http://www.hws.edu/news/ Daily Updates from Hobart and William Smith Collegesen-usSun, 22 Nov 2009 03:34:06 GMTSun, 22 Nov 2009 03:34:06 GMThttp://hws.edu/dailyupdate/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=10877Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT<img src="http://hws.edu/dailyUpdate/Resources/Res7895.jpg" alt="" /> Each week, the show "Out of Bounds" can be heard exclusively on WEOS, the Colleges' radio station and National Public Radio affiliate. This year, at The New York State Broadcasters Association’s (NYSBA) 43rd Annual Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting competition, the show received the 2008 “Best Public Affairs Program Series” award. Tish Pearlman, a broadcast journalist and volunteer, broadcasts ha...http://hws.edu/dailyupdate/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=10815Wed, 18 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT<img src="http://hws.edu/dailyUpdate/Resources/Res7782.jpg" alt="" /> On Saturday, June 21, the Geneva Scholarship Association (GSA) celebrated 40 years of service to the Geneva and HWS communities and recognized the organization's founders. In honor of their service, President Mark Gearan presented the original founders of GSA with presidential medals, commemorating the positive legacy that they have left on Geneva and Hobart and William Smith Colleges. The local lea...http://hws.edu/dailyupdate/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=10709Wed, 21 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT<img src="http://hws.edu/dailyUpdate/Resources/Res7607.jpg" alt="" /> Associate Professor of Architecture Stan Mathews’ recent book “From Agit-Prop to Free Space: The Architecture of Cedric Price” was recently shortlisted for the Sir Nikolaus Pevsner International Book Award in the Architecture Category of the RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) International Book Awards 2008. The annual RIBA International Book Awards were established to underscore the incre...http://hws.edu/dailyupdate/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=10686Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT<img src="http://hws.edu/dailyUpdate/Resources/Res7534.jpg" alt="" /> First Annual Mary Herlihy Gearan Award When international students arrive at HWS, almost all of them find a source of welcoming, interest and understanding of foreign culture in one outstanding woman. For many international students, one of the reasons they have arrived and go on to stay is because of that same extraordinary person: Mary Herlihy Gearan. In recognition of her involvement on campus, the...http://hws.edu/dailyupdate/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=10679Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTFive Hobart College lacrosse players and the team’s head coach were among those honored when the ECAC Lacrosse League announced its postseason awards earlier this week. Senior attackman Daryl Veltman (Salisbury School/Coquitlam, B.C.) represented the Statesmen on the first team, while senior attackman Jamie Kirk (Salisbury School/Orangeville, Ontario), senior midfielder Sean Murphy (Bishop Timon-St. Jude/Buffalo, N.Y.), senior defenseman Rafe Mattingly (Rush-Henrietta/Henrietta, N.Y.), and jun...http://hws.edu/dailyupdate/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=10680Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTApraez '11 looks at Language, Race and Gutterspace Have you ever stared at a blank, white page or computer screen? Ever skimmed over the thin colorless divides between comic book scenes? Or maybe you've been surrounded by the pale walls of an art gallery? All of the above, perhaps, but have you ever wondered how these whitenesses relate to racial whiteness? Probably not. However, that's exactly what first-year Reina Apraez will explore this summer in her project, "Language, Race and Gutterspac...http://hws.edu/dailyupdate/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=10685Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT<img src="http://hws.edu/dailyUpdate/Resources/Res7536.jpg" alt="" /> The Finger Lakes Institute's Science on Seneca (SOS) outreach program has been honored by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for their work to protect the environment. While 22 individuals and organizations in New York State were honored in a variety of categories, SOS was the only program awarded recognition for an environmental education program. "These exemplary environmental stewards...http://hws.edu/dailyupdate/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=10675Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT<img src="http://hws.edu/dailyUpdate/Resources/Res7514.jpg" alt="" /> Some people leave without a trace. Others leave an entire legacy when they move on. William Smith Dean Debra DeMeis is, without a doubt, the latter sort. After 31 years on campus, DeMeis has left her mark as a professor of psychology, William Smith dean, interim vice president of student affairs. She has chaired or co-chaired several significant committees, implemented leadership initiatives for wom...http://hws.edu/dailyupdate/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=10663Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT<img src="http://hws.edu/dailyUpdate/Resources/Res7504.jpg" alt="" /> Five Hobart College squash student-athletes were honored by the Statesmen Athletic Association and the Hobart Athletics Department at the 2008 Block H Awards Banquet on April 28. Senior Graham Gardiner (Woodberry Forest School/Locust Valley, N.Y.) and junior Cale Forgues (Ridley College/Kemptville, Ontario) shared the Dr. Frank P. Smith ’36 Award, while the Most Improved Player Award went to sophomore...http://hws.edu/dailyupdate/NewsDetails.aspx?aid=10656Tue, 06 May 2008 00:00:00 GMTThe Finger Lakes Institute's "GIT Ahead" project recently received an $8,050 grant from The Rochester Area Center for Excellence in Math and Science (RAC-CEMS). The award will fund the salary for a graduate student, as well as stipends to participating teachers. With the award, the RAC-EMS also made The Finger Lakes GIT Ahead Summer Institute: Using Geospatial Technologies to Teach Science and Explore Environmental Issues, a model professional development opportunity and an officially sponsored ...