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Climate Change, Conflict, and Migration: The Intersection
February 12, 2016
Don't miss this third "intersections" lecture organized by Divest Smith College. Christian Parenti, professor at New York University, contributing editor to The Nation and author of Tropic of Chaos: Climate Change and the New Geography of Violence, will speak about how climate change intensifies conflicts, resource scarcity and the refugee crises. Part of the Climate Cafe series held each Friday. Refreshment provided.
Neilson Library Browsing Room
4:15 pm

Sledding and game day at MacLeish
February 13, 2016
Join us for an afternoon at the MacLeish Field Station! There will be a Living Building tour and board games inside, and sledding outside! We'll leave from Chapin loading dock at 12:20pm and return by 4pm. Email sakim at smith.edu to reserve a spot in the van!
Chapin Loading Dock/MacLeish Field Station
12:20 pm to 4:00 pm

Events at Smith

HackAtSmith.org 2016!
February 7, 2016
Registration for the 24-hour Hack@Smith 2016 is now open at hackatsmith.org! See link below. Hack@Smith is currently one of the only college hackathons designed to promote gender equality in computer science. Join us on February 6th-7th to create programs during this exciting 24-hour programming event!
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Davis Ballroom, Smith College

Food Recovery Network
February 7, 2016
The Food Recovery Network is jumping right in and starting recovery!Please let us know if you'd like to join us by emailing blipsey@smith.edu! All are welcome.
3:50 pm

The 'Feel Good Monday' Lunch: What is the Relationship Between Social Justice and Righteous Anger?
February 8, 2016
Join Matilda Cantwell, Smith College Interfaith Fellow, for a conversation about the relationship between social justice work and righteous anger, and about the possibility of letting go and hanging on at the same time. This workshop is part of the series, "The Feel Good Monday Lunch." We'll begin and end each session with a very short exercise in contemplative practice. This series is co-sponsored by the Wurtele Center for Work & Life, Wellness Education, and Religious & Spiritual Life. Lunch and grab & go materials are provided.
Campus Center 204
12:15 pm

A Legal Stroll Through the Rugged Climate Change Landscape
February 8, 2016
a talk by Janet Milne, Director of Environmental Tax Policy Institute, Vermont Law. Part of the LSS 100 spring lecture series. All welcome.
Weinstein Auditorium, Wright Hall
2:40 pm to 4:00 pm

Stargazing and Astronomy Open House
February 12, 2016
Come see stars, planets, galaxies, and a region of active star formation. All are welcome - please dress very warmly. For further information or to check on weather conditions, contact Meg (mthacher at smith.edu).
McConnell Hall Roof
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Featured Event

Open Climate Cafe
February 19, 2016
Join us for an informal conversation over homemade soup and cookies! We'll be prepared to answer questions, discuss current news, recent events or issues related to climate change, and whatever else is on your mind. Today's "hosts" are Eliana Gevelber '19 and Elliot Fratkin (anthropology).
CEEDS Wright Hall 005
4:15 pm

Events at Smith

Info Session: Yestermorrow
February 18, 2016
Learn about opportunities for students to enter the world of sustainable building and design at the Yestermorrow Design/Build School in Vermont through summer and winter break workshops, internships, and the Fall 2016 Semester in Sustainable Design/Build. Free pizza for all attendees.
Hillyer Hall 106
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Featured Event

Tango Time: History and Introductory Lesson
February 25, 2016
The Argentine Tango has millions of adherents all over the planet. The world's most sensual dance, tango is all about communication between two people. The rhythmic embrace carries partners into a world of their own, shared through music. Join Williams-Mystic Professor and long time Tango enthusiast Glenn Gordinier for a brief history an introductory lesson and an explanation of how this global phenomenon grew out of one of the world's leading portside communities. All are welcome. For more information, contact Contact Emily Volkmann at evolkmann at smith.edu.
Scott Gym Dance Studio
6:30 pm

Open Climate Cafe
February 26, 2016
Join us for an informal conversation over tea and cookies! We'll welcome questions, a discussion of current news, recent events or issues related to climate change, and whatever else is on your mind. Today's "hosts" Andrea Schmid '17 and Greg White (government) will ask us what it means to talk about climate change as an issue of national security.
CEEDS- Center for Environment, Ecological Design & Sustainability, Wright Hall 005
4:15 pm

Events at Smith

Wednesday Webinar: Public Health Impacts of US Climate Policy
February 24, 2016
The first in the series of webinars hosted by Bard College's Center for Environmental Policy that focuses on key elements of the Clean Power Plan, the US commitment to reduce global warming pollution from the power sector. Topics range from environmental justice to renewable energy, carbon pricing to jobs and public health. Join us today to hear Kathy Fallon Lambert, the Science & Policy program director at Harvard Forest, Harvard University, speak out about climate policy and how it affects public health. Bring your own lunch, chips and drinks provided. Sponsored by CEEDS.
CEEDS, Wright Hall 005
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Lunchbag: An Interdisciplinary Exploration of America’s Coastlines
February 25, 2016
Emily Volkmann '16 and Kaitlyn Klema '16 will present about their study away experience with the Williams-Mystic program! Lunch will be served at 12:00 and the talk will begin at 12:10.
Sabin-Reed 103
12:00 pm

Bad Science Movie Series: San Andreas
February 26, 2016
Join us as we critique, mock and rationalize some of our favorite bad science disaster movies! Tonight's rocking movie will be hosted by Jack Loveless. There will be snacks, drinks and great company, so stop by the Cave and join the fun!
Burton 109
7:30 pm

Events Off Campus

Talk: The Geohistory of the Connecticut River Valley
February 21, 2016
Retired geology professor Richard Little, author of "Dinosaurs, Dunes and Drifting Continents" will discuss the geology of the Connecticut River Valley, which was formed millions of years ago when supercontinent Pangea split up into the continents we know today. The Valley is one of the best places in the world to study geology since we have all three types of rock — igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary — as well as dinosaur footprints and glacial potholes.
White Square -Fine Books and Art, 86 Cottage St, Easthampton, MA
2:00 pm

The Science Behind Climate Change
February 21, 2016
Join the Western Massachusetts Master Gardener Association to learn how Climate Change happens and how it will affect the World around us. The lecture will be presented by David S. Jones, Assistant Professor of Geology, Amherst College.
Stirn Auditorium, Amherst College
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Non-Violent Direct Action Training
February 27, 2016
Join the local climate justice movement in defeating the Kinder Morgan Northeast Energy direct Pipeline. Learn more about the pipeline at nofrackedgasinmass.org. For more information and to reserve a spot, email climateactionnowmass@gmail.com
Amherst Unitarian Universalist Meetinghouse 121 N Pleasant Street
9:00 am to 6:00 pm