http://www.smith.edu/edigest/Smith College eDigest - Faculty/Staff Noticesen-ushttp://www.smith.edu/images/b_hdr-news-digest.gifhttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#23312Monday, June 3, 3 p.m., Alumnae House]]>Rae-Anne Butera, associate dean of students, is finishing her time at Smith College in June. Join a wine-and-cheese celebration on Monday, June 3, 3-5 p.m. in the Alumnae House Living Room, to honor Rae-Anne and her commitment to the college, and to say thank you and good luck in her new venture as Dean of Students at Olin College of Engineering.Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/23312http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#23314Student Financial Services will be closing at noon on Friday, May 24, for a staff event. The office will re-open at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, May 28.Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/23314http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#23315Wednesday, June 5]]>Facilities Management will be conducting necessary testing on the new campus emergency power generation system in early June. The entire campus will experience short term power outages between 5 a.m. and 8 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5, and between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m., also on Wednesday, June 5. If a third test is necessary, it will occur between 5 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Friday, June 7. The Smith College trades staff, as well as electrical contractors, will be on site to monitor the testing and restore the systems back to their normal status as quickly as possible. Call Facilities Management, ext. 2400, or Campus Police, ext. 2490, if necessary. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/23315http://www.smith.edu/edigest/#23317The all-employee picnic will take place on Tuesday, July 9, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. This year, food will be served from inside the Campus Center, but as in the past, folks will be encouraged to sit on Chapin Lawn with their colleagues. (In case of rain, indoor seating will be available in the Campus Center.) Dining services has come up with a great "summer picnic" menu with both old culinary favorites and some tasty new choices. Further details will be forthcoming about this fun event. Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 EDThttp://www.smith.edu/edigest/23317