Writer of Lyrical, Mythical Poems to Read in Poetry Series

Poet Shara McCallum brings a new perspective to contemporary poetry, writing lyrical poems steeped in myth, legend and folklore. McCallum will visit Smith on Tuesday, Dec. 4, to read her work in the Poetry Center series, at 7:30 p.m. in Stoddard Auditorium. McCallum, who teaches at the Stadler Center for Poetry, Bucknell University, is the author of several poetry collections and essays published widely.

Poet, Man of Many Lives, to Visit Smith for Poetry Center Reading

Before he was a celebrated author of three novels, numerous essays and shorts stories, and eight books of poetry, Dan Gerber spent time as a racecar driver, a high school teacher, journalist and corporate executive. But it is as a poet that he will visit Smith, on Tuesday, Dec. 11 (a rescheduled visit), at 7:30 p.m., in Stoddard Auditorium.

An AMS Grad Student's Immersion in Smith

Having studied abroad before, Louise Fudym GR, a student in Smith's American Studies graduate certificate program, recognizes the importance of making new friends when visiting a foreign country, and spending time with native speakers of the language being studied. Those are two of her strategies while at Smith. Global Stride Fellow Lisa Wu '16 recently interviewed Fudym.

Insight: New Portrait of Classic American Novel

Despite numerous volumes examining the complicated life and times of writer Henry James, few have tried to tell the story of The Portrait of a Lady, and why it stands among the greatest American novels. In his most recent book, English professor Michael Gorra does.

Author to Discuss Feminine Mystique

Was life better when men and women didn't have to juggle work and family, and roles were more traditionally defined? The book The Feminine Mystique, by Betty Friedan '42 changed conventional American notions forever. Author and commentator Stephanie Coontz will examine impacts of the iconic book, published 50 years ago, during a talk on Monday, Dec. 3.

Time to Register for Interterm 2013

What would you like to learn? Make your plans now for Interterm 2013, a smorgasbord of free, noncredit courses for and taught by students, faculty and staff members and others in the Smith community, open for registration beginning Friday, Dec. 7.