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October 17, 2025

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Special Collections Research Fellowships for 2026-2027

Short-term and long-term fellowships are offered. Applications due January 5, 2026 by 11:59 p.m. EST

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October 1, 2025

Research Fellowships at Smith College Special Collections

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News from the Friends of the Smith College Libraries

Read the September newsletter and learn how the Friends support the Libraries.

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Get Help From a Library Research Mentor

Get peer research support in the Learning Commons Sunday through Friday.

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September 26, 2025

Upcoming Events

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Enid Mark Lecture & Symposium: “In Our Time” in its time, October 17

The story of a book, the story of book culture. Panel, reception, and lecture, starting at 4 p.m.

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September 16, 2025

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Josten Live! Riddims + Rhythms, October 17

Smith’s premier African and Caribbean dance team performs in Josten Library, 5-6 p.m.

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October 7, 2025

Josten Live! Riddims + Rhythms, October 17

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Zinester Lab & Zinester Nights @ Hillyer

Don't miss the next Zinester Night on October 23. Make Zines with peers. Supplies provided! 3-6 p.m.

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October 1, 2025

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Protect Yourself! Series of 3 Privacy Workshops this Fall

The next workshop is a panel discussion, "Privacy in an Age of Surveillance," October 27, 4:30 p.m.

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October 6, 2025

Fall 2025 Privacy Series workshops poster

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What am I reading in ScholarWorks? October 2025

German Professor Joel Westerdale explores a Nietzschean spin on Robert Frost’s “The Road Not Taken.”

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October 2, 2025

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Now at Hillyer Art Library: “The Sistine Chapel”

The exquisite limited edition 3-volume set captures the artwork depicted within the historic chapel.

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September 18, 2025

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Explore the Libraries’ new zine collection in Hillyer Art Library!

Featuring contemporary works that explore themes of futurism, racial & social justice, and activism.

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September 9, 2025

Explore Smith History

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Celebrate Smith’s 150th at the Libraries!

The Libraries are celebrating with new exhibitions, initiatives, and online resources.

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May 15, 2025

Collage of images from 150th celebration

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New Exhibits Showcase Smithie First Year Experience

Featuring move-in day and classes, clubs, & crushes. On view 3rd floor Neilson through September.

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August 15, 2025

Car loaded with belongings on move-in day

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Learn about the woman behind the new Smith moniker, the Bears!

Senda “the Bear” Berenson is credited with launching women’s basketball at Smith in 1893.

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May 9, 2025

Senda Berenson, Director of Physical Training, 1892-1911

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College Archives Serials Digitization Project Completed

Thousands of digitized student publications are now available to the public through Compass.

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March 7, 2025

	(10/17) Friday
Alumnae Gymnasium	24 Hours
Compass Café	11am - 9pm
Hillyer Art Library	9am - 9pm
Josten Performing Arts Library	9am - 5pm
Neilson Library	8am - 9pm
Neilson Library CSP IT Help Desk	8:30am - 7pm
Special Collections Reading Room	10am - 12pm. 1pm - 4:45pm

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