: Honors the best student paper written in an art history course.
: This annual April showcase features student research and creative projects. Students present theses, special studies, and long papers derived from their coursework.
📍 Most events are free and open to the public. 👉 For schedules and accessibility info, visit smith.edu/events or follow @smithcollege.
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The academic year culminates in mid-May with a series of high-profile events. Key highlights include Ivy Day (Saturday, May 16, 2026), featuring the traditional alumnae parade, and Illumination Night , where the upper campus is lit with paper lanterns.
The Smith College Museum of Art (SCMA) and the Mendenhall Center for the Performing Arts host frequent public events: Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com
