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10/03/2024 Digest
Get Election Ready!
Postcard Writing to Get Out the Vote
Sunday, Oct. 6, 3-5 p.m., Campus Center 103/4
Write get-out-the-vote postcards provided by Reclaim Our Vote, an initiative which focuses on increasing BIPOC voter turnout. Drop in for as long or short a time as you like, write some postcards, and help defend democracy. RSVP here: http://bit.ly/4eDxcXX Sponsored by the Human Rights Initiative, the Smith College Democrats, and local community members. Donations of postcard stamps are welcome and appreciated. Light refreshments will be served. Email ccuthbert@smith.edu with questions.
Panel Discussion: LGBTQ+ Politics and the U.S. Election
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 5 p.m., Seelye 201
LGBTQ+ political issues in the current election season will be discussed by a panel of experts featuring Abbie Goldberg, Professor of Psychology, Clark University; Thomas Hayes, Associate Professor of Political Science, UCONN Storrs and Scott LaCombe Assistant Professor of Government and Statistical & Data Sciences. Presented by the Department of Government.
Faculty/Staff Notices
Share Events That Foster Connections
Share programs to help students and other members of the Smith community foster connections and better understand the upcoming election. This effort promotes a sense of community care with a streamlined list of activities where everyone can come together to learn and reflect in a time of uncertainty. Events are sorted into three broad categories: connect, think, and do. Submit programming here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfvknyYy_HIdGT3yZhz1S3lxZjhqXcv9YZkFpyePNVgo1GgXw/viewform and see what’s happening at https://www.smith.edu/foster-connections
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
Liberal Arts Lunch Series
Thursday, Oct. 3, 12:10-1:10 p.m., Neilson Library 102
October 3, the Liberal Arts Lunch series welcomes Alex Barron, associate professor of environmental science and policy, and Sian Bareket '25, to present "Diversity in Scholarship for (Climate) Justice at Small Colleges." Lunch offered to the first 40 attendees, start time is approximately 12:10, ending by 1:10.
Sherrerd Center Teaching Arts Luncheon on Executive Function
Friday, Oct. 4, Noon, Neilson Library 102
Hannah Lord (EDC) in collaboration with ej siebert (ARC) will discuss executive function (EF), an increasingly common challenge professors face when thinking about student learning. This 2 hour workshop will: 1) introduce a comprehensive and user-friendly definition of EF, 2) teach you how to identify EF challenges in your classroom, and 3) introduce concrete, practical strategies for addressing EF challenges, both classroom-wide and individually. Lunch at noon; presentation at 12:20 pm; come for all or part of it as your schedule allows. RSVP: https://forms.gle/gGADWPLzBpWsAvrs6.
ZineFest Panel Conversation and Lunch: The Past, Present, and Future of Zines
Monday, Oct. 7, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room
The Wurtele Center for Leadership and the Design Thinking Initiative are co-sponsoring ZineFest, which includes a panel conversation and lunch open to staff, faculty, and students. Three visiting zine makers, scholars, and educators (Ebony Flowers, Shay Mirk, and Mimi Thi Nguyen) will discuss the histories of the zine as an artform and political medium, and explore the present and future of zine making practices. Bring along your own zines to display on the Zine Browsing Table! ZineFest is part of the Wurtele Center’s Amplify Program. The panel conversation includes lunch; RSVP at https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/10362260
HR's Final Second Tuesday of the Month Summer Lawn Series
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1:30-3 p.m., Garrison Hall, 42 West St.
Mark your calendars and join the Human Resources team on the lawn at Garrison Hall for the Final Second Tuesday of the Month Summer Lawn Series of the year. Enjoy delicious fall treats, including pumpkin pie bars with fresh whipped cream and hot apple cider while connecting with colleagues. We look forward to seeing you.
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.
Everyday Tools for Equity and Inclusion: Tools for Accessibility
October 16 or 17
Building on last year’s session, this session will provide a deeper understanding of how to be proactive about access needs in the classroom, with colleagues, and yourself. Come learn about available resources and brainstorm together about how to find creative supports so that all of us can work and learn together. Bring your questions and tips to share! In person session - Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 12:15-1:15 in Lilly Hall 206. Virtual session - Thursday, Oct. 17, from 10:30-11:30 on Zoom. To register use this link: https://bit.ly/EVTOOLS24
Confidence Lab: The Neuroscience of Building Leadership Confidence - Community Keynote
Thursday, Oct. 24, 1 p.m., Virtual Event
In our age of unprecedented change, professionals must tap into their most powerful resource: the human brain. Smith College Executive Education's October Community Keynote, led by Smith alum Jamie Lee, offers evidence-based tools to overcome the effects of harmful gender socialization that lead to gender pay and leadership gaps. By leveraging practical neuroscience techniques, you’ll walk away with actionable insights to enhance your negotiation and leadership confidence. Registration: https://bit.ly/OctoberCommunityKeynote
Student Notices
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
Course Drop Deadline
Wednesday, Oct. 9
Wednesday, October 9 is the last day to drop a full semester Smith or Five College course without penalty or use of a free drop. Course drops require the approval of the instructor, adviser and class dean on the Course Drop Form. All deadlines and forms are on the registrar's website: https://www.smith.edu/academics/registrar
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
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.
Nominate a Friend (or Yourself!) for The Smith in the World Conference
The Smith in the World conference (https://www.smith.edu/news-events/events/smith-in-the-world) is held annually to celebrate and share students’ off-campus experiential learning, including internships, community service and research. In a series of panel presentations, students reflect on how their experiences have impacted and enriched their academic and professional paths. To nominate a student to present, or to self-nominate, please submit a nomination form by October 11: http://bit.ly/sitw2025 Panelists will be selected by committee, contacted in mid/late October and invited to practice their presentations with Lazarus Center advisers. Panels will take place via Zoom during Interterm 2025. Questions? ebeaudry@smith.edu
Save the Date: Second Thursdays
Thursday, Oct. 10, 8:45 a.m., Chapin Lawn
Second Thursdays is an invitation to the entire campus community. Join us as we come together on Chapin lawn for 15 minutes of physical activity—dancing, doing tai chi, or even playing Simon Says! For our first event, we will be dancing to Chappell Roan’s song “Hot to Go!”
Invitation to Join the FBB Refugee Youth Initiative
Friends Beyond Borders is a student-led initiative at Smith focused on breaking down barriers to higher education for refugee youth in our local community. As part of this program, you’ll have the opportunity to be the "big pal" to your "little pal" refugee student supporting them through the college application process while fostering a lasting friendship and companionship. We advance access to quality education by providing mentorship, career guidance, and shadowing programs. Please fill out the INTEREST FORM: https://rb.gy/a3c7b2 or contact Joanne (jlee506@smith.edu) | Learn more about our work: https://www.friendsbeyondborders.org/
Sign Up Now to Host a Prospective Student During Women of Distinction
October 18-19; November 8-9
The Women of Distinction program for current high school seniors offers an inside look at life at Smith, with an emphasis on the opportunities available for students of color and/or first gen students. An integral component is our hosting process, in which we match prospective students to current Smithies, who host overnight in their house, sharing their Smith experience along the way. (Host training is offered ahead of each program. Students come with their own sleeping bags and spend Friday night with their host.) If you'd like to host, sign up at https://apply.smith.edu/register/WODhosting2024. If you'd like more information, email cguevara@smith.edu..
Print Making Intro Series: Lino Cut Printing
Thursday, Oct. 3, 7 p.m., Capen Annex
Join folks at the DTI for the second part of our introduction to printmaking series: linocut printing. Space is limited so please RSVP on the Smith Social Network: https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/10392090
Legalizing Morality--Queer Rights in Ghana: Human Rights Speaker Series
Thursday, Oct. 3, 2:30 p.m., Neilson Library 102
Roberta Edem Abbeyquaye will discuss her work including serving as the Communications Consultant who volunteered communications services for the successful release of 21 queer rights activists who were incarcerated in Ghana. She will also discuss her work with the Afroqueer podcast on the current wave of criminalization of queer and trans identities in Africa.
Credit Cards and Credit Scores
Friday, Oct. 4, 12:15 p.m., Conway Center, 103 Neilson
Nothing says adulting more than getting a first credit card and wisely handling spending and payments. Learn the economic factors that impact credit and credit scores and get tips for staying on top of this potentially costly type of debt. Part of the Conway Center financial literacy series, Demystifying Money: Foundations. *Lunch provided; RSVP required by visiting https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/10225850
International Music and Dance Party
Friday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m., Chapin Lawn
Join us for the International Music and Dance Party, where we’ll celebrate our languages and cultures through vibrant music, dance, and delicious snacks. Come experience the linguistic and cultural diversity on campus and enjoy an afternoon full of fun and connection. Part of the “Turn Up the Languages” Festival. https://bit.ly/turn-up-festival (rain location: Campus Center 103/104)
Study Abroad in China & Taiwan Info Session
Friday, Oct. 4, 12:15 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright
Interested in study abroad in China or Taiwan? Come to the general information session about study abroad options in China and Taiwan for 2025-26 on Friday, October 4, 12:15-1:15 p.m., in the Lewis Global Studies Center 127 & 128 (pizza provided). All Smith students are welcome! Sponsored by the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures.
ZineFest Panel Conversation and Lunch: The Past, Present, and Future of Zines
Monday, Oct. 7, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center Carroll Room
Join the Wurtele Center for Leadership and the Design Thinking Initiative for a celebration of all things ZINE! Our co-sponsored ZineFest will include a panel conversation and zinemaking workshops. The lunch panel (12:15-1:15) features three visiting zine makers, scholars, and educators: Ebony Flowers, Shay Mirk, and Mimi Thi Nguyen. Panelists will discuss the histories of the zine as an artform and political medium, and explore the present and future of zine making practices. Bring zines to display on the Zine Browsing Table. ZineFest is part of the Wurtele Center’s Amplify Program. The panel conversation includes lunch; RSVP at https://socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/10362260.
Sign Up Now for ZineFest: Zine-Making Workshops
Monday, Oct. 7, Campus Center 103/4
Attend ZineFest Zine-Making Workshops on Monday, October 7! Ebony Flowers will offer “Sister Zines” (4:30-5:30): engage remembering as a creative activity and explore relationships amongst past, present, and “meanwhile time.” Shay Mirk will offer “Playing With Gender and Zines” (6:30-7:30): explore how to document your own gender expression through creating a mini-zine. Mimi Nguyen closes it out with “No One Turned Away for Lack of Future” (7:30-8:30): discuss punk zines made by queers and people of color, and create a one-page zine in this same spirit. All in CC103-104, students only. Registration links on Social Network and https://www.smith.edu/academics/integrative-learning/wurtele-center-leadership/amplify-program
Cohort Lunch: Careers in Education, Nonprofit, and Social Impact
Monday, Oct. 7, 12:15 p.m., Campus Center 103/4
Looking for the secret to building a strong network that can launch your impact-driven career? Join us for an exciting event with Doris Juarez ’17, a fierce advocate for expanding college access to underrepresented students. Learn how to make meaningful connections, gain valuable insights, and get your questions answered. Lunch will be provided.
Kahn Liberal Arts Institute Student Information Session
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 5 p.m., Kahn Institute, 21 Henshaw Ave
Would you like to pursue your own research with scholars across campus? Then come learn about the Kahn Institute and enjoy pizza and refreshments. Hear from past Kahn Student Fellows about their experiences. Find out about next year’s research project, “Hauntings,” learn about compensation, and discover how to apply. http://www.smith.edu/kahninstitute
Spanish & Portuguese Study Abroad Info Session
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 4:15 p.m., Hatfield Hall 206
The Spanish and Portuguese Department welcome you to a Study Abroad Info Session. Please join the SPP faculty to learn about this exciting possibility.
Alum Coffee Chat: A Science Journalist With a Neurodiverse Career
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 4:15 p.m., Campus Center 103/4
Enjoy coffee, tea, and cookies as Sadie Dingfelder '01 talks about the neurodiversity movement and her work as a neurodiverse science journalist for National Geographic, the Washington Post, and the American Psychological Association. Get inside info on careers in science writing and science communication as well as on issues around neurodiversity in the workplace. This event is co-sponsored by the Accessibility Resource Center, the Journalism Concentration, the Environmental Science & Policy Program and the Arts, Media, & Communications Career Community at Lazarus Center. Register on Handshake: https://smith.joinhandshake.com/events/1589713/share_preview
Science Careers for the Greater Good Alum Speaker
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4:30 p.m., CEEDS Wright Hall
This series introduces Smithies to a range of science-focused careers that have a social impact. This semester, we'll be joined by Beth Capiro ('16, Mathematics and Astronomy), the Manager of Climate Data Science at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the public agency responsible for public transportation in New York City. Beth joined the MTA in 2018 when she completed a Masters of Urban Planning degree at CUNY Hunter College. Her work at MTA involves collecting, managing, and interpreting a variety of data to support the development and implementation of the MTA's Capital Improvement Program. To register, visit https://smith.joinhandshake.com/events/1589260/share_preview
French Studies Party!
Thursday, Oct. 10, 12:15-1 p.m., Chapin Lawn
Join French Studies for a party on Chapin Lawn (rain location - Dewey Common Room). Pizza will be served. Come chat informally with students and professors. Learn about the major and minor. Discuss study abroad in a French-speaking country.
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.
ISSO Winter Clothes Closet
Friday, Oct. 18, 4-6 p.m., Lewis Global Studies Center, Wright
Are you a 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! Be sure to stop by the Lewis Global Studies Center on Friday, October 18th at 4-6 pm!
Technology News
ITS Monthly Updates Sessions
Begin Monday, Oct. 7, 12:15-1:15 p.m., Stoddard or Via Zoom
Get the latest updates and information about ITS current work and planned initiatives at the upcoming session on Monday, October 7, from 12:15 to 1:15 p.m. Topics include the FY26 IT strategic initiatives request process, ITS budget rightsizing, service guidelines for class and event support, and brief updates on other major IT projects. We have space for up to 12 people to join us in Stoddard. Bring your lunch; we'll provide drinks and cookies. Or join us virtually over Zoom. This is the start of monthly ITS updates this academic year. Register for the October 7 session at https://go.oncehub.com/ITSUpdatesCommunityMeeting
Lectures/Symposia
Jung Lecture: Wotan--The Archetype of War and the Authoritarian Impulse Randall Mishoe
Friday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Virtual Event
Like all archetypal powers deep within the human psyche, Wotan (sometimes called Odin) can seize individuals and infect entire nations. Carl Jung describes in his essay, written in 1936, how Wotan occupied the German people, giving rise to Hitler and the Nazi conquest of that country. With attention to Jung’s description of Wotan’s power to dominate and destroy, we will consider how such an archetypal power may disrupt our lives at this present time, evoking the archetype of war and the authoritarian impulse. This event co-sponsored by The Smith College Psychology Dept. Register at http://WestMassJung.org
Ross Perlin, 'Language City: The Fight to Preserve Endangered Mother Tongues'
Monday, Oct. 7, 5 p.m., Neilson Library 102
Contemporary cities are the most linguistically diverse in history, even as half of the world’s 7000-plus languages are endangered. How did this happen, and what does it mean for the future of language? Ross Perlin describes the race to document and support little-known languages, following six remarkable yet ordinary speakers of endangered languages deep into their communities, from New York’s outer borough neighborhoods to villages on the other side of the world, to learn how they are maintaining and reviving their languages against the odds. Part of the “Turn Up the Languages” Festival: https://bit.ly/turn-up-festival
Making Meaning of ‘Women for the World' to Advance Climate Action
Monday, Oct. 7, 3 p.m., CEEDS Wright Hall
by Blythe Coleman-Mumford ‘17, Climate Programs Manager: HBCU/MSI Engagement and BIPOC Affinity Programming at Second Nature. This talk is part of the ENX 100 Environment and Sustainability: Notes from the Field lecture series. All are welcome!
Science for the Greater Good: Beth Capiro '16
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 4:30 p.m., CEEDS Wright Hall
The "Science Careers for the Greater Good" series introduces Smithies to a range of science-focused careers that have a social impact. This semester, we'll be joined by Beth Capiro ’16, Mathematics and Astronomy. Beth currently serves as the Manager of Climate Data Science at the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the public agency responsible for public transportation in New York City. Her work at MTA involves collecting, managing, and interpreting a variety of data to support the development and implementation of the MTA's Capital Program. Co-sponsored by the Lazarus Center, STEM Career Community, CEEDS, and Environmental Science and Policy. Snacks provided.
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.
Surviving God: A Survivor's Guide to Thinking About the Divine
Thursday, Oct. 10, 7 p.m., Dewey Common Room
Susan Shaw will speak about her new book, "Surviving God: A New Vision of God Through the Eyes of Sexual Abuse Survivors," co-authored with Grace Ji-Sun Kim. While many books have dealt with sexual abuse scandals in the church and the role of pastoral care for survivors and others have provided liberatory readings of biblical texts to support survivors of sexual violence, Surviving God takes a new approach, centering the voices of sexual abuse survivors while rethinking key Christian beliefs. Starting from experiences of oppression, beliefs that contribute to oppression are challenged, and new, hopeful beliefs take their place.
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
Performing Arts/Films/Fine Arts
100-Level/Foundations Showcase
October 2-15, 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.
Bo Ruberg presents: 'How to Queer the World: Radical Worldbuilding through Video Games'
Thursday, Oct. 3, 4:30 p.m., Graham Hall, Hillyer
Bo Ruberg's talk argues for a new way of understanding worldbuilding that moves beyond narrative, drawing inspiration from video games. It reveals how video games can offer a toolkit for queering the world around us, making it more socially just at a deep, systemic level. Sponsored by the department of film and media studies, and the program for the study of women and gender. Please email the department administrator if you have any questions: Jeanette Wintjen - jwintjen@smith.edu
NEW LOCATION: Bo Ruberg Presents 'How to Queer the World: Radical Worldbuilding Through Video Games'
Thursday, Oct. 3, 4:30 p.m., Neilson Library 102
Location has changed to Neilson Library 102. Bo Ruberg's talk argues for a new way of understanding worldbuilding that moves beyond narrative, drawing inspiration from video games. It reveals how video games can offer a toolkit for queering the world around us, making it more socially just at a deep, systemic level. Sponsored by the department of film and media studies, and the program for the study of women and gender. Please email the department administrator if you have any questions: Jeanette Wintjen - jwintjen@smith.edu
Music Monday 2: Mosaic--A Few of My Favorite Things With Hanif Lawrence, Tenor
Monday, Oct. 7, 1 p.m., Sweeney Concert Hall, Sage
New faculty member and tenor Hanif Lawrence will present a collection of his favorite art songs, arias, and spirituals from European, American, and Jamaican origins. Part of the Music Department’s Music Monday series of half-hour midday concerts. Free and open to the public.
Poetry Reading and Nine Syllables Press Book Launch: Jai Hamid Bashir and Jennifer Funk
Tuesday, Oct. 8, 7 p.m., Weinstein Auditorium, Wright
“Surely the world can be remade/with salt and skin and hours taken from the same clock/begging us back to our rightful places” writes Jennifer Funk, whose poetry delves into domesticity, reclamation, and yearning. Jai Hamid Bashir unravels the nuances of being Pakistani-American through a multilingual lens, writing: “Hawks take back the air—/and fill fevered throats with mother’s milk. Ma says drink/this in Urdu.” These poets will be in conversation with Nine Syllables Press editor Adrie Rose following their readings. Books will be sold and a signing will follow. Free and open to all! Livestreams on BDPC Facebook and YouTube.
'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.
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.
Religious Life
Rosh Hashanah Morning Services
Thursday, Oct. 3, 9 a.m., Chapel Sanctuary
All are welcome to celebrate the Jewish New Year at Rosh Hashanah Morning Services. Services will be led by Smith’s Jewish Student Advisor, Rabbi Bruce Bromberg Seltzer, Rabbinic Intern Abby Allen ‘19, Lux Onigman, and other Smith students. Services at Smith are campus-style (more informal than most synagogues, dress up or down, arrive late or leave early) and a combination of Conservative, Reform, and creative practice. Students from most traditions, and even students with no background, will find them welcoming and comfortable. Shofar will be sounded after 11:30am. Followed immediately by a Kosher lunch (RSVP for dinner at
Celebrate the New Year With Reflective Writing and Casting Off Burdens
Friday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m., Boathouse Lawn
A theme of the Jewish New Year is reflection on the past year to open ourselves to the new year to come. CRSL Rabbinic Intern Abby Allen, Smith College '19, will lead a reflective writing exercise followed by tashlich, the ritual of casting off the burdens of the previous year. We will meet by the boat house at 4pm and walk together to the Mill River at 4:10pm. (The walk along the Mill River is not fully accessible.)
Jummah Prayer
Friday, Oct. 4, 12:30 p.m., Chapel Sanctuary
The CRSL invites students to Jummah at the Hampshire Mosque in Hadley. The group will meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:25 pm. The van will leave campus by 12:30 pm and return to campus no later than 2:30 pm. Remember to bring a prayer rug and complete your ablution beforehand. There are extra prayer rugs in the Blue Room in the Chapel, if you need to borrow one! Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. Please RSVP at crsl@smith.edu to reserve your seat.
Meetings/Workshops
Fat at Smith Support Group
Friday, Oct. 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m., Schacht Center for Health, Schacht
The Fat at Smith support group will be meeting on Fridays from 4:30-5:30 at the Schacht Center for Health and Wellness. This group is for fat-identified students to share an affinity space, build community, and discuss the effects of fatphobia on campus and in the wider world.
Workshop on Content Area Literacy for K - 12 Schools and Teachers
Wednesday, Oct. 9, 12:15 p.m., Seelye 312
The Department of Education and Child Study invites you to short workshop on content area literacy for K through 12 schools and teachers: "Exploring Culturally and Linguistically Sustaining Pedagogies & Functional Approaches in k-12 science classrooms", presented by Dr. Lourdes Cardozo-Gaibisso in Seelye 312. Supported with funding from the Lecture Committee.
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?
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/
Star Gazing
Thursday, Oct. 3, 8:30 p.m., McConnell Hall Roof
The Astronomy Department will hold an open house Thursday, October 3, 8:30-9:30 p.m., on the roof of McConnell Hall. Come see Saturn, star clusters, and a dying star. All are welcome - please dress warmly. For further information or to check on weather conditions, contact Meg Thacher (mthacher@smith.edu, 413-585-3935).
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.
Chinese for Everyone: Teaching and Learning Chinese With CSA
Friday, Oct. 4, 4 p.m., Campus Center 205
Attendees are encouraged to confidently engage in conversation with native Chinese speakers, providing an opportunity to practice and improve their Chinese language skills. This event welcomes participants of all levels to interact and enhance their fluency through real-life conversations.
Hangul Day Celebration 2024: Celebrating 578 Years of Hangul, the Korean Alphabet
Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m., Davis Ballroom
The Smith Korean Program presents Hangul Day Celebration 2024. The event will celebrate 578 years of Hangul, the Korean alphabet, with authentic Korean food, activities, and performances. It is free and open to the Five College community. It is sponsored by the Five College Consortium and the Department of East Asian Languages & Cultures at Smith College, in collaboration with SKDC (Smith College K-pop Dance Crew) and the Smith College Korean Students Association (KSA).
Tea & Cookies With James Flegal
Thursday, Oct. 10, 4 p.m., Burton 304
Tea & Cookies available while getting the opportunity to get some one-on-one time with James Flegal, Professor of Statistics at the University of California, Riverside. Sponsored by the SDS & Math Departments.
Campus School Open House
Thursday, Nov. 14, 8:30-10:30 a.m., 33 Prospect St.
The Campus School of Smith College will host an open house for prospective families with students in kindergarten through 6th grade. Visitors will have the opportunity to learn more about the school and observe its programs in action. Interested families are encouraged to RSVP by visiting https://forms.gle/WXKVdZHANrnzStvB8.