Letters to the Community

• The 2020 Election, November 8, 2020
• A Message from President Kathleen McCartney, October 29, 2020
• Observing Indigenous Peoples’ Day, October 9, 2020
• The 2020 Election, October 8, 2020
• Smith College Receives Largest Gift in Its History, October 7, 2020
• Planning Framework for Spring 2021, October 6, 2020
• Honoring Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, September 29, 2020
• Happy Mountain Day! How’s the View? September 23, 2020
• Fall Term Furloughs, September 10, 2020
• Honorary Degree Nominations, September 3, 2020
• Fall 2020 Financial Update, September 1, 2020
• Welcome to the Start of the 2020–21 Academic Year, August 31, 2020

2019–20

• Announcing a Change to Our Fall 2020 Plan, August 5, 2020
• Important Information About the 2020–21 Academic Year, July 29, 2020
• 30th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, July 22, 2020
• Good News to Share, July 21, 2020
• A Victory in Court for International Students, July 14, 2020
• Toward Racial Justice at Smith College, July 14, 2020
• Supporting Our International Students, July 8, 2020
• Smith’s Plan for Fall 2020, July 6, 2020
• Celebrating This Morning’s Supreme Court Ruling, June 18, 2020
• Observing Juneteenth, June 16, 2020
• A Letter from President McCartney, June 4, 2020
• New Zoom information for Generating Justice Event, June 1, 2020
• In Response to the Death of George Floyd, May 29, 2020
• Guidance on Reopening Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts, May 27, 2020
• A Message for Students and Families, May 26, 2020
• Reply to Smith AAUP Letter, May 21, 2020
• Summer Furloughs, May 20, 2020
• The Massachusetts Reopening Plan, and Planning for Smith, May 19, 2020
• The Gifts of Smith College, May 11, 2020
• Responding to New Title IX Regulations, May 11, 2020
• Join Us In The First-Ever Global Illumination Night, May 4, 2020
• COVID-19 Scenario Planning: Academic Program and Finances, April 20, 2020
• The 142nd Commencement of Smith College: A Virtual Celebration, April 14, 2020
• Baishakhi Taylor Named Dean of the College and Vice President for Campus Life, April 10, 2020
• Looking Forward in the Midst of Uncertainty, April 3, 2020
• Smith College President Kathleen McCartney: I feel your support, March 31, 2020
• Checking In On Your First Day, March 30, 2020
• Supporting Well-Being in the Smith Community, March 26, 2020
• A Message to Staff and Faculty from President Kathleen McCartney, March 23, 2020
• A Message to Staff and Faculty from President Kathleen McCartney, March 20, 2020
• A Message from President Kathleen McCartney Regarding Commencement and Reunions, March 18, 2020
• A Message to Students From the President and the Dean of the College, March 11, 2020
• Important Message from the President Regarding COVID-19, March 10, 2020
• Planning for and Responding to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), February 27, 2020
• Responding to Hateful Internet Posts, February 17, 2020
• Responding to the Coronavirus, February 7, 2020
• Responding to the Expanded Travel Ban, February 4, 2020
• Dean of the College and VP for Campus Life Search Update, December 17, 2019
• A Message from President McCartney, December 13, 2019
• David DeSwert Named Vice President for Finance and Administration, November 20, 2019
• DACA and the Supreme Court, November 18, 2019
• An Update Into the Investigation of Swastikas Found on Campus Last Month, November 14, 2019
• Responding to Hateful and Antisemitic Symbols Discovered at Smith College, October 25, 2019
• Hateful and Antisemitic Symbols Discovered On Campus, October 24, 2019
• Announcing the 2019-20 Innovation Challenge: Advancing Inclusion and Equity, October 23, 2019
• Fossil Fuels and the Smith Endowment, October 18, 2019
• Honorary Degree Nominations, September 30, 2019
• News of Susan Etheredge ’77, September 6, 2019
• Smith’s Commitment to Equity and Inclusion, September 5, 2019
• Transitions in College Relations, August 5, 2019
• Required Title IX Training, July 16, 2019

2018–19

• Together for Smith: A Message from President Kathleen McCartney, June 28, 2019
• In Memory of Adelaide Cromwell ’40 LTD 2015, June 10, 2019
• Vice President for Alumnae Relations, June 4, 2019
• Professor Floyd Cheung Named Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, May 29, 2019
• News of Mike Howard, May 7, 2019
• Progress Toward Addressing Student Demands and Recommendations, May 2, 2019
• Vice President for Equity and Inclusion Community Presentations, May 1, 2019
• Following Up on the Events of April 11, April 15, 2019
• Campus Police Leadership, April 10, 2019
• Toward Inclusion, Equity and Bias-Prevention, January 30, 2019
• Announcement from Hampshire College, January 15, 2019
• Inclusion and Diversity Conference on April 10, December 14, 2018
• Prof. Michael Thurston Named Provost and Dean of the Faculty, November 19, 2018
• Investigation Into the Events of July 31, October 29, 2018
• Employee Diversity and Bias Training, October 20, 2018
• Inclusion Council Community Engagement, October 10, 2018
• Honorary Degree Nominations, September 17, 2018
• Announcing the 2018–19 Innovation Challenge: Advancing Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, September 10, 2018
• Welcome to the Start of the 2018–19 Academic Year, September 4, 2018
• Reflections on the Events of July 31, August 30, 2018
• Strengthening Our Community in Response to the Events of July 31, August 2, 2018
• New Appointments, July 25, 2018

2017–18

• An Amazing Year at Smith, June 29, 2018
• Transitions in the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, June 26, 2018
• Flag to be Lowered in Memory of President Emerita Jill Ker Conway, June 2, 2018
• New Position: Associate Dean for Integrative Learning, May 16, 2018
• Continued Support for Undocumented Students, May 3, 2018
• Events of April 17, April 20, 2018
• 2018–19 Holiday Schedule, April 4, 2018
• March 22 Teach-In Supporting the March for Our Lives, March 19, 2018
• News of Jennifer Chrisler ’92, Vice President for Alumnae Relations, March 7, 2018
• DACA and the Smith Community, February 27, 2018
• Provost Katherine Rowe Named President of the College of William and Mary, February 20, 2018
• Dean of the College and Vice President for Campus Life, February 15, 2018
• Responding to Your Questions About Financial Sustainability, February 5, 2018
• Advancing Campus Climate, January 28, 2018
• Update on Our Financial Sustainability Initiative, January 22, 2018
• Vice President for Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Appointment, November 30, 2017
• Impact of Proposed Tax Bill on Smith College and Higher Education, November 8, 2017
• Responding to an Incident on Otelia Cromwell Day, November 7, 2017
• Sexual Misconduct, November 6, 2017
• NEASC Visit Update, November 1, 2017
• Please Join Us for Otelia Cromwell Day, November 1, 2017
• Invitation to NEASC Team Chair’s Report, October 26, 2017
• Climate Change and the Smith College Endowment, October 23, 2017
• Transitions in the Dean of the College Office, September 28, 2017
• NEASC Self-Study, September 18, 2017
• Announcing the 2017–18 Innovation Challenge: Advancing Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, September 12, 2017
• Welcome to the Start of the 2017–18 Academic Year, September 6, 2017
• Responding to President Trump’s DACA Decision, September 5, 2017
• Statement on Charlottesville, August 14, 2017

2016–17

• Celebrating an Extraordinary Year, June 30, 2017
• News of Dwight Hamilton, May 25, 2017
• Immigration Services Visit to Campus, May 23, 2017
• Planning for the Future of the Five College Consortium, May 2, 2017
• Pathways Campus Climate Survey Results, April 20, 2017
• The Smith College Endowment and Fossil Fuels, March 31, 2017
• Planning for Smith’s Financially Sustainable Future, March 31, 2017
• Study Group on Climate Change Releases Final Report, March 6, 2017
• Join the Celebration, February 17, 2017
• Smith’s New Strategic Plan, February 17, 2017
• Response to Deportation and Detention Actions, February 11, 2017
• Protecting and Supporting All Members of Our Community, February 7, 2017
• Response to the Executive Order on Immigration, January 29, 2017
• We Did It! January 9, 2017
• Protecting Undocumented Students at Smith, November 28, 2016
• Responding to Concerns in the Wake of the Election, November 15, 2016
• A Message to Students About the Election, November 9, 2016
• Announcing the Pathways Campus Climate Survey, September 27, 2016
• Supporting Our Commitment to Ethics & Transparency, September 21, 2016
• Honorary Degree Nominations, September 19, 2016
• Announcing the 2016-17 Innovation Challenge, September 16, 2016
• Welcome to the Start of the 2016-17 Academic Year, September 7, 2016
• A Message from President Kathleen McCartney, July 13, 2016

2015–16

• The Year at Smith: A Message from President McCartney, June 27, 2016
• Gathering in Response to the Orlando Tragedy, June 13, 2016
• Strategic Plan Update, May 19, 2016
• Enhancements to Smith’s Parental Leave Policy, April 14, 2016
• Fossil Fuels Update, February 23, 2016
• Investing in Inclusion, January 26, 2016
• Strategic Planning “Playback” Sessions, January 25, 2016
• Toward Inclusion, Equity and Diversity at Smith College, December 8, 2015
• Update on Monday’s Town Hall Listening Session, November 19, 2015
• Study Group on Climate Change, November 9, 2015
• Please Join Us for Otelia Cromwell Day, November 3, 2015
• Welcome to the Start of the 2015-16 Academic Year, September 8, 2015
• The 25th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, July 24, 2015
• The Year at Smith: A Message from President McCartney, July 14, 2015

2014–15

• Admission Policy Announcement, May 2, 2015
• Update on the Strategic Planning Process, April 20, 2015
• Fossil Fuels: Divest Smith Response, April 17, 2015
• Board of Trustees Selects Architecture Partnership for Neilson Library Renovation: April 8, 2015
• A Message to Alumnae About the Admission Policy Study Group: February 19, 2015
• Admission Policy Study Group Update: February 19, 2015
• Strategic Planning Process Call for Proposals: February 5, 2015
• Chief Diversity Officer Appointment: January 6, 2015
• Messages in Response to Grand Jury Decisions: December 5, 2014
• Preparing for the Ferguson Ruling: November 24, 2014
• Admission Policy Study Group: November 7, 2014
• Campus Discourse Working Group: October 6, 2014
• New York Alumnae Panel: September 29, 2014
• Sexual Assault Policies and Practices: September 18, 2014
• Fossil Fuels Update from the President and Chair of the Board of Trustees: September 8, 2014

2013–14

• The Year at Smith: A Message from President McCartney, June 30, 2014
• Announcement Regarding the 2014 Commencement Speaker, May 12, 2014
• Fossil Fuels: Divest Smith Response, September 11, 2013