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Maya Lin to redesign Neilson Library

The college is embarking on its largest capital project of the decade: refurbishing and redesigning Neilson Library.

Last week, Smith College announced that Maya Lin, noted Chinese-American architectural designer and artist, will work with national design firm Shepley Bulfinch to redesign Neilson. Lin is best known as the designer of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in […]

31 Smithies named Fulbright Finalists

In the 2014-2015 competition year, Smith College had a record 42 candidates, of which 31 have been named finalists for the prestigious Fulbright Fellowship.

The finalists, who hope to impact 23 countries, have the support of 250 Smith faculty and staff members in the form of 45 Faculty Fulbright Mentors, 101 recommenders, 78 consultants, and […]

Smithies gather in Southern China to welcome incoming students

Earlier this month, Smithies in South China gathered to welcome the incoming first-years from China and to connect with one another. Many of the Smithi alumnae in Shenzhen and Guangshou attended, and students were introduced to the strong Smith alumnae network in China. The group hopes to connect more often, following the success […]

Smith Celebrates Lunar New Year

Smith’s Chinese Inter-Regional Student Cultural Organization and the department of East Asian Languages and Literatures celebrated the year of the horse at an event in the Campus Center on February 8.

Students sang songs and read poems to honor the Chinese New Year. The first day of the new year is traditionally marked by lighting […]

Smith’s East Asian Languages and Literatures department

The East Asian Languages and Literatures department at Smith College was established in 1988. Interest in East Asia had increased at Smith during the ’80s due to the region’s economic importance, appeal for the exotic, and the postwar climate.

Professor Thomas Rohlin and Smith students in Nishijin Weaving Center, Kyoto, Japan.

The department’s […]

IS Day attracts Smith community’s attention

On Monday, the International Students’ Organization and the Office of International Students and Scholars hosted its 68th annual International Students’ (IS) Day. Many Smithies, faculty, and staff members of the Smith community attended.

Smith students made food from their home countries. More than 2,000 tickets were sold prior to the event and the line to […]

Study abroad photo contest and exhibit premieres this week

This year’s study abroad photo contest kicked off with a reception on October 21.

Yesterday, a reception was held for the Study Abroad Photo Contest. Many students were at the reception, examining their peers’ photos taken around the world. Each picture seemed to have a story behind it.

For instance, Ashley Tulbert ’14, […]

Lecture: Transporting people and goods in China

On Wednesday, October 2, Smith’s Chinese Inter-regional Student Cultural Organization (CISCO) is co-sponsoring “A Moving Story: Transporting People and Goods in China”.

The lecture, which begins at 4 p.m. in Weinstein Auditorium in Wright Hall, is being presented by professors Janice Moulton (philosophy) and George Robinson (psychology).

Using photos and video, Moulton and Robinson will […]

Chinese Moon Festival comes to Smith

Smith’s CISCO members delight with Qipao show at Chinese Moon Festival.

Every year Smith’s Chinese Inter-regional Student Cultural Organization (CISCO), holds a celebration for the Chinese Moon Festival in the Campus Center.

Offering free bubble tea and mooncakes, this year’s event (held on Saturday, September 21) was both entertaining and enriching! Smith students […]

Chinese Moon Festival Celebration at Smith on Saturday

This Saturday, September 21, Smith will celebrate the Chinese Moon Festival with a celebration at the Campus Center Carroll Room.

The Chinese Moon Festival is a mid-autumn harvest festival celebrating the harvest and the moon. The event at Smith will feature delicious moon cakes, great performances, games, and opportunities to learn about the culture and […]