A century-old Smith landmark, the sugar maple tree is being uprooted due to extensive decay that’s affected its stability. “It is a sad moment for all of us to see this tree go,” says John Berryhill, the botanic garden’s interim director. The college invites Smithies to share their favorite “Swing Tree” memories using this form.

In January, staff and students sampled nearly 20 vegetarian and vegan, environmentally friendly breakfast options as part of a continued effort to reduce meat consumption on campus. Some of the options included shakshuka, eggplant omelets, and smoothie bowls.

Teller prides herself on providing authentic, creative learning experiences to her students—as evidenced by an assignment that challenged children to investigate methane as a “villain.” She recalls that and other highlights of her teaching career in this profile.

In this profile for Sidelines magazine, Greenwood chats about her personal riding experience and her long, rewarding career in training young riders and ponies. Georgina Bloomberg and Caroline Passarelli are among her most accomplished equestrian pupils.

A singer, cellist, and pianist herself, Chan has also led some of the world’s biggest orchestras, including the Los Angeles Philharmonic last year. In this interview with the Financial Times, she discusses falling in love with music and how modern women are breaking glass ceilings.

This month, the board of trustees is matching all Smith Fund gifts up to $500,000. As a special thank-you, donors will receive a limited-edition Rally Day sticker created by Rose Metting ’12. Make your donation today. Thank you!

During the mid-1980s and mid-1990s, Smith brought 16 South African students to Northampton on full scholarship. The documentary Where I Became revisits this story and interviews some of the scholars.

Maryland's Department of the Environment announced on January 17 that Atkinson will be the state's first assistant secretary for environmental justice. “I can’t wait to [make] Maryland a cleaner, greener place to live for everyone,” Atkinson said in a press release.

An investment management firm known for working with niche, unique assets, Cordillera has appointed Levi to lead all aspects of its business development and investor relations strategy for current and potential limited partners.

In this interview with Between the Lines, Baker discusses rulings made following the overturn of Roe v. Wade and how they’ve further restricted reproductive rights. “I think that we are going to see people die because of these laws,” she says.

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