Holiday and Holy Day Observances
Check the Events Calendar for up-to-date schedules. Or, read articles about pervious Seder and Sukkot celebrations, Eid dinner, Christmas Vespers, Hanukkah party, Ash Wednesday service, and Greek Orthodox service!
Multifaith Council
Student leaders from different faith or belief groups meet with Dean Walters to foster collaboration and planning of campus programs and events.
Religious Life Liaisons
Student representatives from each Smith residence house consult with religious life staff to discuss student needs.
Staff Training in Religious Diversity
Offered to the staff of various campus departments.
Buddhist Meditation
Every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m. in the chapel sanctuary. Zen sitting and walking meditation; no experience necessary. Read an article or see the flier.
Soup, Salad, & Soul
Every Friday, 12:15 to 1 p.m. in Bodman Lounge (downstairs at the chapel). Informal conversation and lunch; vegetarian options available. Read an article (Fall 2010, Spring 2011, and Student Leadership) or see the flier.
Hot Seat Ethics Panel
Lunchtime ethics panel discussion—all things moral and immoral considered; open to all. Read articles about the panel here, here, and here!
Handbell Choir
The choir rehearses and performs throughout the academic year in various venues, both on and off campus. The choir meets for practice on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 5 p.m. in the Helen Hills Chapel. More information >
Interfaith Sundae
Make your own ice cream sundae with toppings served by student members of Smith's religious organizations. (Read an article.)
Pet-a-Pet Day
De-stress by scratching the fuzzy heads of dogs, cats and bunnies; once a semester prior to finals. (Read an article.)
Sunrise Hike
A hike that starts before dawn and ends with a sunrise poetry reading; offered several times a semester, in all seasons. (Read an article about the most recent hike, a sunset version!)
Intergroup Dialogue
A facilitated ongoing group, which fosters honest, respectful communication and reflection about our own social identities and issues of race, gender, religion, class and privilege.
Interfaith Teas
Student-led panel discussions with members of various religions discussing their practices and beliefs.
Festival of Sound & Space
A series of four shows featuring artists who explore space and sound through their innovative performances. The 2011-12 series had a special focus on improvisation, the practice of which, particularly when presented within a space designed for liturgy and ritual, speaks directly to our notions of space in a figurative sense through our perception of emotional space, metaphorical space, and musical/dramatic structure. The performers included musicians from New York City (Bora Yoon, Sam Pluta, and Jim Altieri) and Smith College (Greg Brown, Mike Vargas, and others). For more information, go here, or watch a video of one of the concerts here.
Special Events
The Office also sponsors special events like lunches, lectures, concerts, gatherings, parties, and art exhibits.
Retreats
We offer occasional weekend retreats on and off campus. Denominational and multi-faith retreats are also available in the local area.
