The Grécourt Gate welcomes your submissions. To discuss a story idea of interest to the Smith community, contact Barbara Solow at 413-585-2171 or send email to bsolow@smith.edu.
Smith eDigest
The Smith eDigest is sent to all campus email accounts on Tuesday and Thursday each week during the academic year and on Tuesdays during the summer. Items for eDigest are limited to official Smith business and must be submitted by 5 p.m. on the day prior to the next edition’s distribution.
Looking for older stories?
Most news stories dating back to 2011 are available in the new Grécourt Gate, and older stories will appear here over time. If the story you’re looking for is not yet available, please refer to the news archive.
News Archive
People News, June 2019
Prestigious fellowships, Smithsonian Institution exhibits and new publications are among the recent accomplishments of Smith students, faculty, staff and alums. Read about them in the latest People News column.
- Campus Life
- June 11, 2019
Three Sheets to the Wind
Three Sheets to the Wind is an illustrated reference guide to the nautical origins of everyday expressions. The book, by editor and avid sailor Cynthia Barrett ’78, is organized alphabetically “from A to Sea.” Here are three of our favorite entries.
- Smithies Create
- June 10, 2019
Fun with Puns
Peadoodles, the brainchild of Lisa Slavid ’90, is a line of more than 1,000 cartoons featuring food, animals and inanimate objects illustrating words and phrases in a punny, upbeat, snark-free way.
- Smithies Create
- June 10, 2019
Famous Last Words
Two of Smith’s most iconic alumnae, Sylvia Plath ’55 and Julia Child ’34, live on in new books.
- Smithies Create
- June 10, 2019
Taking it to the Ice: Sophie Guthrie ’21
Sophie Guthrie ’21 talks flying across the ice, switching majors, and leading through the outdoors.
- Campus Life
- June 7, 2019
When We Went to War: Smith’s Hidden Weapon
Secrecy ruled as the government came looking for top students to join a clandestine program to break enemy codes. Their brainpower helped bring an end to World War II.
- Alumnae News
- June 7, 2019
Naming Rites: To Change or Not to Change
When couples tie the knot, they face a slew of name choices, each with its own tradeoffs and bureaucratic nightmares. Here’s how a few alumnae settled the name game.
- Alumnae News
- June 7, 2019
Her Mission: Access to Education
University chancellor Phoebe Haddon ’72 wants students of all means to see college on their horizon.
- Alumnae News
- June 7, 2019
Prof Carrie Baker: ‘Teaching to Empower’
Prof Carrie Baker explores the best methods for teaching about social justice amidst the challenges of the current political landscape of the United States.
- Research & Inquiry
- June 5, 2019
Smith Names New VP for Alumnae Relations
Denise Wingate Materre, a 1974 graduate of Smith, has been named the college’s vice president for alumnae relations. Her appointment is effective August 26.
- News of Note
- June 4, 2019
Floyd Cheung Named VP for Equity and Inclusion
Floyd Cheung has been named vice president for equity and inclusion, effective July 1.
- News of Note
- May 29, 2019
Smith Reads: A New Lens on Climate Change
As the campus community prepares for a year-long examination of climate change, the 2019 Smith Reads book selection offers an important framing tool for exploring the issue.
- Sustainability
- May 28, 2019
SCMA Launches Artist-in-Residence Program
Amanda Williams, a distinguished visual artist, will launch the Smith College Museum of Art Artist-in-Residence Program in June 2019.
- Smith Arts
- May 22, 2019
Ai-jen Poo: ‘Changing the Logic of Power’
In her Smith College Commencement address, activist and social innovator Ai-jen Poo urged members of Smith College’s class of 2019 to transform the look of leadership.
- Campus Life
- May 19, 2019
Words of Wisdom from Extraordinary Women
On the eve of Commencement, members of the Smith community gathered to hear from this year's honorary degree recipients.
- Campus Life
- May 18, 2019
The Poetry of Rivers
Third-graders from the Campus School of Smith College spent a year studying the science of rivers. Then they spent a semester working with Cai Sherley ’19 to turn their scientific observations and personal experiences into poems.
- Campus Life
- May 16, 2019
College Bids Farewell to Retiring Faculty
At a celebratory luncheon held May 16, President Kathleen McCartney thanked this year's four faculty retirees for their years of service to the college.
- News of Note
- May 16, 2019
Carrie Lee Lancaster ’19: Education as Evolution
At the end of her senior year, Carrie Lee Lancaster ’19 tends to speak with exclamation points. Grateful for the opportunities she’s had, and excited about what the future holds, she says, “I’ve evolved at Smith!”
- Campus Life
- May 15, 2019
Pages |