Free art and technology trip to Hamburg offered to Smithies

The Art and Technology research group from the Technical University of Hamburg-Harburg has invited two Smith students to spend the week of May 26–June 2 at their university. Costs for travel, food, and lodging will be covered. Students must demonstrate an interest in the connection between art and technology; a knowledge of German is preferred [...]

Smith to offer seminar about women’s health in India

Dr. Bennett (medical director of Nityanand Ashram) and Smith students Ryan Rasdall, Anna Valentine, and Karen Morfin.

In the fall of 2013, Smith College will offer a seminar in Women’s Health in India: Tibetan and Indian Women, and on April 2 and 3, Health Services will offer info sessions on the seminar.

The information [...]

Anita Volz Wien ’62 Global Scholars Fund

Planning to study abroad in a non-English-speaking country? Want to enrich your experience with an intercultural internship of your own choosing? The Anita Volz Wien ’62 Global Scholars Fund is a merit-based award to encourage Smith students who are U.S. citizens to study abroad in non-English speaking countries.

The award offers $10,000 per academic year, [...]

Amherst China Initiative summer program info session

The Amherst China Initiative program is a summer program established by a group of Asia-based Amherst College alumni in 2009. On Tuesday, February 12, Amherst College alum and program director Jason Kung will lead an information session about the program.

The Amherst China Initiative is a cultural immersion program that emphasizes teaching and learning. The [...]

Smith events in Mumbai and Delhi feature alumnae authors

In early March, Smith College will host evening events in Mumbai and Delhi featuring Yasmeen Chinoy Premji ’69, author of Days of Gold and Sepia, and Sudha Malkani Shah ’78, author of The King in Exile.

In addition to readings from both authors, there will also be a conversation regarding the authors’ works and an [...]

Fulbright Fellowship advising meetings during J-term

The Fulbright Fellowship offers students an exciting post-baccalaureate year conducting research or teaching English in a host community in one of 155 countries. Participants represent the U.S. overseas while immersed in another culture (and often another language), and will gain valuable skills and experience applicable to future professional, academic and personal endeavors.

Interested juniors and sophomores [...]

Smith Travel prepares for new season of alumnae trips

In 2013, Smith Travel is offering more than two dozen travel opportunities for alumnae and their families and friends.  The first trip—Patagonian Frontiers—begins on January 4, 2013 and will allow participants to explore Argentina and Chile by land and sea.

Smith Travel is entering its thirty-sixth year of offering travel programs to the Smith community.  [...]

International Photo Contest showcases Smithies’ travels

See "La feria, Cordoba" by Zahraa Al-Janabi '13 and other student photos by visiting our Facebook album.

Smith’s annual International Photo Contest showcases photographs submitted by students who studied abroad during the past academic year or summer. This year, the contest drew a record number of submissions from Smithies who traveled to 25 different [...]

Study abroad fair scheduled for Tuesday

The annual study abroad fair will be held this Tuesday, September 25.

Students will have the opportunity to browse through materials and programs, talk with Smithies who have returned from studying abroad, talk with representatives from Smith-approved study abroad programs, meet Smith JYA Program Directors, and meet the staff and advisors of the Smith Office [...]