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Revelry takes a backseat to protest for social change

Matilda Cantwell, the Director of the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, urged during her opening remarks of Convocation that we must be “the builders of bridges and breakers of barriers.” This statement was an excellent characterization of the night as a whole, as Black students, other people of color and allies called for a safe environment for everyone.

“Reflections on the 2017-2018 innovation challenge”

On July 13, 2016, President Kathleen McCartney issued a letter to the Smith College community responding to the prevalence of violent attacks around the world. References to the nightclub attacks in Orlando and Istanbul as well as to the deaths of five police officers protecting protesters in Minnesota were included in this letter amongst many other tragedies.

“Reflections on the 2017-2018 innovation challenge”

On July 13, 2016, President Kathleen McCartney issued a letter to the Smith College community responding to the prevalence of violent attacks around the world. References to the nightclub attacks in Orlando and Istanbul as well as to the deaths of five police officers protecting protesters in Minnesota were included in this letter amongst many other tragedies.

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Ruth Tekleab Mekbib

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“So, what are your summer plans?”

Summer is coming! Internships and jobs are great — and necessary — but summer is a time for rest, regrowth and fun, too!  This summer,…

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