Simmons College - Microcosm Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Simmons for Survival was created in 1978 in response to the growing need for information on issues that threaten mankind's survival in a nuclear age. Eventually its purpose evolved to include discussions about a wide range of political issues. The Women's Center provided a supportive atmosphere for women to become more aware of themselves and the forces which influenced their lives. The Center sponsored various ac- tivities such as Women's Month, and housed a small library and magazine collection on women's topics. The Human Sexuality Program Committee sponsored pro- grams, speakers, and films to dispense information to the Sim- mons community about all aspects of human sexuality. The Dance Collective provided weekly exercise and dance courses to students who wanted to continue their dance training or to learn basic dance principles. The Computer Club was formed for members of the Simmons community who were interested in computer technology. The club sponsored speakers from computer-related fields and held a career night. i :uf 1,3 1