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Socializing space and party policies at Smith

After a year away, I had nearly forgotten about some annoying aspects of Smith life: The lengthy B43 commute; the pang of hunger at 10 p.m. because you ate dinner five hours earlier; and people forgetting their laundry while you’re trying to do your own, to name a few. 

Board of Trustees adopts recommendations on climate change

In a campus-wide email sent Monday, President Kathleen McCartney and Board of Trustees Chair Deborah Duncan ’77 that the college will adopt four strategic recommendations to divest the endowment of fossil fuels. The decision came at the Saturday meeting of the Board of Trustees.  

Administration responds to use of racially-charged language in class

Last month, English department lecturer Patrick Donnelly stepped away from teaching Reading Contemporary Poetry after an incident in which he said a racial epithet present in a poem. The administration responded to the incident in the poetry class by replacing the instructor and offering students additional help finding alternative courses. 

Humans of Smith

Inspired by “Humans of New York,” “Humans of Smith” is dedicated to sharing stories from the Smith community.

The Diverse Smithies series kicks off

Last year President McCartney introduced the Innovation Challenge for Advancing Inclusion, Diversity and Equity. It was a new funding opportunity to support ventures which strengthen the Smith community. The Diverse Smithies Series was the proposed project of the Office of Alumnae Relations and started last week. 

Smith responds to Title IX changes from Dept. of Education

In an all-campus email last Friday, Provost and Dean of the Faculty and Interim Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Katherine Rowe formally assured the Smith community that “Smith College continues to take its obligations under Title IX very seriously. We remain firmly committed to our Gender-Based and Sexual Misconduct Policy … [F]or now, that policy remains in effect and unchanged.” 

Bored? Here’s what’s happening on campus!

Happy fall! It’s that wonderful time of year where the leaves change color, cozy sweaters are perfect for a breezy day, and the friend-making process is in full swing. Sometimes it can be difficult to figure out where to go or what to do in order to meet these new friends, or activities you can do with your newly found besties. Or, maybe while the lovely fall breeze is blowing through, it makes you want to learn something new. Luckily, there are many events on campus that happen each week and are open for drop-ins.