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Events at Smith

Film and Q&A- Inhabitants: Indigenous Perspectives on Restoring our World
April 24, 2024
All are welcome at this screening of an essential film for everyone concerned about our environment. The film follows five Native American communities as they restore their traditional land management practices in the face of a changing climate. As the climate crisis escalates, these time-tested practices of North America's original inhabitants are becoming increasingly essential. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Ben-Alex Dupris, enrolled member of the Colville Confederated Tribes. A featured speaker in the film, Dupris has worked in commercial entertainment, tribal language preservation, youth media training, and most recently, documenting front-line environmental activism. Co-sponsored by the American Studies department, the Environmental Science & Policy program, the Center for the Environment, Ecological Design, and Sustainability, and the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
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Weinstein Auditorium
6:30 pm

'Carrying Capacity' An Exhibition by Gaye Chan
April 25, 2024
This exhibition is a durational project Gaye Chan began in 2012 that stemmed from a chance encounter at a produce distribution company. As commodities move across the globe, baling straps are used once and discarded into the waste stream. Chan gave herself the task of figuring out how to reuse them. Eleven years and over a thousand weaved baskets later, she continues to extend the life of this ‘waste’ material. "Carrying Capacity" will be on display in the Oresman Gallery, March 28 - May 9, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Hillyer Hall, Brown Fine Arts Center
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Chair Fair
April 25, 2024
Test out and provide feedback on the furniture you would like to see for the restoration on Davis Lawn! First 100 people to attend get apple cider donuts.
Chapin Lawn
11:00 am to 2:00 pm

What Museum Specimens Tell Us About the Living World
April 25, 2024
Mason Heberling is an Associate Curator of Botany at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History. His talk is the third of a three-part botany talk series in honor of John Burk as part of the Spring 2024 Mary Elizabeth Dickason King M.D. Annual Lecture Series in the Life Sciences in Memory of Professor Howard Parshley. Light snacks will be served at 4:15 p.m.; talk to begin at 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public.
McConnell 103
4:30 pm

Field Station Friday: Freestyle Friday with Optional Guided Hike
April 26, 2024
Enjoy a gorgeous spring day up at MacLeish Field Station! Study, picnic, bring a book, or join us for an optional guided hike. Meet at 4:15 pm at Sage Hall Circle for pick up; sign up for a spot in the van at the link below.
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MacLeish Field Station - Meet at Sage Hall Circle
4:15 pm to 6:30 pm

Lecture with Carolina Miranda '93, Journalist, Arts and Culture, LA Times
April 29, 2024
Part of the spring semester Landscape Studies LSS 100 speakers program.
Hillyer Art Complex, Graham Hall
3:05 pm to 4:45 pm

ES&P Presents: Sustainable Solutions Senior Capstone Projects
April 30, 2024
Presentations include "Climate Justice & Community Collaboration: A Work-Study Proposal" from Becca Smith '24, Dimitra Prassa '25, and Morgan Fizer '25; "Planning Smith's Final Steps to Net Zero: Alternatives to Carbon Offsets" from Abigail O'Meara'24, Samara Klotz'24, and Katie Reagan'24; "Towards Climate Justice: Designing a Sustainable and Equitable Structure for Dining Workers" from Spencer Backus '25 and Sophie Patt '24; and "Reimagining the Smith Landscape for Climate Justice" from Allie Pasbjerg ‘24, Eugenia Rogers ‘25 and Olivia Siebert ‘24. Lunch provided.
CEEDS
12:15 pm

Geothermal Project Tour
April 30, 2024
Would you like to know more about what all the construction around campus is about? Have you wanted to know more about what the college is doing to mitigate its carbon footprint? This is your chance to get answers to these questions and more during one of our student-run Geothermal Project Tours! Rain date is 5/2 at the same time. Open to all Smith community members.
Meet at the Elm St entrance to the Campus Center
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Ada Limón: Poetry Reading
April 30, 2024
Ada Limón, current Poet Laureate of the United States, followed by a conversation with Matt Donovan. Hosted by the Boutelle-Day Poetry Center.
John M. Greene Hall, also livestreamed on BDPC FaceBook and YouTube channels
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Events Off Campus

Protecting Foundations of Critical Infrastructure in Permafrost Regions
April 25, 2024
The Permafrost Discovery Gateway invites you to join the next webinar of our monthly series. This spring, our webinar series addresses using big geospatial data and remote sensing for community planning applications across permafrost regions. Speaker: Natalie Wagner, PE, USDA.
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Webinar - link above
1:00 pm

Climate Adaptive Gardening Series: Adaptation for your own garden
April 28, 2024
Join climate scientist and community gardener Laura Hilberg of EcoAdapt to explore the realities of climate change in western Massachusetts and the impact on farmers and gardeners in our local landscape. This workshop will introduce community gardeners and other interested participants to climate change adaptation, which focuses on how to cope with and respond to climate change. We will also outline the changes that we are most likely to experience in western Massachusetts and how they might impact our community garden, and provide some resources for participants who are interested in exploring these topics in greater detail. Finally, we will leave ample time for questions. FREE, donations accepted. Sign up at link.
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Grow Food Northampton Community Garden, 140 Meadow St, Florence, MA
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm

Film screening: Crooked Arrows
April 29, 2024
Learn about the Indigenous roots, history and lasting cultural impact of Lacrosse from the point of view of world-renowned coach and player Neal Powless. This event is inspired by recent conversations and collaborations between Amherst College's Native and Indigenous Students Association (NISA) and the Women's and Men's Lacrosse Teams. Find your way using the interactive campus map of Amherst College at the link.
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Pre-Screening Reception: 5 pm, Science Center Lobby; Screening and Q&A: 6:15 pm, Lipton Lecture Hall
6:15 pm

The Urgency and Power of Saving Place: Climate-Regulating Ecosystems for Local & Global Wellbeing
April 29, 2024
with Dr. Susan A. Masino. Protecting people and protecting nature are both vitally important for our long-term wellbeing and “sustainability.” A habitable planet depends on sufficient ecosystem integrity and climate stability that limits extreme events like drought and flooding. How do we translate these principles to New England? As a neuroscientist and a professor of applied science, Dr. Masino will share practical bioregional opportunities that address the urgency and power of saving place, the unmet need and tremendous opportunities to prioritize wild nature, and the primary importance of brain health across all ages. Sponsored by Climate Action Now. Sign up at the link.
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Virtual, via Zoom
7:00 pm to 8:30 pm

Events at Smith

ES&P Honors Presentations
May 1, 2024
Seniors Kaila Frazer and M.A. Fischer present the results of their senior honors thesis projects. Kaila's project is titled "Marine Cold-Spells in the California Current System: Modeling changes in frequency and impacts on endangered species habitat." M.A.'s project is titled "Successful Application of Emerging FTIRS Technique to Quantify Biogenic Silica and Organic Carbon in Lake Sediments for Paleoclimate Reconstruction: A Case Study from Lacawac Lake, PA." Refreshments provided.
CEEDS
4:15 pm

'Carrying Capacity' An Exhibition by Gaye Chan
May 2, 2024
This exhibition is a durational project Gaye Chan began in 2012 that stemmed from a chance encounter at a produce distribution company. As commodities move across the globe, baling straps are used once and discarded into the waste stream. Chan gave herself the task of figuring out how to reuse them. Eleven years and over a thousand weaved baskets later, she continues to extend the life of this ‘waste’ material. "Carrying Capacity" will be on display in the Oresman Gallery, March 28 - May 9, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Hillyer Hall, Brown Fine Arts Center
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Campus Decarbonization: The Geothermal Energy Project
May 2, 2024
Find out how the continuing work on the Geothermal Energy Project will affect campus operations this summer! Plus learn about the Davis Lawn Restoration and a little bit more about the project's background and goals. Tasty snacks provided!
CEEDS
3:30 pm

Biology Department Bird Walk
May 3, 2024
All are invited! Get to know some of our fellow birders and newly arrived migratory species. Meet at Clark Corner (inside the entrance to Sabin-Reed Hall) for coffee and donuts then spend about an hour birding the Mill River Path. Binoculars available but bring them if you have them. No experience necessary, and we will also bird by ear. Questions to Iola Sylvan: esylvan @smith.edu
Meet at Clark Corner (inside the entrance to Sabin-Reed Hall)
6:00 am

Spatial Analysis Lab Director Candidate Talk: Navigating
May 3, 2024
The Spatial Analysis Lab is in the hiring process for a new Director, and we'd like your feedback on the first of our final candidates! Lunch provided. We will ask for your feedback following the event.
CEEDS
12:15 pm

Spatial Analysis Lab Director Candidate Talk: Spatial Thinking for 21st Century Challenges
May 6, 2024
The Spatial Analysis Lab is in the hiring process for a new Director, and we'd like your feedback! Join us for lunch and to hear from our second candidate. We will ask for your feedback following the event. Lunch provided.
CEEDS
12:15 pm

Events Off Campus

Spring Birding at the Farm
May 4, 2024
Drop in anytime from 8 – 10 am, all levels welcome! Bring your own binoculars!
Grow Food Northampton Community Garden, 140 Meadow St, Florence, MA
8:00 am to 10:00 am

Climate Adaptive Gardening Series: Philosophy of Permaculture
May 4, 2024
This workshop will offer reflections on the principles and philosophy of permaculture from Claudia Murray, a graduating senior in the Sustainable Food and Farming program at UMass. We will look at the relationship between farming and European colonization, and learn how permaculture offers a shift in perspective to address these crises. We hope to think through new approaches to engaging with food, farming, and our connections to the land. Finally, we will consider different ways of integrating permaculture at the community garden or in your own home garden! All gardening experience levels welcome. Free, limited space available; sign up at link.
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Grow Food Northampton Community Garden, 140 Meadow St, Florence, MA
1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Events at Smith

Campus Decarbonization: The Geothermal Energy Project
May 8, 2024
Find out how the continuing work on the Geothermal Energy Project will affect campus operations this summer! Plus learn about the Davis Lawn Restoration and a little bit more about the project's background and goals. Lunch provided.
CEEDS
12:15 pm

'Carrying Capacity' An Exhibition by Gaye Chan
May 9, 2024
This exhibition is a durational project Gaye Chan began in 2012 that stemmed from a chance encounter at a produce distribution company. As commodities move across the globe, baling straps are used once and discarded into the waste stream. Chan gave herself the task of figuring out how to reuse them. Eleven years and over a thousand weaved baskets later, she continues to extend the life of this ‘waste’ material. "Carrying Capacity" will be on display in the Oresman Gallery, March 28 - May 9, Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Hillyer Hall, Brown Fine Arts Center
8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Faculty info session: Climate Justice Symposium: Exploring Feminist Interventions & Possibilities
May 9, 2024
Enjoy some some lunch while you learn about our plans for this interdisciplinary symposium that will convene scholars, artists, students, activists, and professionals Friday, September 13 - Sunday, September 15. We’d love your feedback, your ideas, to brainstorm ways to engage your classes, and will share potential associated funding opportunities. The aim is to explore how the intersectionality of gender and climate can foster substantive and innovative social change. Together, participants will dismantle patriarchal structures that perpetuate climate apartheid, offering collective visions for transformative climate justice, and galvanizing participants to take bold action to address the climate crisis. Lunch provided. All faculty welcome.
CEEDS
12:15 pm