, MITRE, the Northampton Department of Public Works, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, and United Technologies Aerospace Systems. Everyone is welcome; refreshments will be served. For event schedule see http://www.science.smith.edu/departments/Engin/designcelebration1213schedule.pdf.
The Office of Alumnae Relations invites all seniors to celebrate their graduation and induction into the famous network of Smith alumnae. Alumnae House Conference Hall. Wednesday, May 1, 4-5:30 p.m. Enjoy strawberries, chocolate and lemonade with your classmates.
As the academic year draws to a close, students may find that they own many items that they do not need. SmiTHrift will be taking those items off students' hands at its upcoming donation drive. Clothes, shoes, accessories, and room decor will all be accepted. All items must be clean and in good condition. Location: back entrance of John M. Greene Hall.
Part sociological experiment and part adventure comedy, "Vegucated" is an award-winning, guerrilla-style documentary that follows three meat- and cheese-loving New Yorkers who agree to adopt a vegan diet for six weeks. Lured by tales of weight lost and health regained, they begin to uncover the hidden sides of animal agriculture and soon find themselves risking everything to expose an industry they supported just weeks before. But can their convictions carry them through when times get tough? Group discussion will follow the film. Sunday, April 28, 8 p.m., Seelye 306. Free. RSVP: tinyurl.com/vegucated7B2.
What's happening in North Korea, what are the foreign policies, and how do they affect real people around the world? Join fellow Smithies in a conversation about the situation in North Korea and share your perspective.
Friday, April 26, 12:15 p.m.: Soup, Salad, and Soul, Bodman Lounge, Chapel. A soulful, student-led discussion with a home-made meal. 12:35 p.m.: Al Iman holds Jummah prayer in the Blue Room, Chapel. 5:30 p.m.: Hillel Shabbat held at the Kosher Kitchen, Dawes House, followed by Kosher Shabbat dinner, 6:30 p.m. For more information about Smith Christian Fellowship, Al-Iman, Hillel, and other student religious organizations; and finding community worship services, consult http://www.smith.edu/religiouslife.
Take a break and enjoy the lovely spring weather at the Community Garden, located between Northrop and Lamont. Join a work party to clean up the garden, create paths with mulch, and plant baby plants. No experience necessary, with the Community Garden, or any garden for that matter. Tools and everything you need to know are provided. Leave the books and work behind; enjoy the spring weather with the Community Garden!
The McKinley Honors Fellowship Program offers research fellowships to eligible seniors conducting honors research in a STEM field. The goal is to enable qualified students to pursue honors and fulfill their work-study obligation by working with their thesis adviser. This information session will clarify goals, expectations, and the application process. It is particularly relevant for rising seniors, but all are welcome. With Bosiljka Glumac, Geosciences and Katie Lipp, STEM Advising and Mentoring.
Set in the South two years before the Civil War, Django Unchained follows Django, a slave whose brutal history with his former owners lands him face-to-face with German-born bounty hunter Dr. King Schultz, who needs Django’s help getting his bounty. Honing vital hunting skills, Django remains focused on one goal: finding and rescuing his wife Broomhilda whom he lost to the slave trade long ago. Django and Schultz are ultimately led to Calvin Candie, the proprietor of an infamous plantation called “Candyland.” Screenings on Friday, April 26, at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, April 27, at 1:30 p.m.
The Office of Admission will host Spring Preview on Saturday, April 27. Spring Preview is a full-day program for high school sophomores and juniors who are interested in learning more about the college admission process as well as the distinctive opportunities available at Smith.
The Café will be closing at 3pm on Saturday, April 27th in order to prepare for the catering and services provided for the Senior Ball. They will resume regular business hours on Sunday, April 28.
National Stress-OUT Day is an event put on by Active Minds to spread awareness about stress and anxiety disorders and create supportive communities wherein speaking up about one's struggles is a sign of strength and self-awareness. Take a break and have some fun during the end of the semester stress. There will be stress-ball making, massages, kick boxing, and more (with a possible guest appearance by two dogs), noon-4 p.m. on April 28.
Finals can be a stressful time for students. The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life will offer customized meditation programs in resident houses on campus. The purpose of the sessions is to help students de-stress, relieve physical tension, think clearer, and breathe. If you would like to set up a time for a private meditation group session, contact Kim Alston at kalston@smith.edu.
The Student Government Association (SGA) would like to show their appreciation for all of the work that Smith staff does each day for our community. Come for ice cream on the main level of the Campus Center, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., this Wednesday, April 24.
Have you ever wanted to make a pinhole camera? Snapshot Photography Club is holding a meeting in which students will learn everything there is to know about this alternative photographic method. All welcome, but be sure to bring a container, such as a shoebox, that will become your pinhole camera. In addition, our digital/DSLR photography expert will be on hand, who knows the ins and outs of DSLR cameras and can offer advice/review work to budding digital photographers. The meeting will be held at 25B Henshaw Drive, behind Davis Ballroom. Return to the eDigest |
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