The Schacht Center for Health & Wellness is offering Pfizer and Moderna bivalent COVID-19 booster vaccine clinics for eligible Smith College students and employees in the Carroll Room (Campus Center 208) on October 5, October 6, and October 7. Students, faculty, and staff can receive a booster two months after completing a two-dose primary series or receiving a previous COVID-19 booster. Sign up here: timecenter.com/smithcollegehealth/

The Kahn Liberal Arts Institute invites faculty and staff to submit applications for fellowships in the yearlong project, (Re)visioning Human Rights, Democracy and the Liberal Arts, organized by Loretta Ross, Study of Women and Gender, and Andrea Stone, English Language and Literature. Higher education is uniquely situated to promote human rights values and principles through teaching, research, policies, practices, programming, and campus life. We seek participants from all divisions to join us to explore the role of liberal arts education in the future of human rights and democracies. Learn more: smith.edu/academics/kahn-institute/projects. Application deadline October 18, 2022. Apply: forms.gle/yK8WnZVjiy69FKgBA

Do you work at Smith and know an employee who has gone above and beyond the everyday scope of their job responsibilities? We are happy to announce that the new nomination cycle for the Staff Spotlight awards is open! The criteria for nomination include those individuals who have: contributed significantly to the working environment on campus, including exceptional customer service, solving a problem resulting in a positive impact for others, promoting inclusivity and collaboration. The nomination period is open from now until March 31, 2023. See more details and find links to the nomination form on the HR website. smith.edu/about-smith/hr/staff-recognition

The Liberal Arts Lunch series announces a talk by Danielle Carrabino, Curator of Painting & Sculpture, SCMA: Brought to Life: Painted Wood Sculpture from Europe, 1300-1700. To-go lunch offered to the first 40 attendees, start time is approximately 12:10, ending by 1:10.

Depending on how it is structured, peer review can be a wonderful teaching tool or a waste of time. In order to ensure that peer review is effective, Peter Sapira from the Jacobson Center will discuss how to build and model proper feedback practices long before students review each other’s work. Lunch will be available at noon (for up to 50) and the presentation will begin at 12:20 pm. RSVP at forms.gle/8quKwhtvKAvTDE577.

CEEDS invites faculty and staff to our open house. We would like to (re)introduce you to the Center and its staff, help you imagine ways to intentionally connect your teaching and research to the environmental and sustainability work happening on and near campus, and give you some stress-free time to chat with us and each other! Enjoy adult drinks and snacks as you hear about a few exciting projects underway in and through CEEDS, talk with faculty and staff who have partnered with us, and learn more about stepping out of the traditional classroom through our campus as classroom opportunities.

The Liberal Arts Lunch series announces a talk by Carrie Baker, Sylvia Dlguasch Bauman Chair of American Studies, Professor of the Study of Women and Gender: Self-Managed Abortion in the United States. To-go lunch offered to the first 40 attendees, start time is approximately 12:10, ending by 1:10.

Faculty and staff are welcome to learn more about the Kahn Liberal Arts Institute Long-Term Project for 2023-2024: (Re)visioning Human Rights, Democracy and the Liberal Arts. Join Loretta Ross, Study of Women and Gender, and Andrea Stone, English Language and Literature and Kahn Institute staff. For more information about Kahn Fellowships: tinyurl.com/bdhyyr2k Register in advance for this Zoom meeting: tinyurl.com/yc842vne

Kelly Vogel, Lecturer in Integrative Studies, will lead a conversation about Trauma-Informed Pedagogy for the Resilient Classroom. Kelly brings 5 years of experience supporting Smith students with executive function-related issues and is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Studies with a focus on Trauma-Informed Pedagogy. She will share insights based on current research, and will discuss strategies to create a resilient classroom. This is also an opportunity to share your own successful teaching strategies, as well as a discussion on how to support students’ well-being without sacrificing academic rigor. Lunch available at noon; circle at 12:15 pm. RSVP at forms.gle/PnhJyN96kHEoHnbg6.

Sarah Bunnell, STEM Specialist and Associate Director of Amherst College’s Center for Teaching and Learning and Megan Lyster, Assistant Director at Smith’s Wurtele Center will discuss the Being Human in STEM (HSTEM) model, which was developed at Amherst College and is a framework for thinking about how inclusive classrooms, laboratories, and other student-facing spaces can be created through intentional partnership with students. Lunch will be available at noon (for up to 50) and the presentation will begin at 12:20 pm. RSVP at forms.gle/4TzZ4DwWGjJ3tDaN7.

Come learn how the institution can help both instructors and advisers recognize and support students experiencing mental health issues. This session specifically aims at connecting instructors and advisers with resources on campus. In partnership with the Schacht Center for Health & Wellness and the Office of Student Affairs as part of the Spring 2022 Faculty Development Series (smith.edu/about-smith/provost/faculty-development). All faculty are welcome. Register by 10/10 (forms.gle/8w8e1nunPbfuVfpu7)

The ISSO is collecting winter clothes to give to international students who have never experienced a Massachusetts winter. Faculty and Staff are encouraged to contribute clothes, shoes, and gear that they no longer have use for. Donations of gently used winter wear are being accepted until October 15th. Bring your donations to the Lewis Global Studies Center and drop them off in the big box by the entrance.

Do you want your writing to shine? The Jacobson Center can help! Make an appointment with a professional writing instructor or a trained peer writing tutor any time 8:30-4:30 Mon-Fri at our webpage (smith.edu/academics/jacobson-center; click "Schedule a Writing Appointment"). Or, just stop by the Neilson Library Learning Commons for drop-in sessions Sun-Fri 1-4pm and Sun-Thurs 7-10pm. We support writers at all skill levels and in any stage of the writing process, brainstorming through revisions. Peer Writing Tutors come from majors in all four divisions! Come see us!

If you’re thinking about studying abroad, come visit the Lewis Global Studies Center. There we have two peer advisers who can help you find the information you need to start your application. They can answer questions about important deadlines, how to choose your program, how to apply, funding, and more. Drop-in advising hours are Tuesdays - Thursdays from 2:30 to 4 p.m. Use this link to find out more about our advisers or make an appointment outside of drop-in hours: smith.edu/about-smith/study-abroad/about#peer

Weekly bike rides leave from the Boathouse at 4:30pm on Thursdays (bikes and helmets provided if needed). There is a Farley Ledge climbing trip on Oct 1, which is an intermediate/advanced trip. Trip registration forms can be found on our website (off Athletics home page), and they open 2 weeks before the trip. Climbing wall and boathouse open hours are also posted.

This information session is an opportunity for international students who use an F-1 visa to attend Smith to learn about post-graduation work authorization available through the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. Students preparing to graduate who wish to apply for OPT will be required to attend an OPT info session prior to applying.

Join the Wurtele Center, CEEDS, and the Design Thinking Initiative for a community poster making party. We'll explore the public art of postering and teach wheat pasting techniques. Participants will create posters around themes of climate action and collectively paste to community panels. Come dressed to make a mess. All students, staff, and faculty are welcome! socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/8270098

Come join The Jazz Smiths for their first musical jam session of the semester! The event will kick off with a few tunes performed by the band and then open up for a jam. Write down your name on the list at the event to sign up to play! Musicians of all levels welcome. Rain Location: CCTV Lounge

Have you lost someone close to you? You are invited to join this weekly group to share stories and support with others. Meetings on Fridays from 12:15pm-1:10pm in the Schacht Center. Facilitated by Meg Laird, LICSW and Alex Watson, MSW Intern. Register by contacting Counseling Services at 413-585-2800 or counselingservices@smith.edu.

Want to meet other first generation and low-income students in a space centering on your needs and interests? Join CLIFS, Smith’s Community for Low-Income and/or First-Generation Students! Come to the first event of the semester: Game Night! Learn more about CLIFS and have some fun playing games with other FG/LI students! Drinks and snacks will be provided. To be notified of future CLIFS events, fill out this form: forms.gle/Ju3di9wwyguxMTVo6. All students welcome.

Join Prof. Fedorov to learn more about graduate studies at Georgia Tech. The session will cover topics of degree options, funding opportunities (research and teaching assistantships), crafting your application, etc. The intended audience for this event is undergraduates who might be interested in graduate studies (MS & PhD) in mechanical engineering at a leading program. Pizza will be served.

Come out and support the Pioneers!

Come out and support the Pioneers!

Join Beth Rogan, Associate Director of Educational Partnerships at William James for a discussion on career options and training in psychology and behavioral health. Participants will hear about different graduate school programs and career paths within the fields of psychology, counseling, and leadership. Learn about the evolving mental health needs of society and opportunities to work with underserved populations. Beth with help attendees identify the career pathways that are available to them through graduate school, while keeping their passions, skills, and values at the forefront. Pizza will be served. Register for the event in Handshake: smith.joinhandshake.com/events/1122115/share_preview

The Lewis Global Studies Center will be awarding International Experience Grants (IEGs) for Interterm 2023. Come hear from students who traveled internationally this summer with the help of IEGs and learn more about how to apply! Pizza will be served to the first 25 attendees.

This info session is an opportunity to learn more about the approved field study abroad program in Israel through the Arava Institute for Environmental Studies; a great and unique program option for students interested in ES&P or peacebuilding. Bring lunch and come learn more!

Join the Wurtele Center for Leadership as we gather students, faculty, and staff in a conversation about this concept which has so many different meanings for different people. We toss the term around but how can we make sense of it for ourselves in nuanced and complex ways? This session is part of our “C Series” where we will consider, critique, commune, connect, create and collaborate around topics related to “boundaries.” Featuring special guests Hannah Durrant, Floyd Cheung, and Genevieve Torrence. Dinner is provided; please RSVP by Monday 10/3: forms.gle/hWKyxUFqdeR28iMX7

Dr. Stephany Cuevas, Assistant Professor of Education in the Attallah College of Educational Studies at Chapman University (CA), will deliver a scholarly talk to explore undocumented Latinx parents’ experiences supporting and guiding their students' pathway to higher education and how their precarious immigration status impacts this support. She will offer an alternative understanding of parental engagement and access to higher education for marginalized communities. This event is co-sponsored by the Office of Admission, the Office of Equity & Inclusion, and the Department of Latin American and Latino/a Studies. Email Beverly Lipsey at blipsey@smith.edu with any questions.

The ISSO is collecting winter clothes to give to international students who have never experienced a Massachusetts winter. Students are encouraged to contribute clothes, shoes, and gear that they no longer have use for. Donations of gently used winter wear are being accepted until October 15th. Bring your donations by the Lewis Global Studies Center and drop them off in the big box by the entrance. If you are in need of winter wear, stop by LGSC on October 21 to pick up the free clothing. Limit of 5 items for the first hour, with just one winter coat.

Deb Christakos, chef, educator, and founder of Pioneer Valley Food Tours, will be on campus to give an interactive presentation from 3:05-4:20 p.m. Open to all in the Smith community, this is part of the ENX 100 lecture series.

An Associate Professor of Classical Archaeology at UNC Chapel Hill, Jennifer Gates-Foster is the foremost American scholar on relations between Greek and Roman colonizers and the indigenous populace in Southern Egypt, as well as the extensive trade networks and system of roads that connected them. Her book on the Ptolemaic roads of Egypt's Red Sea coastal region documents the material traces of some 800 years of trade, travel and settlement between the Nile Valley, the Red Sea, and East Africa. This lecture will cover her past, current and future work projects. All are welcome.

Join State Representative Lindsay Sabadosa and the Program for the Study of Women & Gender for a panel discussion around anti-choice crisis pregnancy centers. The panel will feature reproductive rights activists and scholars, including Smith Professor Dr. Carrie Baker. Crisis Pregnancy Centers (CPCs or "fake clinics") mimic real health centers, but have a nefarious anti-choice agenda: to spread disinformation about abortions and contraception to frighten, shame, and manipulate individuals seeking legitimate healthcare. Join us on Oct. 6 at 7pm for “Crisis Pregnancy Centers: Designed to Deceive” to hear more on the dangers of CPCs and how we can fight back.

French philosopher Catherine Malabou is renowned for her transdisciplinary approach that integrates the arts and neuroscience into the continental philosophy tradition, notably through her signature concept of plasticity. Her books, written in French and translated into many languages, include Changing Difference: The Feminine and the Question of Philosophy (2011) and Pleasure Erased: The Clitoris Unthought (2022). Her most recent publication in French is Au voleur ! Anarchisme et philosophie (2022). Join us to hear from her about recent work exploring the erasure of both the clitoris and anarchism from philosophy in a lecture entitled “The Clitoris is an Anarchist”.

Sister Spit is a feminist spoken-word collective based in San Francisco, originally formed in 1994. The Office of Student Engagement is excited to host them on campus for their 25th Anniversary tour for a workshop co-sponsored by Spit Fire at 12:30pm in the Carroll Room, followed by a live performance that evening at 8pm in Weinstein Auditorium. Open to all Five College community members!

Katherine Saik, Soprano and Elan Sicroff, piano present the Ukrainian-born composer’s settings of Pushkin and P.B. Shelley poems. The lesser-known De Hartmann embraced many evolutions of his composition style, including Romanticism, Impressionism, and Modernism. This program will contextualize De Hartmann’s music with the inclusion of songs by Debussy, Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff. Free and open to the public. Masks and vaccinations required at Smith events.

Join us at the Wurtele Center (146 Elm Street) for appetizers and a chance to celebrate the installation of Emily Drennan’s ‘23 winning Amplify Public Art project from 2022, “Love Letters.” The project is a set of four banners that Emily designed and made to create a sense of welcoming and inclusion in our space. To rsvp: forms.gle/MhAp33uSAGAgAbFh7

Music in the Noon Hour has moved to Mondays at 1! Pianist and Smith Professor Emerita Monica Jakuc Leverett presents piano music by Black composers, including William Grant Still’s Seven Traceries. In the words of Still’s wife, pianist Verna Arvey, these pieces are “abstractions bearing the imprint of mysticism … They are really tonal poetry, evoking their own images in the minds of their hearers.” Shorter works by Julia Perry, Dorothy Rudd Moore, and Scott Joplin complete the program. Free and open to the public. Masks and vaccination are required at Smith events.

Fierceness Served! The ENIKAlley Coffeehouse is a documentary that focuses on the Washington D.C. history of The Coffeehouse, which served as a performance venue, rehearsal space, and meeting space for Black LGBTQ artists and political organizations in the 1980s. The film uses archival footage, audio clips, publicity materials, and academic articles and reviews, as well as interviews with surviving members, and others who attended and supported this thriving art community. Christopher Prince, who frequently performed at The Coffeehouse and now serves as project director for the film, will introduce the screening and answer audience questions afterward.

A concentration is designed to connect academic learning to real-world experience through internships and work in the field. Many of the concentrations involve work with centers as well as resources such as Archives and the Museum. Students can take a concentration in addition to a major and minor. Attendees will learn about the newly launched Collaborative Innovation and Journalism concentrations, as well as Archives, Book Studies, Community Engagement & Social Change, Environmental, Global Finance, Museums, Poetry, and Translation Studies. This event provides a chance to meet the concentration directors and ask all your burning questions. Pizza provided. Register: form.jotform.com/smithconcentrations/presentation2022

The Dance Department welcomes all interested students to the fall Presentation of the Major. Faculty, Graduate Teaching Fellows and current students will share how dance can be a part of your major or minor path at Smith College. Start at Scott Dance Studio, enter through the side door, at 4pm and then enjoy treats in the dance offices at 47 Belmont, right next door. Send questions to dance@smith.edu. Visit smith.edu/dance for more information.

Join Music Department faculty and students for the Presentation of the Major! Pizza and snacks will be provided.

Psychiatrist Dr. Khalid Elzamzamy examines the relationship between the Islamic faith and mental health. The workshop takes a historical view of Muslim cultures’ understanding of mental health treatment; the social stigma of mental illness; contributions of classical Muslim scholars to what is called today the field of psychology; holistic Islamic frameworks of treatment and healing; and will consider some of the legal impacts of mental illness. Dinner is included. Register here: forms.gle/f11SMnxTMweVsguCA

Hampshire Mosque in Hadley Fridays at 12:30PM. Meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:25 p.m. Van will leave by 12:30pm and return to campus no later than 2:30 p.m. Bring a prayer rug and complete your ablution beforehand. We have extra prayer rugs if you need one. To attend, email crsl@smith.edu

Enjoy lunch and take part in reflective student-led discussion on spirituality and life. Soup, salad, and drinks provided! Limited to Smith OneCard holders.

Students, faculty, staff, and alumnae are invited to come together in person for weekly mindful meditation led by Ruth Ozeki and Mary Beth Brooker. We will do a simple, relaxed, silent practice of sitting and walking meditation, based on Zen forms. Chairs and floor cushions are available. Meditation instruction will be offered each week. All levels welcome.

If you are looking for a place to make connections and practice building self-awareness and acceptance with others, come check out our drop-in Mindful Mondays program, every Monday in-person in Bodman Lounge, 12:15-1pm. With light meditation, embodiment practice, and discussion, we make a space that encourages healing and connection-building. Bring your lunch and all are welcome. Email aostow@smith.edu with questions.

Listen. Recite. Repeat. Learn how to recite the Tajweed Qur'an with Jamil El Ibrik. Tajweed is a set of rules that are applied in the oral recitation of the Qur'an.

Interest and how to navigate it informs a lot of our adult socioeconomic experiences. In this session, we will explore all things banks, interest (the kind you get and the kind you pay) and loans. RSVP on the Smith Social Network.

Come learn about SCMA's Museum Advisory Collective: a volunteer opportunity for Smith Students to connect with each other around art and museums while contributing to the future of SCMA. This is a great opportunity to lean more about SCMA's projects, mission, and staff, all while hanging out with other Smithies interested in art, museums, and creativity. Hear more about this pilot program and preview upcoming happenings at SCMA over snacks in the Brown Fine Arts Center Atrium.

During the workshop we will go over the Drone Code of Ethics draft document and collaboratively edit. We will also think about how this document should be implemented, and the implications of conduct and ethics in other lab spaces. Drones will be out for exploration and engagement. We welcome all students, staff, faculty, community members, technophiles and technophobes alike. Pizza lunch will be provided and to access the draft code of ethics, please register in advance: forms.gle/XGbejqeauZkZJFR78

Biomimicry is a practice that learns from and mimics the strategies found in nature as a way of solving human challenges. For eons, life has evolved into well-adapted designs, using life-friendly chemistry, intelligent energy use while producing no waste. How can we shift our design approach to learn from nature’s genius and apply these proven biological strategies to create a more regenerative world? Dinner provided; RSVP on the Smith Social Network.

Weekly support group on Tuesdays 4:15-5:30 for students who have survived any kind of sexual and dating violence. Facilitated by Director of Counseling Michelle Marchese, LICSW. To register, email counselingservices@smith.edu or call 1-413-585-2800

This group will facilitate a mindful, and contemplative walking experience around Smith Campus. Helpful for anyone who would like to feel more grounded and calm in their surroundings and their day to day life. Participants will learn mindfulness techniques, and can write about what they observe inside and outside, so bring a small notebook and something to write or draw with. Learn to see the wonders of the everyday. Weekly on Wednesdays from 4:30-5:30 starting September 28th. Meet outside the Schacht Center. Led by Mahajoy Laufer, staff therapist. Runs the whole semester.

This is a first come first served drop-in to meet with therapist Mahajoy Laufer. Sign up when you get there for a half-hour slot. It's a place to talk about goals, stress, plans for self-care, identity, race, and anything that makes us human. This is for any student of color. Wednesdays starting on September 28th from 12:15-1:45 at the Mwangi Center.

Weekly support group on Thursday 12:15-1:05pm for students who have chronic illness/are immunocompromised. Facilitated by Director of Counseling Michelle Marchese, LICSW. To register, email counselingservices@smith.edu or call 1-413-585-2800

Weekly support group Fridays 1:15-2:30pm for students who have survived childhood sexual abuse. Facilitated by Director of Counseling Michelle Marchese, LICSW. To register, email counselingservices@smith.edu or call 1-413-585-2800

The Astronomy Department will hold an open house Friday, September 30, 8:30-9:30 p.m. on the roof of McConnell Hall. Come see the Moon, stars, and planets. All are welcome - please dress warmly. For further information or to check on weather conditions, contact Meg Thacher (mthacher@smith.edu, 585-3935).

Register: bit.ly/3qGpqFH. At 1pm, October 1, at the Museum of Art, join Aprile Gallant, Mary Walcott Keyes 1931 Curator of Prints, Drawings and Photographs, for a look at the way artists in our collections capture and convey light—from a 17th century Dutch painting of candlelight to the luminous black and white photography of James Van Der Zee. Participants will move throughout the galleries during the tour. The museum has both stairs and an elevator. Gallery stools will be available, and curator’s voice will be amplified. For accessibility questions or to request an accommodation, email museduc@smith.edu. Capacity is limited. Registration requested.

The Smith Korean Program presents HANGUL DAY 2022. Celebrating 570 years of Hangul, the Korean Alphabet, with Food, Performances and Games. Face Masks Required. Open to the entire Five College community. Sponsored by the Five College Consortium and the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at Smith College, in collaboration with Smith, UMass, Amherst, Mt. Holyoke Korean Students Association, SKDC (Smith College K-pop Dance Crew), UMass +86 Dance Crew.

The Smith College Computer Store is closed for inventory Monday, Oct. 3. We will re-open on Tuesday, Oct. 4, at noon. Please knock if you are picking up something already purchased at the store or need assistance. We will answer emails and phone calls starting on Tuesday morning. Thank you.

Smith College is partnering with Walgreens to offer a flu vaccination clinic to all students and employees in The Carroll Room (Campus Center 208) on Thursday, October 13 and Friday, October 21 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Appointments are required. Please bring your insurance card to the appointment. Sign up here: wagsoutreach.com/ss/SMI858993

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