| |
Student Art Exhibition: Common Ground | | |
Featuring drawings, photography, paintings, prints and collage, come see what Simmons University students have created! Organized by theme, the show explores the wide variety of subject matter from which Simmons students sourced inspiration this past fall.
The show will be on view in Common Grounds from Tuesday, January 27 to Friday, February 20.
This show was thoughtfully curated, arranged, and installed by Trustman Gallery & Curatorial Fellows Eva Llopiz and Sam Bruetsch as well as Gallery Assistants Vrushika Patel, Ella Potter, Emeline Weagle and Ella Treadway.
| | | | |
Room Selection Webpage & Info Sessions | |
The Simmons Office of Residence Life is excited to share that the 2026-2027 Room Selection webpage has been updated. You can review the information HERE.
The Housing Application will open on Tuesday, February 24th, at 9 AM on your Housing Portal..
We will host 3 information sessions for returning students about the upcoming 2026-2027 academic year housing selection process happening this semester. Join us to dive into all the vital details, including room inventory updates, the housing application, and tips on forming roommate groups. Don’t miss out on this chance to get ahead in the housing process! Check out the dates and times below, and make sure to mark your calendars for one of the sessions!
Session 1:
- Tuesday, January 27th
- 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (EST)
- Zoom link
Session 2:
- Monday, February 9th
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EST)
- Zoom link
Session 3:
- Thursday, February 19th
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (EST)
- Zoom link
If you have any questions about the sessions or process, please reach out to [email protected].
| | | | |
|
The Center for Global Connect is hosting Study Abroad info Sessions!
Join us to learn about the basics of studying abroad, including budgeting, opportunities abroad, scholarships, and more!
The Spring semester sessions are happening starting Tuesday, Feb. 3rd:
In-person at CSS (Lefavour Hall, 1st FLoor Room E-A085)
- Tuesdays, 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Wednesdays, 4:00 - 5:00pm
Virtually (on Zoom)
Learn more and Register for the sessions here!
| | | | |
|
This is a mandatory training for any students applying to OPT this semester!
You'll learn more about authorization, how to apply, and will work with our staff to have all your questions answered.
The upcoming dates are:
- February 4th, 17th, and 24th
- March 11th, 13th, and 16th
- April 2nd, 21st, and 27th
Register here on Campus Connect!
| | | | |
Simmons Student Leadership Conference | | |
Leading with Purpose — From Teams to Communities
Conference Details:
- Saturday, Feb 7, 2026
- 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Main College Building
- Breakfast: 9:00 am
- Lunch: 12:15 pm
This is the second part of the Leadership Conference for the Spring 2025 (May) attendees. This session focuses on advanced leadership capacities at the Team/Organizational and Society/Community levels, emphasizing practical skills like change management and engagement with social justice issues through a Deliberative Discussion Work Session.
| | |
The Class of 2027 is pleased to present Soiree, an event for all Simmons students and guests, on Feb. 13, 2026 from 7-11pm at the House of Blues!
Get your tickets here!
They are $30 until 2/8 and $40 from 2/9-2/13! Don't miss this event - there will be delicious food, desserts, and dancing, as well as complimentary soda and an open cash bar for Sharks that are 21+ Dress in whatever makes you feel fancy! The colors red and black are encouraged. If there are any staff or faculty interested in chaperoning this event, email [email protected]!
| | | | |
Housing Justice & Health Equity | | |
February 6th at 5:30pm- Online
Join us for a dynamic online panel discussion featuring Simmons MPH graduates and housing justice advocates from across the US: Portland, ME; Somerville, MA; and Portland, OR. Panelists will dissect barriers to housing and housing security in their cities and examine the associated health inequities. The session will also highlight evidenced-based programming and bold policy moves that can be implemented to guarantee the right housing and health for everyone.
Register to join on Zoom here!
| | | | |
|
The SON Dotson Bridge & Mentoring Center is hosting their annual Lectureship on February 25th, from 4:00pm-6:30pm in the Linda K. Paresky Center (A-310) of the Main College Building.
This year's seminar will host guest speaker, Ms. Tiffany Gibson, founder of the New Nurse Academy, LLC Ms.Gibson is giving a presentation titled, "The Art of Emotional Intelligence" from 4:00-5:30pm and there will be a follow up reception until 6:30pm.
The link to RSVP is below and the RSVP deadline for this event is February 6th.
This is a special Dotson event giving everyone a chance to learn from influential leaders and entrepreneurs within the nursing community. Hear advice on useful tools to help manage the ongoing challenges we experience in our professional and personal lives. A streaming option will also be available for any remote participants.
You can contact the Dotson Bridge & Mentoring Center directly at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns. Please sign up as soon as possible and join us this year!
| | | | |
Ifill Forum 2026: “Storytelling That Matters” | | |
Please join Simmons University for the 2026 Ifill Forum, our annual signature event in honor of Gwen Ifill ‘77, ‘93HD and her legacy as a ground-breaking Black woman journalist.
Thursday, February 12 from 5- 6:30 pm in the Helen G Drinan Hall C-520/C-521.
This year features a conversation with GBH CEO Susan Goldberg on how journalism makes a difference in local, national, and international communities, and how GBH and other public media organizations nationwide can continue to be strong despite the elimination of federal funding. The discussion will be moderated by Ann M. Fudge ‘73, ‘98HD and followed by a reception with light refreshments.
The 2026 Ifill Forum takes place on Simmons University campus and registration is required to attend. Register here!
Please email [email protected] with any questions.
| | | | |
|
Colleges of the Fenway Theater presents the second annual Cabaret of the Fenway! The musical concert will be on February 6th and 7th at 7:30pm, and takes places in the Simmons Alumnae Hall One Palace Rd, Suite B-108, Boston, MA 02115, Boston, MA 02115.
$15 for general Admission
$8 for COF students, faculty, and staff
The doors open at 7:00pm!
If you have any questions email [email protected] or go to www.colleges-fenway.org.
| | | | |
|
Join us bi-weekly on Thursdays for programming, events, and discussions themed around community and coalition building
Time: 2:00 - 3:00pm
Location: Multicultural Center, C-101
Register Here!
| | | | |
|
The Healthy Minds Study is Coming:
Make Your Voice Heard!
| | |
We are excited to announce that Simmons University, in conjunction with the University of Michigan, is bringing the Healthy Minds Study to campus this semester! We hope to use data from this study to understand the state of our students' well being, identify areas for growth within our existing system, and to inform future mental health and wellness programs and policies.
If you have any questions about the study, you can reach out to Beth Grampetro at [email protected] or review the FAQ here.
All students at Simmons will be invited to participate, and you will receive your first link on February 2, 2026. Please do not mark it as spam! Your participation ensures that a variety of student perspectives and experiences are represented.
A survey will be sent to you February 2, 2026 from Rae-Anne Butera at simmons-[email protected]. Watch out for it!
| | | | |
|
Cold weather means that we spend more time indoors, which makes it easier for illnesses like colds, influenza, COVID-19, and norovirus to spread. As the semester continues, the Health Center would like to share some reminders:
- If you feel sick, stay home.
- WASH YOUR HANDS!
The Health Center can assist you if you are sick.
Please call us at 617-521-1020 if:
- You have symptoms of an illness and think you might need to be seen by a provider
- You live on campus and have nausea/vomiting/diarrhea
Check out here for more information!
| | | | |
|
Please Donate to the Guest Meal Swipe Bank!
-
The GMSB is a communal meal swipe bank that is accessible to students who may experience financial barriers to accessing meals. We will open for meal requests February 1st. Please ensure that we can meet everyone’s need by donating your extra guest meal swipes here!
Community Resource Room
-
The Community Resource Room is our free resource for shelf stable food items, hygiene products, period products, and school supplies. Students can place one order per month. Register and place an order today!
Student Assistance Program through ComPsych®
Offers 24/7 free confidential mental health support (among other things) to on-the-ground graduate and undergraduate students. Students can access 5 sessions per topic. For the first time ever, you can schedule an appointment online with a licensed clinician. The SAP also offers more long-term referrals based on health insurance and preferences.
| | | | |
