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<p>Welcome to the Smith College Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Team! We are a group of Smithies who love to grapple in a safe and positive environment. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is a martial art focused on ground grappling. It was developed with the goal of creating a fighting form where size and strength do not matter. It utilizes body weight physics instead of pure strength, and it is a submission martial art, so you win by making your opponent "tap out". In addition, it has many applications in self-defense and MMA.</p>
<p>In this club, we will be learning the fundamentals of Jiu Jitsu in a safe and comfortable environment. Newcomers are welcome and encouraged to come!</p>
<p>Meetings are Wednesday 3:30 - 5 pm and Sundays 4-6 pm in the rockclimbing gym! <br />Hope to see you on the mats!</p>

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<p>We are a club for Smithies with chronic illnesses/chronic pain. We meet once a week to have snacks, do crafts, and talk about disability justice. We are also planning on doing field trips to the grocery store, the mall, the movies, etc.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>CKI empowers college students through service to local and global communities. In CKI, you’ll work with other passionate students to develop leadership skills and make lifelong friendships – all in an inclusive and supportive environment.</p>

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<p>Citrus Magazine is a fashion magazine and organization that strives to create the fashion world we want to see reflected in society.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The purpose of this organization is to promote interest and understanding of French language and culture through events such as movie nights, karaoke, food sampling, and field trips. This club will also provide the opportunity for students to learn more
about French language study abroad programs at Smith and connect with students currently studying in Paris and Geneva!&nbsp;</p>
<p>Follow our Instagram @smithfrenchclub to stay up to date with all club events, meetings, and reminders!&nbsp;</p>

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<div>Emulate is an arts and culture magazine. Our goal is to serve as a bridge between the creative communities found within Smith College, Northampton, and the broader Connecticut River Valley.&nbsp;</div>
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<div>If you're interested in joining, please email us at submissions.emulate (a) gmail.com, we would love to have you!</div>

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<p>Smith College JSA hopes to advocate for Japanese and Japanese American students on campus. Our goal is to provide a safe space for students to share values, traditions, and experiences. We are dedicated to preserving Japanese identity and representing our community. We welcome you to join us through our events!&nbsp;</p>

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<h3>WHAT IS MATRICULATE?</h3>
<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1675391201105_225" class="">Matriculate is a non-profit organization that strives to help thousands of incredibly talented and high-achieving, low-income high school students who miss the chance to attend some of the top colleges simply because they do not apply.&nbsp;This lost opportunity means that these top students may attend colleges where they ultimately pay more and do not receive the support that they deserve, leading to lower grades and graduation rates, as well as more debt.</p>
<p class="">This is a problem that Matriculate seeks to solve&ndash;but only with the help of our college student Advising Fellows</p>
<p class=""><a href="/actioncenter/organization/matriculate/&lt;iframe title=&quot;vimeo-player&quot; src=&quot;https:/player.vimeo.com/video/159493287?h=a57feb33a6&quot; width=&quot;640&quot; height=&quot;360&quot; frameborder=&quot;0&quot; allowfullscreen&gt;&lt;/iframe&gt;">Why Join?</a></p>
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<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1675391201105_228" class="">Matriculate trains college students to work one-on-one with high-achieving, low-income high school students to provide them with the information, guidance, and support that they need to apply to, gain admission to, and excel at the best colleges and universities.</p>
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<p class="">Help high school students identify colleges that are a good fit; complete essays, resumes, recommendations and application forms; apply for financial aid and compare packages; and prepare academically, socially, and emotionally to succeed in college.</p>
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<p class="">Being a Matriculate Advising Fellow means making a commitment to guide and support high-achieving, low-income high school students across the country as they navigate the college admissions process.</p>
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<p id="yui_3_17_2_1_1675391201105_233" class="">We&rsquo;re looking for undergraduates who are passionate about helping others navigate the college process, have strong interpersonal skills, and above all, who want to make a difference in someone&rsquo;s life.</p>
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<p>We are a group of fun-loving Catholic Smithies aiming to provide opportunities for growing in faith, charity, and friendship. Throughout the semester we offer the opportunity to attend weekly Mass together, bible studies, rosary, corporal works of mercy, attend various events hosted by Catholic communities among the 5 Colleges, and more! All, including faculty, staff, students, and other community members, are welcome!</p>

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<p>This is a club created by readers for readers. Our goal is to create a safe space for book lovers. We meet once a month to discuss the book chosen for that month! We encourage everyone to come if they have read the book, have not read it, hated it, or have any other feelings toward it. Please reach out if you have any questions!&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Join our Goodreads group:&nbsp;https://www.goodreads.com/group/show/1176141-sc-page-turners</p>

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The purpose of this organization shall be to educate and support pre-veterinary students from Smith College and the Five Colleges regarding the veterinary field and veterinary school This club shall promote equity, access, education, and a supportive community among the pre-vet student body. The club will be an association used to introduce and advise undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in veterinary medicine.&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p>The Psychology Club at Smith College (est. 2024) is open to all undergraduate students across the five college consortium. The club is open to any student, psychology major or not. This organization seeks to further networking and professional development opportunities by encouraging its members to mature into their psychology affiliations and to sharpen their vision about how their studies can be applied in life beyond Smith.</p>

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<p>The Smith College Public Health Society is a collective of individuals interested in public health causes and careers. We aim to increase campus-wide involvement in public health by hosting documentary screenings, speakers, and discussion groups.&nbsp; We hope to create a space where a diverse array of backgrounds can gather to talk about how public health intersects with their interests. As there isn't currently public health major, we aim to help students find public health careers that interest them.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Sátya is the official Philosophy Journal of Smith College. The journal is student-led and peer-reviewed. The ethos of Sátya is to reflect Smith College’s philosophy department which is multidisciplinary and multicultural. The purpose of Sátya is to promote
philosophical discourse and thought. Sátya is dedicated to providing its readers with quality works that make philosophy accessible to a wide audience. Undergraduates from all five college institutions are invited to submit their work for review. Sátya welcomes
essays related to the broad topic of philosophy.</p>

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<p>This organization aims to educate and to advocate for the preservation of the Night Sky to the public and the greater Smith community.</p>
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<p>Club Logo Image Credit &amp; Copyright: Robert Q. Fugate</p>

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<p>Smith's finest and only standup and sketch club! Come to try out new material, punch up old bits, or just enjoy the fabulous comedy of your fabulous friends.</p>
<p>"Oh, I could never get up in front of other people and do comedy like that," I hear you say. Wrong! You totally could. And we are just the people to get up in front of. Every SCOFFLAW member is supportive, friendly, and devastatingly attractive. We will become your best friends in no time.</p>
<p>The bottom line: we are funny! We are friendly! Come to a meeting or showcase; you won't regret it.</p>

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<p>Open to all students who consider themselves pre-health regardless of background, major, or identity. The goal of this club is to create a non-competitive, collaborative community of pre-health students on campus. We aim to help with peer-advising, volunteering, forming MCAT study groups, and giving students dedicated time in their schedules to work on pre-health matters. We hope to cultivate a community that helps ensure that everyone knows how to navigate their prerequisites, the resources that Smith provides, and timelines to their careers.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Smith Enthusiasts And Friends Of Asian Media (SEAFOAM) is for Smith and other Five College students to talk about Asian media such as animation, comics, games, music and other interests in a comfortable and safe space. Whether you like watching anime, reading Chinese web-novels, listening to K-pop, or playing games from Asian developers, SEAFOAM is for you! Come meet new friends, bond over shared interests, and just have a good time with everyone. We aspire to create an intentionally welcoming and inclusive community for all!</p>
<p>If you're interested in joining us, join our <a href="https://discord.gg/6reZ9VEjgq"> Discord server</a> to get all the latest news and start chatting with us today!</p>
<p>Here's the link: <a href="https://discord.gg/6reZ9VEjgq">https://discord.gg/6reZ9VEjgq.</a></p>
<p>You can also join our mailing list by emailing seafoam@smith.edu or the current president (yafzal@smith.edu)!</p>

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<p><strong>Update as of Spring 2024:</strong> We will be going by the&nbsp;<strong>&quot;Smith College Campus Action (SCCA)&quot;
</strong>Club instead of Smith PIRG. We are still a chapter of MassPIRG and will still be known as Smith PIRG officially, but we hope this name change will be better reflective of who we are and what we do.</p>
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<p>College students have been at the forefront of social change throughout history, and they have the power to make the world a better place now while also shaping the future. MASSPIRG provides the training, professional support and resources Smithies need
to create a better, more sustainable future for all of us. At Smith, we are affiliated with MASSPIRG, a student action and training program that has been helping student activists get organized, mobilized and energized for over 50 years. Smith PIRG's main
campaigns focus on making textbooks more affordable, registering young people to vote, and combating hunger and homelessness in our community! We spend the school year fundraising, hosting events, working with Smith and local community members and volunteering.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Smith College's very own Shakespeare company! Our goal is to make Shakespeare and Early Modern dramatic literature more accessible to the Smith and greater Pioneer Valley community with free performances (though we appreciate donations).&nbsp;</p>
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<p>We do at least one show a semester, as well as workshops with theater artists and Shakespeare-themed social events. To learn more about us, watch this video:</p>
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<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgwU1GGMEaU&amp;ab_channel=SmithOSE</p>

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<p>The Smith College Tap Ensemble is an organization dedicated to tap dance and tap dance lovers. We're entirely student-run and collaborative; members lead warm-ups, teach classes, and choreograph for the group.</p>
<p>We meet once a week, and meetings are divided into two parts: a beginner class and an intermediate+ rehearsal. In the beginner class, beginner tappers (and anyone else who wants to come) learn how to tap. In the intermediate+ portion, we learn combinations, teach each other new steps, and rehearse for performances.</p>
<p>We're open to all Five College students and faculty and we welcome all skill levels - from complete beginners to very experienced tappers! Active members should come to as many meetings as they can, but it's totally okay to not be able to commit to every week!</p>
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<p>Instagram: @smith_tap</p>

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<p>Volleyball Club is all about having fun and supporting each other. Whether you&rsquo;ve never touched a volleyball before or you&rsquo;ve played your entire life, we want to provide a space for everyone to play and improve!</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Monday</span>: 5-6:30pm Scott Gym</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday</span>: 3-5pm Scott Gym</p>
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<p>You must fill out the following waiver to participate (it's valid for the entire academic year):&nbsp;https://risk-management.mtholyoke.edu/waivers/form.php</p>

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<p>Originally launched in 2018, Smith Votes is a nonpartisan effort to boost civic engagement and voter turnout at Smith College. We're always busy coordinating get out the vote efforts with other campus clubs and orgs, organizing civic engagement events, and mostly having fun together. Join Smith Votes to help support our mission!</p>
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<p>Register to vote at&nbsp;<a href="https://smith.turbovote.org/">https://smith.turbovote.org/</a></p>

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<p>The Smithies in Science Organization invites influential scientists to speak about their position and how they got to where they are. Our goal is to inspire Smith students in STEM related majors to learn about the plethora of careers in science.</p>

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<p>Smith College's BIPOC Theatre Student Org!✨</p>

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<p>Our organization aims to celebrate birds and make space for people to "gather" and learn about avian life. We host birdwatching in the mornings and afternoons on campus, bird art nights, and field trips when possible. We intend to practice more community engagement (bringing in speakers), work to make birding more accessible, and pursue conservation projects at Smith. We are also a National Audubon Campus Chapter.</p>

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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The purpose of this organization is to give creative writers at Smith a place to meet and write alongside other writers. They may use the club as a source for feedback, motivation, or simply a safe space to share their writing. This club shall promote creative dialogue, mutual respect, and collaboration. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This club will meet weekly and give writers a place to express themselves, improve their craft or form connections with other writers.</span></p>

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<p class="x_p1">The Valley Troupe provides a community of students interested in producing and learning about Yiddish theatre. We produce and support student productions of Yiddish plays, create and sustain a community of students interested in Yiddish theatre, and promote interest and understanding of Yiddish language, culture, and history.&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: 400;">This organization shall be a place of community, inclusion, and </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">belonging</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> for all and makes a commitment to </span><span style="font-weight: 400;">accessible</span><span style="font-weight: 400;"> theatre.&nbsp;</span></p>

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<p>The Young Communist League champions democracy, peace, and equality through raising young adults' political consciousness and organizing skills. The YCL is a mass organization, meaning it accepts everyone looking to fight for a better world. To the YCL, a better, more equal world can best be achieved through scientific socialism, based on the revolutionary tradition of Marxism-Leninism and the American radical tradition. The YCL fights for unity against fascism and racism, free quality education, and the rights of the multi-racial, multi-gender, multi-national working class of the USA and beyond.</p>

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