Lecture by Andrew Berke, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry and Co-Director of Environmental Concentration at Smith
Topic: Atmospheric Chemistry Using Unconventional Materials: Connecting Science and the Liberal Arts
Thursday, March 21, 2024. 6:00-7:30 p.m. Cleveland Park Library in DC
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Dr. Berke’s field of focus is aerosol chemistry, which is critical to understanding environmental challenges like air pollution and climate change that impact ecosystem and human health. The talk will focus on his work at Smith, including exciting projects and some bespoke methods to understand our chemical systems – driven largely by current students, and connect his research to hot topics in environmental circles, including geoengineering. For more information about Dr. Berke and to sign up, please see the Google Docs form.
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Optional donation of $5 for SCCW members and $10 for non-members. (Please use the "Donate" button on the Home page)
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SCCW's Annual Garden Party
Saturday, May 11, 2024. 2:00-4:30 p.m. Bethesda, MD, area (The exact location will be sent to registrants.)
The Garden Party is a fundraiser for the SCCW Scholarship Fund. Family, friends, partners, and other guests are welcome to attend with you.
The SCCW Scholarship Fund is an Endowed Scholarship Fund at Smith College. Through the fund, SCCW is able to support numerous scholarships for current students from the greater metropolitan Washington, DC, area each year.
If you cannot attend but still wish to support the scholarship fund or sponsor the attendance of a recent graduate, please consider making a donation here.
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The cost for the Garden Party is $50 for a General Admission ticket; $35 for a Young Alum ticket (If these costs are prohibitive for you, please contact the Program Committee at SCCWPrograms@gmail.com, and we will work with you.)
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Please use this form to RSVP for the Garden Party, and please use this link to purchase your tickets! Your registration will only be complete upon successful ticket purchase.
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Community Events
Have a community event to share? Contact the communications team at sccwcomm@gmail.com.
Community events are hosted by affinity groups and shared for your convenience. The SCCW is not responsible for these events.
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Past Events
See recorded past events, such as webinars, and corresponding materials. For more information and details on events prior to 2020, registered users may view past SCCW newsletters and e-blasts.
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SCCW Bonfire
March 8, 2024
Smithies gathered for hot cocoa and s'mores.
Black History Month Tour of the Smithsonian American Art Museum
February 18, 2024
The tour provided an immersive art experience focused specifically on African American artists in the collection.
Valentine's Day Tea and Card-Making
February 4, 2024
Smithies got together to craft Valentine's Day cards for senior citizens living in the District of Columbia.
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Ice-Skating at the Wharf
January 20, 2024
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Wreath-laying at Arlington National Cemetery
December 16, 2023
Smithies participated in Wreaths Across America, a non-profit that remembers and honors our nation's service members by laying wreaths on the graves of our country’s fallen heroes and saying the name of each veteran aloud.
SCCW's Annual Holiday Tea
December 10, 2023
SCCW members and guests gathered to celebrate the holidays at Opaline Brasserie in Washington, D.C.
Julia Child Day Celebration
November 18, 2023
Smithies went on a culinary pilgrimage to Julia Child's kitchen at the National Museum of American History to celebrate one of our favorite alums on her birthday.
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Trivia Night
November 9, 2023
Three SCCW teams showcased Smithie wit!
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Book Launch: Real Clothes, Real Lives: 200 Years of What Women Wore, by Kiki Smith, Professor of Theater and Director of the Smith College Historic Clothing Collection.
October 26, 2023
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Young Alum Wine & Cheese & Pumpkin Carving
October 22, 2023
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Apple Picking at Mackintosh Fruit Farm in Berryville, VA
September 30, 2023
Planet Word Museum Visit
August 27, 2023
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Young Alum August Wine & Cheese
August 25, 2023
At Smith, Senior Wine & Cheese was a much-celebrated event hosted by each house. To bring this tradition closer to home, SCCW hosts semi-regular Wine & Cheese nights for young alums.
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Young Alum Winery Visit @ Delaplane Cellars
July 22, 2023
Attendees enjoyed an afternoon of food, wine, and great company at this beautiful winery in Delaplane, Virginia.
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2023 SCCW Annual Meeting and Potluck
June 25, 2023
Updates from the board, college, and club, and election of the 2023-2024 Board of Directors.
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Young Alum Wine & Cheese
June 3, 2023
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Olive Oil Tasting with the Smithie-owned, Italian-based olive oil company Libellula
May 14, 2023
Annual Garden Party
On May 6, 2023, members and guests met on a perfect spring day to enjoy tea, blooms, and the company of fellow alums. Proceeds benefit the SCCW Scholarship Fund.
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Young Alum Wine & Cheese
April 28, 2023
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Earth Day Picnic at the National Arboretum
April 22, 2023
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Rosa Parks Tour at The Mansion on O Street
On March 26, 2023, Smithies toured the O Street Mansion in DC to learn about the incredible life and legacy of Rosa Parks and her connections to Washington, DC.
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