Le Smith College a licencié Olive Demar, professeure adjointe de danse, le mercredi 1er novembre, pour "ne pas avoir atteint un niveau de performance acceptable" et "s'être éloignée des sujets liés au cours et s'être concentrée sur sa vie personnelle et sur des questions politiques ; avoir mis fin au cours plus tôt que prévu ; et avoir refusé de rencontrer [sa] présidente". Depuis qu'elle a été licenciée, Mme Demar a déclaré que la raison de son licenciement était d'avoir discuté de la guerre en Israël et Palestine.
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Smith College has recently announced the construction of a new building for the Lazarus Center for Career Development and the Wurtele Center for Leadership, which is set to be built on a hillside overlooking Paradise Pond. In response to this announcement, many students have taken to social media to discuss the validity of the project. Arguments have been raised, suggesting that the funds for this new building could be more effectively utilized to address internal issues within the college, such as broken elevators and insufficient professor salaries. While there are a multitude of reasons to question the necessity and efficiency of the new Lazarus Center, I would like to introduce an additional critique from a conservation standpoint.
When visiting the Campus Center Café after 8 p.m., the first thing that might catch one’s eye are the piles of to-go containers covering the tables, littered with GrubHub receipts.
While the GrubHub system may be quick and convenient, there’s a darker side to it when it comes to the waste the orders generate — whether that be food waste or material waste from the containers, to-go cups or wrappers.
If you decide to get up bright and early at 6:30 a.m. during the week and walk the bike path or nearby trails, you may run into the Smith College Intercollegiate Running Club (SMIRC) getting in their morning practice before classes.
Sarah Willie-LeBreton fue inaugurada como la duodécima presidenta de Smith College el 21 de octubre de 2023. Su inauguración fue la culminación de una celebración de dos días en todo el campus que incluyó lecturas, instalaciones de arte, sesiones musicales y una fiesta de baile. Willie-Le Breton fue seleccionada como Presidenta la última primavera después de un largo proceso. Aunque ella ha estado actuando como presidenta desde el principio del semestre, no asumió formalmente el cargo hasta el sábado 21 de octubre.
AMHERST, MA. - Amherst College a accueilli la gouverneure Maura Healey à la chapelle Johnson pour commémorer le 60e anniversaire de la visite du Président John F. Kennedy dans ce qui fut l'un de ses derniers engagements publics avant son assassinat.
AMHERST, MA. — Amherst College dio la bienvenida a la gobernadora Maura Healey a Johnson Chapel para conmemorar el 60 aniversario de la visita del presidente John F. Kennedy en lo que fue uno de sus últimos compromisos públicos antes de su asesinato.
On Thursday, Nov. 16, Smith College honored the legacy of Julia Child ’34 by bringing her recipes to life in dining halls across campus. This special tradition featured students feasting on an array of delicacies from her cookbooks, recreated by dining hall staff. Specific favorites included coconut macaroons, brie en croutes and chocolate hazelnut croissants.
As the holiday season quickly approaches, it’s time to start brainstorming gift ideas. Whether it’s for a loved one or a friend, trying to come up with the perfect present can be stressful. It is always a little challenging for me, but I remember feeling particularly daunted when shopping for my girlfriend for the first time.
Martine Gantrel has spent the past 44 years of her life at Smith College — teaching students, being a part of the community and exploring Northampton.
Gantrel has taught at Smith for the majority of her life, but she is ready to begin the next stage — retirement.