In Black Time and the Aesthetic Possibility of Objects, Lamothe encourages individuals not only to engage with literature, art, and music by Black artists but also to consume the media slowly and intentionally as a way to connect more deeply with the stories being told. “Artists create for public consumption, but the content is a place where the Black interior world—the space where your humanity is recognized—can have a life,” she tells the Smith Quarterly. “There’s something sacred and tender that needs to be protected in the aesthetic realm because of the function it plays.”

For the second year in a row, Smith faced New York University in the NCAA Division III finals. The Pioneers ultimately lost on Saturday, bringing a strong season to a close. “This doesn’t define the entire season; this is a part of our journey,” says head coach Lynn Hersey.

In the International District Energy Association’s magazine, Smith’s geothermal project was touted for tapping the “enormous potential of thermal storage and exchange below the Earth’s surface.” The project is expected to lower Smith’s carbon emissions by as much as 90%.

Because caps must be close to the scalp for neuroimaging, it can be difficult to get accurate readings for those with kinky, curly, or coiled hair. Smith’s Mind in Development Lab found that one simple technique—hair braiding—helps ensure that caps used to measure brain activity are effective for all, regardless of one’s hair texture.

During a recent episode of WHMP’s podcast, Dasgupta spoke with hosts Bill Newman and Buz Eisenberg about her new book, Change the Wallpaper, which encourages the use of collective—rather than individual—action to promote positive structural change.

Until April 11, alums can submit ideas here, while students, staff, and faculty can participate here. “This new moniker represents a meaningful step in modernizing the college’s identity,” says Debra Townsend, interim vice president for the Office of College Relations.

In this Little Love Story, Deborah Heller ’61 reflects on a deep connection she had with her professor after initially receiving scathing feedback on an assignment. “In the margin of my first essay: ‘Reading this is like sliding on mashed bananas.’ I rewrote that essay three times to get a B. And I learned to write!” Heller shares. Students, staff, faculty, and alums can submit a Little Love Story to Smith using this web form.

Each year, the Smith College Museum of Art invites a distinguished artist, art historian, or curator to deliver a public lecture. As this year’s guest speaker, historian Feldman will deliver a lecture called “The 1001st Night of Scheherazade, Here, and Now: A tale untold in dots and forms” on March 28 at 4:30 p.m. EST in the campus center’s Carroll Room. 

One Book One Nebraska is a reading initiative that amplifies literature either about Nebraska or by a Nebraskan author. This year’s selection is The Long March Home, a work of historical fiction co-authored by Lee and Marcus Brotherton that centers on the 1942 Bataan Death March.

On April 10 at noon EST, join athletic director Kristin Hughes and head basketball coach Lynn Hersey for a webinar on how parents can help student-athletes thrive both in sports and in the classroom. During the free webinar, current Smith student-athletes will also share how they leverage their athletic experience to build career aspirations.

Founded by Michael in 2024, the Policy Playhouse is a student-led initiative that connects policymakers and their constituents through the arts. The Playhouse’s inaugural Playwriting Festival will be held this weekend, March 28–30, in Northampton and will feature writing workshops, readings, an open mic, and more.

In January, the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems honored Rahman with a Public Pension Communicator of the Year Award in recognition of her work in the area of assets under management. Rahman is currently the communications director for the City of Austin Employees’ Retirement System.

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