Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Events News

Senator Nozzolio Hosts Lake Association

Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

State Senator Michael F. Nozzolio recently hosted a Lake Association Meeting at the Finger Lakes Institute (FLI), seeking input from stakeholders in his district to address problems affecting the region - and what the state can do to assist in funding projects for watershed issues. Delegates from across the district represented organizations including the Can...

Call Security Makes Saratoga Competition

Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Call Security, a band comprised of five HWS students, has been selected as one of 10 bands to perform in the 2013 Battle of the Bands competition on Friday, May 24 at the Saratoga Springs Performing Arts Center in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The band will take the stage at 7:40 p.m. on the Spa Little Theater stage. Call Security, among 38 bands, auditioned via vid...

Transitioning at Baccalaureate

Sun, 19 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

"Why are you here?" asked Chaplain Lesley Adams at Saturday's Baccalaureate Ceremony. "Stop for a moment, and take the time to appreciate the change taking place." Hobart and William Smith faculty and staff members gathered with the members of the Classes of 2013 and their families to pause in the midst of the whirlwind of Commencement weekend for the traditi...

Alums Welcome Hobart Graduates

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Along the waters of Seneca Lake on Friday, the Hobart College men in the Class of 2013 began the next chapter of their lives as they were welcomed to join the ranks of alumni during the Hobart Launch at the Bozzuto Boathouse. Following tradition, the graduating seniors were presented with replicas of paddles used by the legendary Seneca Indian warrior Agayent...

Senior Dinner 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Elected by the members of the Classes of 2013 to be their faculty speaker during the Senior Dinner, Assistant Professor of Education Khuram Hussain reminded the senior classes to reflect on what's most important to them and to recall the experiences that led to their own personal empowerment. He also urged them not to lose sight of the things that make people...

William Smith Women Welcomed

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

William Smith women in the Class of 2013 were officially welcomed into the rich tradition of the Alumnae Association during the 36th Annual Senior Welcome Brunch on Tuesday. The ceremony celebrated the lives of women past - and cast a hopeful glance into the future. Assistant Vice President of Alumnae Relations and Regional Networks Kathy Killius Regan '82, P...

HWS Hosts Community Barn Sale

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Following in annual fashion, the Community Barn Sale to benefit the United Way of Ontario County will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at the Barn located off of St. Clair St. Those who wish to contribute prior to the event can donate items at the storage containers located at The College Store and Odell's parking lots between 9 a.m. and 12 ...

Classes Welcomed at Brunch, Launch

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As Commencement approaches, the Classes of 2013 will participate in two of the Colleges' richest traditions - Hobart Launch and the William Smith Senior Welcome Brunch. In each of the ceremonies, the men and women of HWS will be welcomed into the Alumnae and Alumni Associations, forever connecting each graduate to institution. The William Smith Senior Welcome...

HWS Printmaking Exhibition Featured

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

"HWS Printmaking Workshop" will open at Imagine, a fine arts and fine craft gallery in Skaneateles, on May 3. The exhibition of prints by Hobart and William Smith students and faculty was recently featured in a blog, "Skaneateles Talk." "We believe it's important to support tomorrow's arts community, as well as today's," the article quotes gallery director Sa...

Seniors Complete Playground Construction

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the "13 Days to Graduation" service project in honor of the Classes of 2013, HWS seniors recently took the opportunity to make one more lasting impact on the City that has been their home for four years. Led by Raphael Durand '13, Hobart senior class president and senior civic leader, and Brianne Ellis'13, William Smith senior class president, the ...