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53rd Annual Spring Flower Show

Sun, Mar 16, 2025 10am to 4pm

The Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden is pleased to announce its 53rd annual Spring Flower Show to be held in the Botanic Garden's Talcott Greenhouse March 1–16, 2025. Visitors anxious for...

Mount Holyoke College Botanic Garden

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Willits-Hallowell Center Spring Brunch

Sun, Mar 16, 2025 11am to 1pm

Come enjoy a Spring Brunch Buffet starting at 11 am on Sunday, March 16, 2025. $35 for adults | $18 for children under 12 Cash bar available Potato leek soup Scallion, crispy potatoSeasonal fruit...

Willits-Hallowell Conference Center

$35 for adults, $18 for children under 12

EXTENDED: MHC Semester in D.C. Application Period

Sun, Mar 16, 2025 12pm to 11:55pm

EXTENDED: MHC Semester in D.C. Application Period until March 23rd! Applications are now open for the Fall 2025 MHC Semester in D.C. program! Semester in D.C. is an exciting academic and internship...

Drop-In R Hours (Virtual)

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 1pm to 2pm

The Educational Technology team will be offering Spring 2025 Drop-in R Hours from February 10 to March 12 and March 24 to May 7. Members of the MHC community can drop by to ask questions about R...

Virtual Event

Virtual: President Holley's Open Office Hours

Mon, Mar 17, 2025 1pm to 2pm

President Holley's Open Office Hours are held weekly on Mondays 1–2 pm; alternating in-person (Blanchard 318) and via Zoom (please register for zoom) President's Office Hours (Spring 2025):...

Virtual Event

free

Deeper Than Skin - Asian Student Discussion Group

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 4:30pm to 6pm

Deeper Than Skin is a supportive, discussion space for Asian identified students. Asian, Asian American, Asian Pacific Islander, South Asian individuals welcome. Facilitated by Erica Weathers and...

Blanchard Hall, Blanchard 318

Tea Time

Thu, Mar 20, 2025 5pm to 6pm

Meeting every Thursday (except the first Thursday of each month), Tea Time is an Informal Drop-in Consultation for TGNC-identified students & students seeking support regarding gender-related topics.

Jeannette Marks Cultural Center

PPAC DIY Mini Greenhouses

Sun, Mar 23, 2025 7pm to 9pm

Come join PPAC in the Eliot House to learn how to make your own mini greenhouse for your dorm plants. Please feel free to bring containers of any material and clear plastic, such as plastic bags or...

President Holley's Open Office Hours

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 1pm to 2pm

President Holley's Open Office Hours are held weekly on Mondays 1–2 pm; alternating in-person (Blanchard 318) and via Zoom (please register for zoom) President's Office Hours (Spring 2025):...

Blanchard Hall, Blanchard 318

Informal Street Selling and Urban Struggles in Mexico

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 3:15pm to 4:30pm

Anthropologist Horacio Espinosa will join us virtually to discuss his ethnographic research on various tianguis (street markets) in the city of Guadalajara, Mexico. Tianguis (from the Nahuatl...

Virtual Event

Drop-in Talkin'

Mon, Mar 24, 2025 6pm to 8pm

Informal, confidential, and free consultations with clinicians from the MHC Counseling Service held in Blanchard Community Center. Drop-in Talkin’ is a good fit for students who would like the...

Blanchard Hall, Blanchard 318

Fellowships Drop-in Hours

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 5am to 7pm

Are there fellowships that are right for you? The Associate Director of Fellowships is available to talk about our advising methods, how to access searchable databases, and what an application...

My 25 Years in Clean Energy • Physics & Astronomy Seminar Series

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 4:30pm to 6pm

Please join the Physics & Astronomy Department for our next Seminar Speaker Series event! From Solar Cars to Zero Emissions Buildings: My 25 Years in Clean Energy with Jeff Perlman, Chief...

Cleveland Hall, 003L

CDC Workshop: Interview Preparation

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 4:45pm to 5:30pm

It’s never too early to start preparing for interviews as you navigate internship and full-time opportunities! Join the CDC to learn and practice interviewing basics, the STAR strategy for...

Career Studio

Tue, Mar 25, 2025 5pm to 7pm

Career Studios are a dedicated space for students to work on anything related to career planning and provides attendees with collaborative support from professional Career Advisors and Career...

Beekeeping 101: A Talk With Dan

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 2pm to 3pm

Join us for a fascinating introduction to the world of beekeeping with Dan from Warm Colors Apiary! Dan Conlon will give a talk on the management of honeybees, getting started as a beekeeper, and...

Drop-In R Hours (In Person)

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 4pm to 5pm

The Educational Technology team will be offering Spring 2025 Drop-in R Hours from February 10 to March 12 and March 24 to May 7. Members of the MHC community can drop by to ask questions about R...

Kendade Hall, Kendade Atrium

Art Studio Tea

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 4:30pm to 5:30pm

An event connecting faculty and students, open to students interested in taking Art Studio courses, or in majoring or minoring in Art Studio. Please join us to learn more about the department and...

Art Building, Art 302

Classics & Italian spring tea

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 4:30pm to 6:45pm

Meet with faculty and other students to discuss courses for fall 2025, majors and minors, study abroad, internships and fieldwork. Pizza from Antonios, desserts and drinks will be provided.

Community Center, Great Room

French Advising Tea

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 4:30pm to 6pm

French Advising Tea with with French major alums. Wednesday, March 26 from 4:30–6 pm in Ciruti 202. This is a hybrid event. Light refreshments served to in-person guests.

Ciruti Language Center, Ciruti 202

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Addressing Procrastination

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 5pm to 6pm

A 4-part workshop series to learn how to manage procrastination and provide support for each other. Facilitated by Shirley Yuanrui Li from the Counseling Service and Kim Parent from the Academic...

Shattuck Hall, Cassani Lounge (Shattuck 102)

free

Study Abroad 101

Wed, Mar 26, 2025 6pm to 6:30pm

Are you considering study abroad? Join this information session for an introduction to the study abroad process. We will cover the benefits of study abroad, academic planning, approved programs,...

Skinner Hall, Room 202

Thermal Thursdays

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 9am to 10am

Dig a little deeper into the geothermal project on campus by joining Thermal Thursdays. This recurring monthly opportunity will bring you to sites where phases of the project are being worked on,...

Facilities, Room 118

free

Asian Studies Spring Tea

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm

Please join faculty and students to learn about fall 2025 courses. A member of the CDC will present the highlights of fellowship opportunities in Asian and the Middle East. Annual Asian Studies...

Community Center, Great Room

Sociology & Anthropology Department Tea

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 12pm to 1pm

Are you interested in learning more about the Sociology & Anthropology Department? Do you want to meet our professors, majors, and department liaisons and learn about upcoming courses? You are...

Shattuck Hall, Cassani Room (102)

Touring (Transing?) the Archives: Conversation and Lunch with Dr. Perry Zurn

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 12pm to 1:20pm

As part of his Trans Week of Visibility and Resistance Residency here at MHC, Dr. Perry Zurn will be sharing about his experiences working in/with archives, including his time working with the MHC...

Dwight Hall, The Archives, Dwight Basement

Trans Week of Visibility Keynote with Dr. Perry Zurn, and Levi Booker '20

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 4:30pm to 6pm

Join the DEI Office, in collaboration with the College Archives, as we celebrate Trans Week of Visibility and Resistance with an engaging conversation with Dr. Perry Zurn and Levi Booker '20...

Community Center, Great Room

CDC Introductory Workshop: Resumes

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 4:45pm to 5:30pm

Whether you’ve never created a resume or need to brush up on standard expectations, this workshop will provide you with the foundational knowledge required to create a great first draft that makes...

Religion Department Tea

Thu, Mar 27, 2025 4:45pm to 5:30pm

All are welcome! Sushi and Sweets will be served. Come at meet other Religion Majors and Faculty and hear about course offerings for next year.

Skinner Hall, Room 210

Career Studio

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm

Career Studios are a dedicated space for students to work on anything related to career planning and provides attendees with collaborative support from professional Career Advisors and Career...

LinkedIn Photos

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 12:30pm to 1:30pm

Do you need a picture for your LinkedIn profile? Stop by the CDC to have a professional portrait photo taken. For inquiries about the accessibility of this event or to request any accommodations,...

Comprehensive Campus Plan Town Hall presentation

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 1pm to 3pm

This event is open to students, faculty, and staff that starts with a brief presentation of concept alternatives, and then transitions into breakout groups. The goal is to solicit feedback and...

Community Center, Great Room

Unitarian Universalists Weekly Gathering

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 6pm to 8pm

Join us as we gather to check in, share our joys and concerns, enjoy readings and songs, and spend time together over crafts. Everyone is welcome!

Japan Night

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 6:30pm to 10pm

Description JCC presents the *FIRST JAPAN NIGHT IN 25 YEARS*!! This cultural event features two parts: performance and matsuri (festival) ! We will be showcasing many dances, songs, and other...

Senior Capstone Dance Concert

Fri, Mar 28, 2025 7:30pm

The Department of Dance proudly presents the annual Senior Capstone Concert, the culmination of a year-long process of research and choreographic inquiry. The concert will feature original work...

Kendall Sports & Dance Complex, Studio Theater

$10 General Admission | $5 Students and Senior Citizens

MHC Dressage Spring Show

Sat, Mar 29, 2025 8am to 4pm

MHC Spring Dressage show hosted on March 29, 2025. There will be limited seating available near the competition arena, and additional seating inside of the Equestrian Center. No food will be sold....

Sightlines Tour — Hidden in Plain Sight: Uncovering Meaning in Abstraction

Sat, Mar 29, 2025 1:30pm to 2:30pm

Join Student Guide Hebe Qiang '27 for “Hidden in Plain Sight: Uncovering Meaning in Abstraction.” This tour examines how artists use abstraction to communicate complex ideas, emotions, and...

Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, Galleries

Disabled Community Film Screening (FILM TBD)

Sat, Mar 29, 2025 7pm to 10pm

Movie night! Snacks, fidgets, captions, space to talk about it afterwards will be available. We're still deciding which film to show, but it will be a film about/highlighting a disability experience.

Community Center, Blanchard Lounge (227)

Intro to Plant Medicine Workshop

Sun, Mar 30, 2025 7pm to 9pm

Come join PPAC in the Eliot House to learn about plant medicine. If you have any accessibility needs, severe allergies, etc. please contact us (larse23a@mtholyoke.edu) so we can accommodate your...

Trans Day Of Visibility (3/31) Tabling

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 12pm to 1:30pm

Trans Week of Visibility seeks to uplift, affirm, and celebrate the beautiful vastness of trans histories, existence, and futures. Stop by to check our various TGNC-theme handouts, flags, pins, and...

Williston Library, Vestibule

Philosophy Department Tea

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 12:45pm to 1:30pm

Faculty, majors, and the philosophy society will all be coming together for lunch and to answer all of your questions about the major and ways of getting involved.

Skinner Hall, Skinner 217

Architectural Studies Tea

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 4:30pm to 5:30pm

An event connecting faculty and students, open to students interested in taking Architectural Studies courses, or in majoring or minoring in Architectural Studies. Please join us to learn more...

Art Building, Second floor lounge

Race, Nation, and Belonging: The Public Life of African Religions in Trinidad

Mon, Mar 31, 2025 4:45pm to 7pm

Jane Freeman Crosthwaite Lecture on Religion in American Public Life A Lecture by: Tracey Hucks Victor S. Thomas Professor of Africana Religious Studies Suzanne Young Murray Professor (Radcliffe...

Community Center, Great Room

Art History Tea

Tue, Apr 1, 2025 4:30pm to 5:30pm

An event connecting faculty and students, open to students interested in taking Art History courses, or in majoring or minoring in Art History. Please join us to learn more about the department...

Art Building, Second floor lounge

English Department Spring Tea

Tue, Apr 1, 2025 4:45pm to 6pm

Please join us to meet English professors and student liaisons, learn about upcoming courses and the English major/minor, and ask questions! All are welcome!

Willits-Hallowell Conference Center, Morrison Room (Lower Level)

Career Studio

Tue, Apr 1, 2025 5pm to 7pm

Career Studios are a dedicated space for students to work on anything related to career planning and provides attendees with collaborative support from professional Career Advisors and Career...

CDC Introductory Workshop: Networking

Wed, Apr 2, 2025 12:15pm to 1pm

Have you ever wondered what networking is and why it can be helpful to you in pursuit of shadowing, internship, and job opportunities? Join this informative workshop that will walk you through how...

Basurama! Visual Lecture in Spanish

Wed, Apr 2, 2025 3:15pm to 4:30pm

Come Learn About Ecological Artivism in Public Space! A Visual Lecture in Spanish with Basurama. Basurama is an artist collective dedicated to research, cultural and environmental creation and...

Virtual Event

Stories & Remembrances: Meet-n-Greet with J.T. Martin

Wed, Apr 2, 2025 4pm to 5:30pm

Join J.T. Martin, Director of LGBTQ+ InItiatives and Resources, for casual meet-n-greet and community gathering with some refreshments! J.T. will be bringing some artifacts from various parts of...

Jeannette Marks Cultural Center

Navigating your Career as an International Student

Wed, Apr 2, 2025 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Attend this exclusive annual event where you can connect with former international students at Mount Holyoke College. This dynamic group of alums will share their stories and offer advice about how...

Study Abroad App'y Hour

Wed, Apr 2, 2025 6pm to 8pm

Applying for study abroad for Spring 2026? Drop in to this application party to get your Request to Study Abroad done! Study abroad advisors will be available to answer questions and help you...

Community Center, Blanchard Lounge (227)

Economics Department Tea

Thu, Apr 3, 2025 12pm to 1pm

Join us at the Economics department Spring Tea! Enjoy lunch and a hot cocoa bar, learn about courses next year, chat with faculty, liaisons and current majors, and maybe even declare a new major...

Shattuck Hall, Cassani Room (102)

Studying in the UK & Europe

Thu, Apr 3, 2025 12pm to 1pm

You have most likely heard of Oxford, Cambridge, and some of the famous London universities. The UK, however, boasts over 140 institutions of higher education that offer programs at the masters or...

TransFormation

Thu, Apr 3, 2025 5pm to 6pm

TransFormation meets on the first Thursday of every month and is designed to provide an intentional space for all students of trans* experience, including those exploring or questioning their...

Jeannette Marks Cultural Center

Contestants' Reading: Glascock Intercollegiate Poetry Contest 2025

Thu, Apr 3, 2025 5:30pm to 6:45pm

An intercollegiate event since 1924, the Glascock Poetry Intercollegiate Poetry Competition is the oldest continuously-running poetry contest for undergraduate students in the country. Students are...

Art Building, Gamble Auditorium

Unpacking Antisemitism in a Solidarity Framework

Thu, Apr 3, 2025 7pm

The College continues our ongoing educational sessions as part of the 5th Annual Fighting Antisemitism Teach-In with a special workshop provided by Dr. Imani Chapman and franny silverman who have...

Virtual Event

Career Studio

Fri, Apr 4, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm

Career Studios are a dedicated space for students to work on anything related to career planning and provides attendees with collaborative support from professional Career Advisors and Career...

Judges' Reading: Glascock Intercollegiate Poetry Competition 2025

Fri, Apr 4, 2025 12pm to 1pm

An intercollegiate event since 1924, the Glascock Intercollegiate Poetry Competition is the oldest continuously-running poetry contest for undergraduate students in the country. Students are judged...

Williston Library, Stimson Room

Unitarian Universalists Weekly Gathering

Fri, Apr 4, 2025 6pm to 8pm

Join us as we gather to check in, share our joys and concerns, enjoy readings and songs, and spend time together over crafts. Everyone is welcome!

Experience MHC!

Sun, Apr 6, 2025

The Office of Admission is welcoming admitted students to campus for Experience MHC! This two day in-person program will be held Sunday April 6 & Monday, April 7. Our event includes multiple tour...

Mount Holyoke Campus

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PPAC Tea Time - Divination

Sun, Apr 6, 2025 7pm to 9pm

Come join PPAC in the Eliot House to drink tea and chat at our weekly meetings. If you have any accessibility needs, severe allergies, etc. please contact us (larse23a@mtholyoke.edu) so we can...

Health Professions Peer Advisor

Mon, Apr 7, 2025 11:30am to 1:30pm

Join the Pre-Health Peer Advisor Sander Ivanenko ’25 outside of the Dining Commons to discuss all things academic planning! They can help you with choosing courses, planning for study abroad, or...

Community Center, Table D-Departments

Study Abroad Tabling

Mon, Apr 7, 2025 6pm to 7pm

Have questions about study abroad? Drop by this info table on your way to or from dinner. Study abroad peer advisors will be available to answer your questions about program selection, finances and...

Community Center, Table D-Departments

CDC Introductory Workshop: LinkedIn

Tue, Apr 8, 2025 4:45pm to 5:30pm

At roughly 424 million monthly active users, LinkedIn has evolved from a simple job search engine and resume site into a professional networking platform where industry experts share content,...

Career Studio

Tue, Apr 8, 2025 5pm to 7pm

Career Studios are a dedicated space for students to work on anything related to career planning and provides attendees with collaborative support from professional Career Advisors and Career...

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