Information to Anchor Your Simmons Experience

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In This Edition

• FIT at Simmons
• Study Abroad Week
• Subscribe to Free Food Notifications

• Student Organization Meetings
• Major Exploration and Study Abroad Fair
• Welcome Socials

Health & Wellness

FIT at Simmons

Join our peer instructors this week for one of our 18 classes taking place each week during the Fall! FIT at Simmons provides group fitness classes to Simmons students for free, thanks to a generous gift from Nancy Gavrin '58! With a focus on physical and mental wellbeing, instructors provide a variety of classes to provide a holistic approach to fitness. We have added several new classes including:

• Water Aerobics
• Intro to the Gym
• Intro to Weightlifting
• Beginner Yoga
• Intro to Rowing

Colleges of the Fenway Fall Intramurals

The COF will have a ton to offer this semester ranging from Flag Football, Wiffle ball, Outdoor Soccer, Volleyball, and Pickle ball. All leagues are open to all students, staff, and faculty.

Check out IMLeagues.com/fenway to see what's available this semester. Registration for all leagues will remain open until September 27. Spots are limited so make sure to register your team early!

Make sure to follow @cofsportandrec on Instagram for the latest updates and announcements.

16th Annual Turkey Trot

The COF’s most attended one day event during the school year on Saturday, November 12! Run annually in the Back Bay Fens around Clemente Field. You can walk to the event then run the route without even crossing a street. This can also be a team event! Sign up a team, wear costumes, challenge each other and have some fun!

This program is open to students, faculty, and staff. There will be prizes, T-shirts, food and drinks.

Student Experience

Simmons Student Employment & Involvement Fair

Are you looking for a part-time job, internship, volunteer opportunity, or an on-campus job? Find a local part-time job, internship, or volunteer opportunity, or learn about the work-study opportunities on-campus! Join us at the 2022 Simmons Student Employment and Involvement Fair hosted by the Career Education Center in collaboration with the Multicultural Center.

Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Linda K. Paresky Conference Center, A-310

COF LGBTQIA+ Student Welcome Social

The LGBTQIA+ Welcome Social brings together our LGBTQIA+ students, faculty, staff, and allies to kick off the fall semester.

Wednesday, September 21, 2022 | 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm | MCPHS University - Atrium | Register

International Students Welcome Social

Sponsored by the COF Global Education Opportunities (GEO) Center.

Meet other COF International students, have some pizza, grab a salad, or both, and check out the incredible art within this neighborhood museum!

Campus ID required for FREE admission. Open to all COF students!

As of August 2022, masks are optional in the general museum. Have questions? Email [email protected]

Thursday, September 22, 2022 | 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Education Studio (Ground Floor) 25 Evans Way, Boston, MA 02115 | Register

Student Organization Events and Meetings

Monday 9/19/22 | 6:00 PM | Simmons Hall Lounge

Vision Boards hosted by Active Minds

Tuesday 9/20/22 | 3:30 PM | The New Media Center

First Meeting hosted by Sidelines Magazine

Wednesday 9/21/22 | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Kotzen Room

Freshmen Tea Welcome Brunch hosted by the Simmons Islamic Society (SIS)

Wednesday 9/21/22 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | Simmons Hall Front Gate

Tour of Fenway hosted by Simmons Hillel

Wednesday 9/21/22 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM | C-120

Stuff a Shark hosted by the Campus Activities Board (CAB)

Wednesday 9/21/22 | 8:00 PM | Zoom - reach out to org for link 

General Meeting hosted by the Social Work Liaison

Friday 9/23/22 | 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM | Multicultural Center

First Meeting hosted by the Asian Students Association (ASA)

Academic Spotlight

Save the Date: A Simmons (Virtual) Community Discussion: Roe v. Wade Meets Dobbs Decision 2022

A virtual panel of practitioners, policy makers, and providers will discuss the impact of the Dobbs Decision and the intersectional issues and risks the it can have on a variety of citizens rights including same sex marriage, contraception, interracial marriage, and more.

Wednesday, September 21 | 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm | Event Info

Moodle Reminder

Moodle replaced the “Online Campus” platform for all campus-based undergraduate classes. To access it, visit the Simmons Moodle website and selecting the gray single sign-on button; log in using your Simmons username and password. Additionally, you can find assistance navigating the platform at Moodle for Students.

Major Exploration and Study Abroad Fair

Undergraduate students are encouraged to attend to learn about majors, minors, and study abroad opportunities offered at Simmons. Light refreshments will be served.

Stop by and learn about COF Travel Courses open for cross-registration! Resources will be available for you to learn how to plan for and finance your study abroad program. Types of study abroad available include semester and summer programs, exchange programs, international internships, and faculty-led travel courses.

Wednesday, September 28 | 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm | Main College Building - 3rd Floor Linda K. Paresky Center

COF Study Abroad Week

Career and Leadership Corner

Prepare for the Fair with the Career Education Center

If you have questions about registering for the Student Employment and Involvement Fair or preparing for the fair, please book an appointment with the Career Education Center (CEC). The CEC is located in the Center for Student Success in Lefavour. They are open Monday - Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.

Make an appointment on Handshake to meet with a Career Coach. Visit Handshake to view the job, internship, and career event opportunities.If you need accommodations for your phone or video appointment, don't hesitate to contact [email protected].

Be A Buddy To A Student From Japan

The SHOWA College Connection Program (CCP) is back for Fall 2022!

What is the College Connection Program? CCP is an intercultural exchange opportunity between students from Japan studying at Showa Boston Institute and Boston-area college students. We invite your students to apply for this amazing opportunity to gain leadership skills, add to their resumes, and make friends from Japan! Program stipend included. Find out more.

Learn more at the CCP Information Session: Tuesday, September 20 | 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm | Passcode: 332877

Making a Difference

Subscribe to Free Food Notifications

Subscribe to free food notifications by texting @REEFCRR to 81010 Is there food leftover from your event that you would like to share with our campus community? Once you have subscribed above, send us a response message or email [email protected] between 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Monday - Friday; and we will send out a notification to subscribers!

Stay safe, and be well.

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