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The Smith College community has responded, and will continue to respond, to the devastating effects and tragic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. We were pleased to welcome into our community seven students from colleges in the affected area, who were guests of Smith for the fall semester.

Jennifer Walters, dean of religious life, is coordinating student, staff, faculty and college-wide response and relief efforts. The community is encouraged to contact her with initiatives and resources. She will work with others on campus to help bring ideas to fruition.

	Read a letter from President Carol T. Christ (September 6, 2005)
	Gulf Coast alumnae: please check in with the Alumnae Association
	Learn about activities at other area colleges

College Offers Leave of Absence for Humanitarian Relief Efforts

In response to the devastating effects and tragic aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Smith College is instituting a temporary policy granting employees a paid leave of up to one week for an employee to participate in recognized hurricane relief efforts. The policy is effective September 16, 2005 through May 30, 2006. More...

Campus School Joins Effort to Collect School Supplies

The Smith College Campus School is joining a nationwide effort to supply children affected by Hurricane Katrina with backpacks filled with school supplies. More...

Panel: Lessons Learned from Hurricane Katrina

Nearly two weeks after Hurricane Katrina decimated much of the Gulf Coast, a panel of Smith College faculty analyzed the multiple forces that contributed to the rapid deterioration of the affected areas, New Orleans in particular. More...

Chapel Sponsors All-College Gathering

"In the Wake of Katrina: An All-College Gathering of Remembrance, Prayer and Action" was held Thursday, September 8 on Chapin Lawn, and was led by Jennifer Walters, dean of religious life. All were welcome to bring a poem or prayer to offer.

Smith Offers Fall Classes to Local Students Affected by Hurricane Katrina

In support of colleges and universities stricken by Hurricane Katrina, Smith College is offering undergraduates from western Massachusetts the opportunity to take fall semester classes at Smith. More...

Athletics Department Seeks Donations

Smith's athletics department seeks donations of school supplies to send to victims of the hurricane. Donation boxes are located in Ainsworth Gym at the equipment booth, on the second floor near the athletics offices, and at the entrance of Scott Gym.

A Smith Alum's Brush With Hurricane Katrina

When reports of Hurricane Katrina's imminent approach on New Orleans and other Gulf Coast areas circulated, Jessica Gerson '05 knew what to do, thanks to what she learned in a course at Smith. More...