Frances Perkins Scholars

📢 Attention FP Scholars!! 📢

The revised FPSA Constitution is now available for community review and ratification, and we want everyone to be part of the process.

Support the future of the FPSA by showing up and casting your vote!

🗓 Date: Monday, May 25th
⏰ Time: 7:00–8:00 PM
📍 Location: Virtual Room via Google Meet

To vote, you must attend the meeting. Even a brief appearance during the voting period is enough to participate.

Be sure to check your email with the subject line:
“FPSA Constitution - Proposed Revision for Community Review and Ratification”

There you’ll find the meeting link, key updates, and additional information.

💜🐦‍🔥 We hope to see you there!

Graduation is just ten days away, and we are celebrating our amazing '26 FP grads! Please join us in congratulating Politics and Economics major, Megan! Swipe through to read all about her favorite classes and MHC traditions! Congratulations to Megan, and all our FP grads 💜

Join us in celebrating another of our amazing graduates, Amelia! Swipe through to read about Amelia's favorite class, and what she'll be up to after graduation! Congratulations, Amelia, and all our incredible FP grads!

In the continuation of our senior spotlight series, let's celebrate the amazing work of Ace, one of our FP English majors! Swipe through to read about his favorite classes, and opportunities he has been a part of at Mount Holyoke! Congratulations, Ace, and all our incredible FP seniors!

FP Scholars events during the 10th annual Boom! Community Day on Tuesday, April 28th 🎉

The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, in partnership with your FPSA Co-Directors, is excited to offer two special BOOM! events just for Frances Perkins Scholars:

Celebrating FP Scholars: 46 Years!
1:00–2:30 PM
Reese 302
Join Inuk poet and visual artist Ella Nathanael Alkiewicz for a workshop exploring the life and legacy of Frances Perkins and the impact of the FP Scholars program. We’ll celebrate, connect, and have fun — with the final half hour reserved for current FP Scholars and alumni.

FP Scholars BOOM! Dinner Reception
5:30–7:30 PM
Morrison Room, Willits-Hallowell Conference Center
All FP Scholars and their loved ones are warmly invited to gather for a shared meal and community time. This is a drop-in event — come when you can and stay as long as you’d like.

RSVP details can be found in the email sent by the DEI Office, or at the link in bio!

We hope to see you there! 💜

It's time for a picnic! 🧺 The FP Scholars Spring Picnic will be held on Saturday, April 25th at 1 pm in the Blanchard Great Room! Come celebrate everything you have accomplished this semester! 🍓

Celebrating the incredible work of FP senior Emily Langer, whose work is now on display in Blanchard Gallery! This show is stunning and absolutely must be experienced in person. On display until April 19th, with a reception Friday, April 17th, from 5:30 - 7:30 pm. Congrats to Emily!

Join us for an afternoon at the Smith College Botanic Garden and Art Museum on Saturday, April 25th at 12 pm! Street parking as well as visitor parking is available on campus. We will meet at the Botanic Garden at 16 College Lane. Looking forward to seeing you all there!

FP game night tomorrow, Friday March 27th, from 6-9 pm in Blanchard 318! Bring a game or just yourself, and have a cozy evening with friends 🧩

Save the date for our FP plant sale! Thursday, March 12th at the tables outside of the Dining Commons in Blanchard from 11 am - 2 pm (or until we sell out!). Find a cute little green companion or a gift for a friend to welcome spring! 🪴