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07/02/2024 Digest
Faculty/Staff Notices
President Sarah's Token of Appreciation
President Sarah’s Google poll for the employee appreciation gift has a response deadline by end of day on Friday, July 12. The first round of gifts will be distributed late August. A second Google poll will open shortly thereafter for employees who did not get a chance to respond and will receive their gift in late September. If you haven't already done so, please respond to the following link by Friday, July 12: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfIAtS58upPw9-wg0kEyaXyllbay887NfVS2oakLS3c2TnYEg/viewform
Call for Smith Reads Facilitators
The Smith Reads Committee is looking for a few more faculty/instructional staff to serve as facilitators during new student orientation this year. A brief training session, discussion guides, and copies of the book will be provided. Please email Jenny Joyce, Dean of the First-Year Class at jjoyce@smith.edu if you're interested!
Reminder: Limited Operations Week - July 22nd
As a friendly reminder, this year's Limited Operations Week will be held the week of July 22nd. Although the campus will remain open, we encourage employees to use this opportunity to indulge in some well-deserved vacation time.
No eDigest Week of Limited Operations
Tuesday, July 23
Please note there will be no eDigest the week of limited operations.
Performing Arts/Films/Fine Arts
Second Friday
Friday, July 12, 4-8 p.m., Museum of Art
Join us for an evening of fun at the July 12 Second Friday! SCMA is free and open to all. From 4–7pm, join hands-on! art making for all ages and let your creativity take flight. Design wings inspired by Richard Watson’s painting, "Maxine", on view in the exhibition "A Beacon to the World: Art from the Sylvia Smith Lewis ’74 and Byron E. Lewis Sr. Collection".
Other Events and Activities
SAVE THE DATE: Human Resources Summer Lawn Series on Second Tuesdays Through October
Begins Tuesday, July 9, 1:30 p.m., Garrison Hall, 42 West St.
On the second Tuesday of every month through October, Human Resources will host a Summer Lawn Series at Garrison Hall from 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Set aside time to appreciate the summer weather, enjoy a seasonal treat, and catch up on Smith news while relaxing with friends and colleagues. The July treat will be strawberry shortcake. We look forward to seeing you.