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Study Abroad Week at Simmons

The Center for Global Education (CGE) is hosting Study Abroad Week 🌍 from September 25 - 28! 

 

  • Mon 9/25: Study Abroad Drop-In | 10 am - 1 pm | Center for Student Success, Lefavour
  • Tues 9/26: Roehampton University (London) Study Abroad Info Session | 10 - 11 am | Zoom
  • Tues 9/26: Homestay 101 | 3 - 4 pm | Zoom
  • Tues 9/26: Scholarship Writing Workshop | 2:30 - 3:30 pm | Emmanuel College | JYCCL Conference Room
  • Wed 9/27: Study Abroad Fair ✈️ | 2 - 4 pm | Center for Student Success, Lefavour
  • Thur 9/28: Gilman Scholarship Info Session (Study Abroad) | 3 - 4 pm | Zoom
  • Thur 9/28: International Student Social | 6 - 7:30 pm | Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum | Register Here

 

Also, come visit our table in the Common Grounds on Monday 9/25 from 8:30 - 10:30 and Tuesday 9/26 from 11 am - 2 pm! Please email [email protected] with any questions about study abroad.

 

📅 Upcoming Events 📅

In addition to Study Abroad Week, we've got plenty of excitement lined up over the next couple of weeks. Check out these upcoming events:

 

  • Sept 27: Barbara Lee Fellowship Info Session | 7 - 7:45 pm | Zoom (Hosted by Kristina Pechulis, Associate Professor of Practice, Political Science)
  • Sept 28: An Informal Conversation with Vanessa Nakate, Ugandan Climate Activist | 11 - 12 pm | Kotzen Room E-001/002, Lefavour (Hosted by The Warburg Program, Political Science/I.R. Liaison and Sunrise Simmons)
  • Sept 29: Cookie Decorating 🍪 | 1 - 3:30 pm | Quadside Cafe (Hosted by Nursing Students of Color)
  • Sept 30: 🏑 Simmons Field Hockey vs. Lasell University | 11 am | Daly Field Athletic Complex
  • Oct 3: Screen/Life: A Conversation with Catherine Price, Author of "How to Break Up With Your Phone" | 5 - 6 pm | Linda K. Paresky Conference Center & Zoom | Register Here 
  • Oct 3: Welcome to SCoSAA! | 7 - 9 pm | Kotzen Room E-001/002, Lefavour (Hosted by the Student Chapter of the Society of American Archivists)
  • Oct 4: Simmons University Student Part-Time & Campus Employment Fair |  2 - 4 pm | Linda K. Paresky Conference Center | Register on Handshake
  • Oct 4: Painting Your Favorite Foods 🍇🥗🍣 | 2 - 5 pm | Kotzen Room E-001/002, Lefavour (Hosted by the Nutrition Liaison)
  • Oct 5: Film Screening 📽️: No Ordinary Life, followed by discussion with director Heather O'Neil | 5 pm | C-503 Management Building
  • Oct 6: Film Viewing 📽️: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks | 7 - 9:30 pm | Alumnae Hall (Hosted by the Biology Liaison)
  • Oct 6: Passionate Leaders Project Application Deadline 📅
  • Oct 7: 🎾 Simmons Tennis vs. Colby Sawyer College | 12 pm | Daly Field Athletic Complex
 

FIT at Simmons

Take a break from studying and join one of our FREE fitness classes this semester! FIT at Simmon classes are offered at the Holmes Sports Center on the Residential campus. Classes follow a drop-in format, so come any time that is convenient for you! 

 

All classes this semester are free for students (bring your student ID to get in!) and are supported by a generous gift from Nancy Gavrin ’58. Visit Fitness at Simmons to view the class schedule and descriptions.

 

Dining Hall Updates

Fens Café Hours:

  • Mon — Thu: 11 am to 5:30 pm 
  • Fri: 11 am to 2:30 pm
  • Sat - Sun: Closed 

 

Common Grounds Hours

  • Mon — Thu: 7 am to 9 pm
  • Friday: 7 am to 6 pm
  • Sat & Sun: Closed 

 

The Action station at The Fens is now more than just stir fry! One week pasta, one week stir fry and one week mac & cheese. You can always find an option there that covers all your dietary restrictions, but don’t worry - clean plate is still available with Build Your Own Bowls, free of the top nine allergens. 

 

Common Grounds is now serving custom hot breakfast bowls and Açai bowls from Monday - Friday until 10:30 am! Our lunch rotations this semester have changed as well: Laki has stayed and Zoca has been updated with Jack’s Burrito’s (with Build Your Own Bowl / Burrito). We have also added a BBQ rotation that will begin on Monday, September 18.

 

Both Common Grounds and the Fens have all new snacks that you can purchase, whether you want trail mix or Tru Fru. Don't forget to ask for coffee tokens, entrée cards and soup cards from our cashiers!

 

Bartol Hall Dining Updates

 

Breakfast Hours:

  • Mon - Fri: 7 to 10 am

 

Lunch Hours:

  • Mon - Fri: 11:30 am to 1:30 pm

 

Dinner Hours:

  • Mon - Thu, Sun: 5 to 9 pm
  • Fri - Sat: 5 to 8 pm

 

Weekend Brunch Hours:

  • Sat - Sun: 10 am to 2 pm

 

Please note that late-night has moved back to Quadside! We will be featuring 24/7 vending machines with coffee, ice cream, snacks and soon sandwiches, and more. 

 

If you are interested in purchasing a meal plan, please reach out to Liz Scott or Heather Lupis

Health Center Update

Did you know that the Health Center has a registered dietitian? Marissa Johnson is available to meet with undergraduate students for nutrition counseling. Call 617-521-1020 to make an appointment!

The Anchor is a periodic newsletter connecting students to in-person and online activities, events, resources, and other Simmons updates. For more information, email [email protected].