Co-sponsored by the Design Thinking Initiative and the Wurtele Center for Leadership, ZineFest was a daylong celebration of all things zines: small, noncommercial publications that are generally self-published. The Oct. 7 event featured a panel with cartoonist Ebony Flowers, author Mimi Thi Nguyen, and journalist Shay Mirk, who discussed why zines are such a special form of media. “Zines are about embracing the imperfect and seeing what comes from the heart,” says Mirk.

With roughly two weeks until Election Day, Professors Timothy Recuber and Eszter Hargittai ’96 contemplate viral content and its potential political impact. While both are skeptical that a humorous meme could tip the scales, they agree that social media efforts could energize a campaign.

A systems and data administrator, Palmer is also a Hugo Award–winning science fiction author. In a recent Q&A, she offers these words of encouragement: “There’s an enormous amount of joy to be found in doing things you want to do and not caring whether anybody else likes it.”

This year’s recipients of the Kathleen Compton Sherrerd ’54 and John J.F. Sherrerd Prize for Distinguished Teaching are, pictured from left, Jennifer Beichman, Alicia Grubb, and Jina Kim. In this article, they reflect on what inspires and challenges them about teaching at Smith.

As executive director of the Genesis Community Loan Fund nonprofit, Fleming-Ives helps communities gather resources to execute project plans. She and Genesis are currently focused on boosting the number of affordable, energy-efficient homes in the Pine Tree State.

A platform to connect and empower Black women across different ages and life stages, Hey Auntie! is the brainchild of social entrepreneur Kenney. “The urgency of my work is anchored in research sounding the alarm on the racial disparities in Black women’s mental health,” she explains.

An online encyclopedia of structures and places built in the U.S., the Society of Architectural Historians’ Archipedia recently named Gilkerson as its editor. Previously, she served as managing editor for the Journal of the Society of Architectural Historians.

On Nov. 2 at 11:30 a.m. EST at the Boston Athenaeum, Moser will join fellow illustrator Vladimir Zimakov for A Conversation About Illustrating Alice. The discussion is part of a Lewis Carroll Society of North America celebration.

A University of California, San Diego, professor, Bloss is also a longtime researcher of diseases and disorders. In a recent article, she traces her path from doctoral student to National Institutes of Health committee member.

Chair of the physics department at Smith, Raven earned an APS prize in recognition of his contributions to undergraduate education and cutting-edge research. According to a statement, he and the college will each receive $5,000.

A women-led estate situated in central California, Neely Wine recently named Green as its winemaker. “It was immediately apparent to me that this is a special place. I’m excited for this next chapter,” she says in a statement.

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