Whether we are welcoming you for the first time or welcoming you back, we’re so glad that you’re here! First Week At Smith is a series of free programs sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement in collaboration with other offices, departments and student
organizations across campus and The Northampton Chamber of Commerce and is aimed at connecting new students and reconnection returning Smithies to our community. Programs are fun, informative, and can help you find your place, make new friends and
connect to campus and area resources. Attend one or attend them all – the choice is yours! All on-campus programs will be in the CC TV Lounge, Lower Level in the event of rain.
Mon., 9.7
5:15 pm
7 pm
7:45-10 pm
Convocation BBQ, The Quad and Davis Lawn
Convocation, JMG
Convocation Carnival, Chapin Lawn
Tues., 9.8
11 am-1:30 pm
12-1 pm
Smith Christian Fellowship Lemonade Stand, Chapin Deck
SGA Outdoor Election Extravaganza! Grab some ice cream and find out how you
can get involved in the new SGA, Chapin Lawn
Smith Outdoor Adventure invites you to Disc Golf, Meet at the Boathouse
Smith Volleyball v. Simmons College, Ainsworth Gym
4:30-6:30 pm
7 pm
Wed., 9.9
12-1 pm
OSE Kettle Corn Event! Fill your megaphone and grab a schedule of the all First
Week events, Chapin Lawn
Athletics invites you to stop by and meet the Coaches and learn a new lawn game or
two, Chapin Lawn
12-1 pm
Thurs., 9.10
7:30 am-10 am
12-1 pm
10 am-4 pm
4-5:30 pm
4:30-6:30 pm
9 pm
Fri., 9.11
12-1 pm
12-1 pm
1-4 pm
7:30 pm
TBD
Senior Pancake Breakfast, Alumnae House Conference Hall
Grab an iced coffee, design your very own Wurtele Center Work & Life T-Shirt
& learn all about WCWL Programs, Chapin Lawn
Campus Plant Sale, Chapin Lawn
Community Service Office Ice Cream Social – learn about local community service &
social justice opportunities in the community. Canter for Community Collaboration,
Wright 013
Smith Outdoor Adventure hikes the Holyoke Range – all welcome! Leaves from the
Boathouse on Paradise Pond
SEC presents Jittery’s Live! with Mal Blum, CC TV Lounge
Admission Office Needs You! Now that you’re a Smithie learn how you can help
recruit the class of 2020 and beyond, Chapin Lawn
Need a cookie? Come sample a Gluten-Free Treat from Cookie Works in Thornes
Marketplace, Chapin Lawn
Sophomore Reboot, Lewis Global Studies Center Open House, Wright Hall
SEC Films invites you to grab a blanket and DRIVE-IN to enjoy Avengers: Age of
Ultron, Seeyle Lawn (Weinstein in the event of rain)
Volleyball Smith College Invitational, Ainsworth Gym
Sat., 9.12
8 am-8 pm
11 am
TBD
2 pm
7:30 pm
9 pm
5th Annual Northampton Chalk Art Festival, Downtown Northampton
Cross Country Smith College Invitational
Volleyball Smith College Invitational, Ainsworth Gym
Soccer v. Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Athletic Fields
SEC Films presents Avengers: Age of Ultron, Weinstein Auditorium
Smith To Do featuring DIY Picture Frames, Davis Ballroom
Sun., 9.13
All Day
1 pm
1 pm
Take the day to explore Noho. Look for the First Week At Smith graphic in business
storefronts for an additional surprise!
Soccer v. Bryn Mawr, Athletic Fields
Tennis v. Babson College, Tennis Courts
Mon., 9.14
11:30 am-1:30 pm
12-1 pm
Start your week with a little Hula Hoopla, Chapin Lawn
Stop by and introduce yourself to the Wellness Office, Chapin Lawn
Tues., 9.15
12-1 pm
4:30-6:30 pm
7 pm
7 pm
Pizza slices with Student Affairs – grab a slice and meet the team, Chapin Lawn
Smith Outdoor Adventure invites you to Disc Golf, Meet at the Boathouse
First Senate Meeting of the Year, Campus Center 103/104
Volleyball v. Clark University, Ainsworth Gym
Wed., 9.16
10 am-5 pm
12- 1 pm
Campus Poster Sale, Chapin Lawn
Come and meet the new Diversity & Equity Staff over wings and fries, Chapin Lawn
Thurs., 9.17
10 am-5 pm
11:30 am-1 pm
4:30-6:30 pm
Campus Poster Sale, Chapin Lawn
Come and Tie-Dye a T-Shirt with SEC Break from the Norm, Chapin Lawn
Smith Outdoor Adventure hikes the Holyoke Range – all welcome! Leaves from the
Boathouse on Paradise Pond
Reunion Worker Reunion, Alumnae House Conference Hall
SEC presents Jittery’s Live! with Mal Devisa, CC TV Lounge
6:30-9:30 pm
9 pm
Fri., 9.18
11:30 am-1:30 pm
4-5:30 pm
7:30 pm
Stop by and meet our Student Organizations at the Student Involvement Fair,
Chapin Lawn
Lewis Global Studies Center Welcome Back Ice Cream Sundae Bar, Wright Hall
SEC Films presents Real Women Have Curves, Weinstein Auditorium
First Week at Smith is sponsored by the Office of Student Engagement in collaboration with the Student Events Committee, the Division of Student Affairs, Outdoor Programs, Wellness Education,
the Wurtele Center for Work & Life, the Lewis Global Studies Center, Athletics, Admission, the Student Government Association, the Office of Alumnae Relations and the Northampton Chamber of Commerce.