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UPDATE: An Open Letter to the Smith Community

hawckward — Fri, 25 May 2012 19:24:17 +0000

Dear Members of the Smith Community, I write to tell you that, as of yesterday, the investigation and judicial process regarding the anonymous notes in Parsons House has come to a conclusion. Because of college policies on confidentiality, as well as federal legislation on right to privacy, I am not able to offer specific information. [...]

WATCH: Jane Lynch Delivers Commencement Address to the Class of 2012

hawckward — Mon, 21 May 2012 03:50:07 +0000

Quick Recap: Emmy and Golden Globe–winning actress Jane Lynch was the speaker at Smith College’s 134th commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 20, 2012. Ms. Lynch becomes a Smithie herself, through garnering an Honorary Degree through Smith, naming her Doctor of Fine Arts. You have to admit that although Barnard may have had President Obama, and that was [...]

Happy Ivy Day, Seniors!!

hawckward — Sat, 19 May 2012 21:15:58 +0000

Dear Class of 2012, On behalf of Smith’d I would like to congratulate each and every one of you. You made it! You should all be extremely proud of yourselves and all of the work and growth that you have accomplished both inside and outside of the academic setting. As a first year, I would [...]

What Was That, Mr. President? Obama States Same-Sex Couples Should Be Allowed to Marry

hawckward — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:49:37 +0000

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj4MqAKChyo

Obama is the first president in U.S. history to openly support same-sex marriage.

TONIGHT…Midnight Breakfast!!!

hawckward — Tue, 08 May 2012 23:41:43 +0000

Congrats Smithies! You have all made it through the Reading Period AND the dreaded first day of exams! Reward yourself and take a break from studying for exams/writing papers/generally multi-tasking like only a Smithie can and enjoy a free breakfast at midnight. Because at Smith, we recognize that eating breakfast in the morning is a social [...]

Coming Up….National Stress-Out Day

hawckward — Wed, 02 May 2012 02:09:40 +0000

From Hannah Trumbo, ’14: brought to you by: Active Minds why it’s going to be awesome: SMITHIES! In case you’ve forgotten, it’s the last week of classes! You are probably out on Chapin Lawn, hanging out with your friends, and trying desperately to cling to any remaining ounces of sanity you have left. Why not make some sand-filled stress [...]

Private Lives

minkandvelvet — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 13:00:46 +0000

Private Lives Trailer from Nancy Lautenbach on Vimeo. Private Lives by Noel Coward. Directed by Emma Weinstein. Noel Coward’s Private Lives is a delightful 1930’s romantic comedy complete with love affairs, martini glasses, and cutting wit. Amanda and Elyot, a British divorced couple, find themselves in adjoining honeymoon suites in Northern France with their new, [...]

Coming Up…Saving Face

hawckward — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 23:33:37 +0000

From all over campus: Ekta, the Smith College South Asian Association, presents the screening of a 50 minute documentary by Smith alumna, Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy, Oscar winner for Best Documentary Short. Saving Face, a Journey to Heal. A fight for Justice. Every year hundreds of people, mostly women, are attacked with acid in Pakistan. ‘Saving Face’ follows several [...]

Coming Up…Weaving Voices Open Mic

minkandvelvet — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 03:14:24 +0000

From Carro Hua, ’13: Since fall of 2010, the Weaving Voices (WV) Open Mic acts as a critical space to bring together different narratives in hopes to build an understanding and critically conscious community. This community event also hopes to carve out a safe space for the everyday unspoken lived experiences and stories. We believe [...]

Private Lives Photo Booth @ SCMA

minkandvelvet — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 18:17:51 +0000

For the April 2nd Friday (4/13) at the Smith College Museum of Art, The Theatre Department’s production of Private Lives is sponsoring a 1920′s Paris-photo Booth. The Photo Booth will include: A Parisian Backdrop painted by Ruby Western 1920′s costumes Photos available both on Flickr and Polaroid! ALL OF THIS IS FREE! This is a [...]