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Category Archives: Programs & Events
Vigil for Natural Disasters and Climate Change
On Tuesday, September 26, students, faculty, staff, and community members gathered on Chapin Lawn to stand in solidarity with those affected by recent natural disasters in Mexico, Puerto Rico, the Dominica, Texas, Florida, and many other places. We also wanted … Continue reading
Posted in Programs & Events, Response Statements, Student Posts
Tagged grief, poetry, quotes, vigil, world news
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Spiritual Life Fair
The Center for Religious and Spiritual Life organized a fair to help orient students and community members to what kinds of resources are available for religious community, spiritual exploration, interfaith interaction, and related activities at Smith. All were welcome to … Continue reading
Collaborations Shape CRSL’s Spring Semester
by Kim Alston
The spring semester was a whirlwind of spirited activity. Many collaborative ventures stretched our intellect, consciousness, and empathy, including the Engaging Identity series with the Wellness Education Office; The Refugee Resettlement Project with the Jandon Center for Community Engagement; the … Continue reading
Smith ServeUp 2017 Update
Nineteen Smith students along with about 65 from the Five Colleges, journeyed down to New Orleans this Spring Break with InterVarsity Christian Fellowship to spend a week serving the city and discussing the intersection of faith and social justice, while … Continue reading
Posted in Programs & Events, Student Orgs, Student Posts
Tagged Bible, community service, Smith Christian Fellowship, travel
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My Islam:
An Exploration of Identity
“My Islam 2017: An Exploration of Identity” was an open mic event for Muslim students and students racialized as Muslim. The program served to highlight the diverse experiences of Muslims and center those whose voices that are usually left unheard, … Continue reading
London Launch:
Giving Students Vision Abroad
The Smith Christian Fellowship (SCF) is organized through a larger organization called Intervarsity, a Christian campus ministry with the vision “to see students and faculty transformed, campuses renewed, and world changers developed.” For students who are abroad, Intervarsity coordinates weekend … Continue reading
Posted in Programs & Events, Student Posts
Tagged Bible, Christianity, Smith Christian Fellowship, travel
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Reflections on “Resistance and Rebellion”
by Kiki Teshome
In response to the tense state of reproductive justice, The Steinem Initiative hosted a panel on February 1 in Weinstein Auditorium entitled “Visions for Reproductive Justice: Resistance & Rebellion 2017 and Beyond.” The Steinem Initiative—which, according to Co-director Joyce Follett, … Continue reading
Posted in Programs & Events, Social Justice, Student Posts
Tagged politics, Steinem Initiative
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Contemplative Practice:
Support in Staying Grounded
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
Posted in Programs & Events, Student Posts
Tagged meditation, Pet-a-Pet Day, weekly programming
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Vespers 2016
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
Posted in Holidays, Programs & Events, Student Posts
Tagged Christianity, music, Vespers
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Mindful Mondays
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
Posted in Programs & Events, Student Posts
Tagged food, mindfulness, weekly programming
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