Information to Anchor Your Simmons Experience

Welcome to The Anchor, the bi-weekly communication for students from Student Affairs, providing relevant information to anchor your Simmons experience.

From the VP's Desk

Hey Sharks!

I hope you enjoyed your long weekend! I wanted to take this opportunity to remind you about the upcoming Meet the VP events. The first event will be tonight, and the second will be next Wednesday. These will be informal meet and greets, and I really want to use this time to get to know you and hear what you think would make your experience this coming fall meaningful and memorable.

If you have a moment during either of these events, I'd love for you to drop in, say hello, and share your thoughts on how we can make your Simmons experience the best it can be! The dates and Zoom Links for these Meet the VP sessions are included below:

Tuesday, April 20 | 5:00-6:30pm | Zoom Link

Wednesday, April 28 | 1:00-2:30pm | Zoom Link

Hope to see you there!

Health & Wellness

Vaccine Reminder & New Hampshire Availability

Reminder that all adults over 16 in Massachusetts are now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine as of yesterday, April 19! If you are looking for availability, use VaxFinder.mass.gov to search for appointments.

Additionally, New Hampshire has opened up vaccine appointments to non-resident adults. More information will be available at covid19.nh.gov.

Wellness Tip: Square Breathing

Brene Brown shares the technique of "square breathing" as a calming and grounding mechanism. Square breathing is a meditative exercise that focuses on the breath in fours: four steps, four counts each.

Student Experience

Upcoming Dates & Events

Leveraging the Power of Our Voices: Antiracism in Action

Wednesday, April 21 | 4:00-6:00pm

Register | Event Info

Principles of Leadership: Leading with Your Voice

Wednesday April 28 | 6:00-6:45pm

Register

Amplifying Voices for Asian American Identities

Please email questions to [email protected].

Tuesday, April 27 | 7:00pm

Register | About the Speaker: Schuyler Bailar

Simmons Strong

Sarah Singleton (she/her/hers)

Class of 2021, Biochemistry

Sarah Singleton is an exceptional and empathetic Physics tutor and learning assistant. Sarah "highlights Simmons' values and intentions of being a nurturing learning environment."

Nicole Rasmussen (she/her/hers)

Class of 2021, Computer Science

Nicole is a member of the Class of 2021 and is a computer science major, Kotzen scholar, and a leader in so many ways. Congratulations, Nicole, for all the amazing work you do!

Senior Celebrations

As we approach Commencement, we want to share a few words of encouragement for the Class of 2021 that have been posted on the designated Congratulations Page:

• "We are so proud of you, Class of 2021! You have shown amazing resilience in this difficult year, and have met every challenge with strength and grace. You'll always have a home here at Simmons. Congratulations!"

• "You have persevered and been ever so successful in a very challenging time. Best wishes for the future, we know you will make the world a better place."

• "Keep your head high, be kind to people, and follow your heart."

Share a message with our graduates in honor of their significant accomplishment!

Academic Spotlight

Declare Your Major

While our official Declare Your Major Week ended April 16, students are still able to submit the declaration of major form or declaration of minor form to the Registrar's Office to formally declare any time of the year upon earning 32 credits.

Workday Student Tutorials from SAMs

To help with the shift from AARC to Workday Student, our amazing Simmons Academic Mentors (SAMs) have put together Workday Tutorial Videos to walk you through the new process. You can also find the how-to videos on the Advising webpage.

Accessibility Services

As Spring 2021 final exams approach, if you require accessibility accommodations, please reach out to the Office of Accessibility Services at [email protected]. Further information on accessibility services and processes can be found here.

Career and Leadership Corner

Vice President's Student Advisory Board

Looking for an opportunity to lend your voice to decisions about the student experience at Simmons? The Office of Student Affairs is seeking undergraduate applicants to form a Student Advisory Board to meet monthly with Dr. Renique Kersh, VP for Student Affairs. This Advisory Board will offer feedback and insight that will help shape the future of the Simmons student experience.

Use the link below to apply! Applications due April 23.

Making a Difference

Testing Site Student Workers

Student workers courageously stepped up and played a crucial role in the success of Simmons' COVID-19 on-campus testing this year. These eight dedicated individuals mastered all aspects of the testing process and have been instrumental in keeping our campus safe and nearly COVID-free all year! We recognize and thank these students for performing an essential service to the Simmons community.

Thank you, Allison Camboulives, Kristen Carroll, Cassie England, MK Goodwin, Crystal Huang, Luorong Lamu, Sara Manjikian, and Tabitha Miles!

Stay safe, and be well.