Smith College - Alum

06/22/2026

05/26/2026

At , we celebrate trailblazers, and at the , groundbreaking conductor Elim Chan '09 is redefining what it means to lead. As the orchestra's next Music Director, she isn't just taking the podium of a top institution—she is breaking a historic glass ceiling as the first woman to ever hold the role. Whether she is expanding the orchestral canon or rethinking the concert experience for a new generation, Elim applies the same visionary grit to building community as she does to mastering masterpieces.

➡ Tap the link to see how Elim is setting the tempo for the future: smith.edu/news-events/news/shaping-sound-and-time

05/19/2026

📚 Join the Smith College Alum Book

Now reading Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy through July 10, a haunting, atmospheric novel set on a remote island about isolation, resilience, and the bonds that shape us. Join fellow Smith alums in guided virtual discussions along the way. https://bit.ly/SCAlumBookClub