From the Red Room: Oct. 25 AAS Meeting Updates
The AAS discussed Committee on Priorities and Resources (CPR) allocations, nominated representatives for the upcoming Judiciary Council (JC) hearing, and went over on-campus issues and projects.
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Writing Center Narrows Focus to Academic Writing Support
The Writing Center is shifting away from non-academic writing support, as well as pausing many of its extracurricular projects. The changes are part of a new Strategic Plan, which aims to align the center’s priorities with the college’s Anti-Racist Action Plan.
As Infections Remain Low, College Repeals Covid Restrictions
On Oct. 19, the college announced its return to Level 1: Baseline Covid-19 Operations. Generally students anticipate enjoying newly permitted activities, but some still wish for a more complete return to normalcy.
Campus Police Log: Oct. 18 to Oct. 25
The latest installment of the Police Log, from Oct. 18 to Oct. 25, can be found here.
College Celebrates Bicentennial with Blowout Bash
The college held a lavish Bicentennial Party for the campus community on Oct. 15. The celebration served an array of New England foods, boasted a Ferris wheel and 100-foot slide, and featured a performance by Grammy Award-winning artist Common.
College Announces End of Legacy Admissions
In an email sent to the college community on Oct. 20, President Biddy Martin announced that starting in the 2022-2023 academic year, the college will end its legacy admission preference as well as implement an expanded and simplified financial aid program.
CA Fired for Claimed Negligence, Alleges Wrongful Termination
On Sunday, Sept. 12, a CA assisted a drunk Smith College student on Morris Pratt quad. Five days later, she was fired. The CA and her coworkers suspect that her involvement with the student workers’ union played a factor in her firing.