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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

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

Featured Event

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

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

Events at Smith

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

(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

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

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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

Sustainable Foods Showcase
October 24, 2018
Dining Services is excited to host this opportunity for the Smith community to meet some of the people and learn more about the companies that provide us with the delicious food we eat on campus! Samples? You betcha! Smith Students for Food Justice (SSFJ) will be there, too, to tell you more about the Real Food Challenge and how Smith is helping support a more socially and environmentally just food system.
Campus Center Carroll Room
11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Events at Smith

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

The Mountain Rangelands of Lesotho: Investigating Material and Symbolic Drivers of Environmental Cha
October 22, 2018
Part of the ENX 100 lecture series, The Mountain Rangelands of Lesotho: Investigating Material and Symbolic Drivers of Environmental Change will be presented by Colin Hoag, Assistant Professor, Anthropology.
McConnell 103
2:40 pm to 4:00 pm

Web Tools for Creating Fantasy Maps
October 23, 2018
Explore tools in common mapping applications to make maps of imaginary landscapes in honor of Halloween! Part of the Spacial Analysis Lab's Fall Workshop Series.
Spatial Analysis Lab, Sabin-Reed 104
4:00 pm to 5:00 pm

Lecture: Creating, Preserving and Defending the Paris Agreement on Climate Change
October 25, 2018
with Andrew Light, University Professor of Philosophy, Public Policy, and Atmospheric Sciences, and Director of the Institute for Philosophy and Public Policy at George Mason University. Light is also a Distinguished Senior Fellow in the Climate Program at the World Resources Institute in Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Philosophy with support of ES&P and CEEDS.
Seelye 201
5:00 pm

Events Off Campus

Northampton's Climate Action Workshop on Energy
October 23, 2018
Have you heard about Northampton’s Climate Resiliency & Regeneration Plan? Did you know this plan will include ways our community can combat and adapt to climate change? Do you like trivia, prizes, and snacks? Want to be part of a fun "speed planning" event? Join us for the Climate Action Workshop: Energy
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First Churches, Lyman Hall
5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Wild and Scenic Film Festival
October 23, 2018
Seven short films to inspire river stewards young and old. These amazing films were selected from the Wild & Scenic National Tour. A 25th anniversary Cake will be shared and door prizes from the national sponsors. *Seven short films being shown will be: Biomimicry-21 min Chasing Wild :Journey into the Sacred Headwaters-13min My Irnik-15min Blue Ventures-6min The Community They Fight For-4min Think Like a Scientist-7min The Elwha Undammed: What’s a River For?-25 min
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Dever Auditorium at Westfield University
6:30 pm

Remarkable River Potluck
October 25, 2018
Come enjoy a slideshow of this years explorations and research then feast with us at the "Remarkable River Potluck." RSVP by calling 413-623-2070 or email Westfieldriver@gmail.com.
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Chesterfield Railway Museum, Chester MA
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm