School for Social Work Panel Views Social Justice and Service

The School for Social Work summer lecture series presents its final event on Monday, Aug. 5, a panel discussion, "Promoting Representative Leadership Structures in Social Justice and Social Service Agencies." Three social work professionals will discuss ways in which they have worked to create organizational leadership structures that represent the communities they serve. 7:30 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall.

Information Regarding Mosquito-Borne Viruses Locally

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health announced on Wednesday, July 31, that West Nile virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Northampton and that Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus has been detected in mosquitoes collected from Amherst. Although there have been no human or animal cases in Northampton, the board of health strongly urges residents and visitors to take simple precautions to protect themselves and their families. These precautions should include limiting outdoor activities from dusk to dawn when mosquitos are most active. If you are outdoors during these hours, be sure to use insect repellant and to cover exposed skin by wearing long sleeves and pants. For further information please visit http://www.northamptonma.gov/healthdept/.

Smith Botanic Garden Broadens Reach

Massachusetts may not be known primarily for its gardens, but the state is home to some of the oldest and most lavish gardens in the nation. Smith's Botanic Garden, which was recently awarded an arboretum accreditation, is one of 10 public botanic gardens statewide in a new consortium, called Mass Botanic Gardens.

Senior Speaks Out for Human Rights

One week after Melissa Fares '14 delivered a speech on the floor of the United Nations Human Rights Council, calling for the renewal of a Special Rapporteur to monitor human rights issues in Belarus, officials from the Eastern European country reversed their initial decision and renewed a mandate for the position.

Ann Martin '77 Donates Papers

It's one of the most successful literary series of all time: The Baby-sitters Club, a collection of novels created by Ann Martin '77 about a group of middle school students who run their own baby-sitting business. In April, Martin donated her papers to Smith. View a video in which Martin discusses the donation and her days at Smith.

Magic Grant Awarded to Recent Grad

Ada Comstock Scholar Emily Cook '11 is the third recipient of Smith's Helen Gurley Brown Magic Grant, named after the legendary editor and founder of Cosmopolitan, which helps Ada Comstock Scholars or recent graduates reach their highest potential by supporting internships, research, travel and artistic projects.

Smith to Preserve 190 Acres at MacLeish

Smith will soon enter an agreement to permanently preserve in its natural state 190 acres of forested hilltop land at the Ada and Archibald MacLeish Field Station. The Conservation Restriction was signed by college officials on July 30 at the Bechtel Environmental Classroom.

Faculty Travel Far for Public Presentations

Dennis Yasutomo, government, addressed officials of the Asian Development Bank during an Eminent Speakers' Forum in May, in Manila, Philippines. John Davis, art, is among art and architecture experts asked to speak at the 2013 New Orleans Antiques Forum in early August. Meanwhile, Janine Olthuis '08 added another academic award to her growing list. PeopleNews.