Come Home to Smith

Saturday, November 1, 2025 All Day Event

Location:
Various
For:
Open to the Public

On Saturday, November 1, Smith College will celebrate its 150th anniversary with a series of events across campus.

 

Please note that while some events are open to the entire Smith community and the public, many events are limited to Smith families or alums. 

Events

Event highlights are listed below and will continue to be updated throughout the fall.

Alum Welcome Center

9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Alumnae House, 33 Elm Street
Begin your day at the Alumnae House with coffee and refreshments (from 9–11 a.m.). Pick up a schedule with the full list of campus activities, including lunch locations, and commemorative swag!

Lunch in the Houses

11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Registered alums are invited to lunch in the Smith dining halls, with traditional, vegetarian, gluten-free, vegan, and halal options. Menus and instructions will be available at the Alumnae House Welcome Center on November 1.

Program with President Sarah Willie‑LeBreton

3–4 p.m.
Sage Hall, 144 Green Street
Join President Sarah Willie‑LeBreton for a special program in celebration of Smith’s sesquicentennial.

Tours, Open Houses, Athletics Events and Special Activities

Enjoy a wide selection of tours, open houses, and activities across campus — including many Family Weekend events being opened to alums! A complete list of offerings will be available closer to the event. A selection is offered below:

Museum of Art

11 a.m.–4 p.m.
20 Elm Street
Free admission for all! Come check out what’s on view, including Michel Kameni: Portraits of an Independent Africa. The exhibition features portraits by the Cameroonian studio photographer Michel Kameni (c. 1935–2020) made at Studio KM in Yaoundé. The 55 prints featured were made during the 1960s and 1970s in the years following Cameroon’s independence.

Botanic Garden

9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Stroll through diverse plant collections and garden spaces that have supported teaching, research, and connection for more than a century.

Exploring Plant Conservation at the Smith Botanic Garden

10–11 a.m.
Meet at Lanning Fountain. Limited to 80 guests.
For 130 years, the Botanic Garden of Smith College has been the steward of exemplary teaching collections — creating spaces for learning and research as well as joy and connection. Today, this cherished institution is working with current Smithies to tackle biodiversity loss and partner with conservation leaders around the country. Join Director John Berryhill for a tour of beautiful garden spaces and an exploration of projects that have set Smith apart as a groundbreaking botanic garden in the 21st century.

Design Thinking Initiative Open House

11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Capen Annex, 25A Henshaw Ave
The Design Thinking Initiative is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a birthday party! Join DTI for creative activities to help reflect on our past 10 years. A cake cutting and storytelling will take place from 1–2 p.m.

Smith Athletics Volleyball Doubleheader

1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
Ainsworth Gymnasium
Come cheer on Smith Volleyball in their doubleheader vs. Worcester State University at 1 p.m. and vs. Curry College at 5 p.m.

Montage: The Elements (Smith Department of Music)

4 p.m.
John M. Greene Hall
Explore themes of air, fire, earth, and water from different genres with performances by the Glee Club, Chamber Singers, Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, Wailing Banshees, Jazz Ensemble, Handbell Choir, and student a cappella groups.

Eurydice by Sarah Ruhl, directed by Tara Franklin

7:30 p.m.
Hallie Flanagan Theatre, 122 Green Street
Tickets will be available for sale two weeks prior at smitharts.ludus.com. In Eurydice, Sarah Ruhl reimagines the classic myth of Orpheus through the eyes of its heroine. Dying too young on her wedding day, Eurydice must journey to the underworld, where she reunites with her father and struggles to remember her lost love. With contemporary characters, ingenious plot twists, and breathtaking visual effects, the play is a fresh look at a timeless love story.

Department of Art 200‑ and 300‑Level Student Showcase

Hours TBD
Jannotta Gallery, Hillyer Hall
View an exhibition of work by current students in 200‑ and 300‑level Department of Art studio courses.

Know Before You Go

Presented by the Office of Alumnae Relations and Development
Questions: EventsRSVP@smith.edu

Alums and their guests are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from campus and securing their own housing if they wish to stay overnight.

For disability access information or accommodation requests please call 413-585-2407. To request a sign language interpreter, email ods@smith.edu at least ten days before the event.

Smith’s 150th anniversary celebrates the bold ideas, hard work, and vibrant community that have shaped our history—and your support will power the next 150 years. Join us and make your gift today!