The College Archives joins the rest of the Simmons College Community in reflecting on the life and legacy of John Simmons, the College's founder, born October 30, 1796. For more information on John Simmons, please visit http://www.simmons.edu/library/archives/exhibits/368.php.
Join the Simmons community to celebrate Founder's Day on Wednesday, October 31 at 3:30 pm in the College Center. The speaker will be Professor Teresa Nelson, School of Management.
Wherever you are on the political spectrum, the Library's display on the Presidential Elections of 2012 has something for you. Come into the Library to peruse the display in person, or take a look at Library Displays Guide. You can also check out our Presidential Elections Library Guide -- and when you've done your research, don't forget to do your civic duty and VOTE!
Looking for resources for your next paper? We have Library Guides on all kinds of topics from Africana to Women's Studies. Check out the complete list of Library Guides for tips on doing research, finding books in the Library, and using e-resources.
From October 22nd - 26th Simmons College hosts Woodrow Wilson Fellow, Marjorie Margolies. She is the founding President of Women's Campaign International, a group that provides advocacy training for women throughout the world. Join us at the Library on Level 2 on Monday October 22nd from 3-4:30pm for a book discussion and reception.
Copies of Ms. Margolies's book are available to borrow from the library: http://library.simmons.edu/record=b1858765~S0
Read more about Ms. Margolies's work and her visit to Simmons College at http://simmons.edu/offices/cas/docs/Margolies_Brochure_FINAL.pdf
The College Archives is proud to display a selection of photos by William Rittase highlighting all aspects of student life at Simmons College in the 1940s and 1950s. The exhibit is on the second floor of Beatley Library.
