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Presentation of the Environmental Concentrations in Climate Change and Sustainable Food
October 4, 2018
The environmental concentrations let students engage in an interdisciplinary exploration of the many issues involved in the topics of sustainable food and climate change. Come for a tasty lunch and find out more!
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CEEDS, Wright Hall 005
12:00 pm

Events at Smith

Hurricane Relief Weekend at the Botanic Garden
September 30, 2018
This weekend, September 29 & 30, the Botanic Garden of Smith College will pass all donations to the Food Bank of Central and Eastern North Carolina. Come explore and help fight hunger in the communities most affected by Hurricane Florence.
Smith College Botanic Garden

Info Table: SEA Semester
October 2, 2018
Can't make it to our lunchtime information session? Stop by our table near the Cafe and get all the important information about how to study with us for a semester or for the summer. re you thinking about studying abroad for a semester or during the summer? Get more information about the unique, hands-on SEA Semester program! SEA Semester offers field-based environmental programs to students of all majors. Students learn how to sail and embark on a research voyage to either the Caribbean, Europe, New Zealand or French Polynesia while becoming active crew members on a 134' ship. We offer a number of different semester programs focusing on environmental topics such as global climate change, cultural and environmental sustainability, and conservation and marine biodiversity. There are also summer sessions for students looking for a shorter experience.
CC, Cafe table
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Info Session: SEA Semester
October 2, 2018
Are you thinking about studying abroad for a semester or during the summer? Come learn about the unique, hands-on SEA Semester program! SEA Semester offers field-based environmental programs to students of all majors. Students learn how to sail and embark on a research voyage to either the Caribbean, Europe, New Zealand or French Polynesia while becoming active crew members on a 134' ship. We offer a number of different semester programs focusing on environmental topics such as global climate change, cultural and environmental sustainability, and conservation and marine biodiversity. There are also summer sessions for students looking for a shorter time to study off-campus. We seek motivated students who are passionate about learning, inspired to tackle and address real-world issues, and eager to become part of an unparalleled living and learning community. Pizza lunch provided.
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CEEDS, Wright Hall lower level
12:00 pm

Events Off Campus

20th Annual North Quabbin Garlic and Arts Festival
September 30, 2018
See link below for travel and parking info; schedule of entertainment, activities, and exhibitors. Admission: Only $5 per day for adults, $8 for a weekend pass. Kids 12 and under free. Come prepared: No ATM on site, bring a water bottle for free water, and a bag to carry great goods! Great music, entertainment, and spoken word fill three stages and the rolling fields. The line-up of performers this year is an amazing testimony to the culturally diverse and abundant talents of the region. Over 100 bountiful booths feature regional artists, farmers, community organizations, and healing arts; strengthen community and economy by purchasing locally crafted and grown. Plus, over eighty engaging workshops and demos, activities and performances are scheduled throughout the weekend! Garlic games abound on the main field, including the famous raw garlic-eating contest. Travel the garlic globe in the chef demo tent, and fill your belly with farm fresh and savory cuisine in four food courts. Orange is the New Green: trash free (only three bags for 10,000 people) with everything else recycled or transformed into fertile compost to make gardens not garbage. Bring your own bottle for the free drinking water provided, or buy a souvenir refillable one along with an artist-designed festival tee shirt and collector cookbook. And much, much more. See link below.
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Forster’s Farm, 60 Chestnut Hill Rd. Orange, MA. No pets allowed on site or in parking lots.
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

48 Peaks: Hiking and Healing in the White Mountains
October 3, 2018
Come hear Cheryl Suchors discuss her new memoir. At age 48, Cheryl set out to hike the arduous 4000 footers of New Hampshire, enduring breast cancer and redefining success along the way. In the wild, she finds health, spiritual nourishment, and joy.
Broadside Bookshop, 247 Main St., Northampton, MA
7:00 pm

MA Green Careers Conference
October 4, 2018
Explore career advancement and sustainable development. Enjoy cross-sector dialogues with stakeholders from government, business, education, and nonprofits. Learn about current trends and resources.
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MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Westborough, MA
9:00 am to 2:30 pm

Featured Event

Exhibition: A Gathering of Leaves
October 10, 2018
from Artist Annie Zeybekoglu '67. Tea is everywhere--its ubiquitous presence rivals the most common object. Once used, each stained teabag holds a personal experience, records a private sharing, serves as a visual reminder of conversations, reunions, and journeys. Tea is a common denominator in much of the artwork of Smith alumna Annie Zeybekoglu '67. Tea serves as a vehicle for preserving memories offering subtle tonalities that have evolved into her artist’s palette, finding expression in her handcrafted jewelry, books and image making. Exhibition on view Mon.-Fri., 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Opening exhibition reception is Friday, Sept. 28, 5-7 p.m. September 10-December 14,
Alumnae House Gallery, 33 Elm St.
9:00 am to 4:00 pm

Star-Gazing and S'mores
October 13, 2018
We will have an experienced astronomer pointing out nearby planets and constellations. Not to mention a cozy campfire and marshmallows! Sign up to reserve a spot in our vans at tinyurl.com/macleishvans. We will meet at the Chapin loading dock at 7pm. If you have any questions, please contact Tess Abbot at smith.edu.
MacLeish Field Station
7:00 pm to 10:00 pm

Events at Smith

Lunchbag: Environmental study abroad
October 10, 2018
Come for lunch to hear from fellow students about their experiences in a variety of Smith-approved study abroad programs that have an environment-related focus, and learn how you might participate. Lunch provided.
CEEDS, Wright Hall lower level
12:15 pm

Lunchbag: Introduction to Fellowships for Pre-Health and STEM Professions Students
October 12, 2018
with Margaret Lamb, PhD. Discussion of competitive fellowships available to undergraduates in STEM majors (including Goldwater, Hollings, and Udall) and for graduate study (including NSF GRF, at US universities, and Churchill, Gates-Cambridge, and Marshall, in the UK). Selection criteria will be discussed, as well as ways that students can make themselves stronger candidates for competitive opportunities. Open to ALL students who are looking for funding and want to understand the requirements of competitive fellowships. Pizza lunch provided. Part of the STEM and Health Professions Lunchbag Series.
McConnell 103
12:15 pm

Featured Event

Women in Energy and Environment: Discover Your Career – Negotiate your Salary!
October 16, 2018
Women are leading the way in energy and environmental fields—come learn about the many exciting career choices available. At this career panel sponsored by New England Women in Energy and the Environment (NEWIEE), you'll hear from women who have great careers in public policy, law, business, engineering and science. We will also be discussing an issue that affects women across all professions – the wage gap. Come discuss salary negotiation techniques, hear a hiring manager's perspective, and find out how to talk about bridging the gap. Who’s invited: Anyone who would like to hear about careers in energy and environment – business, technical, research, legal, and policy – or salary negotiation for women just starting their careers. Refreshments will be provided. Co-sponsored by the Lazarus Center and CEEDS.
Campus Center 205
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Gleaning with Rachel's Table
October 20, 2018
Gleaning, which dates back to Biblical times, is the gathering of produce after harvest. Farmers are often unable to sell all of their produce either because of imperfections or because they simply cannot harvest it all. Many farmers welcome the opportunity to donate excess produce that would otherwise have been thrown out; others donate salable produce simply out of kindness. We will be taking a van to a local farm to harvest produce and will then deliver the food to a food kitchen. Email slibardi@smith.edu to reserve your spot!
Chapin Loading Dock
9:30 am to 1:00 pm

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(Don't) Frack Your Mother: Gender Politics in the Fracking Debate
October 18, 2018
Presented by Kristen Abatsis McHenry, Assistant Professor of Comparative Women's Studies at Spelman College. This event is free and open to the public.
Seelye 110
4:30 pm to 6:00 pm

Project Drawdown Webinar
October 19, 2018
Since the findings were published in April 2017, Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming has become a New York Times best seller, prompting hundreds of media reports, events, and new editions worldwide. Join us online for a rare gathering of the Project Drawdown leadership team, including Paul Hawken. The team will provide an interactive overview and update of Drawdown that will be streamed live at no cost. The overview will be followed by a live Q&A session.
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CEEDS
7:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Walk for Water
October 20, 2018
1.8 billion people lack access to safe water. In some areas, women and children walk miles every day to collect unsafe drinking water. Join us as we walk to raise awareness and funds that save lives.
Paradise Pond Boathouse, Smith College
1:30 pm to 2:30 pm

Events Off Campus

The Work That Reconnects
October 18, 2018
Engage your love for the Earth with a variety of practices. WTR builds community and connectivity, reminding us of our core mission. Starting in the 1970s, these practices have spread around the world, shifting how people perceive and address climate change – helping us move from our intellect to our hearts. Facilitated by trained facilitator Bela Schultz who is also a UMass student in BDIC with a concentration in Environmental Psychology. Part of the Talking Truth: Finding Your Voice Around the Climate Change Crisis series.
W.E.B. Du Bois Library, 26th floor, UMASS Amherst
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm