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News for the Smith College Community // November 20, 1997

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Andrea Reischerl Remembered

by Cara Adams '99
On Wednesday, November 12, members of the Smith College community came together to remember and celebrate the life of Andrea Reischerl. The memorial service was held at 4:30 p.m. in the Helen Hills Hills Chapel. The service incorporated music, speech and meditation. A flute solo performed by Tracy Bergstrom '98 and a welcome from two residents of Jordan House, where Andrea had lived, began the service. Reverend Richard Unsworth made opening remarks and Rabbi Edward Feld read a passage from Job. Elisabeth Westner '00 played a viola piece during a time of meditation, which preceded recollections of Andrea given by her close friend Joe Davis and Shannon King '98.

Davis spoke of some of his favorite memories of Andrea, recalling a night when she dressed him as a woman so that he could eat in the Jordan House dining hall. King spoke of how we never know all of someone -- that at best we know pieces of who they are -- and of the need to remember Andrea truthfully rather than idealizing her. The person she knew, she said, was creative, intelligent, wonderful and fully human, with very human vulnerabilities.

These personal recollections were followed by a poem read by Kelsy Peterson '98 and "On Eagle's Wings," sung by Rebecca Borowski '98. President Ruth Simmons read a poem she had written for the occasion, after which Chaplain Elizabeth Carr and Virginia Tagliarino '98 led the dedication of a tree to Andrea. They explained that Jordan House had decided on a tree both because it is a symbol of life and because Andrea found pleasure and solace in the beauty of the campus. The Smith College Glee Club sang "At the River," and the service ended with an invitation to the reception at Jordan House.

Andrea, a senior from Manchester, Connecticut, had returned this semester after taking some time off. She took her own life early this October, leaving both those who knew her and those who didn't shocked and grieved. Immediately following her death, a gathering was held at Helen Hills Hills Chapel, during which chaplains Unsworth, Feld and Carr spoke, along with President Simmons. Some of Andrea's closest friends held a two-hour radio show in her honor on the Sunday following her death. They spoke of their inability to make sense of what happened, but they also recalled Andrea's love of music and her infectious sense of fun. Recalling how passionately Andrea lived her life, Lance Brown said, "...you have bright moments and dark moments in your life .... Andrea had some of the brightest moments of anyone I've ever known."

Gay Men Sing for AIDS CARE

What's missing at a women's college? Perhaps only one thing-at least, musically speaking. It's the opportunity to hear male voices blending in harmony. This week, however, fans of a cappella and choral music can enjoy the talents of the Pioneer Valley Gay Men's Chorus making their Smith debut, and contribute to an important cause at the same time.

On Saturday, November 22, the PVGMC will perform in Sage Hall at 8 p.m. The concert is part of "Eight is Enough," a series of events taking place this fall to benefit Friends of AIDS CARE/Hampshire County. Previous "Eight is Enough" activities have ranged from a medieval banquet to a vegetarian cooking demonstration.

The PVGMC began in 1993 "as a way for gay men to express themselves through music." They offer a diverse repertoire and the members, too, hail from many backgrounds. Since their founding, the group has developed a strong following. They have played to standing-room-only audiences at Northampton's "First Night" celebration and in Flaming Saddles, a collaboration with the acclaimed Young at Heart Chorus. Other PVGMC collaborators include the Boston Gay Men's Chorus and the Sapphonics, an area lesbian singing group. This time, the PVGMC will share the stage with Smith's own Smiffenpoofs and Smithereens.

The groups will perform both individually and jointly, says PVGMC director John Cavicchia. His chorus will offer a blend of pop music, show tunes and classical selections, including several pieces by Franz Schubert, marking the 200th anniversary of the composer's birth. According to Cavicchia, some scholars believe that Schubert was gay.

Cavicchia notes that he and his chorus members are very much looking forward to the Smith event: "We've really been made to feel welcome, and we're excited to be performing for such a good cause."

AIDS CARE/Hampshire County provides many types of assistance to area people living with AIDS and HIV, including help with navigating the complex maze of medical and social services, "buddies" and other volunteer support, subsidies for over-the-counter medications and alternative therapies, etc.

Tickets for the concert are $10 for general admission and $5 for students. They are available at the door or through Health Services (extension 2806), the Smiffenpoofs (Emily Fisher, extension 6057) or the Smithereens (Alex Smith, extension 5620).

Audience members will also get a chance to win the AIDS CARE "Get Away" Raffle. Raffle tickets, which are $5 each (or 6 for $25), have been on sale throughout the fall. The grand prize is a week's stay at a private home on the Caribbean island of Nevis. Other prizes include round-trip airline tickets within the United States and Mexico, as well as free dinners, movie passes and overnight stays at various Pioneer Valley venues. The prize drawing will take place at the Sage Hall concert, offering an added incentive for the Smith community to attend.

"The raffle is just one reason to come," says Laurie Benoit, a member of the advancement staff and of the Smith College Aids Education Committee, which is sponsoring the event. "It is going to be a wonderful evening of music. This is a time for the college to come together and support this important initiative."

Weather ... or Not?

Are you wondering whether it's time to shovel off the four-wheel drive or crawl back in bed and pull up the covers? The procedure for disseminating information about delayed opening, early closing or other curtailed operations at Smith is as follows: The Smith Information Line (413-585-INFO) is the only "official" source of weather emergency information. An updated announcement of storm delays or closings will be available after 6 a.m. on the affected work day on the information line.

In addition, the following radio stations will list delayed openings or cancellations at Smith: WHMP (Northampton) 1400 AM or 99.3 FM WFCR (Amherst) 88.5 FM; and WOZQ (Smith) 91.9 FM.

Campus Directories are Here!

By now, all members of the Smith community should have a 199798 campus directory. You'll notice that some useful information has been added in the front: a campus map, an organizational chart, e-mail aliases, common Smith acronyms and lists of the college and faculty standing committees. In addition, e-mail addresses are now listed for students as well as for staff and faculty.

Please note the information in the staff/faculty section is accurate as of September 2; information in the student section is accurate as of October 8. Any changes or additions to the staff/faculty listings received after this date will be published in AcaMedia. You can also find current directory information online at www.smith.edu/people. Changes/additions should be submitted as follows:
-- Staff or faculty individual listings: Human Resources (ext. 2260; sharris@ais.smith.edu)
-- Departmental information (pages 13-24): Cathy Brooks (ext. 2180; cbrooks@colrel.smith.edu)
-- Student listings: in writing at the registrar's office, College Hall
-- All e-mail addresses: emailpref@smith.edu or at www.smith.edu/emailpref

If you are a Physical Plant staff member and do not yet have a directory, you may pick one up in Customer Service or call exension 2400. RADS staff who did not receive a copy should contact Erika Herring (eherring@ais.smith.edu; ext. 2305). All others may contact Cathy Brooks (cbrooks@colrel.smith.edu ; ext. 2180).

Thanks to all the folks who participated in compiling this year's directory.

Ten Things You Didn't Know About...The SGA Cabinet

Who's behind the scenes of the Student Government at Smith? SGA president Judy Kim and some of her cabinet compatriots compiled the list of little-known facts below.

1. We meet every Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Clark Hall. Sometimes our meetings go until very late.
2. The members are from many places: Texas, Pakistan, New York City, Ohio, Illinois, Florida, Arizona, North Dakota, New Jersey, Singapore and the Canadian border.
3. We have funds that student organizations can apply for if they need financial assistance when planning an event.
4. We are not all gov majors; our academic interests are quite varied: sociology, economics (3), music, history, philosophy, anthropology, studio art, math, biology (3), American studies, undecided. . . and 6 government majors.
5. The Senate Finance Committe chair and the secretary both want to be pediatric surgeons when they grow up. Women are significantly underrepresented in this profession in the U.S. [editor's note: except on "E.R."]
6. Our interests range from computer-aided design to clothing design; from singing opera to selling Amway; and from practicing tae kwon do to reading romance novels.
7. We have a mission statement: "It is the mission of the SGA Cabinet to actively represent the students to the faculty, the administration and the board of trustees of Smith College."
8. Every cabinet member chairs another student committee/group. Basically, we are in meetings 24/7. [ed.note: for those born before the Beatles broke up, that means "24 hours a day, seven days a week."]
9. Our three main focuses this year are addressing the 2:2 faculty teaching load, looking into diversity education, and increasing student awareness of SGA.
10. We have offices in Clark Hall (it's across Elm Street from Gillett House and to the left of John M. Greene Hall) with office hours. Come visit.

Would you like to see your department or organization featured in this column? Call extension 2175 or write to 10 Things, c/o AcaMedia, Garrison Hall.

Know Before You Go...New Hot Line from the CDO

The Career Development Office recently launched its brand new CDO Events Line. By dialing extension 2595 (585-2595 from off campus), callers can listen to a message, changed daily, that lists CDO office hours, events and cancellations for that day and evening.

"The idea was suggested by our peer advisers," explains Carrie Hemenway, CDO assistant director. "They pointed out that it would facilitate communications between the office and the students -- who already see so many flyers and posters that it's hard to keep track of what's happening where. They also noted how popular the RADS menu line has been."

The new service will also benefit CDO staff. "We offer so many events and opportunities that the phone rings all day long with people asking us when various workshops and employer information sessions are being held," says Hemenway. "This way, too, if an event is canceled, people can find out quickly. We think it will be a convenience for all concerned to have everything in one handy phone call."

Meet the Prez

The December presidential open hour for students will be held on Wednesday, December 10, from 4:15-5:15 p.m. in the Office of the President, College Hall 20.

President Simmons will meet with employees on Monday, December 1, from 1:30-2:30 p.m., also in College Hall 20.

These open hours offer an opportunity to chat informally and individually with the president. No appointments are necessary, and visitors will be seen on a first-come, first-served basis.

More UW Winners

The School for Social Work's Jeane Anastas tops this week's list of United Way lottery winners. Anastas garnered a coveted reserved parking space for the year ahead. The other prizes -- and their lucky recipients -- include: La Salle Florist $25 gift certificate: Brett McGuinness; Mole Hollow Candles $50 gift basket: Cheryl Stampley; one day off with pay: Chester Monska; Davis Center $5 gift certificate: Audrey Pomeroy; Sonatas by Monica Jakuc: Dan Gardner; Packard's $25 gift certificate: Diane Benoit; Your Own Gym exercise lesson: Diane Garvey; Katherine Schneider painting: Shawn Connelly; Gary Niswonger painting: Judy Biardi; free lunch at the Smith College Club: Martha Clute; bottle of Smith wine: David Dempsey; two tickets to the Academy of Music: Pat Wheeler.

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Little-Known Facts

Extracurricular Activities: Last month, Patty Hayes traveled to South Carolina to play in the national coed "World Series" softball tournament sponsored by the United States Slow-Pitch Softball Association (USSSA). After getting off to a slow start with a loss to North Carolina, Hayes and her teammates won their next five games, defeating teams from Illinois, Ohio, Washington, Minnesota and Maryland, and eventually finishing seventh out of 55 teams in their division.

"The USSSA World Series was very competitive," Hayes observes. "It's interesting to meet teams from all over the country, and to succeed at that level of play is very satisfying. In fact, it was a blast. I'm already looking forward to next season." She and her husband, John, hooked up with their team, Legends (named for a restaurant/sports bar in Springfield) last summer. In July they won the Massachusetts USSSA State Coed Championship, and that victory, along with their regional ranking, qualified them for the nationals. Legends was one of five teams representing Massachusetts in the tournament.

Hayes, assistant director of publications in the Office of College Relations and a Smith alumna, began playing softball 25 years ago in leagues and tournaments, and has played both slow-pitch and fast-pitch. She was a member of the Smith intercollegiate team in 1981 and 1983. The South Carolina event, however, was her first time in a national tournament.

When asked about the differences between playing in women's leagues and in coed leagues, Hayes says, "I could write a book on that one. There are interesting differences in attitude and ability between men and women players in softball. Coed can be a lot of fun and a great challenge. Competing against men who outweigh me by 50 to 100 pounds keeps me on my toes in the infield. But I wish there were more women's leagues in western Massachusetts. There used to be, but they've dwindled in number since coed softball became popular. I even played in a men's league once, but that's another story."

Hayes concedes that she is often faced with questions and even criticism from friends and relatives regarding the sport. "Some people are supportive, but others don't understand why I still play now that I'm in my mid-30s, as if that's so old. I meet many players in tournaments who are much older than I am, but they're in great shape. It's activity level that makes the difference, long before age becomes a factor. One of the ongoing challenges for me is to stay fit while working in a job that requires me to sit all day. I try to include walking, yoga and weight-lifting in my routines. I hate stationary exercising, so I stay with things that I enjoy and that keep me moving, like walking to work. John and I recently started alpine skiing, and we plan to be skiing and playing softball for the next few decades. As a couple, it's great to have these activities in common. We spend half the summer talking about each other's batting stances. I can't yet get him interested in yoga, but I'm still working on it."

Staying active gives Hayes mental and physical energy for her other pursuits. There's her full-time job at Smith, of course. ("I need a lot of energy for those publication deadlines," she points out.) And then there's art. ("I've been drawing and painting for as long as I can remember.") Painting and drawing were her primary interests as a Smith studio art major. She's currently working on a series of 12 oil paintings that will be exhibited in the Alumnae House Gallery, January 6March 28, 1998. The show, A Dozen Roses, is her first solo exhibit at Smith and was inspired by the Sophia celebrations last year. Since last November, she's been working on the rose paintings out of her home studio "and occasionally at the ballpark." Hayes has also recently established a relationship with the Hart Gallery in Northampton. Three of her pieces are currently on exhibit in that gallery's juried pastel show.

Hayes occasionally creates original illustrations for Smith publications, in addition to her work as a graphic designer. "Design, illustration and fine art are all important to me," she explains. "I've been very private about my fine art for many years, and now I'm interested in showing it publicly. Illustration, although different from fine art, is part of that step for me. Getting feedback from others about my art is a great experience-it's almost as exciting as playing in the World Series."

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Calendar Key

Sources of further information, if any, are shown in parentheses at the end of event descriptions. An asterisk following a listing indicates that the event is open to the public. Admission charges, if any, are listed when known.

Monday, November 24

Language lunch tables.
French
Italian
12:15 p.m., Duckett House Special Dining Room

CDO workshop: "How to Find a January Internship."
12:20 p.m., CDO

Meeting: Amnesty International. (Vicki, ext. 6613)
4-5 p.m., Seelye 102

Meeting and training session: Smith Debate Society. All welcome.
4-6 p.m., Seelye 110

CDO informational meeting: Summer Internship Funding Program. (See student notices for more information.)
4:15 p.m., Neilson Browsing Room

Workshop: QWER. One of a series of weekly student-led workshops presented by organizations campuswide. (Heather Jones, ext. 2248)
7-9 p.m., Seelye 107

Organizational meeting: SSFFS participants in the April 1998 Five College Sci-Fi Conference.
7:30 p.m., Seelye 208

Tuesday, November 25

CDO extended hours.
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 7-9 p.m., CDO

Sigma Xi Luncheon Talk: "Looking Prospectively and Retrospectively for Style in Children's Art." Peter Pufall, professor of psychology. Open to faculty, emeriti and staff.
Noon, College Club lower level

Episcopal-Lutheran Fellowship meets in the parish house parlor for worship, lunch and friendship. All welcome.
Noon, St. John's Church, Elm Street*

Hebrew language lunch table. Pizza provided.
Noon, Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Language lunch tables.
Deutscher Tisch
Korean
12:15 p.m., Duckett House Special Dining Room

Résumé critique. Have a peer adviser look over your résumé.
4-6 and 7-9 p.m., CDO

Religious activity: Bible study with Hallie Cowan. All welcome. (Chapel, ext. 2750; halliecow@aol.com; Mei, ext. 6269)
4:30 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Film screening and discussion: Japanese animation. Sponsored by SSFFS.
7 p.m., Bass 210*

SGA Senate meeting, including a student open forum at 7:15 p.m.
7 p.m., Seelye 201

Crash course: Beginning Hebrew. (Hillel, ext. 2754)
7 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Model session. One of a free weekly series. Sponsored by the Art Resource Committee.
7-10 p.m., Hillyer 18

CDO workshop: "How to Write an Effective Résumé."
7:15 p.m., CDO

CDO workshop: "How to Find a January Internship."
8:15 p.m., CDO

Wednesday, November 26

Thanksgiving recess begins. Houses close at 10 a.m.

Religious service: Interfaith Thanksgiving eve service. Sponsored by the Helen Hills Hills Chapel and the Northampton Area Clergy Association. All welcome.
7:30 p.m., Chapel

Thursday, November 27- Saturday, November 29

Thanksgiving recess

Sunday, November 30

Thanksgiving recess ends. Houses open at 1 p.m.

Monday, December 1

Language lunch tables.
French
Italian
12:15 p.m., Duckett House Special Dining Room

CDO workshop: "How to Find a January Internship."
12:20 p.m., CDO

Employee open hour in President Simmons' office.
1:30-2:30 p.m., College Hall 20

Meeting: Amnesty International. (Vicki, ext. 6613)
4-5 p.m., Seelye 102

Meeting and training session: Smith Debate Society. All welcome.
4-6 p.m., Seelye 110

Lecture: "The World Health OrganizationSponsored Parasite Genome Project at Smith College." Steven A. Williams, Gates Professor of Biological Sciences. Followed by a reception in the Alumnae House living room.
4:30 p.m., Stoddard auditorium*

General meeting: ASA.
7 p.m., Unity House

Workshop: "Association of Smith Pagans." One of a series of weekly student-led workshops presented by organizations campuswide. (Heather Jones, ext. 2248)
7-9 p.m., Seelye 107

Organizational meeting: SSFFS participants in the April 1998 Five College Sci-Fi Conference.
7:30 p.m., Seelye 208

Lecture: "The Role of Psychological State in the Teaching/Learning Process." Franklin D. Tall, distinguished mathematician from the University of Toronto. Reception to follow.
8 p.m., Neilson Browsing Room*

Tuesday, December 2

CDO extended hours.
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., 7-9 p.m., CDO

Sigma Xi Luncheon Talk: "The Search for an Aperiodic Tile." Marjorie Senechal, Louise Wolff Kahn Professor of Mathematics. Open to faculty, emeriti and staff.
Noon, College Club lower level

Episcopal-Lutheran Fellowship meets in the parish house parlor for worship, lunch and friendship. All welcome.
Noon, St. John's Church, Elm Street*

Hebrew language lunch table. Pizza provided.
Noon, Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Language lunch tables.
Deutscher Tisch
Korean
12:15 p.m., Duckett House Special Dining Room

Music in the Noon Hour: "Four-Hand Piano Music from France." Monica Jakuc, Erika Knepp '00 and Jennifer Griffith GS perform works by Ravel and Tailleferre.
12:30 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall*

Theatre: Ben Jonson's Volpone. A class project directed by Ellen W. Kaplan. Free.
4 p.m., Theatre 14, Mendenhall CPA*

Résumé critique. Have a peer adviser look over your résumé.
4-6 and 7-9 p.m., CDO

Religious activity: Bible study with Hallie Cowan. All welcome. (Chapel, ext. 2750; halliecow@aol.com; Mei, ext. 6269)
4:30 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Lecture: "Unschuld. Abenteuer. Theater. Dramatikerinnen im 18. Jahrhundert." Dagmar von Hoff, Hamburg exchange professor.
4:30-5:30 p.m., Wright common room

Film screening and discussion: Japanese animation. Sponsored by SSFFS.
7 p.m., Bass 210*

SGA Senate meeting, including a student open forum at 7:15 p.m.
7 p.m., Seelye 201

Crash course: Beginning Hebrew. (Hillel, ext. 2754)
7 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Model session. One of a free weekly series. Sponsored by the Art Resource Committee.
7-10 p.m., Hillyer 18

CDO workshop: "How to Write an Effective Résumé."
7:15 p.m., CDO

Authors' reading: Denise Duhamel and Maureen Seaton, from their book of poems Exquisite Politics, which challenges traditional concepts of -- and offers new perspectives on -- some of the seemingly fixed aspects of society, including sex and gender. Book-signing to follow. Sponsored by the Poetry Center at Smith College.
7:30 p.m., Alumnae House living room*

MassPIRG film series on social issues and community activism.
7:30 p.m., Seelye 211

CDO workshop: "How to Find a January Internship."
8:15 p.m., CDO

CDO workshop: "Career Planning." Help for anyone confused about career choices and directions.
8:15 p.m., CDO

Film: Air Force One. Sponsored by Rec Council.
9 p.m., Wright auditorium

Wednesday, December 3

Religious activity: Discussion and reflection for Catholic Adas. Lunch served. All welcome.
Noon-1 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Religious activity: Hillel at Noon. Discussion and veggie luncheon. This week: Paul Fleishmann on meditation and Judaism.
Noon, Dawes House Kosher Kitchen

Language lunch tables.
Chinese
Spanish and Portuguese
12:15 p.m., Duckett House Special Dining Room

Theatre: Ben Jonson's Volpone. A class project directed by Ellen W. Kaplan. Free.
4 p.m., Theatre 14, Mendenhall CPA*

Religious activity: Buddhist service and discussion.
7:15 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

MassPIRG weekly meeting. All welcome.
7:30 p.m., Seelye 107

CDO informational meeting: Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
7:30 p.m., Neilson Browsing Room

Basketball vs. U.S. Coast Guard Academy
7:30 p.m., Ainsworth gym*

Recital: Central Javanese Music and Dance. Smith College Gamelon Ensemble, directed by Ki Sumarsam.
8 p.m., Sage Recital Hall*

Thursday, December 4

CDO extended hours.
8:30 a.m.-6 p.m., CDO

Special event: "A Celebration of Life, Music and Art: Construction of a Sand Mandala." Presented by the lamas of the Ganden Jangtse Monastery. Sponsored by the Department of Religion and Biblical Literature, the Ada Howe Kent Program, the Chapel and the East Asian Studies Program.
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Neilson Browsing Room*

Lecture: "Once in Beirut ..." Robert Haddad, Sophia Smith Professor Emeritus of History and Professor Emeritus of Religion and Biblical Literature. One of the Liberal Arts Luncheon Series. Open to faculty, emeriti and staff.
Noon, College Club lower level

Informational meeting: Graduate study in marine science at the University of Delaware. Prospective engineering students, science majors and minors are invited to have pizza with Jonathan Sharp of the University of Delaware.
Noon, Burton 101

Thursday, December 4 -- continued

Language lunch tables.
Japanese
Russian
12:15 p.m., Duckett House Special Dining Room

CDO workshop: "Job Search for Seniors."
1 p.m., CDO

Résumé critique. Have a peer adviser look over your résumé.
2:30-4 p.m., CDO

Film: Healthy Baby Girl, directed by Judith Helfand. A funny, poignant one-hour video diary of the director's battle with DES-related cancer. Shot over a five-year period, it explores her experience with family relations, environmental toxins and political activism. The screening will be followed by a discussion with the director. Sponsored by CCP.
4 p.m., Seelye 201

Guided tour of the exhibition "Colorful Tales: Artists' Books from the Purgatory Pie Press of New York" by Esther K. Smith and Dikko Faust of the Purgatory Pie Press. Presented as an open meeting of ARH 292a, The Composition of Books. Followed at 5 p.m. by a reception in the Mortimer Rare Book Room.
4 p.m., Neilson Library front hall

Institutional diversity open hour for students, with Carmen Santana-Melgoza, director of institutional diversity. Schedule meetings for other times by calling extension 2141.
4-5 p.m., College Hall 31

CDO informational meeting: Summer Internship Funding Program. (See student notices for further information.)
4:15 p.m., Seelye 207

Informational meeting on summer internships, study at the University of Delaware Graduate College of Marine Sciences, and careers related to global environmental issues.
4:15 p.m., Burton 219

Meeting and training session: Smith Debate Society. All welcome.
5-6 p.m., Seelye 110

Religious activity: Beit Midrash. Study of Jewish texts and ideas with Rabbi Edward Feld. Pizza served. Smith students welcome.
6 p.m., Amherst College, Appleton 106

CDO workshop: "Using the Internet to Find Internships and Jobs."
6:30 p.m., Seelye B03

Slide lecture: "Louis-Léopold Boilly's A Young Painter and his Model." Linda Muehlig, associate curator of painting and sculpture, Smith College Museum of Art. Part of the museum's New Acquisitions Series, with a gallery showing to follow.
7-8:30 p.m., Hillyer 117*

Hanukkah Party. Traditional holiday food and games, with a klezmer band and a Smith a cappella group performing throughout the night. Everyone's invited. (Hillel, ext. 2754)
8 p.m., Davis ballroom

Performance: "Aires Flamencos." Clara Mora, widely acclaimed flamenco dancer, with gypsy singer Antonio Vizarraga and master guitarist David Serva. Admission: $6 general; $4, students, seniors and children. Free with Smith ID. (Ext. 2787)
8 p.m., Theatre 14, Mendenhall CPA*

Film: Air Force One. Sponsored by Rec Council.
9 p.m., Wright auditorium

Friday, December 5

Recruiting event: Site visit to Mercer Consulting Group (Mercer Management Consulting, National Economics Research Association and William Mercer Consulting). Smith and Mount Holyoke seniors are invited to a day at Mercer's New York offices to hear presentations, learn about case interviews and have a tour. Bus transportation provided. Sign up in CDO room 20 by November 25. Résumé and transcript required.
7 a.m., bus leaves from CDO

Special event: "A Celebration of Life, Music and Art: Construction of a Sand Mandala." (See Thursday, 10 a.m.)
10 a.m.5 p.m., Neilson Browsing Room*

CDO workshop: "How to Write an Effective Résumé."
12:30 p.m., CDO

CDO workshop: "How to Prepare for a Successful Interview."
3:15 p.m., CDO

Lecture: "Painting as Politics: North Korea, 1948-1997." Frank Hoffman, Ph.D. candidate in Korean history and art at Harvard University.
4 p.m., Seelye 207*

Meeting: Smith Science Fiction and Fantasy Society.
4:30 p.m., Seelye 208

Religious service: Shabbat eve service.
5:30 p.m., Dewey common room

Religious activity: Shabbat eve dinner.
7 p.m., Dawes House Kosher Kitchen

New play reading: Lonely Stardust, written and directed by Andrea Hairston. Free.
7:30 p.m., Sage Recital Hall*

Dance performance: "Joyful Wisdom Tour: Tibetan Music and Dance." Presented by the lamas of the Ganden Jangtse Monastery. Presented by the lamas of the Ganden Jangtse Monastery. Sponsored by the Department of Religion and Biblical Literature, the Ada Howe Kent Program, the Chapel and the East Asian Studies Program.
7:30 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall*

Dance performance: "Alumnae Dance Concert."
8 p.m., Scott Dance Studio*

Performance: "Aires Flamencos." (See Thursday, 8 p.m.)
8 p.m., Theatre 14, Mendenhall CPA*

Party: "Forbidden Frolic," LBTA's annual semi-formal. Everyone is invited.
9 p.m.-1 a.m., Davis ballroom

Saturday, December 6

Religious activity: Keystone Connections. Christian song, prayer and learning. Everyone welcome.
9:30-11:30 a.m., Dewey common room

Special event: "A Celebration of Life, Music, and Art: Construction of a Sand Mandala." (See Thursday, 10 a.m.)
10 a.m.-5 p.m., Neilson Browsing Room*

Math contest: The William Lowell Putnam Mathematical Competition, an annual Winter Weekend event. (Jim Henle, ext. 3867)
10 a.m., Burton 307

Children's event: "Portraits of Children." Participants will hear stories, get to view selected artworks and create their own art. All children must be accompanied by an adult. (Ext. 2779)
10:30 a.m.-noon, Museum of Art*

Workshop: "Wreathmaking." Floral designer Loretta Selgelid teaches how to design and create your own holiday wreath. Refreshments will be served. Preregistration is required by December 2. A $25 fee will be charged. (Ext. 2740)
1-4 p.m., Field House*

Concert: A Cappella Jam. Come see your favorite a cappella groups perform.
1-4 p.m., Chapel*

Informational meeting: Smith School for Social Work Annual Information Day. Interested in a challenging and exciting career that will put your social concerns into action? Consider a career in clinical social work. The dean, the director of financial aid, the field placement department and currently enrolled students will speak about the school's mission, academics and student life. A Q&A session will follow. Refreshments served. (Ext. 7960)
2-5 p.m., Wright auditorium*

Concert: Voces Feminae, the women's vocal ensemble of the Five College Early Music program, directed by Catherine Bell, will present a diverse program including works from the Libre Vermel, the Old Hall Manuscript and Jeremiah Ingalls.
4 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall*

Religious service: Roman Catholic Mass with Michael Sequeira and Elizabeth Carr. A supper will follow. All welcome.
4:30 p.m., Chapel

Alumnae Dance Concert.
7:30 p.m., Scott Dance Studio*

Performance: "Aires Flamencos." (See Thursday, 8 p.m.)
8 p.m., Theatre 14, Mendenhall CPA*

Winter Weekend Ball.
9 p.m., Davis ballroom

Sunday, December 7

Religious activity: Quaker (Friends) discussion group. Child care available. Meeting for worship at 11 a.m.
9:30 a.m., Bass 210*

Religious service: Service of morning worship for the second Sunday of Advent with Holy Communion. The Rev. Richard Unsworth will preach. All welcome.
10:30 a.m., Chapel

CDO open hours.
1-4 p.m., CDO

CDO workshop: "How to Find a January Internship."
2:15 p.m., CDO

Kwanzaa celebration of African-American culture and community. Poetry, dance, song and lots of fun. All welcome. Please come join in the festivities. (Ext. 7230)
2-4 p.m., Davis ballroom*

Authors' reading: Robin Hayden and John Norris. Part of the Gallery of Readers Series.
4 p.m., Neilson Browsing Room*

Concert: Christmas vespers service of readings, choral music and carols. Works by Telemann, Ruth Watson Henderson and others performed by the Glee Club and the Chamber Singers and Orchestra, conducted by Jonathan Hirsh; the Choirs Alpha and Omega, conducted by Thomas Kim; and the Handbell Choir, conducted by Grant Moss.
4 and 7:30 p.m., John M. Greene Hall*

Meeting: Association of Smith Pagans, for those who practice nature-based religions. All seekers welcome.
4-5:15 p.m., Women's Resource Center (Davis third floor)

Religious activity: Smith Christian Fellowship, a chapter of InterVarsity Christian Fellowship USA. All welcome.
7-8:30 p.m., Dewey common room*

Meeting: Feminists of Smith Unite.
7 p.m., Women's Resource Center (Davis third floor)

Meeting: "A Course In Miracles." A women's study and support group, with emphasis on meditation. Open to Five College students.
7:30-9 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel

Ongoing Events

Art exhibitions: "Cigoli's Dream of Jacob and Drawing in Late 16th-Century Florence," through December 14. ¶ "Kinships: Alice Neel Looks at the Family," through January 11.
¶ "Family Images," a companion exhibition to "Kinships," through January 4. Hours for all exhibitions: Tuesday-Saturday, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sunday, noon-4 p.m. (Ext. 2770)
Museum of Art*

Photography exhibition: "Edward Weston," through December 14. Tuesday-Saturday, 1-4 p.m. (Ext. 2770)
Museum of Art Print Room*

Book exhibition: "Colorful Tales: Artists' Books from the Purgatory Pie Press of New York," through December 15. Vibrant and unusual examples of contemporary book art. Sponsored by the Mortimer Rare Book Room.
Neilson Library front hall*

Exhibition: "'Amazonian Activity': The Life and Work of Noel Phyllis Birkby (1932-94)," through January 31. MondayFriday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. (Ext. 2970)
Sophia Smith Collection reading room*

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it easier to lay out.

Where to Send Copy
-- Submit copy or ideas for news stories to Sally Rubenstone at Garrison Hall (srstone@javanet.com or srubenstone@colrel.smith.edu).
-- Submit calendar items to Mary Stanton at Garrison Hall (mstanton@colrel.smith.edu, or fax to extension 2174).
-- Submit notices to John Sippel at Garrison Hall (jsippel@colrel.smith.edu, or fax to extension 2178). Text for notices should not exceed 125 words. If its intended audience is not obvious, please indicate whether your notice applies to the entire Smith community, to faculty and staff only, or to students only.

Deadlines
Copy is due by 4 p.m., Wednesday, November 26, for issue 13 (which will include December 8-January 4 calendar listings) and by Wednesday, December 3, for issue 14 (January 5-24 calendar listings). Late information cannot be accepted.

Smith-Wide

Noncredit Interterm Courses
Registration for noncredit interterm courses at Smith will be held on a first-come, first-served basis, December 1-5 in the SGA office in Clark Hall. The courses are open to all Smith students, faculty and staff. Five College students may also register, but Smith students will be given priority. There are no registration fees, but some courses require a minimal lab or materials fee, to be collected on the first day of the course. The interterm course catalogue will be distributed November 24 to all students and all administrative and academic departments. Information: Office of the Dean of the College, extension 4914.

Theatre Building Use
Anyone hoping to reserve space in the Theatre Building during the 1998-99 academic year should submit a request to the theatre department Calendar Committee and complete a facilities questionnaire before Friday, February 27, 1998. No space requests will be considered after that date. Questionnaires are available in room T111 in the Theatre Building.

Computers and Missed Deadlines
The Administrative Board offers the following guidelines for situations in which a student claims that a paper, take-home exam or other written assignment is late due to a technical problem with computer equipment. Faculty members may grant extensions to students for all assignments throughout a semester, including cases in which a technical problem has prevented a student from handing in an assignment on time (although only class deans may grant extensions beyond the exam period). Faculty members may also require outside confirmation of a technical problem (perhaps from a staff member at one of the computer centers) or, in cases of printer failure, ask the student to submit in lieu of a hard copy a diskette with the relevant file and all necessary information on the computer platform and software program used. The Administrative Board urges students to complete and back up their work on time in order to be best prepared to deal with any technical problems that may occur.

Mid-December Scheduling
All members of the Smith community should remember not to schedule events during the preexamination study period (Friday-Monday, December 12-15) or the formal examination period (Tuesday-Friday, December 16-19).

Thanksgiving Library Hours
All of the Smith College libraries will be open Wednesday, November 26, from 8 a.m. until noon, and will be closed Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28. All of the libraries except for Neilson will also be closed Saturday, November 29. Thanksgiving recess schedules are otherwise as follows:
-- Neilson Library: Tuesday, November 25: 7:45 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, November 29, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, November 30, 10 a.m.-midnight.
-- Hillyer Art Library: Tuesday, November 25: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, November 30, 2 p.m.-midnight.
-- Werner Josten Library: Tuesday, November 25, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, November 30, 2-11 p.m.
-- Young Science Library: Tuesday, November 25, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, November 30, 2-10 p.m.

Crocheters Needed
S.O.S. has boxes of knitted squares that need to be crocheted together to make baby blankets for local shelters. If you're willing to help, please stop by the S.O.S. office in the Chapel to pick up some squares. Needles and hooks are also available. Information: Sara, extension 5631; Cindy, extension 6187.

Web Job Board
The Web and Graphics Center, in the back of the Jahnige Center in the basement of Wright Hall, maintains a Web-design job board where designers and those in need of their services can find one another.

Faculty & Staff

Winter Party RSVPs
Admittance to the President's Winter Party will be by ticket only, so don't forget to return your RSVP card to College Hall 20 by Monday, December l, so that your tickets can be mailed to you. Don't miss out on this chance to celebrate with your colleagues from 8 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, December 20, in Scott Gymnasium. All faculty, staff and emeriti are invited, and each invitee may bring a guest. Hors d'oeuvres, desserts and beverages will be served by Sara's Catering. Dance music will be provided by Doc Bastarache's Big Band. Admission will be by invitation only, so return those RSVP cards promptly.

Harvard Pilgrim Information
Representatives from Harvard Pilgrim Health Insurance, the newest option among the Smith health plans, will on campus to answer questions Monday, November 24, from 2 to 3 p.m. in the College Club lower level and from 4 to 5 p.m. in Neilson Browsing Room.

Benefit Fair
Join human resources benefit and employment specialists and representatives from all of the Smith benefit plans at the 1997 Benefit Fair, Wednesday, December 3, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Alumnae House lobby. Enjoy fun, food and a free massage, and get a crack at winning some of the exciting merchandise that will be raffled off .

United Way Leadership Circle
Smith College United Way has created the Leadership Circle, a new category for donors who contribute between $500 and $999 to this year's drive. If you would like to make such a contribution, please notify Cheryl Donaldson at Information Systems, Stoddard Hall Annex. Elliot Offner of the art department has generously offered to provide an original print to each circle member and to any Key Club members (donors of $1,000 or more) who request them.

Job Openings
Program assistant, Advancement. Review of applications to begin immediately.
Administrative assistant, controller's office. Apply by November 25.
Production coordinator, theatre. Apply by December 1.
Assistant director for dining operations, Residence and Dining Services. Preference given to application received by December 1.

Students

Submission of Papers
The Administrative Board urges students to keep paper copies of submitted work, and not to submit papers by way of friends or campus mail or by leaving them in public-area faculty mailboxes or by tacking them to or sliding them under closed doors. Each year the board has to vote on cases in which final papers or projects have gone astray. Avoid such problems by submitting papers at a prearranged time to your professor or to a departmental staff member who can verify receipt. Papers to be delivered by U.S. mail must be sent certified with return receipt requested.

Insurance Claims On-Line
Student medical insurance claim forms can be downloaded from www.kosterins.com/smith.htm. If you do not have the Adobe Acrobat Reader software needed to access the forms, you can download it from the site by following the instructions provided. Information: Koster Insurance, 800-457-5599.

Bursar's Office Updates
-- Spring 1998 charges will be posted in December. Spring bills will be printed December 10 and mailed to students' home addresses rather than campus mailboxes. Students wishing to take bills home at winter break may call extension 2220 to have them held at the bursar's office, College Hall 9, for pickup December 11 or 12.
-- Spring semester charges may be paid in five interest-free monthly installments at no additional charge other than a low, one-time enrollment fee. To enroll in the plan, call Academic Management Services at 800-635-0120.
-- The bursar's office will close for winter break on December 24 and reopen January 5.

Financial Aid Packets
199899 financial aid application packets for returning students must be picked up in the Student Employment Office, College Hall 1, during the week of December 8-12. Packets will be available Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. and 2-4 p.m. Students should pick up their packets before leaving campus, as the materials will not be mailed.

Ceramics Studio Clean-Up
Last year's Ceramics Club members must remove their work from the studio by the end of November. Unclaimed pieces will be thrown out. Nonmembers who wish to pick up their work from last year should call Bethany Clark at extension 6719.

Spring Leaves of Absence
Students taking leaves of absence for spring 1998 and returning in the fall need to complete a fall 1998 housing form, available in College Hall 24. Avoid mailing delays while you're away: before leaving, submit your housing preferences for the spring lottery. Information: extension 4940; housing@smith.edu.

Faculty Teaching Evaluations
Faculty teaching evaluations will be administered Monday-Thursday, December 1-4, in the Wright auditorium foyer. Information on the evaluation process was delivered to student mailboxes during the week of November 17. Students are required to participate and will be fined $25 by the SGA for unexcused noncompliance. Response data should be entered between 9 a.m. and 9 p.m. on the following days: classes of 2001J and '01: Monday, December 1; Ada Comstock Scholars and the classes of 2000J and '00: Tuesday, December 2; classes of 1999J and '99: Wednesday, December 3; class of '98: Thursday, December 4. Students who are off-campus on their class's assigned day may enter data on one of the other scheduled days. No evaluations will be accepted after December 4.

Health Services Hiatus
Health Services will be closed between noon on Wednesday, November 26, and 8:30 a.m. on Monday, December 1. Students needing emergency medical care during that period should go to Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

Foreign Service Exam
Applications for the Foreign Service Office exam are now available in the CDO. The registration deadline is January 30, 1998. The exam will be held February 28 in locations throughout the U.S.

Résumé Deadline
Résumés and cover letters for CIBC Wood Gundy, investment bankers, should be brought to CDO room 20 by Monday, December 1, at 4:30 p.m.

Summer Internships
The Smith Summer Internship Funding Program (SIFP) awards stipends to students with summer internships related to their academic and career interests. Stipends of up to $1,900 assist students with internship expenses such as housing, food and travel. Information meetings on how to apply to SIFP will be held Monday, November 24, at 4:15 p.m. in Neilson Library Browsing Room, and Thursday, December 4, at 4:15 p.m. in Seelye 207. Applications will be available at these meetings and at the CDO reception desk. Beginning the first week in December, open hours for application assistance and other SIFP help will be held Thursdays, 12:30-2 p.m. and Fridays, 9:30-11 a.m. Information: Lucy Greenburg, extension 2570; lgreengurg@ais.smith.edu.

Student Recruiters Needed
The Office of Admission encourages students who have been on campus
for at least one year to participate in the Take Smith Home Program, under which student recruiters return to their high schools or community colleges to tell interested students about college life in general and the Smith experience in particular. Mandatory training sessions for recruiters will be held in Seelye 201 on December 2, 3 and 4 at 5:15 p.m. Information: Nicole Danks, extension 6731 or 2523; ndanks@sophia.smith.edu.

Exam Workers
Students interested in being exam workers should sign up in the financial aid office. Exam supervisor aspirants should sign up in the registrar's office.

Work-Study Job
The area coordinators are seeking a work-study student helper. Information: Alisa Gelle, extension 2237.

Job for a '98J
The Office of Financial Aid has a training position for a January graduate interested in a career in financial aid: a temporary job working on the office's toll-free telephone line explaining financial aid application forms and procedures to prospective students and their families. Qualifications include general knowledge of the subject, excellent communication ability, detail-mindedness and strong data-entry and word-processing skills. Training will take place the week of January 5. The job will last from January 15 through June 15. Hours: Monday-Thursday, 2-9 p.m.; Friday, 2-4:30 p.m. Send résumés to Ann Playe in College Hall.

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