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Banner System Update
This past Tuesday morning, the servers that support Banner and BannerWeb were brought down in preparation for the planned power outage as part of the testing of the new Cogen facility, resulting in multiple hardware failures and affecting student registration and financial processing. BannerWeb is now available and repairs to Internet Native Banner are under way. More...

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Sierra Club Film Series
Sierra Club Film Series: Tuesday, September 9, “Keeping the Earth"; Wednesday, Sept. 17, "One Second Before Sunrise: A Search for Solutions"; Thursday, Sept. 25, "These Girls are Missing." All films at 4:15 p.m. in Seelye 207. More...

Auditions: The Golden Lotus
For world premiere of new play by celebrated Chinese writer and director, Wang Yansong, who will be here to direct. Auditions: Sept. 9 and 10, 7-10 p.m. in Theatre 14 in the Mendenhall Center on Green St. Call backs: Sept. 11. More...

Auditions: Big Love
By Charles L. Mee and directed by Ellen Morf '09J. Auditions: Sept. 9 and 10, 7-10 p.m. in Hallie Flanagan Studio Theatre in the Mendenhall Center on Green St. Call backs: Sept. 11. More...

Announcing Fall 2008 Technology Training Workshops
The ITS Fall 2008 technology training schedule is now available on-line. The schedule includes hands-on workshops for Smith students, faculty, and staff on essential computing skills, Web development, and digital media development. More...

Prehealth Meeting Monday, Sept. 8
Prehealth Meeting in McConnell B05, Monday, Sept. 8, from 4:10-5:30 p.m. Informational meeting for Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors interested in careers in the health professions. More...

Stress Reduction & Meditation
Start the year off by learning centering yoga stretches and meditation for stress reduction. Come to this free and relaxing gathering, open to everyone, in Bodman Lounge every Monday. More...

WOZQ 91.9 General Interest Meetings
WOZQ general interest meetings! If you want to be a WOZQ DJ or intern you must attend one of the following meetings: Sept. 8 or 9 at 7 p.m. in Davis Ballroom. More...

Wet Your Whistle Wednesdays at the Campus Center Pub
Hey Smith Staff! Staff Council brings you Pub Nights at the Campus Center on the second Wednesday of every month! More...

New Parental Leave Policy
Smith has revised and improved its Parental Leave Policy. The policy details leave rights for parents of newborns or newly adopted children under five years of age. View the policies for staff and faculty.

Sears Optical Added to Harvard Pilgrim Member Savings
Sears Optical in Holyoke and in Springfield are now available to Smith College Harvard Pilgrim subscribers for free and discounted eyewear. More...

Online & Paper Directory
The College is preparing to print the paper directory in mid September. To ensure that your information is correct, please review what is currently in the online directory prior to September 8. More information.

Space Reservation Procedures for 2008-09
The updated Space Reservation Procedures document for the 08-09 academic year is now available (under “Forms & Instructions”) While you are looking up this document, be sure to check out the other forms and links on the Events Management Office Web site. More...

Elevator Inspections
During the next few weeks we will be conducting mandatory inspections of all elevators on campus as required by the State. The inspection takes approximately one hour to complete. More...

September 11 Farewell Party for Cam Morin Kelly '84
After 17 years with the Advancement Office, Cam Morin Kelly '84 has accepted a position at Duke University. Please help us say farewell and good luck to her on Thursday, September 11, 3-4:30 p.m. in the Alumnae House Living Room. More...

Exercise & Sport Studies Staff Fitness Classes
Registration forms for the Fall ESS Staff Fitness Program are being delivered to all campus departments. Classes being offered are: Continuing Yoga; Introduction to Yoga; Aqua-Aerobics; Aerobics & Conditioning; Continuing Yoga; Aerobics & Conditioning. More...

Faculty Wine & Cheese Reception September 12
As part of the Fall Volunteer Conference, there will be a faculty wine and cheese reception in the Alumnae House Living Room from 4-6 p.m. on September 12. Please RSVP to Julia Keller at jkeller@smith.edu.



Roman Catholic Mass
The Catholic Community at Smith welcomes you to celebrate Mass on Sunday, September 7, at 4:30 p.m. in Helen Hills Hills Chapel. More...

Interdenominational Protestant Sunday Worship
The Interdenominational Protestant Community of Smith College invites you to join us Sunday Mornings at 10:30 a.m. at The Helen Hills Hills Chapel. More...

Weekly Buddhist Meditation
Meditation offered on Mondays at 6:45 p.m. in the Bodman Lounge of the Chapel, offers each of us a way to quiet our minds. More...

Newman Association Ice Cream Social
The Newman Association invites new and returning Catholic students to our first event of the year. Meet other Catholic students and learn about the upcoming Newman events. More...

Spiritual-i-TEA: Interfaith, Interactive, Interesting
Join us for an open discussion with Smith's chaplains on "Eating Ethics: The Locavore Movement and More" on Wednesday, September 10. More...

Iftar at Cutter/Ziskind Dining Hall
With the month of Ramadan approaching, food to break the fast during sunset will be provided at Cutter/Ziskind dining hall every day until 7:30. More...

Voter Registration
As a part of MassPIRG's "New Voters Project," we will be registering people to vote this Saturday, September 6, at our table at the Student Activities Fair on Chapin Lawn from noon-3 p.m. More...

Dog Dazzzzzze of Smith
Save the Date: Join us (with or without your pooch!) on Saturday, September 27 between 1 and 5 p.m. on Davis Lawn for the second Dog Daze of Smith. More...

Volunteer at the Foodbank Farm on Saturday, Sept. 13
Join the Community Service Office's first short term project at the Food Bank Farm on Saturday, September 13, from 8:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. More...

Donate School Supplies to Local Literacy Project
Is your room crowded? Have an extra notebook? Please donate your surplus school supplies to the Literacy Project. More...

Members' Extras: Art Insights at Museum of Art!
The Smith College Museum of Art has planned a series of four special members-only programs this fall. More...

September 12 Special Second Friday at the Museum of Art!
Step out and into the Museum of Art on Friday, September 12 from 4-8 p.m. All ages are invited to learn the art of finger knitting, 4-6 p.m.! Meet in the Atrium; materials are provided. More...

Smith Volleyball vs. Elms & Westfield State
Smith volleyball opens the 2008 season on Saturday, Sept. 6, hosting Elms at 11 a.m. and Westfield State at 3 p.m. in Ainsworth Gym.

Today: Open Field Hockey Tryout
Thursday, September 4, 4-6 p.m. in the ITT. Come out and show your talent! The field hockey team is looking for athletically inclined people to add to our squad. More...

Today: Community Service/CSO Welcome Party
Join the CSO Board on Thursday, September 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in Campus Center 103-104 to learn about the Community Service Office at Smith. More...

International Photo Contest Deadline Friday, September 5
Friday, September 5, is the final day to enter the First Annual International Photo Contest and Exhibition! More...

Welcome Back for Study Abroad students - rain or shine!
The Welcome Back Reception for students who studied abroad during the 07-08 year will be Monday, September 8, from 4 to 5:30 p.m., rain or shine! More...

Williams-Mystic Info Session/Lunch
Join us for lunch Wednesday, September 10, in Bass Hall 102 to find out more about the Maritime Studies Program of Willams College and Mystic Seaport! More...

September LEAP News is Here!
Hey Student Leaders! LEAP News...it's news you can use...is online for September. Check it out and find out what awaits you this semester!

Smith Swimming & Diving Informational Meeting
Wednesday, September 10, at 4:30 p.m. in Ainsworth Classroom. Try-Out Period and Practices Begin Monday, September 22. More...

Glow-in-the-Dark Bocce This Friday
Come play a fun-filled game of bocce. Easy enough for anyone to play, so don't be shy. Come out and play on Chapin Lawn this Friday from 11 p.m.-midnight.


Aluminum Water Bottle Hits Campus

This year's version of the dining services carry-along Smith College water bottle comes in orange or blue, and sports an easy-to-use cap, a space to label it with the owner's name, and the message: "Use it and Reuse it, the Earth is the bottom line."

Smith Women Win Honors Far and Near

Elizabeth Crews AC’09 wrote an award-winning essay at the Oxford Summer Seminar. A film produced by Victoria Gamburg ’93 is up for an Emmy Award. And Janine Olthuis ’08 won a scholarship from the New England Psychological Association.

 

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