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NEWS FROM SMITH COLLEGE :: MARCH 30, 2016


			Gloria Steinem ’56 Urges Audience to ‘Stay Authentic’

			Gloria Steinem spoke to the Smith community about feminism across generations and the value of authenticity and spontaneity. Steinem came to campus as part of this year's Presidential Colloquium series, which focuses on “Thinking in Public in a Networked World.”


Imani Perry Discusses Feminism in the Digital Age	How and Why the NCAA Doesn’t Play Fair	Activist Virginia Apuzzo Photo Speaks Volumes



In a wide-ranging lecture, titled "Which Feminism Will We Choose?," Princeton professor Imani Perry said that one of the most important things feminists do is "read the world around them" to better understand the complex issues at play. Perry has written extensively on race, law and the social sciences.	Economics professor Andrew Zimbalist writes in The New York Times about the NCAA's unfair treatment of women's teams. While men's teams get all the glory—and financial benefits—winning women's teams go unnoticed. It's time, he says, to "start rewarding women for their victories."	This photo—of gay rights activist Virginia Apuzzo as a child—is just one example of the types of archival materials being used in Smith's new online course to tell the story of the Psychology of Political Activism from the perspective of the activists themselves.

All 4 One Challenge

Just two days remain in The Smith Fund's All 4 One participation challenge. Give today and help secure $50,000 from Cynthia Meyn ’86, who has challenged the Fund to reach 1,875 donors by the end of the month. If you haven't given to The Smith Fund yet this year, please show your support by participating in the All 4 One March challenge.

What’s Next for Neilson?

Find out at a Neilson Library Redesign "playback session" on April 4, from noon to 1 p.m., at the Alumnae House Conference Hall. The presentation will cover the evolution of the vision for the Neilson Library Complex and provide an update on the project's progress. A light lunch will be available, first-come, first served.

An Inside Look at College Admissions

Is there a young woman in your family who is just beginning her college search? If so, the Office of Admission would like to invite you both to attend "Smith Connection: An Inside Look at College Admissions." Smith's team of admission professionals will share strategies for successfully navigating the college admission process. Sign up now for this special on-campus workshop: Friday, June 24. The cost is $50 per family and includes lunch.