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Events at Smith

Cultivating Wisdom, Intimacy, and Response in a Warming World:
November 27, 2019
A Meditation Series in Eco-Buddhism Wednesday evenings throughout the semester with Karin Meyers, Visiting Assistant Professor of Buddhist Studies. Meyers was associate professor at Kathmandu University’s Centre for Buddhist Studies from 2011–18, where she also served as director of the master’s program in Buddhist studies. Her work focuses on Buddhist psychology, ethics and contemplative systems; Buddhism and free will; and topics in Buddhist studies that occupy the borderlands of religion and philosophy.
Helen Hills Hills Chapel
8:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Events at Smith

Geosciences Lunch: Geosciences Student Research
December 4, 2019
Join us for the final GEO lunch talk of the semester. Six of our Geo students have volunteered to tell us about their current research, accompanied by the ever-popular Indian food buffet! Come celebrate. Lunch served shortly after noon.
Sabin-Reed 103
12:15 pm

Freaking Out About the Climate Emergency? AND Exams? Tools for Emotional Resilience & Clear Thinking
December 5, 2019
Feeling like there’s too much to do - and no time for this too? Come reset your mindset and capacity for effectiveness! Gain perspective on how to see beyond fears and move into right personal and social action. A restorative evening of dinner, connection, and laughter. Based on the BLISS Program (Building Leadership for an Inclusive, Sustainable Smith), the evening will be led by Benita Jackson, Professor of Psychology, and Adrie Rose, current Ada Comstock Scholar and Extinction Rebellion local chapter co-organizer. Free Indian food dinner included. Capped at 25. RSVP below- log in to Smith portal first -
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Bodman Lounge, Helen Hills Hills Chapel
6:00 pm

Graffiti Writing and Street Art between Non-places and Commonplaces.
December 5, 2019
A Brief History and Aesthetics of Urban Art from America to Europe with Dr. Vittorio Parisi, Head of Learning and Research, Villa Arson, Nice, France. Sponsored by the Department of Italian Studies. This event is free, open to the public, and wheelchair accessible. For disability access information or accommodations requests please call 413-585-2407.
Stoddard Auditorium
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Fear of the Dark: How Our Fear of the Dark is Ruining Our Nights
December 5, 2019
In this talk based on his book The End of Night: Searching for Natural Darkness in an Age of Artificial Light, author and James Madison University Professor of English Paul Bogard explores how fear of the dark underlies the growing problem of light pollution and inhibits our ability to enjoy the many qualities of a naturally dark night. Bogard argues that while we might not want to admit it, fear of the dark is ubiquitous, both ancient and reinforced by modern media, and costly. While explaining what we can do about this fear and why we might want to, Bogard reacquaints us with the irreplaceable value of the night. Part of the yearlong Kahn Institute project "Fear." All are welcome at this public event.
Graham Hall, Hillyer
7:30 pm

Events Off Campus

Facing the Future: Historical Perspectives on a Green New Deal
December 3, 2019
With California on fire and Louisiana underwater, mass climate action is necessary - but what form should that take? Join an interdisciplinary roundtable of UMass professors as they reflect on the debate around the Green New Deal and respond to the question of what history can teach us about finding a sustainable path forward.
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Integrated Learning Center, UMass Amherst, Room S231
5:30 pm to 7:00 pm

Nonotuck Life Along the Kwinitekw: Revisiting Indigenous Histories in Northampton
December 8, 2019
A public talk by Dr. Margaret Bruchac, University of Pennsylvania. Traces of Indigenous history can be difficult to see beneath the bustle of present-day cities situated along the Kwinitekw (Connecticut River). Yet, many generations of Native people lived here, sustained by local flora and fauna and supported by trade and diplomacy with their Native neighbors. In this talk, Bruchac critically analyzes colonial documents, archaeological records, and the writings of town historians, who re-imagined the colonial era in ways that erased Indigenous perspectives. This talk will also feature a case study from the 1800s of the supposed “last of the Indians here,” Sally Maminash (1765-1853). Registration (see link below) is recommended. Seating is limited to 55.
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Historic Northampton, 46 Bridge Street, Northampton, MA
4:30 pm

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The Limits of Las Vegas: Water Wars in the Desert of the Real
December 9, 2019
Lauren McGue '20 presents her environmental science and policy special studies research, including the facts and fiction of Las Vegas and the history leading up to its current battle for water rights as Southern Nevada grapples with climate change and the specter of an arid future.
CEEDS, Wright Hall 005
12:15 pm

ENV 312/ENX 301 presentations
December 11, 2019
Join the students of ENV 312/ENX 301 to learn about their capstone projects. Presentations in the Environmental Concentrations (ENX 301) and the ES&P Program (ENV 312) include: *Climate Migration: A Changing Landscape in the Northern Hill towns: Hannah Davis, Olivia Cooper, Victoria Ochoa *Future Forest Risk: Kay Colletti, Frances Kretschmer, Eve Zikmund-Fisher *Storm water and Culvert Management: Phoebe Little, Noelle Fisher, Claire McCoy, Claire Seaman *Addressing Emergency Response Concerns in the Hill towns: Kiev Gambrell, Abby Hanna, Rosie Li, Sasha Rosenthal *Assessing Water Vulnerability in the Hill towns: Amaya Ramsay-Malone, Natalie Schad, Nicole Ferreira, Shea Liebow
CEEDS, Wright Hall 005
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Holiday Making Party with Design Thinking Initiative
December 12, 2019
Join us for annual holiday gift making at the Design Thinking Initiative. Make environmentally sustainable gifts for friends & family!
Capen Annex: Design Thinking
6:00 pm

Events Off Campus

Climate Change Theatre Action
December 10, 2019
Common Share Food Co-op is proud to bring the international Climate Change Theatre Action project to the Amherst community in an effort to participate in a global movement for climate justice! We will be hosting a staged reading of 5-minute plays focusing on food justice and community resilience under the theme, “Lighting the Way;” celebrating the unsung warriors who are “lighting the way” to more sustainable futures. All plays will be performed by local actors and students. Featured plays include: Hassan Abdulrazzak – LAILA PINES FOR THE WOLF Yolanda Bonnell – DRIP Georgina Escobar – A DOG LOVES MANGO / ESE PERRO LE GUSTA EL MANGO Monica Hoth, translated by Georgina Escobar – VANILLA ICE CREAM / HELADO DE VAINILLA Joan Lipkin – ABOUT THAT CHOCOLATE BAR Julie McKee – A HOLIDAY ON ICE IN A WARM PLANET Giovanni Ortega – THE GODDESS OF MT. BANAHAW Madeline Sayet – BLOOD ON THE LEAVES Nathan Yungerberg – MISS VIOLA EVIE ANDERSON’S DINING HALL FOR BEES
Bangs Community Center, Amherst, MA
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm