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College Events

College Events

The Smith community comes together for events throughout the year. From the first Rally Day in 1876, to Julia Child Day and the Sherrerd Teaching Prizes, begun in 2004, the college's annual events honor our students, faculty and alumnae for their accomplishments; bring families to campus for a taste of college life; and give students an opportunity to learn, reflect or just have fun.

Time to Celebrate

Congratulations, class of 2024! Commencement Weekend—Saturday and Sunday, May 18 and 19—is just around the corner. Gather with your friends and family members for the Ivy Day Parade and awards ceremony, then head to the Quad to receive your diploma on Sunday.

Ivy Day & Commencement Details

All College Events

Commencement Orchestra Concert

Friday, May 17, 2024 | 8:30-10:30 p.m.

The Commencement Orchestra, conducted by Jonathan Hirsh, accompanies featured soloists from the seni...

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All Senior Art Exhibition

Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

A culminating group exhibition by senior Studio Art and Architecture majors on display in the Jannot...

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Faculty Talks: Andrea Hairston

Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 3:45-4:35 p.m.

Afrofuturist Adventures—Andrea Hairston ’74 and Smith College Professor Emerita of Theatre and Afric...

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Service of Remembrance

Saturday, May 18, 2024 | 4-5 p.m.

A multifaith memorial service for reflecting, remembering and celebrating the lives of those who hav...

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