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In today's eDigest...
Chemistry Lecture Sept. 17 Brad Gooch to Read September 17 "Walking Backward: The Life and Work of Flannery O'Connor," Thursday, Sept. 17, 4:30 p.m., Neilson Browsing Room. More... Professor Ortrud Gutjahr lecture The End of Time: The Maya Mystery of 2012 Thursday, Sept. 24: Anthony Aveni will explore the major theories of 2012 end-of-the-world predictions. More... September 24 Museum Lecture: Framing Art September 29: Living with Myths in Pompeii and Beyond President Obama and U.S.-Japan Relations Spoken Word with Twilight of the Idle The Nearness of You: The Songs of Hoagy Carmichael Performed by popular jazz duo Jerry Noble, piano, and Bob Sparkman, clarinet, Sunday, Sept. 20, 3 p.m., Sage. More... Fall 2009 Technology Workshops The Fall 2009 schedule of hands-on technology workshops for students, faculty and staff is now available online. More... Study in Spanish- or Portuguese-Speaking Countries 9/17: Financing Life Personal finance taught by Professor Randy Bartlett, economics, Thursday, Sept. 17, noon-1 p.m., Neilson Browsing Room. More... 9/22: Establishing a Money Plan That You Will Follow WFI's "How Do I? The practical steps to financing a life" workshop begins Tuesday, Sept. 22, noon, Neilson Browsing Room. More... Study Abroad Fair Kahn Faculty Session for "Why Educate Women?" Project Oral History Training Weekly Worship Services at the Chapel Thursday, Sept. 17, 6 p.m.: Food for the Body and Spirit; Friday, Sept. 18, 6 p.m.: Ereve Rosh Hashanah Service; Saturday, Sept. 19, 9:30 a.m., Rosh Hashanah Service First Day. More... Shabbat Services Join Smith Hillel in student-led services in a variety of styles. Services held Friday at 5:15 p.m. in Dewey Common Room. More... Shabbat Dinner Join Smith Hillel for a student-cooked Shabbat dinner on Friday nights at 7 p.m. in the Kosher Kitchen in Dawes House. More.... Creating a Life of Inspiration and Beauty All invited to join Buddhist Religious Adviser Catherine Anraku Hondorp Wednesday, Sept. 23, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Chapel. More...
Solar Observing September 17 Thursday, September 17, 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. on the Campus Center lawn; sponsored by the astronomy department. More... Rock Out at Neilson Library! To kick off the libraries' year-long centennial celebration, Smith's own faculty rock band "The Distractions" will perform Sept. 18. More... Dickinson Lot Paving Project Dickinson Lot will be repaved and re-marked in September. The lot will be closed starting Saturday, Sept. 19, coinciding with the Seelye Drive project. More... Outdoor Movie on Burton Lawn Saturday Smith To Do is presenting an outdoor movie on Burton Lawn, Saturday, Sept. 19, at 9 p.m. More... Talk to the President During Open Hour Community Service Fair: Get Involved Celebrating Collaborations 2009 Proceedings Now Online Seasonal Flu Clinic to be Held Friday, September 25 Get the seasonal influenza vaccine during the flu clinic at the Campus Center Carroll Room September 25 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. More... Museum Wellness Program Sept. 25: Art is good for you! November 7 Museum Bus Trip to NYC Faculty Exhibitions in the Jannotta Gallery Come see your favorite professors show off their work in the Jannotta Gallery through September 29. Rugby Open Practice Practice for the whole team and everyone interested in joining the rugby team at Smith. No experience necessary. More... "Wine, Conversation and Art" at Museum on September 17 All faculty are invited to the Museum of Art on Thursday, September 17, 4:30-6 p.m. for an after-hours reception. More... Individual Appointments with Fidelity Investments Driver Credentialing Renewal for 2009-10 Recommendation Letters For Students Now Online Smith Travel - Landmark Sites of the Aegean Changes in Central Services As of September 21, only OneCards and checks will be accepted when using Central Services for personal use. More... New Procedure: Getting into the Poetry Center for Your Reservation The key to the Poetry Center is now kept in the administrative assistant's office, Wright Hall 101. More... Arrivals & Departures A list of people who have recently joined Smith as employees, as well as those who have left, is updated monthly. More... ASA General Body Meeting Come to the Asian Students Association general body meeting on Thursday, September 17 at 5 p.m. at the Mwangi Center. More... Smith College Republicans Meeting September 17 Feeling classy? Join the Smith College Republicans! Thursday, September 17, 7 p.m., Campus Center Room 102. Sixth Annual Community Iftar Join Al-Iman for its Sixth Annual Community Iftar on Saturday, September 19, 5:30 p.m., Carroll Room! More... Health Services will be open on Mountain Day Smith College Ring Sale - September 22 and 23 Interested in Taking Smith Home Thanksgiving or J-Term? Presentation of the Archives Concentration Sept. 22 Tutor in Gerena After-School Enrichment Program Tutor and mentor 3rd-5th grade students in art, science, music and more at the Gerena School Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays. More... Student Van Drivers Certification Renewal for 2009-10 Students who wish to van certified drivers must go through the van certification training held by Sharon Fagan, Student Affairs. More... Smith's Second Annual International Photo Contest Did you do something international between September 2008 and August 2009? Did you take any pictures? Of course you did! More... Wanted: New Members to Join Rec Council Rec Council is Smith's source of entertainment on campus. Currently taking applications to fill 12-15 spots. More... Become a Community Service Office House Rep Interested in community service? Talk to your HP to become a CSO House Representative. More... |
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New Grant to Develop Model for Eldercare Support Smith has received a 2009 Alfred P. Sloan Award for an initiative targeting faculty career flexibility, according to the American Council on Education (ACE). Smith's Center for Work and Life will use the $25,000 grant to support the efforts of faculty members caring for aging parents.
Athletics Issues a 5K Challenge to Five College Runners This year's Fall Fit 5K road race, coordinated by Smith athletics, has issued a challenge to the five area colleges. The Valley Challenge Cup will be awarded to the college or university with the most participants, as well as to the fastest five-person team. The race is Sunday, September 27. Enter a team today. |
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