Learning is not just about hours in the classroom or time spent reading, researching and writing papers. Rather, learning takes place where there are opportunities to become more informed about other cultures and religions, hear other peoples’ viewpoints on national and international relations, discuss current events and pop culture and debate public policy and human rights issues.
To foster Hobart and William Smith’s inclusive identity, the campus community offers a wide variety of academic and social events which reflect and promote the cultural diversity of our campus.
Join the Asian Student Union for bubble tea and an anime marathon or attend a symposium on genocide in Darfur. Check out Meditation and Munchies or celebrate Pride Week. The opportunities to become engaged in inclusive excellence are endless.
Hobart and William Smith is home to more than 15 cultural clubs, including Pride Alliance, Hillel, Asian Student Union and Latin American Organization. Each of these clubs celebrates their unique cultural identity with annual campus events, like Take Back the Night, the Caribbean Student Association’s Celebrate Diversity Dinner and the Black Student Union Charity Ball.
The Office of Student Activities maintains a complete and current listing of Hobart and William Smith clubs and organizations, including all cultural clubs. For more information about cultural clubs or annual events, contact Student Activities.
HWS also regularly hosts a variety of speaker series and symposia, which bring prominent visitors to campus. Through series like The President’s Forum, The Fisher Center and Human Rights and Genocide, students have a chance to meet and engage leading thinkers, like Madeleine Albright and Ralph Nader, on topics of national and cultural significance.
April 22, 7 p.m., HIV/AIDS Collective Meeting, Intercultural Affairs
April 23, 8 a.m., Documentary Screening: "Including Samuel," Merritt 200
April 24, 6 p.m., Multicultural Weekend: Ice Cream Social, Intercultural Affairs
April 28, 7:30 p.m., Holocaust Remembrance Week: Film Screening: "One Survivor Remembers," Sanford Room
April 29, 7:30 p.m., Holocaust Remembrance Week: Cantor David S. Wisnia: "A Testament to the Human Spirit," Geneva Room
May 1, 11 a.m., Holocaust Remembrance Week: Reading of Names, Scandling Student Center
May 1, 8 p.m., InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Intercultural Affairs
May 1, 9:15 p.m., Holocaust Remembrance Week: Candle Light Vigil, Coxe Hall
May 2, 6:30 p.m., Shabbat Celebration, Abbe Center for Jewish Life
May 4, 1 p.m., Dodgeball for AIDS, Quad
May 16, 8 p.m., Erev Shabbat Service, Temple Beth-El
May 17, 10 a.m., Torah Study, Temple Beth-El
May 17, 5 p.m., Recpetion in Honor of the Classes of 2008, Intercultural Affairs
May 18, 1 p.m., Open House and Luncheon, Intercultural Affairs