Smith College

Mary Sutton ][ Neema Khatri

Mary Sutton ][ I cannot speak entirely for the Smith community, but I think most would agree when I say that Ethnic Studies is something very much alive and well on this campus. For example, after the tragic events of September 11th, instead of leading an angry crusade for war, the administration and student body collectively understood that it is more crucial for us to be sympathetic toward the citizens of Afghanistan and find peace within ourselves through understanding of Islam - that ambiguous religion that most have viewed as our source of strife with the Middle East.
We have various organizations and festivals on campus that celebrate diversity and offer opportunities for others to learn about a culture they may know little, if anything, about. One could certainly call Smith a warm, sympathetic community where diversity is treasured and minorities are, for the most part, not patronized, but welcomed into the classroom and the social sphere.

Neema Khatri ][ Smith College offers three ethnic studies majors, Afro-American Studies, East Asian Studies, and Latin American and Latino/a Studies. In addition, Five College Certificates are available in African Studies, Asian/Pacific/American Studies, Latin American Studies, and Middle East Studies. The Five College Certificate Program is offered in addition to or in conjunction with the student's major.
If you have any questions please contact Mentha Hynes, Assistant Dean of Multicultural Affairs. (413) 585-4940