Virtual Reunion 2020

Connect. Share. Celebrate. May 22-24, 2020.

Smithies have been celebrating Reunions for well over 100 years—and we’re not about to stop now! Thank you for joining us to celebrate the 2020 Reunions virtually.

Looking for information about 2021? Visit the 2021 Virtual Reunion page for details.


Watch the Reunion Program

Denise Wingate Materre photo

Welcome

Denise Wingate Materre ’74
Vice President for Alumnae Relations

Kathleen McCartney photo

Presidential Address

Kathleen McCartney
President of Smith College

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Class Gifts & Awards

Beth Balmuth Raffeld
Senior Vice President for Alumnae Relations and Development

Marleni Jisselle Chavana photo

The True Meaning of Community

Marleni Jisselle Chavana ’20

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Message From the Alumnae Association

Susan Greene ’68
President of the Alumnae Association of Smith College

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Service of Remembrance

Rev. Matilda Rose Cantwell MSW ’96
Director of Religious & Spiritual Life and College Chaplain


Connect With Your Class

Webinar: Noon EST
Sunday, May 24

If you are a member of the Class of 1940, 1945, or 1950 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

Webinar: Noon EST
Sunday, May 24

If you are a member of the Class of 1955 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

WELCOME TO OUR VIRTUAL 65TH REUNION and an opportunity to reconnect and remember. We are pleased to bring you the two significant presentations planned by the Reunion committee for the weekend on campus. Enjoy!

Class of 1955 website

Additional Resources
Dr. Rosanne M. Leipzig

Webinar: Noon EST
Saturday, May 23

If you are a member of the Class of 1960 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

WELCOME TO OUR 60th MILESTONE REUNION: Our Diamond Jubilee and our first virtual Reunion. We have scheduled topics we planned to share with you on campus and hope you will feel reconnected. Please join us; like diamonds, Smith friends are forever.

Class of 1960 website

Webinar: 2 p.m. EST
Friday, May 22

If you are a member of the Class of 1965 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

WELCOME TO OUR 55TH REUNION! We are glad to be together again, even if virtually. This weekend focuses on connecting with Smith and each other. The college and our Reunion planning committee have lots of interesting online content. The goal is to provide updated information and to “experience” some of the traditions that 1965 enjoys each Reunion.

Class of 1965 website

Additional Resources
Audio of 1965 Commencement program
Text of Commencement speech

Webinar: 2 p.m. EST
Saturday, May 23

If you are a member of the Class of 1970 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

WELCOME TO OUR 50TH REUNION! We are happy to be together again, at least virtually. This weekend is about connecting with Smith and each other. The college and our Reunion team have put together content to help you engage with Smith the one and only class of 1970.

Class website
Class of 1970 Facebook page
smithclassof1970@gmail.com

Additional Resources
Audio of 1970 Commencement program
Text of Commencement speech

Webinar: Noon EST
Saturday, May 23

If you are a member of the Class of 1975 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

WELCOME TO THE CLASS OF 1975 VIRTUAL REUNION—“A Century of Women on Top: Still Spinning @45!” We hope you will join in the fun and participate in both the college-sponsored and the class activities. All class-sponsored activities are listed on the 1975 class website.

Class of 1975 website
Class of 1975 Facebook page
smithcollegeclassof75reunion@gmail.com

Additional Resources
Audio of 1975 Commencement program
Text of Commencement speech
https://ellencampbell.net/
In Memoriam: Class of 1975
Class of 1975 photo albums
Class of 1975 survey

Webinar: 2 p.m. EST
Sunday, May 24

If you are a member of the Class of 1980 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

WELCOME TO OUR 40TH REUNION! We are so glad to be together again, even if it is virtually. This weekend is about connecting with Smith and each other. The college and our reunion planning committee have lots of stimulating content to help you re-engage with Smith and our fantastic class. Read more.

Class of 1980 website
Class of 1980 Facebook page
Smith1980reunion@gmail.com

Additional Resources
Audio of 1980 Commencement program
Text of Commencement speech
2020 Reunion Slideshow

Webinar: 2 p.m. EST
Sunday, May 24

If you are a member of the Class of 1985 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

WELCOME TO OUR 35TH MILESTONE REUNION! We are happy to be together again, at least virtually. This weekend is about connecting with Smith and each other. The College and our reunion team have put together content to help you engage with Smith and our amazing Class of 1985!

Class of 1985 website
Class of 1985 Facebook page
smithie1985@gmail.com

Additional Resources
Text of Commencement speech
30th Reunion Group Photos
Webinar Speaker Bios

Webinar: 4 p.m. EST
Friday, May 22

If you are a member of the Class of 1990 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

Class of 1990 Facebook page
Instagram: @smithclass90

Webinar: 2 p.m. EST
Saturday, May 23

If you are a member of the Class of 1995 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

WELCOME TO OUR 25TH MILESTONE REUNION! We are happy to be together again, at least virtually. This weekend is about connecting with Smith and each other. The College and our reunion team have put together content to help you engage with Smith and our amazing Class of 1995!

Class of 1995 website
Class of 1995 Facebook page
SmithClass1995@gmail.com

Additional Resources
Text of Commencement speech
Tea Talks Info
Webinar Speaker Bios

Webinar: 4 p.m. EST
Sunday, May 24

If you are a member of the Class of 2000 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

Class of 2000 Facebook page

Webinar: 4 p.m. EST
Saturday, May 23

If you are a member of the Class of 2005 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

Class of 2005 website
Class of 2005 Facebook page

Webinar: 4 p.m. EST
Saturday, May 23

If you are a member of the Class of 2010 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

Class of 2010 Facebook page
Instagram: @smithclassof2010
Twitter: @smithies2010
smithclassof2010@gmail.com

Digital Care Package that includes Smith-Inspired Recipes; 2010 playlists that are nostalgic and good for a dance party. 

Please fill out this survey so we can hear more about what you’re up to now.

Webinar: Noon EST
Sunday, May 24

If you are a member of the Class of 2015 please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access to a recording of this webinar.

Class of 2015 website
Class of 2015 Facebook page
smithcollege2015@gmail.com


Virtual Parade

Faculty & Staff Lectures

SCMA Then\Now\Next

In celebration of Smith’s first virtual Reunion, SCMA’s director and curatorial team have created a video especially for alumnae. Get a sneak peek of the upcoming exhibition celebrating the art museum’s 100th anniversary. 

Speaker photo

The Ongoing Battle for the Equal Rights Amendment

Have you been watching the Hulu series Mrs. America? Come hear about the ongoing campaign for the ERA with Women and Gender Studies Professor Carrie N. Baker—and a game plan for what’s next.

The Current Campaign for the Equal Rights Amendment
Carrie N. Baker photo

Climate 101: Bathtubs, the Carbon Cycle, and You

Nathanael Fortune, professor of physics, will demonstrate how carbon emissions alter the carbon cycle and the temperature of the Earth, with an opportunity to share ideas on what we can do about it.

Nathanael Fortune photo

Join Us for a Live Q&A

At 4 p.m. EST on Sunday, May 24, alums are invited to a live Q&A on Zoom with Professor Baker and Professor Fortune. Alums participating in class webinars throughout the weekend will automatically receive a link to participate one hour before the event. If you did not receive an email or would like to join the Q&A, please email reunionregistration@smith.edu for access.

Celebrations

Commencement 2020

Smithereen-union

A Message from the Grécourt Society

Smith College Glee Club

Global Illumination 2020

Around the world, alumnae and members of the Smith community lit lanterns, candles and lamps of all kinds to honor the class of 2020 and celebrate the bonds that exist among Smithies everywhere.

The Spatial Analysis Lab, in collaboration with the Office of Alumnae Relations and the Office of College Relations, created a map to document the global participation in this extraordinary event.

EXPLORE THE GLOBAL ILLUMINATION MAP