Use caution while driving on busy streets, like West and Elm/Route 9. Always stop for pedestrians in or entering crosswalks and obey signs and speed limits. Pedestrians have the right of way at crosswalks. Ensure pedestrians have finished crossing before entering an intersection. Do not text while driving. Be attentive to cars and vulnerable road users. Never proceed through a crosswalk without looking both ways to make sure there’s no pedestrian, and don’t assume a pedestrian sees you. Use care during bad weather, dusk, dawn, and with solar and light glare. For more on Campus Safety, visit smith.edu/about-smith/campus-safety

Due to utility work in Chapin drive related to both McCartney Hall and the Central Campus Geothermal Project, Chapin Drive will be closed to pedestrian traffic beginning on Monday, September 9th and not reopen until October 4th. Those traveling between the Quad and Central Campus will need to detour at the College Lane crossing out to either the Elm Street sidewalk or head down College Lane and access Central Campus via Burton Lawn.

The Dean of the College and Dean of Students are seeking nominations for the Dean's Student Advisory Board. All class years are welcome. The group will gather monthly for the academic year and looks forward to a robust conversation about student curricular and co-curricular experiences. The group will be hosted by Dean of the College Alex Keller and Dean of Students Julie Ohotnicky. Nominations will be accepted through September 15, 2024. Nomination form: forms.gle/L3uEBQypn92DfEFv9

The Smith College Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), formerly The Office of Disability Services (ODS), has changed its name based on feedback collected in strategic planning focus groups with students, faculty, and staff across the college. The center maintains a strong focus on Disability Justice, while also acknowledging that some people with access needs do not identify as disabled. This change has become increasingly important as the office has grown rapidly across time (from serving 9% of students in 2008 to 39% in 2023). smith.edu/your-campus/offices-services/accessibility-resource-center

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 (smith.edu/academics/provostdean-faculty/faculty-development). Register in advance (forms.gle/1Jcz1GAgdvtBFnhM6)

Fall proposals for Sams Fund awards are due on Monday, September 23, 2024. The Sams Fund is a restricted fund established by Betty Hamady Sams '57 and James F. Sams to support the study of Arab history, culture, politics, religion and art. The intent of the Sams Fund is to foster greater understanding among Americans and people of Arab countries. Smith College faculty, lecturers, postdoctoral fellows and currently enrolled students are eligible to apply. Details about supported activities and the application process can be found on the Middle East Studies web page: www.smith.edu/academics/middle-east-studies, or email samsfund@smith.edu.

Smith College Libraries recently migrated to the most updated version of the EBSCO discovery service (EDS), the main search engine on the libraries.smith.edu home page. This search interface, based on the latest programming, provides several changes and new features for a better and more effective search experience. For more information, go to libraries.smith.edu/news/new-discover-interface-coming-august-21

The Project on Women and Social Change, in collaboration with the Jandon Center, is pleased to announce a funding opportunity for tenure-track faculty, lecturers, teaching staff and post-doctoral fellows. We are considering proposals to fund a symposium related to gender and women’s lives hosted during 2025 or beyond. Collaborative proposals are encouraged. One award of up to $40K will be granted. To register for this Zoom info session, visit forms.gle/HCeQDReFWRZEjyW58 Please contact nzigler@smith.edu with questions, or to receive a copy of our application link. Applications will be accepted from October 1 to October 18, 2024.

Meet new colleagues and reconnect with old friends at the fall Kahn Porch Party, open to faculty and staff. New faculty are particularly encouraged to attend.

Set aside time to appreciate the summer weather, enjoy rice crispy treats & lemonade, and catch up on Smith news while relaxing with friends and colleagues at Garrison Hall, 42 West Street. (Human Resources will host our final Second Tuesday of the Month Summer Lawn Series on Tuesday, Oct. 8.) We look forward to seeing you.

Balancing work and family commitments while squeezing in time to see friends and set aside time for ourselves can feel like a juggling act! Fortunately we can accomplish our goals with just a few adjustments to our approach. Join Smith's Learn to Live partners on Wednesday, Sept. 11 from 1-1:30 pm ET to uncover how we get off track and learn practical tools for achieving goals even when it feels like there's not enough time. Register via the link below using code SmithL2L. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_awICB-eOSr2EDGjHYQA9Sg#/registration

To kick off the fall, Caroline Melly (ANT) will welcome all back to campus for Sherrerd events and along with the Sherrerd Center's Teaching Mentors, Elizabeth Pryor (HST) and Kate Queeney (CHM), will discuss aspirations for the upcoming year, and teaching and learning as we move into the Fall. Lunch available at noon; presentation begins at 12:20 pm. RSVP: forms.gle/4xYiNaVzVgCXVgPM8.

After considering how large language models might affect undergraduate reading and learning, the talk will conclude with a brief profile of some classroom activities designed to help students acquire a more critical understanding of LLMs. This lecture is hosted as part of the Kahn Liberal Arts Institute short-term project, “Generative AI & Writing,“ organized by co-chairs of the Committee on Writing and Public Discourse, Julio Alves and MJ Wraga. Learn more: bit.ly/Tim-Laquintano-Before-Writing

The Dean of the College and Dean of Students are seeking nominations for the Dean's Student Advisory Board. All class years are welcome. The group will gather monthly for the academic year and looks forward to a robust conversation about student curricular and co-curricular experiences. The group will be hosted by Dean of the College Alex Keller and Dean of Students Julie Ohotnicky. Nominations will be accepted through September 15, 2024. Nomination form: forms.gle/L3uEBQypn92DfEFv9

Students, staff and faculty can register with Turbovote, smith.turbovote.org/ to help you vote, no matter what. Turbovote provides you with the information you need to vote with confidence. Sign up for local, state and national election reminders, get help with voter registration, absentee ballots and voting by mail — all in one place!

The Smith College Accessibility Resource Center (ARC), formerly The Office of Disability Services (ODS), has changed its name based on feedback collected in strategic planning focus groups with students, faculty, and staff across the college. The center maintains a strong focus on Disability Justice, while also acknowledging that some people with access needs do not identify as disabled. This change has become increasingly important as the office has grown rapidly across time (from serving 9% of students in 2008 to 39% in 2023). smith.edu/your-campus/offices-services/accessibility-resource-center

Stay connected with the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Program at Smith by subscribing to our bi-weekly newsletter! Learn about featured topics, news from our faculty and students, upcoming campus events, and other exciting information. Connect with the program on social media and with fellow students and faculty members. Sign up at eepurl.com/iJ3XUQ

Smith College offers a variety of languages with a focus on relevant cultural, historical, and global issues: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Latin, Portuguese, Russian, and Spanish. To learn more about the languages at Smith, visit this page: smith.edu/academics/languages-at-smith Studying languages will enhance your understanding of the world, give you a deeper insight into your culture, and enrich your engagement with your specific field of study, whether in STEM, social sciences, or humanities.

Need a dedicated place to study and store your books? Hillyer Art Library is holding a study carrel lottery! You and a friend could get the chance to share your own study carrel, which you can decorate, personalize, and use to store books and other items for the entire semester. Learn more about the carrel policy at bit.ly/carrelpolicy. Lottery prioritization will go: 1) thesis students 2) non-thesis seniors 3) all other students. Enter by September 12th at bit.ly/carrelsignup. Winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

Learn about American Indian tribes and their relationship to nature in Tucson, Arizona. The program will bring into focus the lives of American Indians and the environment at different scales by visiting communities and exploring the political, cultural, economic, and social activities from American Indian perspectives. Field trips will visit Indian tribes and other communities in the region while seminars will take place with academics at the School of Anthropology at the University of Arizona. This Global FLEX program will take place during Interterm 2025.

Sign-up now to be a participant or participant-trainer for the “Turn Up the Languages Festival.” Whether you are staff, faculty, or student, join the campus-wide, multilingual conversation! For seven days, you can participate, whether you are multilingual or not, by wearing a badge that tells others which language you can speak or which you can understand—a little, a lot, it doesn’t matter! Festival activities across the campus will provide opportunities to celebrate as we speak and learn. Sign-up today: bit.ly/turn-up-festival

Smith College Libraries recently migrated to the most updated version of the EBSCO discovery service (EDS), the main search engine on the libraries.smith.edu home page. This search interface, based on the latest programming, provides several changes and new features for a better and more effective search experience. For more information, go to libraries.smith.edu/news/new-discover-interface-coming-august-21

Fine arts supplies grants apply to all Smith students in financial need and enrolled in a qualifying fine arts course (art, dance, music or theater). Proof of registration is required. The deadline for Smith Students’ Aid Society applications for fine arts supplies is Monday September 23, 4:30pm. Complete the Academic Funding Form on the Smith Social Network (socialnetwork.smith.edu/forms), selecting the Fine Arts category. All decisions will be made by art department staff after the deadline.

Stay connected with "Meridians: feminism, race, transnationalism" by subscribing to our monthly newsletter! Get the latest on forthcoming issues, featured content, news from our Editor and community members, upcoming campus events, and other exciting outreach initiatives the journal is leading. Don’t miss out on updates and opportunities to engage with the vital work we're doing. Sign up today at bit.ly/meridians-news

The Arabic Language Program in the Middle East Studies is offering two first year Arabic classes this semester; in addition to the second- and third-year Arabic classes. Students will be introduced to a variety of Middle Eastern traditions and cultures; they will learn formal and colloquial spoken Arabic too. Arabic is the fifth most widely spoken language. The Middle East Studies Program offers grants and scholarships to study Arabic abroad in Jordan, Morocco, or Oman. The Arabic program at Smith involves students in activities like, Arabic music concert, projects with IT, Design Thinking, Smith Museum, and Botanical Garden.

Stop by in Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts, September 6th from 4:00-6:00pm to welcome new students into the theatre community and welcome back returning ones! All are welcome and food will be provided as well as activities such as: Mural painting! Photo opportunities! Sardines and theatre games around the building! Join us in the green room to get involved with supporting each other on campus through theatre. See you there!

Join multidisciplinary Moroccan artist Younes Rahmoun for a walk to experience his new site-specific sculpture, Ghorfa #13, which is being hosted by Arts Afield and the Smith College Museum of Art at MacLeish as part of the larger exhibition, Here, Now. Rahmoun is a leading figure in contemporary art internationally. We will also be joined by exhibition organizer Emma Chubb, Charlotte Feng Ford '83 Curator of Contemporary Art, SCMA. For Smith students only. Interested? Get more details and fill out the form here (forms.gle/2tYCuDaEJBtHkY8bA); we will confirm your spot via email.

Designing Your Path is for you if you'd like to clarify goals for your time at Smith and beyond. You’ll reflect on the problems in the world that are most meaningful to you, and investigate classes, internships, and jobs that will allow you to engage with these problems. You will also learn job-search skills, such as resume writing and networking, as well as how to use LinkedIn and Handshake. Register for one of these sections: Mondays from 3:05 - 4:20 / Tuesdays from 2:45 - 4:00 / Thursdays from 2:45 - 4:00. For more information, visit smith.edu/academics/applied-learning-research/reflective-practices

Interested in submitting a proposal for this year's bulb show art installation? Join us at Lyman Plant House in Room 111 on Tuesday, September 10 from 12:15 - 1 pm for an info session lunch with Greenhouse Horticulturist Lily Carone and contemporary artist Younes Rahmoun. Rahmoun will introduce his work and discuss his process for developing site specific installations, and Carone will be available to answer questions about this year's project. Space limited to 20 people. Please RSVP: forms.gle/i8stPMs4q4j1xhVq7 For more information about this year's project, visit garden.smith.edu/news-events/news/2025-spring-bulb-show-art-installation-commission-information To learn more about contemporary artist Younes Rahmoun, visit scma.smith.edu/art/exhibitions/younes-rahmoun-here-now

Join the faculty of the Department of Government for a presidential debate viewing party in the Neilson Library Klingenstein Browsing Room. Light refreshments will be served.

Get started on your education abroad journey to Almaty, Kazakhstan! Immerse yourself in Russian language and Central Asian culture, meet locals, and travel on guided visits throughout the country. In this info session, you will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Get started on your education abroad journey to Taiwan! Immerse yourself in Mandarin language and Chinese culture, meet locals, and travel on guided visits throughout the country. In this info session, you will also have the opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

Great things are happening at the Conway Center this year. Conway student interns, club leaders, Money Mentors, and staff -- including two new entrepreneurs-in-residence -- will be on hand to answer your questions. Feel free to stop by during this fun & food-filled hour to enjoy some good music and pick up helpful information.

Did someone say Scavenger Hunt? Arrive at the Mendenhall Center for Performing Arts with your curiosity and competitive edge, and be ready to explore the Smith Costume Shop, Light Lab, Scene Shop, and more. You'll learn what's happening in Smith Theatre in 2024-2025, and connect with the people at the heart of this performing arts department. There will be a closing "show," handouts, and swag for attendees. We would love to welcome you to Smith Theatre.

The Arts, Media, & Communications Career Community at Lazarus Center invites students to our fall kick-off cohort lunch. Build community with peers, learn about skills needed to thrive in creative careers, and try some no-stress networking. Every month, our AMC lunches provide curated resources and ongoing support for navigating your path and pursuing your passions. We'll cover a range of topics--from building a creative network to job-hunting to virtual chats with arts and media professionals. All majors and undeclared students welcome. To register: smith.joinhandshake.com/events/1570626/share_preview

Come visit Jandon's amazing local community partners to learn about advocacy, volunteering, internships, fellowships, and more. Learn how to get involved with Refugee Support, K-12 Tutoring/Mentoring, Food/Housing Security, Pre-Med Experience, Curricular Connections, or anything else you are passionate about! We hope to see you out on Chapin Lawn, or in the CC Carroll Room if weather requires.

Economics Department presents Nidhiya Menon, Associate Professor of Economics at Brandeis University. Professor Menon will be discussing "Climate Shocks, Domestic Violence, and the Protective Role of Climate-Resilience Projects."

The Fall 2024 Neilson Professor Eszter Hargittai ’96 will discuss how social media have become an important information source for people on a myriad of topics including the sometimes-contentious domains of science and religion. Hargittai is a Professor and holds the Chair of Internet Use & Society at the University of Zurich. Followed by a reception in the Skyline Reading Room hosted by the provost, 6:15-7:45. Learn more: bit.ly/neilson-professor-f24

WIMIN is the longest-running conference for Women in Mathematics in New England. Hosted at Smith College every fall since 2009, WIMIN brings together over 100 students and faculty of all genders for a one-day gathering in mathematics and statistics, featuring two plenary speakers in theoretical and applied topics, as well as a collection of parallel sessions with talks by students from around the region, panel discussions, mentoring activities and other opportunities for networking. Lunch and ample coffee breaks are provided. All undergraduate, post baccalaureate and graduate students are invited to give session talks. Free registration (required). Details found at science.smith.edu/wimin

Amanda Maciuba’s work is an exploration of the visible and invisible marks of human hands on the landscape. Her practice investigates human relationships with the environment over time, forefronting the impacts of human driven climate change. Confluence is a series of prints, artist’s books and installations that are inspired by the confluence of the Kaw and Missouri Rivers in Kansas City, Kansas, that has expanded to consider multiple points how water shapes human life and how our actions impact river environments in return throughout the United States. Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM in the Oresman Gallery

Hosted in Bezanson Recital Hall, University of Massachusetts Amherst, the festival weekend will feature five programs of new and recent compositions by nineteen composers. The diversity of the music and creators represents a range of contemporary music being created in our region, the U.S., and around the world. Thirty-eight performers from the Five Colleges will bring this music to life. Please visit 5cnmf.org/ for information on the programs, composers, and performers.

Join us on September 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. for a reception to celebrate the opening of "Younes Rahmoun: Here, Now." This is the first North American exhibition devoted to the work of Younes Rahmoun, one of Morocco’s leading contemporary artists.The exhibition galleries are located on the first floor and lower level. Complimentary light refreshments and cash bar in the atrium. This event is free and open to the public. Please note: During the opening, the first floor (including museum shop) and lower level will be open; the second and third floor will be closed to visitors. For more information, visit scma.smith.edu/calendar/younes-rahmoun-here-now-public-opening-reception

We are casting for the ESSENCE of each character and strongly encourage folks from every background and ability to audition. Our Marie is a woman who a modern audience can relate to and may not accurately or visually align with Marie Antoinette as you know her. Sunday, September 8 and Monday, September 9, 7:00-9:00 PM Acting Studio 1, Mendenhall CPA Callbacks on Tuesday, September 10. Performances are October 23-26. No appointment necessary. Sides from the script will be available at the audition for cold reads. No preparation necessary. Perusal scripts available at Josten Library. Character breakdown at smith.edu/theatre Email ncbeck@smith.edu with questions.

Learn to sew costumes, hang lights, run the sound board, make props, and use hand tools. T200 is a one-credit class for set crew, costume crew, shop crew, box office, electricians, board ops, stage crew and any other theatre-related job you can think of. The class is open to all students--no prior experience is necessary--and you don’t need to major or minor in theatre. T200 is a great way to get involved in the Department and meet other students who love to put on shows. Make Theatre your creative home at Smith! Email ncbeck@smith.edu for more information.

Directed by Audrey Willius ‘25 and Minna Most ‘27. Auditions will be held on Tuesday, September 10 & Wednesday, September 11 in Sage Hall room 15. Please prepare a verse and chorus of a song, to be sung acapella. Sides from the script will be provided at the audition. Callbacks will be held on September 14 and 15. Performances will be November 21, 22 and 23. Reach out to ducttapeproductions@smith.edu with any questions.

Student Theatre Committee is holding auditions for our fall production, 'The Accidental Death of an Anarchist' by Dario Fo, directed by Alina Tschumakow ‘26. Following the defenestration of a railway worker from a police officer's window, a figure known as the Maniac breaks into the station to prove his death was not, in fact, an accident. Auditions will be held September 11th & 12th, 7-9 pm, in Acting Studio 1, Mendenhall Center. Sides will be provided. Callbacks will be held September 13th, 4-6 pm. Contact atschumakow@smith.edu, stc@smith.edu, or @smithstc on Instagram for more info.

Join us for an evening of fun at the September 13 Second Friday! SCMA is free and open to all. From 4–7pm, participate in Hands-on! Art making for all ages inspired by Younes Rahmoun’s site-specific work Mountain-Stone-Earth #15 (Jabal-Hajar-Turab #15) . Light refreshments will be served. From 4–8pm, enjoy a museum full of art!

Shabbat meets Friday evenings in the Kosher Kitchen, adjacent to Jordan House, with services followed by dinner. Meet new students and Rabbi Bruce. Please email scjc@smith.edu for additional information or to be added to our email list.

If you are looking for a place to make connections and practice self-awareness, come check out our drop-in Mindful Mondays program, every Monday in-person in Campus Center Room 205, 12:15-1pm. We serve a hot, simple vegetarian meal, and practice mindfulness with light meditation, embodiment practice, and discussion. Absolutely zero experience is necessary and all students are welcome. Email aostow@smith.edu with questions.

Practices from Tibetan Buddhist Tradition, hosted by Smith College Community Spiritual Partner Geshe Ngawang Singey. These twice monthly interactive sessions will include instruction on and practice of breathing meditation, concentration meditation, blessing meditation, and tong-len (exchange of self and other), concluding Q&A with light refreshments. Geshe Singey received his novice and ordination vows directly from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. All are welcome!

The Newman Catholic Club and Fr. Valentine Nworah invite you to celebrate Mass and welcome First Year Students to Smith. Stay for fellowship. light refreshments, and meet members of Smith's growing Catholic Community. All are welcome!

Join the Community Health Organizers (CHOs) in a workshop to learn more about self-care and coping mechanisms for stressful and difficult times. Craft as you learn, making beaded bracelets and paper stars!

What better way to spend J-Term than traveling to India to learn about Tibetan Buddhism? The Tibetan Studies in India Program will be hosting Information Sessions on Monday, September 16 at 7p in the Pemberton Lounge of Chapin Hall at Amherst College and on Thursday, September 19 at 12:15 in Dewey Common Room at Smith College. The Information Sessions are open to students from all Five Colleges. Can't make either session? Email tsip@smith.edu for more information.

Come learn the ins and outs of the Schacht Center along with all the services they provide! Engage with Schacht Center staff and Community Health Organizers (CHOs) in a fun scavenger hunt to find where the ice cream sundaes are at the end (vegan options available)! The building is accessible.

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