Letters from the Dean

Letters from the Dean September 24, 2021

An Important Update about our Development and Alumni Relations Department

Dear friends,I am writing to share some exciting changes to the structure of our alumni an…

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Letters from the Dean August 20, 2021

A message from Dean Yoshioka at the end of our summer terms

My dear community,I wanted to write to update you on our summer, plans for the fall, chang…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean April 22, 2021

Responding to the Derek Chauvin verdict

My dear community,As President McCartney notes, yesterday's verdicts were indeed acts of j…

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Letters from the Dean March 19, 2021

Countering Anti-Asian hatred and violence

My dear community,The School for Social Work supports President McCartney’s message spea…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean January 18, 2021

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

My dear community,As we navigate the many challenges facing our world today, it is i…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean January 07, 2021

January 6th assault on the Capitol

My dear community,I write today to echo President McCartney’s strong statement in suppor…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean December 07, 2020

SSW faculty changes

Dear SSW community:I am writing to let you know that Assistant Professor Maria Torres will…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean November 23, 2020

SSW summer 2021: Decision about coming back to campus in process

My dear community,President McCartney has just announced that Smith College will be bringi…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean November 03, 2020

Let your voice be heard: Vote today and resources this week

My dear community,This election carries great importance for all of us. Although we may no…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.

Letters from the Dean November 02, 2020

Faculty and staff changes

Dear SSW community:I am writing with a few updates. First I wanted to let you know that As…

Dean Marianne Yoshioka leans over a railing in the campus center. She is wearing a blue dress.