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Prairie Dog Sculpture Now Presides Over Faculty Lounge

His name is PD James—not the writer, rather a prairie dog and one-time housemate of artist Dorcas MacClintock ’54, who created a sculpture (pictured), commissioned by Professor Emerita B. Elizabeth Horner, to adorn the Marshall Schalk Lounge in Burton Hall. MacClintock, a devoted former student of Horner's, spoke entertainingly about her days at Smith, Marshall Schalk and PD during a dedication of the sculpture on May 6.

A Letter From Actor Julia Stiles

Julia Stiles, who has appeared in numerous films and will portray Esther Greenwood in a film adaptation of Sylvia Plath's The Bell Jar,recently attended the Plath Symposium at Smith. While here, she fielded some interesting questions and followed up her visit with a letter to President Christ, now posted on the Weblog Sylvia Plath Info.

JYA Journal: A Firenze Football Fan

Hannah Cohen ’09 (pictured, on far right) used to disparage soccer as "sucker" to the annoyance of her brothers. Now on JYA in Florence, Cohen has become a devoted fan of the local professional soccer (football) team, the Fiorentina.

Land Dedicated for Study in the Field

Alexandra Webster ’08 spoke appreciatively about her field work among the 200 wooded acres of the Ada and Archibald MacLeish Field Station during a dedication ceremony on Saturday, May 3.

Ride Your Bike to Work Week

Smith College, as part of its ongoing interest in promoting environmental responsibility, is among the sponsors of next week's Pioneer Valley Bike Commute Week, a weeklong event that encourages bike riding and features several cycling-related events around the Valley and at Smith. Ride on!

Take the Spirit Mark Survey

It's time for the Smith community to weigh in on a name and graphic identity for Smith athletics. Survey feedback will help the spirit mark committee recommend a name and design that will serve as a symbol of pride and affiliation.

A Woman in Men's Clothes

For Tara Tetreault ’01 (pictured, on left, with business partner Candace Connors), opening a new men's clothing boutique, Jackson & Connor, in Northampton was a natural step following 12 years of experience selling men's apparel.

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Priscah Cheruiyot ’10. Role models: her mother and surgeon Ben Carson.