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People News

Read about the latest accomplishments of Smith students, staff, faculty, and alums.

Denise Gomez Oluwo ’04 Appointed to John S. Mulholland Family Foundation Board

  • March 26, 2025

Denise Gomez Oluwo ’04 has been appointed to the board of directors of the John S. Mulholland Family Foundation. A senior vice president and GSE chief underwriter at Merchants Capital Corp., a national multifamily housing finance company, Oluwo earned her Smith degree in economics and an M.B.A. from The George Washington University.

Carolina Miranda ’93 Receives Grant

  • March 26, 2025

Carolina Miranda ’93 is the recipient of a 2024 Arts Writers Grant from the Andy Warhol Foundation for a series of articles focusing on underrepresented Latinx/Latin American artists. Miranda, who majored in Latin American studies at Smith, is an award-winning former columnist for the Los Angeles Times.

Aimee Cutrona ’91 Named Chargé D’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Morocco

  • March 26, 2025

Aimee Cutrona ’91, a member of the U.S. Senior Foreign Service, became chargé d’affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Morocco in January. Cutrona previously served as the deputy chief of mission in Rabat, and before that, in Washington, D.C., as the deputy assistant secretary of state for Levant Affairs. She majored in government at Smith and holds a master’s degree in international relations and conflict management from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

150 Years of Memories

To help us celebrate the college’s 150th anniversary, send us a love story to Smith! It can be about a favorite place on campus, an influential professor or staff member, an enduring memory or friendship—something that captures the essence of what makes Smith special. We’ll post responses online and possibly use some of the stories in an upcoming issue of the Smith Quarterly.

Celebrate Smith’s 150th Submit Your Love Story

Helpful Information

Conveniently on Campus

You don’t need to go far to find convenient amenities at Smith. The menu at the Campus Center Café is available to employees—you can even order ahead on Grubhub—and benefited, full-time employees have access to Smith’s athletic facilities.

Athletic Facilities Café Menu

Want To Take Classes?

Eligible employees and their spouses who are not degree candidates may enroll in courses, provided there is space available and the instructor gives approval. Employees are subject to the same academic rules and regulations as Smith students, including deadlines for papers and examinations, grading system, and academic honor system.

1. Apply With Human Resources through Workday
Apply to the Office of Human Resources in advance of the start of the semester following the directions in the document below.

Smith Courses Tuition Benefit Request Instructions (PDF)

2. Confirm Registration
The registrar's office will receive approved applications from HR and will email instructions on registering the week before classes begin. If the course involves a separate lab or discussion, registration for both sections is required.

OR

If you wish to audit a course only see the information on the Auditors page. There is no fee for employees or spouses/dependents of employees.

You must officially drop a course by notifying the registrar's and Human Resources office by the drop deadline.

Any employee or spouse who does not complete a course for which they are registered and does not follow the official procedures for withdrawing will receive a failing grade.

If you are employed in a position of half time or more, you are eligible to receive tuition assistance for Smith courses. Additionally, tuition assistance is available to the spouses of eligible employees.

Learn more in the Employee Handbook.

For Staff, By Staff

Staff Council, founded in 1992, provides a comprehensive communication channel between administration and staff members. Implemented to ensure staff members’ voices are heard across campus, Staff Council also organizes fun events such as cookie competitions, staff trips, and more.

Two-Stop Shopping

The Smith Computer Store, located in Stoddard Hall 202, has everything imaginable for your electronics needs—from new MacBooks and iPads to the smallest cables and adapters, we’ve got you covered. If it’s Smith-branded clothing or accessories (or just some on-campus staples!) you’re after, stop by the bookstore at 8–10 Green Street. At either location, a valid Smith ID will get students, faculty, and staff members various discounts.