In this article from the Spring 2023 Smith Alumnae Quarterly, fat activist Tigress Osborn ’96—chair of the National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)—talks about size discrimination, her work with NAAFA, and tips for fighting weight stigma.

Read about Dis-Organizing, a new advocacy and support group for Smith students with disabilities founded in December 2022 by Una Fonte ‘26, Ariel Benjamin ’25, Olivia Seker ’26, and Arden Grim ’26.

April Dembosky ’01 co-authors this article about homelessness, mental illness, and the debate over “involuntary commitment“—admitting a person to a psychiatric hospital against their will.

In this interview with NPR’s All Things Considered, National Book Award winner and former Smith visiting poet Nikky Finney kicks off National Poetry Month by reading “Maven”—a poem she wrote about Otelia Cromwell 1900.

Smith basketball player Morgan Morrison ’23 reflects on a spectacular season and being named Player of the Year by the Women’s Basketball Coaches Association. “I almost didn’t believe it. I was so shocked,” says Morrison.

Feeling stuck? On Wednesday, April 19, at 1 p.m. EDT, mindset coach Kristin Dabney ’90 shares a framework for getting into a growth mindset that helps you manage your thoughts, find the opportunity in challenges, and leave overwhelm behind.

At a recent “Writers Speak” event at Harvard University’s Mahindra Humanities Center, Ruth Ozeki ’80 discussed Buddhism’s impact on her writing. “I’m not sure I would still be writing if I weren’t also practicing Buddhism,” said Ozeki.

After three years of virtual competitions, the Draper Competition is returning to its in-person glory on April 14, with indie-pop group MICHELLE as the guest performer. This year, 60 teams from across the country will compete in the semifinals at Smith. Draper is the only national business plan competition for undergraduate women.

In this video, Smith music professor Jiayan Sun talks about his performance with the Springfield Symphony Orchestra this Saturday, April 15, at 7:30 p.m. EDT. Sun is also participating in “Celebrating Pianos!”—performances of Rachmaninoff at Smith on April 22 and 23—and performing during Reunion Weekend I, on May 20 at 3 p.m. EDT.

Smith NewsTracker

Selected items from the news media featuring Smith College people and programs

Kara Jackson ’23J and her “mournful, joyful” debut album

Prof. James Lowenthal: “Light pollution is affecting us all”

Prof. Loretta Ross: An Iconic D.C. feminist

Una Fonte ’26: Challenges for blind people on VT public transit

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