Hobart and William Smith Colleges

2024 Schedule

We are thrilled to welcome you to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend! Two of our popular events have very limited space and were sold out very quickly. Don’t despair! There is so much happening on campus that you can attend!  This includes, the President’s State of HWS talk on Saturday morning, a research Symposium, Climbing St. Mark’s Tower, Art shows, theatre, music productions, meals, games, athletic competitions, goat petting and more!

Friday, OCT. 4

9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Davis Gallery at Houghton House
Davis Art Gallery at Houghton House, 1 Kings Lane
LUCAS BARRAZA: SLOW DOWN: Lucas Barraza strives to make elements of his heritage more welcoming to others by building compositions focused on uplifting characteristics such as humor, family, and romance. Slow Down offers a breath of relaxation and relief around loved ones. Identifying as a Chicano, American of Mexican descent, Barraza utilizes notable motifs and iconography in a classic American pastime of going to a drive-in theater. His series imagines the unique “Down Drive-In Theater” within a fictional town inspired by his neighborhood in Texas.

While visiting Houghton House, be sure to explore the Solarium Gallery's latest exhibition, Through the Lens: East Asia. Presented by the Center for Global Education, this captivating showcase features photographs by Alberto de la Puente ’25, captured during his recent HWS study abroad journey.

11 a.m. | Hobart Lacrosse Golf Tournament
Geneva Country Club

2 p.m. | Hobart Baseball Golf Outing
Clifton Springs Country Club

3 - 6 p.m. | College Store Spirit Trailer
In front of Scandling Campus Center

4 - 4:45 p.m. | The Department of Dance and Movement Studies Informal Showing
Deming Dance Theatre, Gearan Center for the Performing Arts
Students involved in department courses such as Introduction to Dances of the African Diaspora, Dance Composition, Contemporary Ballet, and Modern Dance Somatic Foundations will share what they have been studying.

5 - 9 p.m. | Em’s Threads Pop-up Shop
Front of Scandling Campus Center
Emily Rourke ’24, winner of the 2024 Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Contest will be on-campus selling sustainable custom-made sweatshirts.

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Rosh Hashanah Shabbat Dockside Service
Bozzuto Boathouse, 645 South Main St.

6 p.m./7 p.m. | Hobart Lacrosse Alumni Game
Boswell Field
Warm-up begins at 6 p.m. followed by the game at 7 p.m.

8 - 10 p.m. | Look Skyward!
SOLD OUT
Richard S. Perkin Observatory, 1 Kings Lane
Stop by the Richard S. Perkin Observatory, a teaching and outreach facility located adjacent to the Katherine D. Elliott Student Arts Center, to observe objects trillions of miles away from Earth. While the observatory can only accommodate a small number of observers at a time, outdoor firepits and s'mores are available to enjoy while you wait! Maximum of 75 ppl. Not handicapped accessible. Weather permitting. Registration Required.

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SATURDAY, OCT. 5

9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Admissions Fall Open House
L. Thomas Melly '52 Lobby, Gearan Center for the Performing Arts

Register

10 a.m. | Hobart Soccer Alumni Game
St. Clair Field (Rain Location: Thomas B. Poole '61 and Family Sports Dome)

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Squash Alumni Open House
Squash Courts
Join us for an alumni squash gathering! Bring your squash gear if you'd like to play, or simply come and socialize with the current team. Light refreshments will be provided.

11 a.m. | Hobart Lacrosse Alumni Tailgate for Football Game
Dana’s Time Out

11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | The Adams Intercultural Center Open House
288 Pulteney St., Geneva, N.Y.
Stop by the Adams Intercultural Center named in honor of Rev. Dr. Alger L. Adams '32, D.D.'83. For years, the “IC” has provided a welcoming environment that supports personal growth, academic success, leadership skills and programming designed to broaden cross-cultural understanding and appreciation for diversity, inclusion, social justice and community bonds.

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | GAMEDAY Lunch and Fun Fest
The Barn
Get in the HWS spirit with fun for all ages! Enjoy a petting zoo, Netsins ice cream truck, photo booth, bonfire pits, lawn games, and live music by Kenny Ende. Don’t miss out on a day full of excitement and great memories! It is encouraged to purchase meal tickets in advance.

PURCHASE MEAL TICKETS

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Climb St. Mark’s Tower
Adjacent to St. John’s Chapel
Whether you’ve ascended the tower before or not, we’re sure you’ll want to make time to take in the spectacular views of the campus and the lake. Don’t forget to bring along your camera. Beware—the view could take your breath away, and so could the ascent! We’ll take your picture to prove that you made it to the top. Appropriate footwear is recommended.

11:30 a.m. | Hobart Soccer Alumni Pregame Gathering
Front steps of Bristol Gymnasium
Join us as we come together to celebrate Hobart Soccer and the life and legacy of one of its biggest fans Michael E. Rawlins '80, P'16. Enjoy camaraderie with fellow alumni, friends, and family as we honor Michael’s enduring impact on the HWS community. The event will feature food, drinks, and shared memories, all in the spirit of Hobart Soccer.

12 - 4 p.m. | Provenzano Student Art Gallery
Scandling Campus Center
Student Art Show

12 p.m. - Halftime | Boswell Brews and Refreshment Tent
Tent, South end of Boswell Field at David J. Urick Stadium
Grab yourself a refreshment at the cash bar and catch all the action from the south end of the field!

1 - 2 p.m. | William Scandling Research Vessel Excursion IV
SOLD OUT
12:45 p.m. departure from Medbery Parking Lot
Finger Lakes Institute Director Lisa Cleckner will lead a working session aboard the William Scandling assessing the environmental well-being of Seneca Lake. Event is limited to 18 people—ages 13 and older—no infants or small children, please. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Registration Required.

2 p.m. | Hobart Baseball vs Cayuga CC
McDonough Park, 20 Hampton Place, Geneva, N.Y.

2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | William Scandling Research Vessel Excursion V
SOLD OUT
2:15 p.m. departure from Medbery Parking Lot
Finger Lakes Institute Director Lisa Cleckner will lead a working session aboard the William Scandling assessing the environmental well-being of Seneca Lake. Event is limited to 18 people—ages 13 and older—no infants or small children, please. Appropriate footwear is recommended. Registration Required.

4 p.m. | Hobart Lacrosse Senior Farewell and First Year Welcome Banquet
Vandervort Room, 2nd Floor of Scandling Campus Center
Cocktail hour followed by dinner at 5 p.m.

7:30 p.m. | 10/5/24: Be Here Now Ensemble, Keyboards/Guitars/Drums/Electronics/Dance
Froelich Hall, Gearan Center for the Performing Arts
Tickets are free for students. General admission is $12, seniors’ tickets are $10. Tickets are sold at the door, payable by cash or check made out to Hobart and William Smith Colleges. (Please note the change in ticket information.)

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SUNDAY, OCT. 6

11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Bagels and Lox Open House
Abbe Center for Jewish Life, 764 S. Main St.
Join HWS Hillel for our traditional bagel brunch before you depart campus. RSVPs to hillel@hws.edu appreciated but not required.

4:30 p.m. | Roman Catholic Mass
St. John's Chapel, S. Main St.