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News Archive
When You Plant a Facebook Seed, What Blooms is a House
What happens when you ask creative Smithies to recreate their favorite houses? You get gorgeous pieces from artists like Rose Metting ’12 and Claire Ma ’13—who take the invitation to paint houses as a way to test their own creativity.
- Smithies Create
- August 5, 2020
Smith Reads Helps Build Community
This year’s Smith Reads selection—Tara Westover’s powerful memoir, “Educated”—offers many avenues for discussion and community building among new Smithies.
- Campus Life
- July 31, 2020
Sarah Dwyer-Shick ’96: Supporting Women in Sports
Why aren’t sports bras considered necessary sports equipment? The Sports Bra Project, founded by soccer coach Sarah Dwyer-Shick ’96, seeks to change that, as well ensure all sports are accessible to girls and women by overseeing donations of new sports bras distributed to organizations around the world. But the story doesn't end there.
- Alumnae News
- July 29, 2020
A Conversation with Baishakhi Taylor
Baishakhi Taylor, who began work as dean of the college and vice president for campus life on July 1, has been working with other campus leaders to find ways to engage students in the daily life of the college this fall, while maintaining the health of the community.
- Campus Life
- July 27, 2020
2020 Draper Finals Will Be Virtual Event
The final rounds of the 2020 Draper Competition for Collegiate Women Entrepreneurs—a signature Smith event since 2012—will be held virtually on Friday, August 7, from 4 to 6:30 p.m.
- Research & Inquiry
- July 24, 2020
Getting to the Heart of COVID-19
Virologist Angela Rasmussen ’00 has a knack for making complex scientific information accessible. It is a skill that has made her one of the go-to scientists members of the media turn to help make sense of SARS-CoV-2, the name of the virus that causes the disease COVID-19.
- Alumnae News
- July 24, 2020
Decked Out
A limited-edition pack of playing cards created by the photographer Naima Green features Kimberly Drew ’12 among other queer, trans, nonbinary and gender-nonconforming people.
- Smithies Create
- July 17, 2020
Tales for Our Times
The Circus Rose, a queer retelling of the German folktale Snow-White and Rose-Red, is the latest YA novel from bestselling author Betsy Cornwell ’10.
- Smithies Create
- July 17, 2020
No Dairy Necessary
Make dairy-free strawberry ice cream at home using a recipe from Incredible Vegan Ice Cream by Deena Jalal '02.
- Smithies Create
- July 17, 2020
To Protect and Smooth
Five tips for skin care in quarantine from Earth Love Cosmetics owner Sarah Page ’96.
- Smithies Create
- July 17, 2020
Fashion. Statement.
Social-impact fashion brand Got To Stop launches a COVID-19 campaign with a line of face masks, tote bags and clothing items featuring original designs by Erika Ewing ’93.
- Smithies Create
- July 17, 2020
Smith Announces Plans for Fall Semester
Smith College’s COVID-19 response plan, “A Culture of Care,” puts health and safety, students’ education and the Smith experience at its center.
- News of Note
- July 6, 2020
People News July 2020
Climate change awards, scientific research grants and new publications are among the recent accomplishments of Smith students, faculty, staff and alumnae. Read about them in the latest People News column.
- Campus Life
- July 2, 2020
Smith College Welcomes New Trustees
The Smith College Board of Trustees welcomes seven new members who will begin their governance duties on July 1.
- News of Note
- June 29, 2020
Five Years Later: Reflecting on Marriage Equality
On the fifth anniversary of Obergefell v. Hodges, Cory Albertson, lecturer in sociology, reflects on the Supreme Court decision legalizing marriage equality.
- Research & Inquiry
- June 29, 2020
Feeding a Revolution
When protests against police brutality began in New York City a few weeks ago, Gaiana Joseph ’17 wanted to help in a meaningful way. A passionate cook, she co-founded Fuel the People, a grassroots initiative to bring food to protestors. So far, she and her group of volunteers have handed out thousands of homemade sandwiches, drinks and other treats to demonstrators on the front lines.
- Alumnae News
- June 22, 2020
Dawn of a New Day
Faith leaders impart messages of hope, acceptance and belief in our collective power to work for a better world.
- Campus Life
- June 18, 2020
The Morning Call that Never Came
Death of a parent in the age of COVID-19 carries an extra layer of grief.
- Campus Life
- June 18, 2020
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