 n keeping with the belief that education doesn't end with graduation, the Alumnae Association of Smith College provides opportunities for alumnae to continue their intellectual connection with the College by offering exciting programs both on and off campus. Smith Travel, faculty speakers and regional events provide programs that feature the resources of the College for alumnae around the world. Alumnae College adds an academic component to reunion weekends on campus and the online reading room allows alumnae to connect with the College and with each other without leaving home.
More information about alumnae education programs is available online or contact Betsy Baird, Associate Director for Alumnae Education at bbaird@smith.edu or (800) 526-2023 x 4.
The Alumnae Association offers educational events that share the intellectual resources of the College with alumnae around the country. Symposia and special programs are planned in conjunction with area alumnae. Alumnae Association staff and a volunteer steering committee in the region design a unique program that complements the interests of alumnae in the region. All programs highlight the strengths of a liberal arts education and can include any of the academic disciplines offered at the college such as art, literature, history, social science, natural science and philosophy. Presenters include faculty and staff as well as notable alumnae.
Over the next three years, regional educational events will be presented in several regions.
Information about symposia programs is available online or contact Betsy Baird, Associate Director for Alumnae Education at bbaird@smith.edu or (800) 526-2023 x 4.
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In conjunction with reunion weekends, AASC offers a day of stimulating lectures and discussion to provide reuning alumnae with an academic program of general interest that highlights programs and resources of College. Alumnae College began in 1933 and has operated continuously with the exception of years during WWII and 1975. Depending on the topic, format ranges from lectures to panels to breakout sessions to field trips and behind-the-scenes visits to related College departments.
Topics have focused on themes of contemporary interest and/or a significant College program or department of note. Titles in the past have included "Experience the Kahn Institute", "The American Political System", "Dying Lakes and Living Waters", and "Ethics and Individuals". All programs rely on resources of the College and relate to programs offered at Smith.
More information about Alumnae College is available in the reunion brochure . . . or contact Betsy Baird, Associate Director for Alumnae Education at bbaird@smith.edu or (800) 526-2023 x 4. |
