The Lazarus Center for Career Development and the Jean Picker Semester-in-Washington Program will join Smithies interning in the Washington, D.C. area this summer for a series of professional development events. 

This Networking Mixer is an opportunity for you to connect with your fellow alumni and these Smith students. Join us to share your expertise and meet enthusiastic students interning in your field. Refreshments provided.

Register here to join us for the mixer at the American Council on Education, 1 Dupont Circle NW, 8th floor, on Thursday, July 25th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. 

All attendees’ names must be confirmed by July 23rd for security purposes.

We look forward to seeing you there! 

Join the Smith College Club of Washington for our 2024 Annual Meeting!

We'll convene on Sunday, July 28 from 2:30 to 5 p.m at the Friends Meeting of Washington (2111 Decatur Pl NW, Washington, DC near Dupont Circle). 

The meeting will be potluck style, with tea and beverages provided. Please feel free to bring a sweet or savory snack to share!

SCCW Nominations for 2024-2025

As of July 1, 2024

The SCCW annual meeting is coming soon! If you're interested in volunteering for a board or committee position, please email a statement of interest to Nominations Chair Corrina Sowden Perrine '07: clsowden@gmail.com. The proposed titles will be implemented pending the approval of new bylaws.

Open roles

Vice President of Programs (proposed title: Programs Co-Chair)

Responsibilities include planning one or two events a month, including the Holiday Tea. Works with the other Programs Co-Chair and may oversee a Programs Committee.

Vice President of Fundraising and Pecan Chair (proposed title: Fundraising Chair)

Responsibilities include leading pecan sales and planning the garden party to raise donations for the scholarship fund.

Vice President of Communications (proposed title: Communications Chair)

Responsibilities include preparing the monthly eblast to communicate with SCCW members.

Vice President of Education (proposed title: Community Programs Manager)

Responsibilities include coordinating the Garrison Reading Program, where SCCW members read to elementary school children.

Also seeking volunteers for the following liaison roles, which are discretionary and appointed by the president:

• Young Alumni Liaison
• Current Student Liaison
• Ada Comstock Liaison

Nominations

• President: Sibyl Brown '14
• Corresponding and Recording Secretary (proposed title: Secretary): Courtney Kirkman '97
• Treasurer: Suzanne Muchetti '91
• Vice President of Programs (proposed title: Programs Chair): Priya Swyden '19
• Social Media Chair: Grace Moorhead '23
• Vice President of Admissions (proposed title: Admissions Chair): Wafa Jawad '19
• Diversity & Inclusion Chair (proposed title: DEI Chair): Allison Wu '17
• Co-Vice Presidents of Mentoring (proposed title: Mentoring Program Managers): Susan Wu ’13, Jennifer DiCarlo '01 and Darcey Bennett '97
• Website Chair (proposed title: Website Manager): Monica Unger '76
• Membership Chair (proposed title: Membership Manager): Maggie McCoy '22
• Nominations Chair: Laura Middleton '86

Name: Melanie Medina

Pronouns: She/Her

Smith graduation year: 2010

Smith house: 150 Elm (which I hear is getting a name?!)

Job: Librarian, U.S. Department of State

I’ve lived in the DMV for: 2006–2008; 2011–today

DMV neighborhood: Rosedale, DC

How I work to make the world more inclusive and equitable: I like to think that I started this work when I was quite young and optimistic, and that Smith gave me the tools and language to operate on an entirely different level, helping to keep my optimism alive. My Smith experience was greatly shaped by my advisor, Dr. Ginetta Candelario. She gifted me many lessons – I remain in awe of her! – the most memorable of which was, "Guilt is an unproductive emotion." The blue index card where I scribbled her words reminds me that I should never hold myself back; my energy is much better spent carrying people with me, so we can break walls down together from the inside. I think she would be very proud of me.

Words of encouragement: At this point, we need a lot more than encouragement.

A note on the photo: This was the last photo of me pre-Covid – enjoying a week in Nashville at a conference with a dear friend – and I am so glad to have captured that joy!

We want your ideas and suggestions!

We strive to provide a wide range of events, programs, and activities to appeal to our diverse community of Smithies! If you have any ideas or suggestions for events you would like to see us organize, please fill out the form here.

Support the Club by paying your dues

The SCCW relies on dues to support our activities and cover administrative costs. Please follow the instructions on our Membership page to support our community of Smithies in the DMV.

More ways to connect

Social media

@dcsmithclub on Instagram

Smith College Club of Washington Facebook Page

DC Smith Club Alums Group Facebook Group

DC Smith Club Young Alums Facebook Group

Website

smithclubwashington.com

Email

smithclubdc@gmail.com

Find more ways to connect with the Smith College Alum Association here

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