On Saturday, Nov. 16, a rabid animal was removed from campus. Rabies is a serious virus that can spread from an infected animal to a person. Animals in Massachusetts most likely to carry rabies include bats, raccoons, and skunks. Avoid feeding or interacting with wild animals. Report any animal acting strangely or aggressively to Campus Safety at (413) 585-5555. If you did not receive the emergency alert, make sure the college has your correct contact information. If so, but you still did not receive the message, contact IT. Learn more about rabies at mass.gov/rabies

The National Weather Service is warning of fire risk in our area. The state had approximately 200 fires in October, compared to an average of 15. To reduce risk, refrain from outdoor cooking, do not park vehicles over dry grass, and extinguish smoking materials in an ashtray. Review Fire Safety Regulations in the Student Handbook and Smith College Emergency Procedures, bit.ly/40IKsql and stay up-to-date on local warnings and watches at forecast.weather.gov. The college actively monitors the situation and will notify the campus if conditions worsen. Report any fire to Campus Safety immediately at (413) 585-5555.

Site preparation will continue for well drilling on the athletic fields. Building conversion scope will continue in basements and mechanical spaces in all Quad buildings and select Central District buildings. Please view the project website, smithgeoenergy.info, to view the graphic which outlines fencing area and path of excavation. Pedestrian wayfinding signage will be in place to direct foot traffic. Parking in the Davis Lot will also be impacted for the entirety of the summer.

The 20th Annual Julia Child Day will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024. All sorts of wonderful "Julia dishes" will be served throughout the day. The Campus Center Cafe will be featuring special dishes including beef bourguignon, pear & roquefort pizza & a few other surprises. The Dining program for students will include chocolate hazelnut croissants, clafoutis, croque monsieur, pommes frites, steak au poivre, coq au vin, eggplant and mushroom gratin, creme brulee, pot de creme and brie en croute. For a full menu list, visit the menu page. Bon Appetit!!

The final day to pick up your selected employee Appreciation Gift at Garrison Hall is Wednesday, December 19th. After this date, Human Resources will reallocate the remaining items to support other engagement initiatives. For those who have already picked up their gift, we hope that you're enjoying it!

A few notable changes have been made to the default search behavior in “Publication Finder” on the Libraries’ website to better align with user expectations. Publication Finder now defaults to searching “all periodicals," which includes journals, newspapers, reports, proceedings, and newsletters. From the dropdown menu, users can also choose to search only “journals," only “newspapers," or “all," which covers all resource types in Publication Finder, including books, streaming video, streaming audio, journal, report, newspapers, proceedings, website, and newsletter. Go the Libraries’ “Ask Us” page with any questions: bit.ly/scl-ask-us

Smith College Staff Council is excited to present our cookie contest again this on December 4! Our colleagues are baking cookies for a chance to win a prize and bragging rights as Smith College’s best baker. Signup and submit your recipe details by Friday, November 29n at forms.gle/4nHkUa1F4XvRWniJ6 . Taste and vote for your favorite cookie between 12:00 and 12:45 pm on Wednesday, December 4 in the Julia McWilliams Child '37 Campus Center Carroll Room. Stay until 1:00 pm for the judges’ vote and the winner announcements. We can’t wait to see – and taste – your delicious creations!

This Liberal Arts Lunch will host "A Presentation of the Arts Afield 2024 Faculty Fellows." Lunch offered to the first 40 attendees, start time is approximately 12:10, ending by 1:10. Presenters Michele Wick, psychology; and faculty pairs Greg de Wet and Alix Gerber plus Jordan Crouser and Joel Kaminsky who will share their experiences as Arts Afield Fellows at the MacLeish Field Station. They will discuss how these cross-divisional relationships inspired new ways and models of thinking.

Professor Mariyana Zapryanova and students Leylani Lui '26 and Ella Saponara '26 will present their research from the Economics of Crime and the Criminal Justice System Lab. Sponsored by the Humanities and Social Science Labs. Lunch for the first 25 students.

The Office of Human Resources invites you to join our Learn 2 Live partners for a Wellness Webinar. Research shows that strengthening gratitude can lower stress and improve mood. During this webinar you'll learn ways to strengthen gratitude and retrain your brain with practical ideas for every day. Register via the link and access code SMITHL2L. us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_osHUsEfhTKqPzfq2MTE2mQ#/registration

Teaching circles provide opportunities to discuss topics which address teaching in contemporary times in small groups. This last session of teaching circles for this semester include the Human Rights Initiative Teaching Circle; Languages Across the Curriculum; the NTT Faculty Circle; Reflective Practices; Ungrading, Grading and the In-between; and Universal Design for Learning. Please visit the Sherrerd website for links to RSVP (if you haven’t already been invited through google calendar): smith.edu/about-smith/sherrerd-center/circles. Accept your calendar invitation so accurate counts for seating and lunch can be determined.

The short-term Kahn Institute project, “What’s Slow About Fast Fashion?” organized by Elisabeth Armstrong, Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality and Kiki Smith, Theatre, will meet for two days in January for discussion with Liana Foxvog, Director of Supply Chain Strategies at Worker Rights Consortium, and Germaine Lamothe, a sample maker for forty years in New York’s Fashion (7th) Avenue. Statements of interest from faculty and staff are now due November 27. Learn more: bit.ly/slow-fast-fashion-kahn

Bring a friend, meet some new ones, and catch up on what's happening around campus at First Tuesdays, a monthly gathering aimed at providing a welcoming space where all of us -- students, staff and faculty -- can come together over refreshments. Gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options will be available.

What are your hopes, fears, expectations, and fantasies about retirement? Does it seem more like an extended sabbatical or a potentially dislocating loss of identity? Regardless of where you are in your own career trajectory, but especially if you think you might consider retiring anytime soon, this workshop may help to clarify goals and make sense of your particular experience of this major life transition. Facilitated by Gail A. Hornstein, Professor Emerita of Psychology, Mount Holyoke College. Part of the Fall 2024 Faculty Development Series (smith.edu/academics/provostdean-faculty/faculty-development). Register in advance (forms.gle/1Jcz1GAgdvtBFnhM6)

The 20th Annual Julia Child Day will take place on Thursday, November 21, 2024. All sorts of wonderful "Julia dishes" will be served throughout the day. The Dining program for students will include chocolate hazelnut croissants, clafoutis, croque monsieur, pommes frites, steak au poivre, coq au vin, eggplant and mushroom gratin, creme brulee, pot de creme and brie en croute. For a full menu list, visit the menu page. The Cafe will be featuring special dishes including beef bourguignon, pear & roquefort pizza & a few other surprises. Bon Appetit!!

CEEDS is conducting a survey on student engagement in sustainable practices, awareness of on-campus sustainability initiatives, opinions on Smith’s implementation of sustainability practices beyond CEEDS, and general knowledge of environmental issues. Survey results will be featured in an upcoming report on institutional sustainability. Responses will be accepted until Friday, November 22nd. Take the survey here: smithcollege.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aeHCqgFtgqZkbAy and email ceeds@smith.edu with any related questions.

The Smith Office for the Arts (SOFA) will be hosting our first Open Mic at the Parlor Room on Sunday, December 8 at 7:30pm. We are excited to pilot this opportunity for Smith students to perform downtown and hope you sign up to share your music, poetry and talents on the Parlor Room stage before Winter break. A form to secure a spot is forms.gle/4C1nDLeRFSutohBF8 or you can just show up too!

A few notable changes have been made to the default search behavior in “Publication Finder” on the Libraries’ website to better align with user expectations. Publication Finder now defaults to searching “all periodicals," which includes journals, newspapers, reports, proceedings, and newsletters. From the dropdown menu, users can also choose to search only “journals," only “newspapers," or “all," which covers all resource types in Publication Finder, including books, streaming video, streaming audio, journal, report, newspapers, proceedings, website, and newsletter. Go the Libraries’ “Ask Us” page with any questions: bit.ly/scl-ask-us

Please fill out this form about rating and reviewing locations in downtown Northampton. This data will be used in a final project for SDS/CSC 109 to help prospective and incoming Smithies get to know Northampton more from a college student perspective. forms.gle/6joz8FtLFPUetCmo8

The Arabic Program in the Middle East Studies is offering two first-year Arabic classes. Any student who knows how to read Arabic can enroll in first year class. In addition, second- and third-year Arabic classes are offered. Students will be introduced to a variety of Middle Eastern traditions and cultures. Arabic is the fifth most widely spoken language in the world. Students will participate in activities such as museum visits, cooking events, Arabic table discussions, and movie nights. Enrolling in Arabic classes will open up future career opportunities!

Love the outdoors? Want to join a fun, welcoming community, and earn your Wilderness First Aid Certification at the same time? Apply now to become an Outdoor Adventure Program Student Leader! You’ll arrive early next fall to welcome new Smithies, and participate in one of our awesome trips. Past experiences include: hiking, whitewater rafting, biking, kayaking, orienteering, camping at MacLeish, mountain roller coaster, aerial adventures, and rock climbing. New and returning leaders are welcome to apply. The 2025 application is live now through December 15: smithpioneers.com/sb_output.aspx?form(equals sign)90 Questions? Email: Sfrazee@smith.edu

A mandatory session for those who are studying abroad on a DIS Abroad in Spring 2025. We'll be covering topics important for consideration including immigration, insurance, safety, and cultural adaptation.

Join a conversation with Lisa Gossels about her experience and process of filming a documentary. She will specifically reference work on her film "My So-Called Enemy," a coming-of-age film about the role of listening and empathy in building bridges across personal, cultural, religious, political and gender divides. This award-winning film follows six Palestinian and Israeli teenage girls who participated in a cross-cultural leadership program in the U.S. and documents how the transformative experience of knowing their "enemies" as human beings in the U.S. meets with the realities of their lives back home over the next seven years.

Did you miss the live demo with Gaye Chan? That's ok. Our Studio Design Partners are holding another basket-weaving workshop using shipping straps and Chan's weaving method.

Ever wonder how to raise funds for a cause you care about? Fundraising done well can be empowering, not the “necessary evil” reputation it often receives. This workshop, led by Pam Peak (Founder and Principal, ALEA Strategies) is intended to provide useful strategies, tools, and techniques that can be applied for a fundraising pitch. The program will be interactive; students are encouraged to share questions and challenges for a solution-oriented discussion. Students planning to participate in the 12/4 Elevator Pitch Contest are encouraged to attend. Light snacks provided. Sponsored by the Conway Center.

Bedazzling Boundaries is an interactive two part presentation and art making session. The first part is from 7-8 PM in the Cunningham Center; the CHOs and SMEs will present on boundaries. In the second part (in the SCMA atrium from 8-9PM) there will be refreshments and bedazzling supplies. Bring things to bedazzle, or bedazzle a provided pill case or notebook. Prizes will be raffled off to the first session's attendees with prizes from the Schacht Center and the SCMA. Presented by the CHOs of the Schacht Center and the SMEs of the Art Museum

Question and Answer session for any international students looking to receive Curricular Practical Training (CPT) from the ISSO. CPT is required to complete a paid internship or job in the US during Interterm and/or Summer break, or to complete a US-based Praxis. CPT is strongly recommended for any unpaid internship in the US. We will review the requirements of CPT, as well as how to apply!

Library Research Mentors and Peer Writing Tutors join forces for the second Campus Cram of the Fall Semester. There will be chips, soda and chill music. Study together in a supportive and fun atmosphere.

The Bloomberg Terminal is a 24-hour global information services system that provides reliable financial, economic, and government information. That may sound interesting and intimidating at the same time. In this workshop How to Bloomberg 101, Conway Center Bloomberg Interns will provide a general overview of the Bloomberg Terminal and how you can use it in your classes, internships, and job applications. The workshop will also introduce the three Bloomberg certificates the Conway Center offers that you, as a student, can complete for FREE and leverage on your LinkedIn and resume. Dinner provided. RSVP here: socialnetwork.smith.edu/event/10692958"

Professor Mariyana Zapryanova and students Leylani Lui '26 and Ella Saponara '26 will present their research from the Economics of Crime and the Criminal Justice System Lab. Sponsored by the Humanities and Social Science Labs. Lunch for the first 25 students.

The Nolen Art Lounge Application for Spring 2025 is available from Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2024 to Friday, Nov. 22, 2024. The Nolen Art Lounge in the Campus Center offers a chance for any student to display art in a light-filled gallery space and can accommodate many different artistic mediums, including two- and three-dimensional art, movie screening, and dance performances. If you're interested in displaying your artwork, fill out the form at forms.gle/uqJakPD5xX4YApaA7. The Office of Student Engagement will be in touch after reviewing applications.

Fun afternoon event from 12 to 3PM where anyone can purchase baked goods, handmade art, secondhand clothing, and much more! Proceeds go to Lamont House funding, and cash, check, and online payments (Venmo, Cash App) are all accepted.

The next application deadline for the Museums Concentration is Monday December 2, 2024. Applications are accepted only from sophomores and juniors with at least three semesters remaining. Find more information and the application form on the Museums Concentration website smith.edu/academics/museums-concentration

Bring a friend, meet some new ones, and catch up on what's happening around campus at First Tuesdays, a monthly gathering aimed at providing a welcoming space where all of us -- students, staff and faculty -- can come together over refreshments. Gluten free, dairy free, and vegan options will be available.

The Department of Government is hosting a “fireside chat” with Noel King, formerly of NPR and now with Vox Media, and her producer, Victoria Chamberlin. This event will explore their personal journeys as women navigating the landscape of political journalism. They will share their insights on a variety of topics impacting journalism today, as well as their experiences as women in the profession. This is a unique opportunity for the Smith College community to gain valuable perspectives in an intimate setting from two leading voices in the field.

The Toledo Museum of Art and Smith College Department of Art offer a paid summer internship for two qualifying students. Recipients of the Alice Williams Carson '37 Endowed Internship will work in the Curatorial Department of the museum for the duration of the internship period. This internship provides students with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in museum practice while working closely with curatorial staff on various projects. All Smith students interested in exploring a career in art museums are eligible to apply. Visit smith.edu/academics/art “Prizes, Internships, & Opportunities” for more information. Application Deadline: December 13, 2024

New Workday training sessions for budgets, invoices, expense reports, punchouts, and requisitions have been added for December, January and February. Whether you are new to Smith or need a refresher on any of the topics above, this is an opportunity to get your questions answered. Visit the article in Workday titled Training and Help Sessions (link below) for more information, to see available dates and times, and to sign up. smith.edu/workday-training

(Location: Stoddard Hall or via Zoom) Get the latest updates about ITS current projects and planned initiatives at our monthly ITS Updates meetings. This month, we are offering two sessions - our primary topic will be the ongoing ITS cost reduction work. We will talk about what that means and how we will keep the community informed. We have space for up to 12 people to join us in Stoddard. Bring your lunch; we'll provide drinks and cookies. Or join us virtually over Zoom. Register for the either the November 21 or 22 session at go.oncehub.com/ITSUpdatesCommunityMeeting

Come meet and ask question of featured Smith Alums in Informational Technology & Services from various companies! Appetizers will be provided.

The Economics Department presents Ronja Helénsdotter, Wallenberg Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow at MIT Sloan. Professor Helénsdotter will be discussing: “Treated together: Spillovers Among Youths Admitted to Residential Treatment.”

A lecture by Elisabeth Camp, Professor of Philosophy at Rutgers. Stories are “equipment for living” in two senses: retrospectively, they provide an understanding of a temporal sequence of events; and prospectively, they offer principles for guiding action. But narratives can define and confine individuals, even to the ends of their lives. Camp offers some alternative frameworks to understand stories -- ones that don't shackle selves to their autobiography's endings. Sponsored by Philosophy, English Language and Literature, and Psychology, and the Lecture Committee.

Smith College Vocal Performance students are joined by a live band to present an evening of your favorite songs from the 70s. Free and open to the public.

The Smith College Department of Theatre's New Play Reading Series presents Pickled by Katie Wilson '26. Pickle is an aspiring art curator trying to establish herself in what she loves most. Things take a turn when she’s finally given the opportunity to prove herself. Free and open to the public.

Duct Tape Productions (DTP) is proud to present "Something Rotten!" by Karey Kirkpatrick, Wayne Kirkpatrick, and John O’Farrell. Audrey Willius ‘25 and Minna Most ‘27 direct a captivating ensemble of talented performers in this musical comedy about two brothers struggling to write a hit play in the shadow of the great William Shakespeare. Performances are open to all. Tickets are available at linktr.ee/ducttapeproductions and at the door.

This exhibition, curated and created by the students enrolled in ARS 390 Five College Advanced Studio Seminar, addresses solastalgia, the feelings of distress and anxiety caused by our globalized climate crisis. Each student artist has one work on display, along with select examples of nature journals. Additionally, this exhibition will feature handmade paper and anthotype photographs that were produced during in-class workshops held in collaboration with the Botanic Garden. On view through November 21.

World-class musician, cultural anthropologist, composer, performer, guitar-maker and player, Raúl Rodríguez (Seville) reveals hidden connections between rhythms, melodies, lyrics and dances from Atlantic shores of Africa, Andalucía and the Caribbean.

Guided by the artistic direction of Chia-Yu Joy Lu, the Chinese Music Ensemble presents a captivating collection of Chinese and Taiwanese musical pieces, drawing inspiration from both traditional and contemporary musical works.

Are you interested in participating in student work this spring? Come audition for Senior Thesis work. All styles and levels of dancers welcome; bring your passion for dance! To sign up, visit docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfune1QlxtMA8Orj8a_YPoVx37wfhlLQk3VQVYkrQ-JmdQYow/viewform?usp=sf_link. If for whatever reason you are unable to attend the audition but are still interested in getting involved, sign up regardless and an alternative option will be made available.

The Smith College Orchestra presents Beethoven's Triple Concerto featuring faculty soloists Robyn Quinnett, violin and Jiayan Sun, piano with special guest Khari Joyner, cello. Also works by Arthur Bird, Valerie Coleman, and Carlos Simon. Free and open to the public.

Come to SIT (Spiritual Insight Time) Lunch Hour with the College Chaplain Matilda Ros Cantwell and College Religious Advisors. Have conversations, ask questions, request and give others blessings and prayers, pause and connect. There will be a short program at 12:15, the rest of the time will be open. Matilda's small dog Lucita will attend some weeks. Rain location HHH Chapel.

Discuss the multifaceted benefits of community-building with Asli Ali '22J, STEAM Outreach Coordinator in the Jandon Center. We will explore the spiritual intersections of belonging and connection with community-building and personal development. All are welcome. A light dinner will be provided. Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life and the Jandon Center. RSVP by emailing kalston@smith.edu.

Join us for a special Jummah at the Islamic Society of Western Massachusetts in West Springfield, this Friday. We will leave a little earlier than usual since we are travelling further, so please meet in front of the Helen Hills Hills Chapel at 12:15 pm. Van will leave by 12:20 pm and return to campus by 2:45 pm. Bring a prayer rug and complete your ablution beforehand. We have extra prayer rugs if you need one! Sponsored by the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life. To RSVP, email crsl@smith.edu.

Come get cozy and enjoy a hot, delicious vegetarian soup made by awesome student cooks while taking part in reflective, student-led discussions on spirituality and life! Students of all religious, spiritual, and non-religious/non-spiritual backgrounds are welcome. Limited to Smith OneCard holders. For details on food and other general accessibility questions, email aostow@smith.edu or mcantwel@smith.edu

The Smith College Jewish Community invites you to the “K”, the Kosher Kitchen in Jordan House, for Kabbalat Shabbat on Friday nights at 5:30 p.m.! Join together in song and prayer to welcome in Shabbat as a community. Services will often be followed by Kosher vegetarian meals. All are welcome! Check out @scjewishcomm on Instagram for weekly themes, and reach out to scjc@smith.edu with any questions.

Take a break and breathe among fellow students at the end of a long week. Share creative energy, hopes, and sorrows in a supportive and informal environment. Drop In. Enjoy nice snacks. All are welcome.

A community gathering to explore and address injustice in housing and education locally, planned by the Jandon center & students in CCX/SWG 245: Collective Organizing. The program will include reflection, sharing from community members and others with grounded knowledge, and resources to take action. Representatives from local social justice organizations will be present. Featuring pies from local bakers (including gluten free & vegan). RSVP here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScLi6VGQ9aATKctFgPMs1s-fvFEpf9Wyk-2rxUp_M1AHan2sQ/viewform

The Smith College Bookstore will close for Thanksgiving at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 27. It will reopen for normal business hours on Monday, Dec. 2.

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