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The mission of this organization shall be to teach Smith students partner acrobatic skills and circus tricks, providing a space for students to create community and learn from each other. This club shall promote collaborative engagement with physical theater, acrobatics, and object manipulation.

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Membership benefits include but are not limited to: advancing ground-based acrobatic skills, meeting like-minded students, and opportunities to engage with external circus-adjacent events.

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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>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>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>
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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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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.

Receive professional development through continued training, exposure to college access issues, mentorship from staff, and collaboration within a national network of Fellowships and advisors
Receive extensive training and staff support before embarking on relationship with High School Fellows to ensure success and comfort within the AF role
Build meaningful relationships with their High School Fellows, developing valuable mentorship skills and helping HSFs to succeed in the college application process
Become a part of a dynamic national Fellowship program, developing relationships with advisors in their Fellowship and across the country
Develop and practice leadership, management, coaching, communication, writing, teaching, and advising skills
Help build a strong, mission-driven community on their campus
Have opportunities to attend national conferences in the college access field and receive recommendations for future opportunities
Contribute to a growing non-profit with opportunities to provide meaningful input on the growth and trajectory of the organization.

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The mission of Moonlight Classical Chinese Dance Club (MCCD) is to introduce, practice, and celebrate Chinese classical dance within the campus community. Through regular practices, workshops, performances, and cultural events, MCCD provides an inclusive space for students of all backgrounds and levels of dance experience to engage with Chinese dance and culture through movement, artistic expression, and community.

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Members of MCCD will have opportunities to participate in regular dance practices and workshops, learn Chinese classical dance techniques and choreography, and perform at campus and community events. Members can develop their dance skills, stage experience, confidence, teamwork, and artistic expression while learning more about Chinese performing arts and cultural traditions. MCCD also provides a welcoming social community for students interested in dance and Chinese culture. No previous dance experience is required, and members of all backgrounds and skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join any dance performances.

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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> Connect with other Smithies who are curious about, exploring or growing in the faith</p>
<p> Be the first to hear about faith-based events happening around campus and in the 5C area</p>
<p> Participate in funded weekend retreats each semester </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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APVMA membership, VMCAS workshops, social events, volunteer opportunities, clinic tours, chats with Alumni, and information sessions for various DVM programs.

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The Psychology Club at Smith College (est. 2024) is open to all undergraduate students enrolled at Amherst College, Mount Holyoke College, Smith College, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Students formerly enrolled at Hampshire College who are currently attending one of the four aforementioned institutions are also welcome to join. 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.

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All members of the Psychology Club will have the opportunity to help plan and/or participate in a variety of events designed to expand their knowledge of psychology-related careers and skills while fostering a stronger sense of community among psychology students. Examples include but are not limited to workshops for writing CVs, guest speakers discussing psychology careers, and informal group- and peer-mentoring sessions. Members will also be exposed to a variety of on-campus and off-campus career opportunities.

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The Smith College Public Health Collective is a group of individuals interested in public health causes and careers. We aim to increase campus-wide involvement in public health by hosting mini lectures, speakers, and discussion groups. 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 a public health major, we aim to develop both the students and administrators understanding of public health and its place on the campus.

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Learn more about public health career paths and its impacts on both you and your community. Develop skills in writing, speaking, and advocating for public health. Have a community that is passionate about public health and its effects on you and the rest of Smith College.

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The QSN chapter at Smith seeks to connect and support Questbridge-affiliated students by providing tools to help navigate college life. The QSN chapter strives to foster a diverse, empathetic, and inclusive community where students from underrepresented and/or low income backgrounds can thrive.

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Provides community and support to students from underrepresented communities and backgrounds. Membership in this organization shall be open to all students in good standing currently enrolled at Smith College (or a Five College institution) regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national/ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, or with regard to the bases outlined in the Veterans Readjustment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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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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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!
Follow our Instagram @smith_french_club to stay up to date with all club events, meetings, and reminders!

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Community and practice as French speakers, and engagement with French culture and food.

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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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A. Membership in this organization shall be open to all students in good standing
currently enrolled at Smith College (or a Five College institution) regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national/ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, or with regard to the bases outlined in the Veterans Readjustment Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
B. Membership shall be retained until the student severs relations with the College whether by graduation or otherwise. Membership will be retained during the vacations and recesses of the College.
C. Active Membership requires being included on the roster of the Smith College Pre-Health Society on the Smith Social Network. An active member must attend at least 1 meeting each semester.
D. In accordance with the Smith College Student Handbook and Massachusetts state law, there shall be no hazing, harassment or mandatory participation in activities in which a
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E. If a member fails to comply with Smith College policies, or behaves in a manner contrary to the Smith College Handbook, they may be asked to leave the organization by a majority of the Executive Board

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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!

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Event ideas and interests from the members of SEAFOAM will be prioritized by the Board.

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SMAC aims to foster community between students and Western Massachusetts through ongoing support of mutual aid projects.

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Members will participate weekly in ongoing mutual aid projects. Monthly trainings and community building activities will also be held to further interpersonal relationships and inform members of regional political movements.

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SmithPIRG a.k.a. Smith College Campus Action (SCCA) is the Smith College chapter of MASSPIRG!
MassPIRG is a statewide student-run nonprofit advocacy organization operating at various colleges across the state of Massachusetts.

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 be a part of creating a more sustainable future for all of us. We spend the school year fundraising, hosting events, working with Smith and local community members and volunteering.

In the past, Smith PIRG's main campaigns have been focused on making textbooks more affordable, registering young people to vote, and combating hunger and homelessness in our community! As we begin this new chapter, our current student members will help decide what our focus will be on in the future!

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SmithPIRG members will have the opportunity to engage with likeminded members of their community, while simultaneously gaining experience in activism, and volunteering.

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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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Practice tap dancing with other students who love tap!

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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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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.

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As a Smith-led hub of the National Sunrise Movement, we aim to empower Smithies through our collective resistance against billionaire rule and the climate crisis. Together, we will disrupt the oppressive and extractive realities we are expected to settle for and will fight for a future where everyday people are back in charge.

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As a Sunrise member, you will be empowered to make a difference on and off campus, become more intimately involved with our local communities, and empower your peers around you to make a difference.

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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.

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-Weekly bird walks
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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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Access to a group of people willing to give general feedback and commentary on written work. New writing prompts released each week.

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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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Unique opportunities in activism and organizing!