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Geothermal Project Tour
October 14, 2022
Have you been wondering what that construction going on outside is? Have you ever been inside a Smith building in the summer and wondered when we'll install AC? Have you ever wanted to know what the college is doing to combat climate change? Find out the answers to these questions and more on one of our student-run Geothermal Project Tours! Rain date is 10/17 at the same time. Open to all in the Smith community.
Meet at the Elm St entrance to the Campus Center
4:15 pm to 5:00 pm

Angel De Cora Exhibition
October 17, 2022
An exhibition on the artist, teacher, and advocate for Native American art and culture Angel De Cora, and related events, are taking place this month. Angel De Cora (Hinųk Max̄iwi-Kerenąka, “She Returns to the Sky,” Winnebago/Ho-Chunk; 1871-1919) was an influential artist and illustrator, designer and teacher, and the first Native American graduate of Smith College (class of 1896). On exhibit October 10-25, 2022. All events are free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion, Smith College. The exhibition will be open during the open hours of the Smith College Campus Center (https://www.smith.edu/student-life/student-engagement) Christopher Couch, curator nccouch@gmail.com
Nolen Art Lounge, Campus Center Room 105, Smith College Campus Center

Exhibit: "We Are Not Machines // No Somos Máquinas: Farmworker
October 17, 2022
Resistance in the Connecticut River Valley//Resistencia de los trabajadores agrícolas en el valle del río Connecticut". In the face of oppression, people have and always will resist and organize. Farmworkers are no exception. Through the words and portraits of farmworkers in Western Massachusetts, the No Somos Máquinas exhibit explores the broken immigration system, the exclusion of farmworkers from basic labor protections, and the conditions that have compelled them to rise up. Developed by the Pioneer Valley Workers Center with the support of the Botanic Garden of Smith College, this fully bilingual exhibit sheds light on the experiences of local farmworkers in Western Massachusetts. It consists of portraits, interpretive panels, and a timeline of farmworker organizing, as well as audio of oral history excerpts. No Somos Máquinas will be on display from October 3–December 16th.
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Lyman Plant House, Smith College
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Advocacy and Engagement to Promote Institutional Sustainability
October 17, 2022
Presentation by Daniel Shepard, senior associate of investor engagement at Ceres, Inc., a nonprofit organization transforming the economy to build a just and sustainable future for people and the planet. Open to all in the Smith community, this is part of the ENX 100 lecture series.
Neilson Browsing Room
3:05 pm to 4:20 pm

Angel De Cora Exhibition: Artists' Panel
October 17, 2022
Nayana Lafond, Elizabeth James-Perry, Jasmine Goodspeed. An exhibition on the artist, teacher, and advocate for Native American art and culture Angel De Cora, and related events, are taking place this month. Angel De Cora (Hinųk Max̄iwi-Kerenąka, “She Returns to the Sky,” Winnebago/Ho-Chunk; 1871-1919) was an influential artist and illustrator, designer and teacher, and the first Native American graduate of Smith College (class of 1896).
Campus Center Carroll Room, Smith College
4:30 pm

Lecture: Renewing Our Imagination in the Face of Climate Change: Ancient Texts, Present Crisis
October 18, 2022
with Ellen F. Davis, Amos Ragan Kearns Distinguished Professor of Bible and Practical Theology at Duke Divinity School. The author of eleven books and many articles, Dr. Davis's research interests focus on how biblical interpretation bears on the life of faith communities and their response to urgent public issues, particularly the ecological crisis and interfaith relations. In this talk she will explore the moral value of the Prophets as a starting point for imagining the world as drastically different than we see it now, for better and for worse, and will focus on the two related concepts of covenant and climate. Sponsored by the Department of Religion, Program in Jewish Studies, Center for Religious and Spiritual Life, and Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability. Open to the public. Masks required.
Neilson Library, Browsing Room (102)
4:30 pm

4th Annual Sustainability Fair
October 19, 2022
Smith Dining Services is hosting a Fair with local partners, farmers, and businesses who will share their product information and samples with the Smith Community. Stop by and enjoy samples of local ice cream, cheeses, honey, milk, meats, yogurt, and many other food items. All are invited to attend.
Campus Center Carroll Room
11:00 am to 1:30 pm

Events Off Campus

Indigenous Peoples' Day Panel -- Spirituality, Land Rights & Water Protection
October 18, 2022
Join us as we honor Indigenous Peoples Day with a special program that will open with traditional Danza and prayer, followed by a panel discussion on Water Protection Rights. Panelists include Hiawatha Brown (Narragansett Elder), Liz Santana-Kiser (Nipmuc Elder) Kasike Jorge Estevez (Taino) and Robert Quesada (Mexika/Aztec). Learn about Indigenous Spirituality as it relates to water; issues concerning water quality, fishing rights and industrial pollution; and land rights and what we can do to contribute to equitable access for all. Presented by the Tewksbury Public Library in collaboration with the Newton and Ashland libraries. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Register directly on Zoom below. NOTE: This program will be recorded. All registrants will receive the recording via email within 24 hours of the program.
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Virtual via Zoom
6:30 pm to 8:00 pm

Webinar: Identifying trade‐offs and opportunities for forest carbon and wildlife using a clima
October 19, 2022
change adaptation lens. Abstract: The critical role that forests play as a natural climate solution (NCS) is now widely accepted. Fortunately, many restoration and forest management strategies that seek to enhance carbon storage also benefit wildlife species for which more carbon directly corresponds with habitat needs. However, many other, often imperiled species rely on habitat conditions that inherently store less carbon -- for example, globally rare pitch pine barrens. This potential trade-off between maximizing carbon storage and meeting unique habitat needs is often overlooked. In this webinar, Caitlin Littlefield, Conservation Science Partners and John Scanlon, Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation MassWildlife, will suggest that the lens of climate change adaptation may help us to navigate these potential trade-offs, and put us on a path towards jointly achieving wildlife habitat goals and increasing the resilience of our forests and carbon stores in an era of unprecedented change. Link to more information and the webinar is below:
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Virtual
4:00 pm

Events at Smith

Star Gazing!
October 21, 2022
Come see stars, planets, galaxies, and star clusters. All are welcome - please dress warmly. For further information or to check on weather conditions, contact Meg Thacher (mthacher @smith.edu, 585-3935).
McConnell Hall Roof
8:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Angel De Cora Exhibition
October 24, 2022
An exhibition on the artist, teacher, and advocate for Native American art and culture Angel De Cora, and related events, are taking place this month. Angel De Cora (Hinųk Max̄iwi-Kerenąka, “She Returns to the Sky,” Winnebago/Ho-Chunk; 1871-1919) was an influential artist and illustrator, designer and teacher, and the first Native American graduate of Smith College (class of 1896). On exhibit October 10-25, 2022. All events are free and open to the public. Sponsored by the Office of Equity and Inclusion, Smith College. The exhibition will be open during the open hours of the Smith College Campus Center (https://www.smith.edu/student-life/student-engagement) Christopher Couch, curator nccouch@gmail.com
Nolen Art Lounge, Campus Center Room 105, Smith College Campus Center

Exhibit: "We Are Not Machines // No Somos Máquinas: Farmworker
October 24, 2022
Resistance in the Connecticut River Valley//Resistencia de los trabajadores agrícolas en el valle del río Connecticut". In the face of oppression, people have and always will resist and organize. Farmworkers are no exception. Through the words and portraits of farmworkers in Western Massachusetts, the No Somos Máquinas exhibit explores the broken immigration system, the exclusion of farmworkers from basic labor protections, and the conditions that have compelled them to rise up. Developed by the Pioneer Valley Workers Center with the support of the Botanic Garden of Smith College, this fully bilingual exhibit sheds light on the experiences of local farmworkers in Western Massachusetts. It consists of portraits, interpretive panels, and a timeline of farmworker organizing, as well as audio of oral history excerpts. No Somos Máquinas will be on display from October 3–December 16th.
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Lyman Plant House, Smith College
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Bees, Sustainability and Poetry: Views from the Field
October 24, 2022
Presentation by Dan Wright, USDA NRCS State Conservationist and beekeeper, and Sara Eddy, Assistant Director of the Jacobson Center, poet, and beekeeper. Open to all in the Smith community, this is part of the ENX 100 lecture series.
Neilson Browsing Room
3:05 pm to 4:20 pm

Geothermal Energy Lunch Learn In
October 25, 2022
Renewable and sustainable energy is key to combating climate change, but information on how it works and legislation surrounding it is often highly technical and hard to understand. Designed by a student for students to give us the tools we need to support environmentally conscious energy change. Lunch provided.
CEEDS
12:15 pm to 1:10 pm

Presentation of the Landscape Studies Minor
October 25, 2022
Join Landscape Studies faculty to discuss the unlimited possibilities within the Landscape Studies Program. Please note that it is suggested that you visit your dining hall for a "to go" lunch to bring with you because food will not be available at the presentation.
Burton 406
12:15 pm

Presentation of the ES&P major and minors
October 26, 2022
Interested in the environment and sustainability? Find out more about what it takes to major or minor in environmental science and policy or minor in marine science and policy. Meet faculty, staff, and students in the program, and get your questions answered! Lunch will be provided.
CEEDS
12:15 pm to 1:10 pm

Geothermal Project Tour
October 26, 2022
Have you been wondering what that construction going on outside is? Have you ever been inside a Smith building in the summer and wondered when we'll install AC? Have you ever wanted to know what the college is doing to combat climate change? Come find out the answers to these questions and more on one of our student-run Geothermal Project Tours! Rain date is 10/27 at the same time. Open to all in the Smith community.
Meet at the Elm St entrance to the Campus Center
4:30 pm to 5:15 pm

Events Off Campus

Science-Based Choices for Climate Action, Insights from the IPCC 6th Assessment Report
October 24, 2022
October 25, 2022
October 26, 2022
Join us for a symposium that will bring together authors of the newest reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), policy makers, and other experts to engage each other and the audience in conversations about findings from the IPCC’s 6th assessment report, why they matter, and how they can be used to mobilize more ambitious and equitable actions on climate change. Registration is open and both in-person attendance and the livestream are free, but we are asking everyone to register in advance. You can register online at the link below:
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online or in person at Dickinson College

RISE Germany – Livestream
October 26, 2022
RISE stands for Research Internships in Science and Engineering. RISE Germany offers undergraduate students from North American, British and Irish universities the opportunity to complete a summer research internship at top German universities and research institutions. RISE Germany matches them with PhD students and researchers (only at universities of applied sciences) for a summer research internship in Germany. If you think you might be interested in doing research at a university or research institution in Germany, join this livestream event to chat with representatives from the RISE team and RISE interns who did an internship in Germany this summer. Learn more about the program, have a chance to ask questions and get a sense of the whole process. Tune in live with the Teams Link below:
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Livestream
10:30 pm to 11:30 pm

Events at Smith

Annual tulip planting at the Capen Garden Gazebo!
October 29, 2022
Cider, donuts, trowels and gloves will be available during this Family Weekend event.
Capen Garden Gazebo
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

CEEDS' Annual Autumn Cider Pressing & Heirloom Apple Tasting
October 29, 2022
Stop by to taste the many flavors of this amazing fruit at our heirloom apple tasting. Then, experience the magic of turning apples into delicious fresh cider & enjoy a cup with a locally made cider donut! This is a rain or shine event sponsored by CEEDS for Family Weekend!
Next to Chapin
11:00 am to 3:00 pm

Exhibit: "We Are Not Machines // No Somos Máquinas: Farmworker
October 31, 2022
Resistance in the Connecticut River Valley//Resistencia de los trabajadores agrícolas en el valle del río Connecticut". In the face of oppression, people have and always will resist and organize. Farmworkers are no exception. Through the words and portraits of farmworkers in Western Massachusetts, the No Somos Máquinas exhibit explores the broken immigration system, the exclusion of farmworkers from basic labor protections, and the conditions that have compelled them to rise up. Developed by the Pioneer Valley Workers Center with the support of the Botanic Garden of Smith College, this fully bilingual exhibit sheds light on the experiences of local farmworkers in Western Massachusetts. It consists of portraits, interpretive panels, and a timeline of farmworker organizing, as well as audio of oral history excerpts. No Somos Máquinas will be on display from October 3–December 16th.
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Lyman Plant House, Smith College
8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Greene Energy: An Indigenous Woman's Perspective
October 31, 2022
Virtual presentation by Chantel Greene, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Xexus Greene Energy LLC, a 100% Native American- and Woman-owned consulting company. Open to all in the Smith community, this is part of the ENX 100 lecture series.
Neilson Browsing Room
3:05 pm to 4:20 pm

Workshop: Recreational, Mapping, and Survey-grade GPS: What's the Difference?
November 1, 2022
Quality spatial data informs good decisions, therefore it is important to determine the level of accuracy requirements your field data should meet. The ability to achieve different accuracy is dependent on the GPS unit you use. We will compare the results of three grades of GPS units: recreational (such as a phone), mapping, and survey, by collecting data hands-on on campus. Register below:
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Digital Media Hub GIS Computer Lab (Neilson 012D) & outside
4:15 pm to 5:15 pm

Arts Afield: CACOPHONY
November 1, 2022
CACOPHONY is an experiential art excursion, created collaboratively by artists Gina Siepel and Sara Smith, focused on the act of listening and on immersion in the surrounding landscape. The artists bring their mutual interest in practices of attention to create this introduction to “radical defamiliarization,” a state of awareness, receptivity, and de-habituation from everyday experiences of environment. Participants will be led through a warmup of simple movements and a silent guided group walk at the MacLeish Field Station, ending in the forest at the site of Siepel’s ongoing project as an artist in residence. CACOPHONY draws on the science and poetics of observation and sensory perception, and pays homage to John Cage’s work on silence, and Henry David Thoreau’s writing about sound. Meet at Sage Hall circle at 4 p.m. to take a Smith van, or if you have your own transportation, meet at the MacLeish Field Station parking lot at 4:30 p.m. Dress for the weather and wear shoes for walking on uneven ground. Sign up sheet for a seat in the Smith vans:
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MacLeish Field Station - Meet at Sage Hall Circle
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm

ES&P Lunchbag: Perennializing Agricultural Landscapes with Agroforestry and Perennial Grains
November 2, 2022
Perennial grains are new crops in development which provide multiple harvests from a single planting while offering numerous ecosystem services throughout the year for multiple years. Agroforestry is intentional integration of trees onto agricultural landscapes. ES&P Research Affiliate Piyush Labhsetwar and Bri Ray '24J will talk about their work establishing new perennial grains next to tree crops (paw paw) in an agroforestry trial locally on the flood plains of Cappawonganick (Mill River). Lunch (and some kernza and pawpaw samples!) provided.
CEEDS
12:15 pm to 1:10 pm

SAL Workshop-- Volunteering with the NepRWA: GIS Data Collection
November 3, 2022
With Fish Fischer ‘24 (they/them), ES&P and SDS. Interested in applications of GIS beyond the classroom? Hear about volunteer work Fish did with the Neponset River Watershed Association (NepRWA). As part of their Trout Habitat Assessment Program, streams were surveyed within the Neponset River watershed and data collected with ArcGIS Survey123 app. The data collected contributed to a report which will inform policies regarding conservation of cold-water resources in the watershed. This talk will focus on the data collection with Survey123 and the impact of volunteering with local organizations. Register at the link below:
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Spatial Analysis Lab (Sabin-Reed 104)
12:15 pm to 1:10 pm