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Category Archives: Student Posts
Smith College Festival of Sound and Space
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
Finding Zen in the Art Museum
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
Posted in Programs & Events, Student Reflections
Tagged meditation, stress/relaxation, yoga
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Easter Sunday Services
Opportunities in the Community
by Kristin Rivers ‘16 During Holy Week and Easter Sunday, students had the opportunity to attend local churches such as St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish, Edwards (United Church of Christ), St. John’s Episcopal Church and First Churches (United Church of … Continue reading
Spiritual Places: Nature Walk
Never underestimate the power of a good walk. This week, feeling fatigued and exhausted, I decided to take advantage of the sunshine by squeezing in a relaxing walk in between my classes. Heading into the woods by Paradise Pond, I … Continue reading
Lent Book Club:
Sunday Nights of Conversation and Engagement
A group of students gathered inside Bodman Lounge during Lent the past couple of Sundays to discuss Can You Drink the Cup? by Henri J.M. Nouwen. Each meeting students discussed various passages that stood out to them, leading to deeper … Continue reading
Zazen Meditation:
Adapting to a Different Meditative Practice
We joined together in CC 102 Thursday evening to participate in Zazen Meditation, led by Sensei Catherine Anraku Hondorp, a Soto Zen Buddhist Priest and heal practitioner. Anraku Hondorp Sensei is also a Buddhist Community Religious Adviser for The Center … Continue reading
Posted in Programs & Events, Student Reflections
Tagged Buddhism, meditation, weekly programming, Zazen
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The Power of Good Food
What’s a holiday without food? From Thanksgiving turkey to a Fourth of July cookout, certain dishes are symbolic of a national holiday. Regardless of what you celebrate, food is an opportunity to socialize with friends and family, to communicate love … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Student Articles, Student Reflections
Tagged food, stress/relaxation
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Wednesday Weekly Vigil, Halloween Edition
Cultural Appreciation vs. Cultural Appropriation
On a cool and drizzling Wednesday afternoon at 12:20, a couple of students gathered on Chapin Deck by the Campus Center to participate in a special Wednesday Weekly Vigil. This Vigil centered on the issue of cultural appreciation verses cultural … Continue reading
Black Lives Matter Panel: We the Protestors
On Monday, a conversation called “We the Protesters: Policy, Discourse and the Movement for Black Lives” was held in Weinstein Auditorium, hosting a panel featuring Fordham University Political Science Professor Christina Greer, Columbia University History and Sociomedical Sciences Professor Samuel … Continue reading
Posted in Programs & Events, Social Justice, Student Posts
Tagged black lives matter, politics, race/racism
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Taking Time to Relax at Smith College:
A Challenge for Smithies
There is a certain intensity that comes with being a student at Smith College. Heavy workloads, constant deadlines and to-do lists, plus endless meetings for extracurricular activities can all take a toll on the average student. There is, however, an … Continue reading