A Culture of Care
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Letters to the Community
2020–21
- Recognizing Your Dedication, January 19, 2021
- Announcing the 2021–22 Year on Democracies, January 13, 2021
- January 6th Assault on the Capitol, January 7, 2021
- Next Steps in the Evolution of the Smith College Endowment, December 17, 2020
- Smith’s Plan for Spring 2021, November 23, 2020
- Tomorrow is Cromwell Day, November 9, 2020
- The 2020 Election, November 8, 2020
- A Message from President Kathleen McCartney, October 29, 2020
- Observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 9, 2020
- The 2020 Election, October 8, 2020
- Smith College Receives Largest Gift in Its History, October 7, 2020
- Planning Framework for Spring 2021, October 6, 2020
- Honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, September 29, 2020
- Happy Mountain Day! How’s the View? September 23, 2020
- Fall Term Furloughs, September 10, 2020
- Honorary Degree Nominations, September 3, 2020
- Fall 2020 Financial Update, September 1, 2020
- Welcome to the Start of the 2020–21 Academic Year, August 31, 2020
2019–20
- Announcing a Change to Our Fall 2020 Plan, August 5, 2020
- Important Information About the 2020–21 Academic Year, July 29, 2020
- 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, July 22, 2020
- Good News to Share, July 21, 2020
- A Victory in Court for International Students, July 14, 2020
- Toward Racial Justice at Smith College, July 14, 2020
- Supporting Our International Students, July 8, 2020
- Smith’s Plan for Fall 2020, July 6, 2020
- Celebrating This Morning’s Supreme Court Ruling, June 18, 2020
- Observing Juneteenth, June 16, 2020
- A Letter from President McCartney, June 4, 2020
- New Zoom information for Generating Justice Event, June 1, 2020
- In Response to the Death of George Floyd, May 29, 2020
- Guidance on Reopening Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts, May 27, 2020
- A Message for Students and Families, May 26, 2020
- Reply to Smith AAUP Letter, May 21, 2020
- Summer Furloughs, May 20, 2020
- The Massachusetts Reopening Plan, and Planning for Smith, May 19, 2020
- The Gifts of Smith College, May 11, 2020
- Responding to New Title IX Regulations, May 11, 2020
- Join Us In The First-Ever Global Illumination Night, May 4, 2020
- COVID-19 Scenario Planning: Academic Program and Finances, April 20, 2020
- The 142nd Commencement of Smith College: A Virtual Celebration, April 14, 2020
- Baishakhi Taylor Named Dean of the College and Vice President for Campus Life, April 10, 2020
- Looking Forward in the Midst of Uncertainty, April 3, 2020
- Smith College President Kathleen McCartney: I feel your support, March 31, 2020
- Checking In On Your First Day, March 30, 2020
- Supporting Well-Being in the Smith Community, March 26, 2020
- A Message to Staff and Faculty from President Kathleen McCartney, March 23, 2020
- A Message to Staff and Faculty from President Kathleen McCartney, March 20, 2020
- A Message from President Kathleen McCartney Regarding Commencement and Reunions, March 18, 2020
- A Message to Students From the President and the Dean of the College, March 11, 2020
- Important Message from the President Regarding COVID-19, March 10, 2020
- Planning for and Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), February 27, 2020
- Responding to Hateful Internet Posts, February 17, 2020
- Responding to the Coronavirus, February 7, 2020
- Responding to the Expanded Travel Ban, February 4, 2020
- Dean of the College and VP for Campus Life Search Update, December 17, 2019
- A Message from President McCartney, December 13, 2019
- David DeSwert Named Vice President for Finance and Administration, November 20, 2019
- DACA and the Supreme Court, November 18, 2019
- An Update Into the Investigation of Swastikas Found on Campus Last Month, November 14, 2019
- Responding to Hateful and Antisemitic Symbols Discovered at Smith College, October 25, 2019
- Hateful and Antisemitic Symbols Discovered On Campus, October 24, 2019
- Announcing the 2019-20 Innovation Challenge: Advancing Inclusion and Equity, October 23, 2019
- Fossil Fuels and the Smith Endowment, October 18, 2019
- Honorary Degree Nominations, September 30, 2019
- News of Susan Etheredge ’77, September 6, 2019
- Smith’s Commitment to Equity and Inclusion, September 5, 2019
- Transitions in College Relations, August 5, 2019
- Required Title IX Training, July 16, 2019
2018–19
- Together for Smith: A Message from President Kathleen McCartney, June 28, 2019
- In Memory of Adelaide Cromwell ’40 LTD 2015, June 10, 2019
- Vice President for Alumnae Relations, June 4, 2019
- Professor Floyd Cheung Named Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, May 29, 2019
- News of Mike Howard, May 7, 2019
- Progress Toward Addressing Student Demands and Recommendations, May 2, 2019
- Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Community Presentations, May 1, 2019
- Following Up on the Events of April 11, April 15, 2019
- Campus Police Leadership, April 10, 2019
- Toward Inclusion, Equity and Bias-Prevention, January 30, 2019
- Announcement from Hampshire College, January 15, 2019
- Inclusion and Diversity Conference on April 10, December 14, 2018
- Prof. Michael Thurston Named Provost and Dean of the Faculty, November 19, 2018
- Investigation Into the Events of July 31, October 29, 2018
- Employee Diversity and Bias Training, October 20, 2018
- Inclusion Council Community Engagement, October 10, 2018
- Honorary Degree Nominations, September 17, 2018
- Announcing the 2018–19 Innovation Challenge: Advancing Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, September 10, 2018
- Welcome to the Start of the 2018–19 Academic Year, September 4, 2018
- Reflections on the Events of July 31, August 30, 2018
- Strengthening Our Community in Response to the Events of July 31, August 2, 2018
- New Appointments, July 25, 2018
2017–18
- An Amazing Year at Smith, June 29, 2018
- Transitions in the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, June 26, 2018
- Flag to be Lowered in Memory of President Emerita Jill Ker Conway, June 2, 2018
- New Position: Associate Dean for Integrative Learning, May 16, 2018
- Continued Support for Undocumented Students, May 3, 2018
- Events of April 17, April 20, 2018
- 2018–19 Holiday Schedule, April 4, 2018
- March 22 Teach-In Supporting the March for Our Lives, March 19, 2018
- News of Jennifer Chrisler ’92, Vice President for Alumnae Relations, March 7, 2018
- DACA and the Smith Community, February 27, 2018
- Provost Katherine Rowe Named President of the College of William and Mary, February 20, 2018
- Dean of the College and Vice President for Campus Life, February 15, 2018
- Responding to Your Questions About Financial Sustainability, February 5, 2018
- Advancing Campus Climate, January 28, 2018
- Update on Our Financial Sustainability Initiative, January 22, 2018
- Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Appointment, November 30, 2017
- Impact of Proposed Tax Bill on Smith College and Higher Education, November 8, 2017
- Responding to an Incident on Otelia Cromwell Day, November 7, 2017
- Sexual Misconduct, November 6, 2017
- NEASC Visit Update, November 1, 2017
- Please Join Us for Otelia Cromwell Day, November 1, 2017
- Invitation to NEASC Team Chair’s Report, October 26, 2017
- Climate Change and the Smith College Endowment, October 23, 2017
- Transitions in the Dean of the College Office, September 28, 2017
- NEASC Self-Study, September 18, 2017
- Announcing the 2017–18 Innovation Challenge: Advancing Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, September 12, 2017
- Welcome to the Start of the 2017–18 Academic Year, September 6, 2017
- Responding to President Trump’s DACA Decision, September 5, 2017
- Statement on Charlottesville, August 14, 2017
2016–17
- Celebrating an Extraordinary Year, June 30, 2017
- News of Dwight Hamilton, May 25, 2017
- Immigration Services Visit to Campus, May 23, 2017
- Planning for the Future of the Five College Consortium, May 2, 2017
- Pathways Campus Climate Survey Results, April 20, 2017
- The Smith College Endowment and Fossil Fuels, March 31, 2017
- Planning for Smith’s Financially Sustainable Future, March 31, 2017
- Study Group on Climate Change Releases Final Report, March 6, 2017
- Join the Celebration, February 17, 2017
- Smith’s New Strategic Plan, February 17, 2017
- Response to Deportation and Detention Actions, February 11, 2017
- Protecting and Supporting All Members of Our Community, February 7, 2017
- Response to the Executive Order on Immigration, January 29, 2017
- We Did It! January 9, 2017
- Protecting Undocumented Students at Smith, November 28, 2016
- Responding to Concerns in the Wake of the Election, November 15, 2016
- A Message to Students About the Election, November 9, 2016
- Announcing the Pathways Campus Climate Survey, September 27, 2016
- Supporting Our Commitment to Ethics & Transparency, September 21, 2016
- Honorary Degree Nominations, September 19, 2016
- Announcing the 2016-17 Innovation Challenge, September 16, 2016
- Welcome to the Start of the 2016-17 Academic Year, September 7, 2016
- A Message from President Kathleen McCartney, July 13, 2016
2015–16
- The Year at Smith: A Message from President McCartney, June 27, 2016
- Gathering in Response to the Orlando Tragedy, June 13, 2016
- Strategic Plan Update, May 19, 2016
- Enhancements to Smith’s Parental Leave Policy, April 14, 2016
- Fossil Fuels Update, February 23, 2016
- Investing in Inclusion, January 26, 2016
- Strategic Planning “Playback” Sessions, January 25, 2016
- Toward Inclusion, Equity and Diversity at Smith College, December 8, 2015
- Update on Monday’s Town Hall Listening Session, November 19, 2015
- Study Group on Climate Change, November 9, 2015
- Please Join Us for Otelia Cromwell Day, November 3, 2015
- Welcome to the Start of the 2015-16 Academic Year, September 8, 2015
- The 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, July 24, 2015
- The Year at Smith: A Message from President McCartney, July 14, 2015
2014–15
- Admission Policy Announcement, May 2, 2015
- Update on the Strategic Planning Process, April 20, 2015
- Fossil Fuels: Divest Smith Response, April 17, 2015
- Board of Trustees Selects Architecture Partnership for Neilson Library Renovation: April 8, 2015
- A Message to Alumnae About the Admission Policy Study Group: February 19, 2015
- Admission Policy Study Group Update: February 19, 2015
- Strategic Planning Process Call for Proposals: February 5, 2015
- Chief Diversity Officer Appointment: January 6, 2015
- Messages in Response to Grand Jury Decisions: December 5, 2014
- Preparing for the Ferguson Ruling: November 24, 2014
- Admission Policy Study Group: November 7, 2014
- Campus Discourse Working Group: October 6, 2014
- New York Alumnae Panel: September 29, 2014
- Sexual Assault Policies and Practices: September 18, 2014
- Fossil Fuels Update from the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees: September 8, 2014