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10/10/2024 Digest
Get Election Ready!
Get-Out-The-Vote Postcard Writing With Reclaim Our Vote
Sunday, Oct. 13, 2-4 p.m., Campus Center 103/4
The Human Rights Initiative and local community members will be holding a second get-out-the-vote postcard writing event. We'll be writing postcards supplied by Reclaim Our Vote, which focuses on increasing BIPOC voter turnout. Come for as long or short a time as you like. Light refreshments will be served. Please RSVP so we know how many postcards and addresses to request: https://bit.ly/4gX90lm. Questions? Email ccuthbert@smith.edu
Need Your Out-of-State Absentee Ballot Notarized?
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center Main Level Table
Joanna Olin, chief of staff and liaison for government relations, and Caroline Bertrand, executive assistant in finance and co-chair of Staff Council, will be in the Campus Center to notarize (for free) any out-of-state absentee ballots. Check your state's rules to see if it requires notarization. Please bring: (1) a government-issued photo ID (2) the document to be notarized, unsigned, and (3) any instructions you received from your state. If you need a ballot notarized earlier or later, email Amy Yvon at ayvon@smith.edu to make an appt. with Joanna.
Safety Reminders and Resources
Please Be Aware of Those With Nut Allergies
The campus community is asked to increase awareness of those with nut allergies. As of Friday September 27, Neilson 310C and Campus Center Swymmer lounge on the upper level are designated areas where members of the community are asked not to bring any peanuts or tree nuts. Signs have been posted with this guideline to remind all users of these spaces. In other areas of campus, please maintain awareness of who is around you if you are eating peanuts or nut-containing products as some community members have life-threatening reactions. Thank you for your attention and care.
Faculty/Staff Notices
Staff Spotlight Awards Nominations Launching Soon!
Oct. 15-Dec. 14 & Jan. 3-March 22
We're thrilled to share that the eagerly awaited Spotlight Awards nominations will open up again on October 15th. This Staff recognition program is designed to honor and commend exceptional accomplishments throughout the college community, in the areas of Service excellence, process improvement/development, problem solving, and fostering an inclusive and collaborative work environment. Nominations for this year’s spotlight awards will run from October 15, 2024 through December 14, 2024 AND January 3, 2025 through March 22, 2025. All nominations should be for accomplishments that take place during the nomination cycle of April 1, 2024 – March 15, 2025.
Register Now: Write-on-Sites
Friday, Sept. 20, 1 p.m., Mary Maples Dunn Conference Room, Pierce
Have writing to get done but finding it hard to get started? Find that your writing is easier when done with good colleagues? Earmark your calendar, grab your laptop, and come to this write-on-site opportunity! These sessions, which are being held on September 20, October 25, and December 13, will support you in making progress and increasing productivity. Refreshments will be provided. Feel welcome to join anytime. Part of the Fall 2024 Faculty Development Series (https://www.smith.edu/academics/provostdean-faculty/faculty-development). Register in advance (https://forms.gle/1Jcz1GAgdvtBFnhM6)
President Willie-LeBreton, Chair of the Committee for Honorary Degrees, Invites Nominations of Individuals of Distinction
President Willie-LeBreton, chair of the Committee for Honorary Degrees, invites nominations of individuals of distinction for honorary doctoral degrees. To learn more about the award, view a list of recipients, or nominate an outstanding individual, please visit: https://www.smith.edu/news-events/events/commencement/submit-nomination
'Hauntings' Long-term Kahn Project Application
Deadline: Friday, Oct. 18
The 2025-26 long-term Kahn project, “Hauntings,” organized by Alexis Callender, Art, and Jennifer DeClue, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies, is now accepting faculty and staff applications. The concept of haunting serves as a mechanism to draw us into dialog with unresolved pasts, whether personal and familial histories as personified in the haunted house, the ghosts of our disciplines in perpetuating inequalities, or the legacies of spectral forms of governance where loss or violence can haunt our public imaginations. Learn more: https://bit.ly/hauntings-25-26. Applications are due Friday, October 18, 2024.
Save the Date: Community Event to Celebrate Renaming
Friday, Oct. 18, 4-5 p.m., Campus Center
Join the Smith community in celebration of the renaming of five student residences as well as the crew house ramp. We will meet at the Julia McWilliams Child ’34 Campus Center from 4-5 p.m. Refreshments will be served and you'll have an opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the renamed residences to learn more about their remarkable namesakes.
Save the Date: Celebrate Excellent Teaching at Smith
Thursday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room
Students, faculty and staff are invited to celebrate the awarding of this year's Sherrerd Prizes for Distinguished Teaching at a ceremony and reception on Thursday, Oct. 24, at 4:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Carroll Room. Former students and colleagues will introduce this year's award recipients: Jennifer Beichman, lecturer in mathematical sciences, Alicia Grubb, assistant professor of computer science, and Jina Kim, assistant professor of English language and literature and the study of women and gender. A reception will follow in the atrium.
RSVP for Sherrerd Center Teaching Circles
Next Event is Friday, Oct. 11, Noon-1:15 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room
Teaching circles provide great opportunities to discuss topics which address teaching in contemporary times in small groups. New circles this fall include the Human Rights Initiative Teaching Circle, one on Reflective Practices, and one on Universal Design for Learning. Also offered are Languages Across the Curriculum, the NTT Faculty Circle, and Ungrading, Grading and the In-between. Please visit the Sherrerd website for links to RSVP and more details and descriptions: http://smith.edu/about-smith/sherrerd-center/circles. RSVPs will be needed to determine space and counts for lunch. Participants will be emailed with invitations and details about the circle locations during the week of the
'Integrating Revision and Peer Review Into Your Courses' - Register by Oct. 9 to Order Lunch
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Campus Center 102
Experienced writers make substantial revisions to content, structure, and argument, but student writers often limit revision to line edits. However, students revise more substantially when we build structured opportunities for revision into our courses. This workshop presents strategies for eliciting revision from students, such as scaffolding assignments, commenting on drafts, and using peer review in courses at any level and discipline. Part of Jacobson Center's series on teaching with writing, led by faculty development specialist Magdalena Zapędowska. Register by October 9 if you'd like lunch (https://forms.gle/vtqDHPG5wzH6DjEh8). Email mzapedowska@smith.edu with any questions.
Sherrerd Center Teaching Arts Luncheon: Sherrerd Prize Winners
Friday, Oct. 18, Noon, Neilson Library 102
This year's Kathleen Compton Sherrerd ’54 and John J. F. Sherrerd Prize recipients for Distinguished Teaching are Jen Beichman (MTH), Alicia Grubb (CSC), and Jina Kim (ENG). The award is given annually to Smith faculty members to recognize sustained and distinguished teaching by long-time faculty members as well as to encourage younger faculty members whose demonstrated enthusiasm and excellence influences students and colleagues. This year's winners will discuss their teaching experiences, practices, and philosophies; as well as how they infuse innovation, generosity, empathy and respect into their teaching. Lunch available at noon; presentation begins at 12:20 pm. RSVP: https://forms.gle/whm7P2GepfYLEqkB8.
Register Now for 'Toward Equity: Inclusive and Equitable Advising for Student Success'
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center 205
Academic advising is an important part of the work faculty do at Smith. In this session, faculty will learn how to enhance academic advising from the first year to graduation and beyond, enable students to develop pathways through the curriculum, and build a bridge with career advising to better articulate how essential capacities become transferable skills. In partnership with the Class Deans Office and the Lazarus Center for Career Development. Part of the Fall 2024 Faculty Development Series (https://www.smith.edu/academics/provostdean-faculty/faculty-development). Register in advance (https://forms.gle/1Jcz1GAgdvtBFnhM6)
Art of Leading Teams: Managing Collaborative Student Teams (Open to ALL Staff and Faculty)
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 12:15 p.m., Neilson Library 102
Are you responsible for managing a team of student workers, interns, lab assistants, etc., and looking for ways to boost their collaborative capacities? Join us for a conversation about managing collaborative student teams (whether that’s a team of two or twenty) through the stages of team development, and gain some tools and strategies for building students’ teamwork skills. Co-facilitated by Sarah J. Moore, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Engineering. Part of the Art of Leading Teams monthly lunch series for faculty and staff, sponsored by the Wurtele Center for Leadership. HYBRID. RSVP for lunch (available at noon) OR Zoom: https://forms.gle/dnnXaFLyUh8sidXCA
Student Notices
Mapping Wellness on Campus - Get Inspiration and Help Others
Smith encourages students to think about their well-being as a whole person. Are you unsure where to start taking care of yourself? Or do you have thoughts on the best places to take care of your wellbeing on campus? Check out this interactive map, where you can get ideas and share where you engage in self-care. https://felt.com/map/Health-Wellness-Across-Campus-erFBvk8mQSGrXm3PEp52FC?loc=42.318286,-72.659135,15.13z
Save the Date: Community Event to Celebrate Renaming
Friday, Oct. 18, 4-5 p.m., Campus Center
Join the Smith community in celebration of the renaming of five student residences as well as the crew house ramp. We will meet at the Julia McWilliams Child ’34 Campus Center from 4-5 p.m. Refreshments will be served and you'll have an opportunity to take a self-guided tour of the renamed residences to learn more about their remarkable namesakes.
Need Your Out-of-State Absentee Ballot Notarized?
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Campus Center Main Level Table
Joanna Olin, chief of staff and liaison for government relations, and Caroline Bertrand, executive assistant in finance and co-chair of Staff Council, will be available to notarize (for free) any out-of-state absentee ballots. Check your state's rules to see if it requires notarization. Please bring: (1) a government-issued photo ID (2) the document to be notarized, unsigned, and (3) any instructions you received from your state. If you need a ballot notarized earlier or later, email Amy Yvon at ayvon@smith.edu to make an appointment with Joanna.
Register Now for Spatial Analysis Lab Workshops: Geospatial Internships Series
Oct. 24, Nov. 7, Nov. 14
Interested in a GIS or mapping internship next summer? Come to the SAL’s workshop series to learn more about what past students have done (October 24th, in CEEDS), to workshop your resume or work sample (November 7th, in Sabin-Reed 104), or to learn how to find a GIS internship (November 14th, in CEEDS). RSVP for one or more of them here: https://bit.ly/GIS-internships.
Call for 5-College Submissions: Submit to Sátya, the Smith College Philosophy Journal
Deadline: October 29
Sátya, the Smith College Philosophy Journal, is calling for submissions! Sátya is accepting papers that fall under the large umbrella of philosophy and encourages students from all years and all schools within the consortium to submit. The last day to submit is October 29th. Here is the link to submit: https://forms.gle/ycK4kENGcjZALtgq7.
CSO Accepting Donations for Clothing Sale
Through October 18, Jandon Center, Wright 013
CSO is partnering with The Asiyah Women’s Center, which helps to provide temporary housing for victims of domestic violence and women facing eviction and/or homelessness, to fundraise for Domestic Violence Awareness Month. We accept donations through October 18th in the Jandon Center, Wright Hall 013. There will be bins labeled. The clothing sale will take place on October 19 & 20 in Seeyle 106 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Smithies in SDS Github Lab
Thursday, Oct. 10, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Seelye 101
Github is a web-based platform that allows developers to store, share, and collaborate on code. Join Smithies in SDS for a GitHub Workshop. No experience is needed, snacks are provided.
Postponed: Jonah Boyarin Workshop
Thursday, Oct. 10, Virtual Event
Jonah Boyarin’s student workshop has been postponed. A new date will be shared as soon as possible!
Multicultural Experience Program - Study Abroad Panel
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 4:30 p.m., Mwangi Center, Davis
The Offices of Multicultural Affairs and International Study combine their collective wit to present: A Study Abroad Panel. Ask fellow students about their study abroad preparation and experiences around the world. Panelists are to be determined.
In-Person Career Fair
Thursday, Oct. 17, 3:30-6 p.m., ITT
The in-person career fair is now open for registration and all students are encouraged to attend. Representatives from more than 70 organizations in various industries are ready to recruit students for internships, entry-level positions, and graduate school opportunities. You'll have a chance to connect with employers, ask questions, discover new career opportunities, and more. Find more information and register at https://shorturl.at/cofvb The career fair is hosted by the Lazarus Center for Career Development.
Engineering Study Abroad Forum
Thursday, Oct. 17, 12:15 p.m., Ford 240
Come learn about studying abroad in the Engineering Department!
Book Launch Celebration: Susanna Ferguson
Thursday, Oct. 17, 4:30 p.m., Poetry Center, Wright
The LGSC is pleased to announce a series of presentations titled "Global Scholarship," showcasing the recent academic, intellectual, and artistic work of our faculty members. In this first iteration, co-sponsored by the Middle East Studies Program and the Program for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality, we will be hosting Assistant Professor Susanna Ferguson, whose recently published book, Labors of Love: Gender, Capitalism, and Democracy in Modern Arab Thought (Stanford University Press, 2024), will be discussed by Assistant Professor Jina Kim. This event is open to the entire Smith College community.
Lunch Discussion - Catalysts for Change: Young Leaders Amplifying Reproductive Justice
Thursday, Oct. 17, Noon-1 p.m., Campus Center 203
This fun and engaging "chat & chew" event will be held in Campus Center 203 and showcase how young people are driving meaningful change through the Reproductive Justice framework. Hear directly from Next Generation Leadership Institute Fellows as they share their journeys, insights, and the incredible impact they’re making within their communities. These student leaders are at the forefront of the movement, championing initiatives that reflect the principles of equity, advocacy, and empowerment. The featured speaker is Kevin Napier from Johnson C. Smith University. Space is limited to 25. Pizza and beverages will be served. RSVP https://bit.ly/3BAITAh Questions? Email ccuthbert@smith.edu
Campus Cram - Study in Neilson Library & Learn About Zotero
Thursday, Oct. 17, 7-10 p.m., Neilson 011
Studying doesn't have to be scary—the first Campus Cram of the year is here (and it's Halloween-themed!) Campus Cram is an event that brings the Peer Writing Tutors and Library Research Mentors together in one space to help you study efficiently! This first Campus Cram will be on Thursday, October 17 in Neilson 011 from 7-10pm and will have some Halloween-themed treats and hot drinks for those stopping by! There will be an informal Zotero Workshop at 7:30pm, learn about citation management.
Understanding U.S. Federal Income Taxes
Friday, Oct. 18, 12:15 p.m., Conway Center, 103 Neilson
Everyone pays some form of tax -- sales, excise, property, etc. In this session, explore one specific type of tax: federal income tax in the United States. Learn all about the basics, some of the most common tax misconceptions, and how pre-tax and post-tax deductions impact paychecks. Part of the Conway Center's Demystifying Money: Foundations personal finance workshop series. *Lunch provided; RSVP required by visiting https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/10225851
ISSO Winter Clothes Closet
Friday, Oct. 18, 4-6 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright
Are you a Smith student in need of warm clothes for your first experience of a Western Massachusetts Winter? Look no further than the Winter Clothes Closet, sponsored by the International Students & Scholars Office. Feel free to grab sweaters, coats, mittens, furry socks, or whatever you need -- all for the low price of free!
Smith in Florence Information Session
Friday, Oct. 18, 12:15 p.m., Hatfield Hall 105
Students are invited to learn about the exciting opportunities offered by the Smith in Florence program. The program offers students the opportunity to speak Italian and experience day-to-day life through a local lens, gain practical experience by working with local artisans in their workshops or participating in an internship, and to deepen their intellectual engagement by taking classes at the Smith Center and the University of Florence.
CSO Clothing Sale
Sat & Sun, Oct. 19 & 20, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Seelye 106
CSO is partnering with The Asiyah Women’s Center, which helps to provide temporary housing for victims of domestic violence and women facing eviction and/or homelessness, to fundraise for Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Career Communities Connect & Chat at CEEDS
Monday, Oct. 21, 12:15 p.m., CEEDS Wright Hall
Lazarus Center for Career Development’s Shawna McCoy, career specialist for the Education, Nonprofit, & Social Impact Career Community will be available to discuss possible career paths, internship ideas, career resources, and more. Drop by with your questions! Limited lunch provided on a first come, first served basis.
Workshop: Optimizing Your Digital Presence
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 6 p.m., Campus Center 205
What will someone see when they google your name? How do you ensure that the first impression people get of you online is optimal for your career and personal goals? How do you avoid your name being associated with harmful material? And why should you care? This workshop will offer tips on how to think about and what to do to achieve a digital presence aligned with your objectives. Facilitated by Eszter Hargittai ’96, the Fall 2024 Neilson Professor. Co-sponsored by the Lazarus Center for Career Development. Free Pizza. Register here: https://bit.ly/Eszter-Hargittai-student-workshop
Technology News
IT Strategic Initiatives Request Session
Thursday, Oct. 17, 12:15 p.m., Virtual Event
ITS will hold an information session focused on the FY26 IT Strategic Initiatives request process from 12:15-1 pm on Thursday, October 17, 2024 via Zoom. Departments, offices and units that wish to request major software projects or AV/tech improvements for support in fiscal year 2026 (July 2025 - June 2026) can submit a formal request. The deadline for submissions is October 31, 2024. To learn more about the process, register here to attend the meeting: https://go.oncehub.com/FY26ITStrategicInitiativesRequestProcess
Lectures/Symposia
Remote Lecture: ICRC and International Humanitarian Law
Thursday, Oct. 10, 1:20-2:35 p.m., Ford 240 or via Zoom
RMatt Pollard, Legal Advisor, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Geneva, Switzerland will be a guest speaker via Zoom in GOV 249 International Human Rights. All are welcome. To attend and watch with the class or for the Zoom link, contact Professor Zümray Kutlu, ukutlutonak@smith.edu. Supported by the Human Rights Initiative.
From the Margins to the Center: How Black Women Advance Reproductive Justice Policy
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 6-8 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room
How are Black women reproductive justice advocates leading intellectual, storytelling, and policy change in ways that center vulnerable populations? What is the role of policy advocacy in the current political climate? These and other questions will be considered by a distinguished panel featuring: Marcela Howell, Founder, In Our Own Voice: National Black Women’s Reproductive Justice Agenda; Sapna Khatri, Director, Reproductive Justice Unit, MA Attorney General’s Office; and Regina Davis Moss, President & CEO, In Our Own Voice. President Sarah Willie-LeBreton will offer welcoming remarks. Moderated by Professor Crystal Fleming. 6:00-7:00 pm Doors open to view the Black Reproductive Justice HERstory Walk Exhibit 7:00-8:00 pm Panel discussion Light refreshments afterwards. Email ccuthbert@smith.edu
The Third Annual Marylin M. Rhie Memorial Lecture
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 4:30 p.m., Graham Hall, Hillyer
"The End that Never Ends: How Buddhist Art and Science Fiction Share the Vision of Extinction?,” a lecture by Eugene Wang, Abby Aldrich Rockefeller Professor of Asian Art, Harvard University. Sponsored by the Smith College Buddhist Studies Program, Art Department, Ada Howe Kent Fund and Lecture Committee
Religion, Ritual, and the Vocabulary of Emotion
Friday, Oct. 18, 12:15 p.m., Seelye 106
A lecture by Nancy Khalek, Associate Professor of Religious Studies and History, Brown University. Professor Khalek will explore some of the ways in which scholars of religion have approached emotions as phenomena central to religious life and experience, with a particular focus on the historical study of emotion. The mobilization of emotion in pre-modern Islamic pilgrimage, or ziyara, will serve as a case study for how phenomenological and anthropological approaches to embodied ritual practice offer fresh ways of reading medieval texts. Sponsored by the Religion Department Wilson-Rikert Memorial Fund and the Medieval Studies Program.
Economics Department Fall 2024 Seminar Series Speaker: Hani Mansour
Friday, Oct. 18, 12:15 p.m., Seelye 201
Seminar Series Speaker: Hani Mansour, Professor of Economics at the University of Colorado Denver will be coming to Smith October 18 to speak about: "Adjustments to Reduced Cash Transfers: Religious Safety Nets and Children's Long-Term Outcomes."
From Buddhism to Biogeochemistry, a Journey to a Career in Sustainability
Monday, Oct. 21, 3 p.m., CEEDS Wright Hall
by Beth Hooker, Director of Sustainability & Administrative Director of CEEDS. Beth will share her career story, from where she started to where she is now. This talk is part of the ENX 100 Environment and Sustainability: Notes from the Field lecture series. All are welcome!
'The Bible According to Jordan Peele: Thinking Biblically With "Get Out"'
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 4:30 p.m., Graham Hall, Hillyer
In this lecture, Eric Jarrard (Assistant Professor of Religious Studies, Wellesley College) situates biblical imagery in Jordan Peele’s debut film "Get Out" and locates Peele’s work within a longer intellectual and creative tradition to demonstrate how disenfranchised groups use the genre of horror as a rhetorical device capable of countering cultural hegemony. Sponsored by the Smith College Religion Department Wilson-Rikert Memorial Fund, Jewish Studies Program, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life and Lecture Committee
Liberating Spirit: Community, Ritual, and Social Change in a World in Crisis
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Neilson Library 102
A panel discussion with Ann Beeson, Casper ter Kuile and Loretta Ross. Every day, we face multiple existential crises in our communities and on our planet – entrenched racism and white supremacy, poverty and extreme inequality, climate change, violence and war, and the demise of democracy. At the same time, civic and faith institutions are in decline and social justice activists are burning out. How do we reimagine what it will take to call a more just world into being? Join creative leaders at the intersection of social justice, spirituality and community engagement for an evening of dialogue and imagination.
Where Are We and How Did We Get Queer?
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4:30 p.m., Campus Center 103/4
Hugh Ryan is the author of When Brooklyn Was Queer (2019) and The House of Detention (2023), two exciting and award-winning texts in LGBTQ History, and the founder of the Pop Up Museum of Queer History. This lecture will look at the changing nature of LGBTQ+ identity in America today, and how this strange, exciting and sometimes frightening moment we are in has direct parallels to the changes that happened in queer identity at the end of the 19th century.
Book Talk: Professor Faisal Ahmed on the Political Economy of Majority Muslim States
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4:30 p.m., Seelye 201
Faisal Ahmed, Associate Professor of Political Science at Wellesley College, will speak on his recent book "Conquests and Rents: A Political Economy of Dictatorship and Violence in Muslim Societies". The book explores whether religion is behind conflict, authoritarianism and underdevelopment in Muslim-majority states, offering novel historical insights. Co-Sponsored by the Program in Middle East Studies, the Smith Lecture Fund, and the Departments of Religion, Economics, and Government.
Performing Arts/Films/Fine Arts
'Out There Without Fear: Jamaica's Dancehall' (Film Screening and Dance Workshop)
Thursday, Oct. 10, 5:15 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room
Joelle Powe's film "Out There Without Fear: Jamaica's Dancehall" explores the global impact of Jamaica's Dancehall dancers and their struggle for recognition. Dancers explain the creative process fueling their iconic dance moves. Award-winning local scholars contextualize the elite's and the church's rejection of Jamaican popular culture as a function of the legacies of colonialism. Come ready to Dance! Following a screening of the film and discussion with the filmmaker attendees will learn popular Reggae and Dancehall moves in an open to all levels workshop with dancer Maria Hitchins. Light Refreshments Provided.
SCMA October Second Friday
Friday, Oct. 11, 4-8 p.m., Museum of Art
Participate in hands-on art-making for all ages inspired by artwork on view. Artist Younes Rahmoun invites participants to reflect on the here and now. What would your future self want to hear about your experience of the now? Create a multimedia “postcard to your future self,” to revisit in January when SCMA mails it to you. Explore the third-floor gallery to see Diego Rivera’s self-portrait and the note he wrote marking its creation. From 4–8 p.m., visitors can explore all four floors of art. SCMA is free and open to all. Plan your visit: https://bit.ly/3MLb6Xo.
100-Level/Foundations Showcase
Through October 15, 8:30 a.m., Jannotta Gallery, Hillyer
An exhibition of work by current students in 100-level studio courses in the Department of Art. Features work by students in ARS 163 Drawing I, ARS 172 Studio Foundations, and ARS 162 Intro to Digital Media. Free and open to the public.
Film and Media Studies Faculty Filmmaking Screening
Thursday, Oct. 17, 4:15 p.m., Graham Hall, Hillyer
The FMS department faculty invite the Smith community to a screening of work by Hazel Katz & Clio Yang, McPherson/Eveillard Post-MFA Fellows in Film and Media Studies. Profs. Katz and Yang will each introduce and screen samples of their filmmaking, to be followed by a Q&A with the audience. If you have any questions, please email department administrator, Jeanette Wintjen - jwintjen@smith.edu
Film Screening: Everything Everywhere All at Once
Friday, Oct. 18, 7 p.m., Seelye 201
Film screening in conjunction with the public lecture by Eileen Chengyin Chow (Asian & Middle East Studies, Duke University) on “Families/Fictions/Dispersal – The Chinese Family Romance, from Story of the Stone to Everything Everywhere All at Once“ (Thursday, October 24, 4:30 pm, Klingenstein Browsing Room, Neilson Library). Sponsored by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures, and co-sponsored by Film & Media Studies, the Program in World Literatures, and the Five College Center for East Asian Studies.
Melodies for Two: American, French, and Carribean Music for Violin and Piano Duo
Saturday, Oct. 19, 3 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage
The Smith College Department of Music presents Robyn Quinnett, violin performing an afternoon of chamber music with repertoire ranging from Baroque to modern day featuring works by Montgomery and Franck with Jiayan Sun on piano. Free and open to the public.
Presentation of Majors/Minors
The Program in World Literatures Presentation of the Major
Thursday, Oct. 17, 12:15 p.m., Dewey Common Room
The Program in World Literatures will host their Presentation of the Major on Thursday, October 17th at 12:15. The WLT faculty invite all interested students to attend. Come and hear more about this fabulous program and learn the differences between the the two tracks possible when completing this major. Many of the faculty will be on hand to answer your questions. Lunch will be served.
Astronomy Department Presentation of the Major
Thursday, Oct. 17, 2:15 p.m., McConnell 406
Meet faculty and current students and learn about what classes are offered, what careers are possible, and the research opportunities that exist with an Astronomy major or minor. Lunch will be served.
Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies
Friday, Oct. 18, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center 102
Meet the Russian, East European and Eurasian Studies faculty and learn about the major and minor and upcoming classes. Farmstand lunch from Campus Cafe provided.
East Asian Languages & Cultures Presentation of the Major and Minor
Friday, Oct. 18, 12:15-1:10 p.m., Dewey Common Room
Interested in a major or minor in the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures? Come explore the languages, literatures and cultures of China, Japan and Korea. Meet the faculty and talk with our majors, minors and liaisons. All Smith students welcome. Pizza and beverages available.
SDS Presentation of the Major
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 12:15 p.m., Davis Ballroom
The Statistical & Data Sciences (SDS) Program links faculty and students from across the college interested in learning things from data. Come meet faculty and hear about the SDS Major. All current SDS/MST majors and minors are welcome. Lunch will be provided!
SDS Presentation of the Major
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 12:15 p.m., Davis Ballroom
The Statistical & Data Sciences (SDS) Program links faculty and students from across the college interested in learning things from data. Undeclared? Come hear about the SDS Major. All current SDS/MST majors are welcome! Lunch will be provided.
Religion Department
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 12:15 p.m., Dewey Common Room
What does it look like to study religion at Smith? What can it lead to? Find out from Religion faculty and students at the presentation of the major and minor! Buffet lunch available.
Economics Department Presentation of the Major
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 12:15 p.m., Stoddard Auditorium
Students wanting to pursue Economics can come learn more at our Presentation of the Major. Meet faculty, learn about upcoming classes, and the major itself! Lunch will be provided.
Education and Child Study Presentation of the Major and Minor
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center TV Lounge
Meet faculty and learn about the different strands you can pursue in Education and Child Study. These include Teaching and Learning, including teacher licensure, Youth, Community and Policy, and International/Global Education. Learn about career and research opportunities with an EDC major or minor. Pizza will be served.
Spanish and Portuegese-Brazilian Studies Presentation of the Majors
Wednesday, Oct. 23, 4:15 p.m., Dewey Common Room
The Spanish and Portuguese Department welcome you to the Presentations of the Majors. Please join the SPP faculty for cider/donuts and to learn about these exciting majors.
Latin American and Latino/a Studies Presentation of the Major & Minor
Thursday, Oct. 24, 4:30 p.m., Campus Center 205
Latin American and Latina/o Studies - Presentation of the Major and Minor will take place Thursday, October 24 in Campus Center 205 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Light snacks and beverages will be served. All welcome!
Philosophy Department
Thursday, Oct. 24, 12:15 p.m., Dewey Common Room
Learn about the possibilities of studying philosophy at Smith! Come to the Philosophy Department's presentation on Thursday, October 24 at 12:15 pm and meet the faculty and student liaisons. Lunch provided.
Landscape Studies & Urban Studies Presentation of the Minor
Thursday, Oct. 24, 12:15 p.m., Burton 406
The Landscape Studies and the Urban Studies faculty invite you to discuss the unlimited possibilities within each of these exciting programs. Snacks will be available. We look forward to seeing you.
Religious Life
Jummah Prayer
Friday, Oct. 11, 12:30 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary
Join us for Jummah at the Hampshire Mosque in Hadley. Meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:25 pm. Van will leave by 12:30 pm and return to campus no later than 2:30 pm. Bring a prayer rug and complete your ablution beforehand. We have extra prayer rugs if you need one! Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. To RSVP, email crsl@smith.edu.
Soup, Salad and Soul
Friday, Oct. 11, 12:15 p.m., Bodman Lounge, Chapel
Come get cozy and enjoy a hot, delicious vegetarian soup made by awesome student cooks while taking part in reflective, student-led discussions on spirituality and life! Students of all religious, spiritual, and non-religious/non-spiritual backgrounds are welcome. Limited to Smith OneCard holders. For details on food and other general accessibility questions, email aostow@smith.edu or mcantwel@smith.edu
Catholic Mass
Oct. 20 & 27, Nov. 10 & 17, Dec. 8, 3 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary
Join Smith’s Newman Catholic Club and Fr. Valentine Nworah to celebrate Mass on the following Sundays: October 20th & 27th, November 10th & 17th, December 8th. Arrive at 2:30pm to pray the Rosary with the Newman Catholic Club members. You are welcome to receive the sacrament of confession between 2:30-3:00pm. Contact Fr. Val at v.nworah@diospringfield.org for information. All are Welcome!
Meetings/Workshops
Senior Class Meet and Greet
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2:30 p.m., College Hall 101
Seniors, come meet your class dean. Dean Glasser invites you to College Hall 101 to meet some of the Class Deans Office staff, have some snacks, and ask any questions you might have. Did we mention we'll have snacks?
ES&P Lunchbag: Exploring Career Paths
Tuesday, Oct. 22, 12:15 p.m., CEEDS Wright Hall
Staff from the Lazarus Center for Career Development will lead an exploration of methods and resources for identifying job opportunities and career paths in environmental science and policy, go over graduate school options, key planning steps, and more. Lunch provided.
Other Events and Activities
Gaming Lab Hours, Hillyer 326
Are you interested in gaming? New? Experienced? Come to the Gaming Lab and play something new! Fall 2024 open hours are Tuesdays 7-9 p.m.; Thursdays 3:30-5 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.; and Fridays and Sundays 6-10 p.m. Get more info at: https://sites.smith.edu/gaming-lab/
Emergency Naloxone Boxes Scavenger Hunt
October 3-16
The NaloxBox scavenger hunt has begun! Those who attended the Narcan Training on October 1 got a head start, but now we are opening the hunt to the public from now until October 16. If you can locate all 6 emergency Naloxone boxes on campus, identify the words on each of them, and unscramble the message in an email to wellness@smith.edu, you will receive a prize: a succulent and a journaling notebook with cute pens and decorations. Visit the Wellness Instagram to find more information about the NaloxBoxes and their locations, which are all wheelchair accessible.
Schacht Center Free Flu Vaccine Clinics
Oct. 17 & 30; Nov. 8, 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Schacht Center for Health
The Schacht Center for Health and Wellness (21 Belmont Ave) is hosting flu clinics for students, faculty and staff from 9-12:30 on Thursday, October 17, Wednesday October 30, and Friday, November 8. Click here to sign up: https://www.timecenter.com/smithcollegehealth. We do not bill insurance for flu vaccines administered at the Schacht Center. High dose flu vaccine for 65+ is not available. Email healthservices@smith.edu with any questions.
Smith Basketball Community Welcome Back Events
Sunday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m., Ainsworth Gym
Spend the afternoon with Smith Basketball! The Smith Basketball program is inviting all FANS to attend a FREE welcome back event on Sunday October 20th at 3pm in Ainsworth Gym. Get a chance to observe practice and interact with the team and staff. Hope to see you there!
Smith Basketball Kick-Off Event
Sunday, Oct. 20, 3 p.m., Ainsworth Gym
Spend the afternoon with Smith basketball and get the opportunity to observe practice and interact with the team and coaches at the Smith basketball community kick-off event.
National Marrow Donor Program Registration Drive
Monday & Tuesday, Oct. 21 & 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Chapin Lawn
For patients with life-threatening blood disorders like leukemia, lymphoma, or sickle cell, a cure exists through a blood stem cell donation. Join the registry of life-savers with a simple cheek swab. Come find out more at our registration drive on October 21st and 22nd from 10 AM to 2 PM on the steps of the Campus Center.
Phone Banking for the Harris-Walz Campaign
Friday, Oct. 25, 6-8 p.m., Virtual Event
Smith Democrats is partnering with North Carolina Democrats to host a virtual phone banking event for the Harris-Walz campaign on Friday October 25th from 6-8 pm. Sign up at this link: https://mobilize.us/s/JeFg5i. You can join for as much or as little time as you're available for. Please reach out to alof@smith.edu with any questions or concerns.