Category Archives: Programs & Events

Contemplative Practice:
Support in Staying Grounded

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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Among the central priorities of the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life (CRSL) is to encourage contemplative practice and mindfulness. A number of events sponsored and supported by the CRSL affirm contemplative practice including Pet-a-Pet day, Mindful Mondays, and the … Continue reading →

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Vespers 2016

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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Smith’s annual celebration of Advent, Vespers, was held two weeks ago in John M. Greene Hall. Smith College Chorus, Glee Club, Chamber Singers, Handbell Choir and Orchestra collaborated to produce the musical portion of the service while members of the … Continue reading →

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Mindful Mondays

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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The Wurtele Center and the Center for Religious and Spiritual Life have collaborated to create the new series, Mindful Mondays. This semester, the Mindful Monday series has consisted of four lunchtime meetings where food is provided and a member of … Continue reading →

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Otelia Cromwell Day: Sonia Sanchez

Posted on November 21, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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The well-known activist, artist, academic, and author Sonia Sanchez gave the keynote address for Otelia Cromwell Day. Students gathered in John M. Greene Hall on November 3 to hear Sanchez’s address entitled “Activism in Art: An Afternoon with Sonia Sanchez,” … Continue reading →

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Black Lives Matter:
A Global Decentralized Movement

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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The Meridians, a feminist and interdisciplinary journal, hosted a dialogue Friday, October 14 on the Black Lives Matter Movement in John M. Greene Hall as the keynote event of the symposium “When and Where I Enter.” The event was co-sponsored … Continue reading →

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Soup, Salad, and Soul: Fall Traditions

Posted on October 19, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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With the lasting euphoria of a mountain day well spent, the aroma of pumpkin spice lattes filling the air, and the fringes of foliage changing colors, it’s clear that the autumn season has arrived. Last Friday, September 29, members of … Continue reading →

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White Responses to Racism:
A Discussion about Allyship with Ellen Sulser

Posted on September 28, 2016 by Lizzie Stephani '18J
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A handful of students gathered in Bodman lounge, located in the basement of Helen Hills Hills Chapel, on Thursday, September 22 to discuss white work in anti-racism. The talk touched on a variety of topics within the framework of white … Continue reading →

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Fun Time before Crunch Time
Pet-A-Pet Day Spring 2016

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Chapel Student
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Many students met on the Helen Hills Hills Chapel Lawn last Wednesday for the purpose of petting fuzzy heads, also known as Pet-A-Pet Day. The event is held usually around midterms in the fall, and near finals in the spring. … Continue reading →

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Smith College Festival of Sound and Space

Posted on April 20, 2016 by Chapel Student
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There is no better way to recharge from a hectic day than by listening to the relaxing sounds of the guitar. That’s exactly what I did last Wednesday, when I attended the Athens Guitar Duo concert, held as part of … Continue reading →

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Finding Zen in the Art Museum

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Chapel Student
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It isn’t every day that one gets the opportunity to practice yoga in an art museum. This past Friday, however, I found myself carrying my yoga mat into the Brown Fine Arts Center, as part of the Mindfulness & Your … Continue reading →

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