2013 Schedule

Academic regalia for students is available for purchase at the Grécourt Bookshop, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Alumnae House is open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

1–1:30 p.m.

Sophomore Push Meeting. Campus Center steps.

1:45–3 p.m.

Ivy Day/Commencement Orientation. A preview of weekend activities and leadership roles in these major events for all members of Sophomore Push, the head of Junior Ushers, the Ada Comstock Scholars co-presidents, the president of the senior class, the president of the SGA, and the rising-senior class and rising SGA presidents. Comstock-Wilder front steps

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Baccalaureate, for seniors only. Baccalaureate is an opportunity for seniors to pause, reflect upon and rejoice in their accomplishments, challenges and friendships. President Carol T. Christ will deliver remarks to the senior class. Seniors should wear graduation gowns, but not caps and hoods. Helen Hills Hills Chapel.

4 p.m.

Campus houses open for early arriving alumnae.

4–8 p.m.

Pre-Reunion registration. Alumnae House tent.

5:30–6:45 p.m.

Senior Celebration for seniors, graduate students and approved students remaining on campus. Tickets ($10 each) available at the event for guests. Davis lawn (rain location: Campus Center).

8 p.m.

Celebrations Dance Company’s Annual Commencement Concert. Smith’s student-run dance company will present several new works. Tickets: $8 general, $5 students/seniors. Email celebrat@smith.edu for reservations. Scott Dance Studio, Scott Gymnasium.

Academic regalia for students is available for purchase at the Grécourt Bookshop, which is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Alumnae House is open from 8:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

7–9 a.m.

Breakfast for alumnae and students served in Chase/Duckett, Cushing/Emerson, King/Scales and Tyler houses.

8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Admission Office open for browsing and questions. 7 College Lane.

9:15–10:15 a.m.

Meeting of Junior Ushers. Indoor Track and Tennis Facility.

9:45–10:30 a.m.

Meeting of Sophomore Push. Indoor Track and Tennis Facility.

10:30 a.m.–Noon

Ivy Day and Commencement Rehearsal. Attendance is mandatory for all seniors, Junior Ushers, Sophomore Push and candidates for advanced degrees. Immediately thereafter, the senior class panoramic photograph will be taken inside the facility. Indoor Track and Tennis Facility.

11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Reunion registration. Alumnae House tent.

Immediately following the Ivy Day and Commencement Rehearsal–1 p.m.

Senior Luncheon for seniors and all students remaining on campus. Guest tickets ($10 each) will be available at the luncheon. Scott Gymnasium (seniors only); Tyler House (student workers and those with prior approval).

Noon–1:30 p.m.

All Reunion luncheon. Reservations are required. Tickets, on a space-available basis, can be purchased at the Alumnae House or at Cutter/Ziskind. Cutter/Ziskind houses.

1–2 p.m.

Career Workshop: Update Your Résumé. For alumnae only. Campus Center 103/104.

1:30–3:30 p.m.

Spinelli Center open house and reception. Neilson Library, second floor.

1:30–4:30 p.m.

The Grécourt Society ice cream stand. All alumnae are invited to stop by and enjoy an ice cream treat. Information will be available about The Grécourt Society and how to include Smith in your estate plans. Campus Center, main level.

2–2:45 p.m.

2–3 p.m.

Anthropology department reception for anthropology majors, their families and alumnae. Seelye Hall 207.

3–4 p.m.

Q & A about the college admission process for alumnae, parents and their guests. Join an admission expert for an insider’s perspective. Admission Office, 8 College Lane.

3–4 p.m.

Campus tour for alumnae, parents and their guests. The tour will depart from the information desk, Campus Center main level.

3–4:15 p.m.

The President’s Chamber Music Concert featuring Smith College seniors in performances of instrumental and vocal chamber music. Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall.

3–5 p.m.

Career Workshop: Smith Mom’s Connect: Negotiating a Return to the Workplace. For alumnae only. Campus Center 103/104.

3:30–4:15 p.m.

4–5 p.m.

12-Step Recovery Program meeting, open to all. Wright Hall 002.

4–5 p.m.

Reception for alumnae of color and their guests. Seniors and their families are welcome. Alumnae House living room and terrace.

4–5 p.m.

Reception for LGBTQ alumnae and their guests. Seniors and their families are welcome. Alumnae House dining room.

4–5 p.m.

Reception for Smith Study-Abroad Programs (Paris, Florence, Geneva, Hamburg) alumnae and students and their guests. Global Studies Center, Wright Hall.

5:30 p.m.

Hillel Shabbat service and dinner for seniors and their families. Reservations required, ext. 2754. Neilson Library Browsing Room.

5:30/6:30 p.m.–8 p.m

All Reunion social hour/dinner and cash bar from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased at the Alumnae House on a space-available basis.

8 p.m.

Celebrations Dance Company’s Annual Commencement Concert. Smith’s student-run dance company will present several new works. Tickets: $8 general; $5 students/seniors. Email celebrat@smith.edu for reservations. Scott Dance Studio, Scott Gymnasium.

8 p.m.

Lifeguards’ synchronized swimming show. Join the Lifeguards, the Smith College synchronized swim team, as they present their annual Commencement week show. After the performance, a reception for Lifeguard alumnae, parents and guests will be held in the pool gallery. Dalton Pool, Ainsworth Gymnasium.

8–11 p.m.

Stargazing and Physics/Astronomy Open House. Refreshments and demonstrations, rain or shine; telescopic observations begin at 9 p.m. if weather permits. McConnell Hall foyer and McConnell Rooftop Observatory.

8:30 p.m.

Theatre production: Seeing Read, a one-woman show by Susanna Apgar ’13. Free. Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.

Academic regalia for students is available for purchase at the Grécourt Bookshop, which is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Alumnae House is open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.

7–9 a.m.

Breakfast for alumnae and students served in Chase/Duckett, Cushing/Emerson, King/Scales and Tyler houses.

8 a.m.

Breakfast for current and former Alumnae Association board members, Smith College trustees and medal recipients. Alumnae House dining room.

8–8:45 a.m.

Meeting of Junior Ushers. Campus Center 003.

8 a.m.–3 p.m.

Reunion registration. Alumnae House tent.

8:15–8:45 a.m.

Meeting of Sophomore Push. Campus Center 103/104.

Ivy Day Activities

In the event of rain, the Alumnae Parade, Alumnae Awards Presentation and Awards Convocation will be held in the Indoor Track and Tennis Facility. The signal for such a change in venue will be the ringing of the college bells at 8:15 a.m. Seniors should enter Ainsworth Gymnasium through the glass doors, pick up their roses. in the ITT connector and line up as directed by Sophomore Push. Junior Ushers should assemble in the ITT by the overhead door. Alumnae should enter through the main ITT entrance, look for their class-year signs along the far wall and line up with their classes. Alumnae will march through the double line of seniors and past the reviewing stand before being seated. The senior class, led by the Junior Ushers, will then follow. Alumnae class officer photos will be taken in front of the reviewing stand at the conclusion of the program.

8:45 a.m.

Roses will be distributed to seniors from the front steps of the President’s House. Seniors will then form two lines along the driveway and across Paradise Road in preparation for the Alumnae Parade and Ivy Day procession. Seniors should wear all-white attire and dark shoes. Please be on time.

8:45 a.m.

Junior Ushers assemble. Driveway between Park House and the Admission Office.

8:45 a.m.

Alumnae Parade assembly. Chapin Drive, between the Campus Center and College Lane.

9:15 a.m.

• Alumnae Parade: Alumnae march toward the President’s House and the Quadrangle, through the double lines of the senior class. Alumnae proceed through the Emerson House archway, around the Quadrangle and past the reviewing stand on Martha Wilson House steps.
• Junior Ushers follow the alumnae through the lines of seniors, leading the seniors into the Quadrangle and past the reviewing stand.
• Senior class procession: Following the route of the alumnae, the senior class will be led by the Junior Ushers into the Quadrangle, past the reviewing stand, and will then be seated.
• State of the College Address and celebration of alumnae gifts: President Carol T. Christ. The Quadrangle.
• Presentation of Alumnae Class Awards. The Quadrangle.
• The Ivy Day Awards Convocation: The awards convocation ceremony honoring the academic achievements of members of the class of 2013 will conclude with the ceremonial planting of the class ivy. The Quadrangle.
• Alumnae class officer team photos (immediately following the Ivy Day Awards Convocation). Jordan/Gardiner lawn.

11:30 a.m. (or immediately following the Ivy Day Awards Convocation)–1 p.m.

Computer science senior brunch reception for graduating computer science majors, their families and alumnae. Ford Hall 340, Pearsall Seasons Room.

Noon

Barbecue lunch for alumnae, including “1776” alumnae. (Some classes will have their class meetings or programming at this time; check at class headquarters.)

Noon–1 p.m.

Box lunches for seniors, graduate students and approved students remaining on campus. Parents and guests of students may purchase meal tickets on site on a space-available basis. (Price: $11 before May 1, $12 after May 1.) Scott Gymnasium.

12:30–1:30 p.m.

Commencement Choral Concert. The Smith College Glee Club, the Chamber Singers and the a cappella group Groove perform works chosen by the graduating class. Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall.

1–5 p.m.

Open House, Library Special Collections. Join curators and archivists to view library treasures. Refreshments will be served at 3–5 p.m. Mortimer Rare Book Room, Neilson level 3, and College Archives & Sophia Smith Collection, Alumnae Gymnasium, level A.

1:30–2:30 p.m.

President’s Reception for seniors and graduate students, their families, guests, faculty, alumnae and staff. Seelye lawn (rain location: Campus Center).

2–3 p.m.

Emeriti/ae Faculty reception for alumnae and their guests. Neilson Library, Emeriti Lounge, level B.

2:30 p.m.

Celebrations Dance Company’s Annual Commencement Concert. Smith’s student-run dance company will present several new works. Tickets: $8 general; $5 students/seniors. Email celebrat@smith.edu for reservations. Scott Dance Studio, Scott Gymnasium.

2:30–3:15 p.m.

2:30–3:30 p.m.

Education and child study department reception for seniors, graduate students, families and alumnae. Smith College Campus School.

2:30–3:30 p.m.

Government department reception for government majors, their families and alumnae. Seelye Hall 207.

2:30–4 p.m.

American studies program and sociology department reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Kahn Institute lounge, Neilson Library, 3rd floor.

2:30–4 p.m.

Environmental science and policy, landscape studies and environmental concentration in sustainable food joint reception for seniors, alumnae and their guests. Center for the Environment, Ecological Design and Sustainability; Wright Hall 105.

2:30–4 p.m.

Friends of the Botanic Garden Drop-in horticulture activity for family and friends: Making a Terrarium. Lyman Plant House, room 112.

2:30–4 p.m.

Phi Beta Kappa initiation, conducted by Chapter Zeta in Massachusetts. Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall.

2:30–4 p.m.

Printing on the handpress. Come print a keepsake on the library’s 1834 iron handpress. Mortimer Rare Book Room, Neilson level 3.

2:30–4 p.m.

Tennis alumnae gathering. Refreshments served. Outdoor Tennis Courts (canceled in case of rain).

2:30–4:30 p.m.

Afro-American studies reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Campus Center 003.

2:30-4:30 p.m.

Executive Education reception for alumnae and their guests. Learn more about our innovative programs and how we support Smith’s mission. Executive Education Office, 42 Green St.

3–4 p.m.

Children’s Story Hour and Activities for children aged 2 to 8. Neilson Library, level 1 core.

3–4 p.m.

History department reception for seniors, alumnae and their guests. Neilson Library Periodicals Room, third floor.

3–4 p.m.

Reception for alumnae who were affiliated with St. John’s Church. St. John’s Church parlors.

3–4 p.m.

Center for Community Collaboration open house for seniors, alumnae and their guests. Center for Community Collaboration, Wright Hall.

3–4 p.m.

Wurtele Center for Work and Life open house for seniors, alumnae and their guests. Clark Hall, third floor, 50 Elm Street.

3–4:30 p.m.

Art department reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Jannotta Gallery, Hillyer Hall, Brown Fine Arts Center.

3–4:30 p.m.

Botanic Garden reception. View the Lyman Conservatory collections, exhibition gallery and Woods of the World installation. Meet botanic garden staff, and learn about new initiatives and plans for the future. Light refreshments. Lyman Plant House.

3–4:30 p.m.

Economics department reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Museum of Art, atrium.

3–4:30 p.m.

Psychology department reception for psychology majors, their families and alumnae. Young Science Library, Bass Hall.

3–4:30 p.m.

Religion department reception for seniors, alumnae and their guests. Dewey Hall front porch (rain location: Dewey Common Room).

3–5 p.m.

Admission reception for alumnae admission volunteers. Alumnae interested in becoming volunteers are also welcome to attend. Admission Office, 7 College Lane.

3–5 p.m.

Free hands-on art activity drop-in scroll painting activity inspired by the Collecting Art of Asia exhibition. Smocks and supplies provided. For ages 4+ (with an adult). Museum of Art, lower level.

3–5 p.m.

Geosciences department reception for geoscience majors, their families and alumnae. Burton Hall foyer.

3–5 p.m.

Career Workshop: Tap Into Your Talents. For alumnae only. Seelye 208.

3–5 p.m.

Italian department reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Boathouse lawn (rain location: Hatfield 105).

3–5 p.m.

Performing arts reception for seniors, graduate students, their families and alumnae. Hosted by the music, theatre and dance departments. Mezzanine level, Werner Josten Library, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.

3–5 p.m.

Program for the Study of Women and Gender reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Campus Center 205.

3:15–4:15 p.m.

Global Studies Center reception for all global alumnae with international experience and background (international students, study abroad and those living abroad). All students, guests and family welcome. Global Studies Center, Wright Hall.

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Biological sciences, biochemistry, chemistry and neuroscience joint reception for seniors, alumnae and their guests. Ford Hall 240, Atrium, Terrace and Pearsall Season’s Room.

3:30–4:30 p.m.

East Asian studies reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Neilson Library, level 4 core.

3:30–4:30 p.m.

Picker Engineering Program reception for seniors, alumnae and their guests. Engineering Wing, first floor, Ford Hall.

3:30–5 p.m.

Mathematics and statistics department reception for seniors, alumnae and guests. Math Forum, Burton Hall 304.

3:30–5 p.m.

English department, poetry concentration and Poetry Center joint reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Poetry Center, Wright Hall.

3:30–5 p.m.

Philosophy department reception for seniors, alumnae and guests. Philosophy Study, Dewey House.

4–5 p.m.

12-Step Recovery Program meeting, open to all. Wright Hall 002.

4–5 p.m.

An Open Conversation with President Carol T. Christ. Join President Christ for an informal, “view-from-the-top” conversation about Smith today: the people, the place and the powerful academic programs that continue to produce graduates of influence and distinction. Earle Recital Hall, Sage Hall.

4–5 p.m.

East Asian languages and literatures reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Campus Center 103/104.

4–5 p.m.

Exercise and sport studies department reception for seniors, graduate students, their families and alumnae. Dalton pool gallery, Ainsworth Gymnasium.

4–5 p.m.

French department and comparative literature reception for seniors, their families and alumnae. Seelye 207.

4–5 p.m.

German studies department Delta Phi Alpha initiation, followed by a reception. Hatfield 203/204.

5:30–6:30 p.m.

Fulbright Fellows reception for seniors, graduate students, alumnae, families, friends and faculty supporters. Museum of Art, atrium.

5:30/6:30–8 p.m.

Reunion social hours/dinners for alumnae classes (See page 16.).

7:30–9:30 p.m.

Commencement Orchestra Concert featuring soloists from the graduating class. Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage Hall.

8 p.m.

Senior Class Candle-Lighting Ceremony. Upper College Lane (across from Lyman Plant House).

8:30 p.m.

Sophomore Push/Senior Step Sing. Neilson Library steps.

8:30 p.m.

Theatre production: Seeing Read, a one-woman show by Susanna Apgar ’13. Free. Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre, Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts.

8:30–10 p.m.

Illumination of upper campus with live music performed by the Jay Messer Quintet. (In the event of rain, the Jay Messer Quintet will perform in the Campus Center.)

9–11 p.m.

Ada Comstock Illumination Night Celebration, open to all Ada Comstock Scholars, Ada Comstock alumnae and their guests. Museum of Art, atrium.

Academic regalia for students is available for purchase at the Grécourt Bookshop at 8 a.m. The bookshop will remain open until 3 p.m. The Alumnae House is open from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

7–9 a.m.

Breakfast for alumnae and students served in Chase/Duckett, Cushing/Emerson, King/Scales and Tyler houses. Parents and families may not attend.

8:30–9:15 a.m.

Meeting of Sophomore Push. The Quadrangle (rain location: Indoor Track and Tennis Facility).

Commencement

In the event of rain, the signal for indoor Commencement at the Indoor Track and Tennis Facility will be the ringing of the college bells at 8:15 and 8:30 a.m. For indoor Commencement, graduates will line up at 9:15 a.m. in Ainsworth Gymnasium and faculty members will assemble in the Ainsworth main hallway (glass door entrance). The indoor Commencement ceremony will be simulcast live to Weinstein Auditorium in Wright Hall and Sweeney Concert Hall in Sage Hall (open seating).

9:15 a.m.

Assembling for Commencement: the faculty will assemble in the courtyard behind Laura Scales House. As instructed at rehearsal, all graduates must line up on Mandelle Road in front of Comstock and Wilder houses. They should be on time and cooperate with the Sophomore Push members. Seniors traditionally wear white attire and black shoes with their caps, gowns and hoods. The audience will be seated by 9:45 a.m.

Seating Policy

Seats cannot be saved for those arriving later. Tape, signs and other items placed on chairs to save seats will be removed by college personnel.

Additional Seating

The outdoor Commencement ceremony will be simulcast live to Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall (open seating).

10 a.m.

Commencement Exercises. The Quadrangle.

10–11:30 a.m.

All Reunion brunch for alumnae and guests. Reservations are required. Tickets can be purchased at the Alumnae House on a space-available basis.

Diploma Circle.

Immediately following Commencement, seniors will march out of the Quadrangle onto the Laura Scales/Franklin King terrace. Graduating seniors only; no family members or friends will be permitted near the diploma circle. Please stay in line to expedite the distribution of diplomas. (In the event of an indoor Commencement, the diploma circle will be held in Ainsworth Gymnasium.).

12:30–2 p.m.

Commencement luncheon honoring seniors and graduate students. College dining rooms; Campus Center.

1 p.m.

Residence houses close for alumnae and guests. (Residence houses close for seniors at noon on Monday, May 20; seniors must return their keys to Clark Hall by noon.).