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F-word at Simmons College: Gloria Steinem's powerful speech on feminism today
On March 22, 2013 Gloria Steinem came to campus and caused the kind of stir you would expect from a rock star. Steinem's icon status is well earned after over 40 years of activism & advancement of women's rights. This...
Learn a little about the residence campus
Here Sarah will be taking you on a quick tour of the Simmons College residence campus! The Residence Campus is a beautiful grassy and gated quad that's home to: 9 residence halls, a dining hall, a sports center, and a...
Let's Eat!
This is a video about some of the frequently asked questions about food options here at Simmons. Sarah Galvez takes you through the many options that both Bartol Hall and The Fens Cafe have to offer. She also interviews a...
Consider Boston your extended campus
Most of us here at Simmons love going to school in Boston because the city is filled with great places to eat, shop and enjoy your free time. In this video Sarah takes you around Boston to show you her...
Tour the dorms right from your computer!
It's that time of year - housing selection! Join our very own Woman on Campus, Sarah Galvez, as she tours the dorms in her four part series. Dorm Series, Simmons Hall In this video, Sarah takes you on a tour...
Campus Conversations On Race
I applied to be a part of Campus Conversations on Race (CCOR) as a first year student because I wanted to have discussions about real issues over tea. By the end of the semester I gained knowledge, friendships and valuable...
Passion, Purpose & Activism
Simmons students care passionately about the issues they believe in. So far this semester, Simmons students have taken their interests to the next level by working together to take action. Most recently, Simmons students displayed passion in the annual production...
Student Led Empowerment: V-Day
1 out of 3 women will experience violence in her lifetime Over 1 billion women on this planet will be impacted by violence. In 2012, over 5,800 V-Day benefit events took place produced by volunteer activists in the U.S....
I need a study break!
As an undergrad my classmates used to make fun of me all the time, I could not sit still while studying! Little did I know that listening to my body was a really great thing! In a study out of...
SC Cribs: Designer Digs from a Dix RA
I recently had the chance to chat with Kelsey Duchesne, a Dix RA, about how she created "home" here at Simmons. What is your favorite thing in your room? I brought a portion of my Buddha collection with me from...
Spring Theater in Boston
In a crowded apartment in Chicago's South Side, each member of a struggling African-American family yearns for a different version of a better life. An impending and sizeable insurance payment could be the key. Hansberry's groundbreaking 1959 classic drama is...
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela: A Source of Inspriration
Winnie Madikizela-Mandela was born September 26, 1936 in what is now South Africa's Eastern Cape Province. She was one of eight children and lost her mother at the tender age of eight years old. Winnie grew up during Apartheid, which...
Dedication
This blog post was going to be about the poetry slam. I couldn't wait to get introduced to people's secrets, their innermost thoughts, their struggles. Unfortunately, the slam was postponed. Snowpacolypse 2013 happened and Nemo (as the storm was so...
A Trip to Morocco!
During winter break this year, I went to Morocco for two weeks I learned about the Moroccan culture and health care, but also had the chance to educate and gave back to people while visiting their villages. On Day 1-...
My Final Swim Team Training Trip for Simmons
Every year since my first year at Simmons I have participated in the most intense two-a-day swimming training of my life, called the 'training trip'. Typically we have gone to different locations in Florida, or like my sophomore year...
SC Cribs: Designer Digs from Arnold Hall
I recently had the chance to interview Corey, the Resident Director of Arnold Hall, about his fabulous apartment. What is your favorite thing about your apartment? My favorite items in my apartment would be the 1920's subway signs that I...
Some Food Safety Tips for Tasty Holidays
Whether or not you get festive about celebrating winter holidays, many of us will be enjoying more food than usual this time of year. If your friends and family are anything like mine, your main gatherings center around grabbing coffee,...
Simmons Celebrates SHARK WEEK
Last week Simmons showed its Shark pride with tons of fun events hosted by OSLA. All week, students got their picture taken with Stormy and hunted down mini sharks that were hidden all over campus. Stakes were high at...
What are you thankful for?
A while ago I clicked on a twitter link to a TED talk that started with a statement, "Imagine if you could record your life...you can go back and find memorable moments and relive them...sift through traces of time and...
On the Town, On the Cheap!
Boston is a mecca for exceptional theater and there is an opportunity to see a show almost every night. Whether or not you are an avid theater-goer, here are few regional theater shows that you should check out. Read on for some helpful tips on how to get discounted tickets.
Did Sandy Cast an Early Vote?
As you may know (I really hope you do no matter your political stances), Election Day is this Tuesday! This year will be an election to remember not only because of the various controversial platforms and conflicting messages being received,...
Hermana Unidas
One of my favorite parts of my job is being the advisor to OLA. Simmons College's group Organización Latina América has been around since the late 1960's. At the time, this organization was a part of BSO's group because...
Simmons Students Showcase Talent at Family and Friends Weekend
You can walk around the Res Campus almost any night of the week, and it's not hard to come across the talent and creativity Simmons students possess. Whether it's an open-mic at Quadside, a dance rehearsal in Alumnae, or...
Picture Perfect
Ever taken a photo with a film camera? Ever wondered how to use the "manual" settings on a camera? When I arrived at Simmons, I wasn't sure if people even used film cameras anymore and I certainly had no idea...
Getting around Boston: Tips from a commuter and resident student
If you are commuting to Simmons, a job, or an internship, how do you plan to get there? Commuting around Boston presents its own challenges and benefits, so think about which mode of transportation makes the most sense for you.
Meet Sarah Neill, Dean of Student Life
Have you ever wondered what exactly makes Dean of Student Life Sarah Neill tick? I had the wonderful opportunity to ask Sarah some hard-hitting questions to really get to the bottom of what exactly makes her so incredibly fabulous. Do...
The Perks of Being Undeclared
Simmons College is a great place to explore new interests. I began my first year at Simmons clueless of what to study. With so many majors and minors to choose from, there were days I felt like studying mathematics, and...
Fun (Cheap) Things to Do Around Boston!
Have you ever been hanging out at Simmons and you feel like you've seen and done everything in Boston? Are the places around Simmons College too expensive for you that every time you want to do something fun, you have to rethink your activities?
From 25 MB to 25 Gigs: Simmons has Gone Google!
From time to time we can all appreciate the aesthetics of something historic: a black and white film, an antique clock, a charming colonial home, Simmons College WebMail. With the introduction of Google Apps for Education, however, it's time...
SC Cribs: Designer Digs from Morse Hall
Interview with Nerissa Chan, Morse Hall Want some decorating tips? Looking for some new ideas? Want to know how Quadside Late Night Crafts and CAB Craft corners can help with your room decor? Perhaps you are just curious how other...
Are you serving on Global Service Day?
One event that is important to the Simmons College community is Global Service Day. Every year since 2000, Simmons College has celebrated with a college-wide Scholarship and Service Day Initiative.
COF students Take Back the Night [Slideshow]
Simmons College has a long history taking part in the Take Back the Night tradition. The Sexuality, Woman, and Gender (SWAG) Center of Simmons College with the support of the rest of the Colleges of the Fenway will be doing their part to shatter the silence on Thursday, April 19th.
10 Must Read Summer Books
It may seem hard to believe, but we're only a few weeks away from the beginning of summer! And if you're anything like me, reading for pleasure during the school year can be tough, especially considering all the other seemingly-endless...
5k Challenge: Inspiring you to walk for your yourself & others
Simmons College 5K Walk/Run for Hunger Saturday, April 21st, begins at 10:00am
Simmons It Gets Better Video Launch
Simmons College will join approximately 40,000 others who have spoken up in support of the It Gets Better Project - an online mission to prevent suicides in the teenage LGBT community by showing the fullness and vibrancy that their lives can achieve.
SC Cribs: Designer Digs from South Hall
Interview with Lauren Contic & Lyndlee Hayes, South Hall Want some decorating tips? Looking for some new ideas? Perhaps you are just curious how other people have set up their bedroom. Whatever the reason, you will enjoy taking a...
Simmons builds: Houses, Skills, & Relationships during Spring Break
Alternative Spring Break (ASB) is one of the programs where I was challenged and learn about who I am as a staff member at Simmons and global citizen. by Julia Golden
No Body is Perfect!
How many of us do not like the reflection we see of ourselves when we look in the mirror? Read this blog post by student Neha Shah.
South Hall Triple Room Tour
Junior Cristina Aiello takes us on a tour through her South Hall Triple room.
Dix Hall Room Tour
[Video] Dix Hall houses a mix of Sophomores and Juniors and contains contains double rooms, fire-door connected rooms, and one quad. It was fully renovated in 1999, and had a recent 1st floor kitchen renovation completed in January 2012.
Boston Beneath the Surface
As a full-time student living in Boston, after having lived in the area all my life, it was only a matter of time before all the tourist sites got old--a matter of two weeks, actually. So, how else to appreciate the beautiful city of Boston without getting bored? Well, after doing a bit of exploring, I found out that there are so many magical places to spend my time, both alone and with friends!
Join Fit at Simmons!
Join Fit at Simmons! Fit at Simmons is a new peer education group that encourages fitness as a part of overall health and wellness. We welcome students of all athletic abilities and backgrounds, particularly those who may struggle with trying to find a way to fit regular exercise into their lives.
Mesick Hall Room Tour
Take a tour through the halls in preparation for returning housing selection! This is the first in a whole series of videos showing you what rooms look like within our variety of halls on campus. Living in Mesick is great!...
Where's Stormy?
Simmons College Campus Life announced the re-launch of its Facebook page -and they're doing it big, with the "Where's Stormy?" Photo Contest.
SC Cribs: Designer Digs from Arnold Hall
Want some decorating tips? Looking for some new ideas? Perhaps you are just curious how other people have set up their bedroom. Whatever the reason, you will enjoy taking a trip with SC Cribs to current Junior Joana Paolino's Arnold Hall room.
Enjoy the best seat for Sushi at Kamiza
A wonderful trip to Kamiza Japanese Cuisine by RD Kailey Denzer-Weiler
Black History Month: Redefined
Black Student Organization's (BSO) theme this year was Redefinition. All of the events for Black History Month have been focused around redefining what it means to be black women.
Augustana is coming to Simmons!
Mark your calendars now as the Campus Activities Board (CAB) and the Office of Student Activities and Leadership (OSLA) announce the date for the now annual spring concert on April 20th. We are very excited to be welcoming AUGUSTANA to the stage as the headliner of the evening.
Time-Traveler's Ball (Chronochorea): POSTPONED until two weeks ago
The Simmons Science Fiction & Fantasy Club (SSFF) is a newer organization on campus. They were founded in the Fall of 2010 and have been growing quickly in both their scope of events as well as their membership over the past two academic years.
This Simmons Life: Valentines Day
Whether you love it or hate it, we can't deny that Valentine's Day has a grip on the American psyche. We've all had good and bad ones, read below to read about the experiences of Simmons residents!
Little known Black History Facts
In honor of Black History Month, we hope you enjoy these little know facts in Black History from biography.com....
Now & Then
Simmons College has been fortunate to have incredible presidents who have confidently led our institution. In honor of Presidents Day I thought it would be nice to hear a little about Simmons' first president and our most current president.
Rosa Parks: The power of women standing up for what they believe in
Everyone knows what happened after Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat on a Montgomery Alabama bus in December of 1955, but what is less well known is the real reason why, and what lead up to that decisive moment.
Are you ready for the job search?
Simmons students have access to the Career Education Center, whose dedicated Career Coaches help construct résumés, write cover letters, and think outside of the box
Simmons Alliance brings spoken word poet Andrea Gibson to campus
For the second year in a row, award winning activist and spoken word poet Andrea Gibson is coming to perform at Simmons College. Originally from Maine, she eventually landed in Colorado where she began attending open mic nights. By 2008,...
Director of Health Education, Priyanka Jain, will now take your questions
Meet Priyanka Jain, Simmons new Director of Health Education & Wellness Programs!
SC Cribs: Designer Digs from Dix Hall
What is your favorite thing in your room? My favorite part of the room is our magazine wall because we took the time to each pick out our favorite pictures that reflect our interests and styles.
It Gets Better Project - Simmons College
Simmons College has chosen to be a part of the It Gets Better Project. This project is a national initiative started by author Dan Savage as a response to a rash of LGBT suicides. Unfortunately, estimates indicate that between 30-40%...
An exciting look into the private life of a Reslife RD
An Interview with Kristi Swartz What is your favorite thing in your apartment? My favorite thing in my apartment is probably my Starbucks sign. I bought it at a yard sale for a dollar, and now Starbucks has changed to...
Bartol: Your personal refrigerator
Bartol Soup for the Soul Looking for a new way to enjoy some Bartol classics? Wondering how to add a little pizzazz to your salad or sandwich? Look no further; members of the Residence Life staff sat down to share...
Is our constant connectedness killing our creativity?
Commuting. Walking. Waiting. We are never alone. We have angry birds, plants vs. zombies, and Facebook to keep us company. Whether we are sitting completely alone in a room, or waiting in a room full of dozens of others,...
The Clothesline Project
Join Betsy's Friends and the rest of the Simmons community at the 20th Clothesline Project to be held on February 1st from 3:30pm onwards at the Kotzen Room in Lefavour Hall. The theme this year is "This Could be...
Explore Boston
Ice Skating in the Boston Commons: Test your ice skating skills on America's oldest Public Park's ice-skating rink. Frog Pond in the Boston Commons is open for another season of city skating. Ice skating hours: Mon 10-4 pm Tues-Thurs 10-9pm...
Winter Warm Up
There is no better way to enjoy the start of a new semester than with the Office of Student Leadership & Activities Winter Warm Up! Join us for these fun events to meet new students, hang out with old friends,...
Shark Fact Attack!
Apply to be an RA!
We want you to join Hilary Clinton and Katie Couric who became student leaders as one of their steps to greatness. Make student leadership one of your steps! Apply to be a Resident Advisor and watch for Orientation Leader, Simmons...
