New Graduate and Smith Alumnae of Color Reception
When: Saturday, May 16, 2:30PM
Location: Smith College Alumnae House
Address: 33 Elm Street Northampton, MA 01063 (map)

You’re cordially invited to attend a reception for new graduates and Smith Alumnae of Color.  If you’re on campus for reunion or in the Northampton area, join founding members of the Smith Asian Alumnae Connection (SAAC) and representatives of the Black Alumnae of Smith College (BASC) and the Association of Latina Alumnae of Smith College (ALAS) as we toast the Class of 2009!  Please RSVP before May 1 …

These days, it’s not business as usual.

The current economic climate has forced all of us to consider new definitions of success and be more creative in building our professional networks.

This exciting two-day event, sponsored by the Alumnae Association of Smith College, puts you face to face with some of the most talented, successful, and innovative women in business. Their personal stories, along with informative panel discussions, will provide a compelling look at the current climate for women in the business community…

BASC Launches Faculty Talk Series:
Prof. Paula Giddings on her new book – “IDA, A Sword Among Lions”
Smith Professor Paula Giddings’ biography of Ida B. Wells has just been named a finalist for the biography prize of the National Book Critics Circle
When: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 at 6:30pm
Where: Alliance-Bernstein Headquarters, 1345 Avenue of the Americas (building is on 6th Avenue and between 55th and 54th Street).  Take the 1 train to 51st and Broadway or B or D train to 57th Street, exit at 55th Street, west side of street.
Topic: …

Carol Christ, President of Smith College, has sent us a message of support for Affinity and Special Interest Groups. We are honored to receive this statement about Smith College’s support of our cause!
“Smith College has a strong commitment to diversity. We have made great strides in ensuring that the student body is reflective of the world community. Alumnae affinity and special interest groups play a vital role in extending that message well beyond the Grecourt Gates. The work of affinity and special interest groups promotes the very core of our …

Please spread word to the Asian high school seniors in your community that Ronald McDonald House Charities has a scholarship program for high school students of Asian-Pacific heritage:

The scholarship is for high school seniors in the United States living in areas where there are participating local RMHC chapters, which include the following regions.

Scholarship deadline: February 16, 2009