Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Events News

An Insightful View of Warfare

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Trained in a variety of fields, from Classics to neuropathology, Jonathan Shay M.D., Ph.D. is a clinical psychiatrist who seeks to deepen the public's understanding of the effects of warfare on the individual. Much of his research focuses on the treatment of combat trauma suffered by Vietnam veterans combined with his critical and imaginative interpretations ...

Senior Symposium Prep Begins

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After the vast success of the inaugural Senior Symposium last spring, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) is reprising the event this year on Friday, April 9. Last year, 80 students represented the natural and social sciences, arts and humanities, the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning and Center for Global Education. The event allow...

Parish '84 to Discuss Finance

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Brooke Parish '84 plans to return to the Colleges to present a Professionals in Residence lecture titled "Careers in Finance Beyond the Numbers." Parish is the managing director at York Capital Management, and will speak beginning at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 3 in Trinity 305. On Friday, Dec. 4, Parish will host one-on-one meetings, complete with coachin...

Madrigal Dinner Concert Scheduled

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Each year, under the direction of Robert Cowles, professor of music, the Colleges Chorale performs a Madrigal Dinner Concert, an annual fundraiser for local non-profit organizations. This year, the proceeds will benefit the Ontario/Yates Fund for Women and Girls, which aims to foster personal growth among women and girls in Ontario and Yates counties. The di...

Oxfam Meal Donation

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Hobart and William Smith Colleges are making it simpler than ever to give back to the community this week. For the 24th consecutive year, the Colleges' have paired up with Oxfam America asking students to give up their Friday meal for the sake of poverty in America. For each student who gives away his or her Nov. 20 dinner, Sodexho will donate the value of ...

New Reader's College Series Established

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Five new spring courses offered by the Centennial Center for Leadership With goals of connecting academic work with important world issues and enhancing students' ability to think independently and critically, foster a greater commitment to public and civic life, and be a leader in their chosen field, the Centennial Center for Leadership presents a spring 200...

Intercultural Events Keep Coming

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This month, the Social Justice and Cultural Clubs continue to offer a rich blend of varied and exciting events. From benefit concerts to a Henna night, this month guarantees to be special. "By attending these events, the HWS community can gain a sense of cultural understanding and competency," says Intercultural Affairs Program Coordinator, Darline Polanco '0...

Clarkeson '75 discusses Climate Change

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Hobart and William Smith community will welcome back Hobart alum John Clarkeson '75 on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 7:30 p.m. in Trinity 305. A current member of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Clarkeson will offer a guest lecture on climate change, water shortage and environmental policy. As ...

Mix it Up at a Meal

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The first "Mix it Up Day" took place on Thursday, Nov. 19, in Saga. Seeking to bring diversity programming to students in a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere, William Smith sophomore Maggie Smith and junior Gabrielle Perez created this event, which aims to encourage students to eat lunch and dinner with fellow students selected at random. By drawing a number that...

HWS join Red Watch Campaign

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This semester Hobart and William Smith Colleges are joining SUNY Stony Brook's "Red Watch Band" training campaign to alert students to the dangers of toxic drinking and provide information and training to help prevent it. Established at SUNY Stony Brook last year after a faculty member lost her son to alcohol poisoning, the "Red Watch Band" campaign is design...