Hobart and William Smith Colleges

President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan take a selfie with Residential Education staff and resident assistants on the steps of the Presidents House after the annual Resident Assistant Welcome Dinner.

Mary Herlihy Gearan speaks with students during the Resident Assistant Welcome Dinner at the President's House.

Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Beth Kinne and Assistant Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth review their work during the Faculty Writing Workshop in the Centennial Center for Leadership.

Professor of Dance Cadence Whittier edits her work during the Faculty Writing Workshop.

Professor of Education Pat Collins P09 (right) leads a group discussion during Class Day 1: Start Strong, a workshop for HWS faculty members featuring mini-lectures on techniques and best practices for having a great start to the academic year.

Associate Professor of Psychology Jamie Bodenlos shares tips during a mini-lecture for faculty as part of Class Day 1: Start Strong.

The quiet Quad before Orientation 2016 activities begin.

Students pick up a midday snack at the newly completed Au Bon Pain café located in the atrium of the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

First-Year Dean David Mapstone '93 reviews kayaking instructions before Pre-Orientation Adventure Program students hit the water for practice.

First-year students participating in the Pre-Orientation Adventure Program take to the water near the Seneca Lake Yacht Club for a lesson before leaving for their kayaking trip.

Pre-Orientation Adventure Program students gather for a photo before returning to their work with Seneca County Habitat for Humanity in Waterloo, N.Y.

Tent lights illuminate the Quad during a Pre-Orientation Adventure Program campout on campus.

Provost and Dean of Faculty Titilayo Ufomata speaks during the Opening Institute of this year's Faculty Development Series hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Robbin Chapman, associate provost and academic director of diversity and inclusion at Wellesley College, delivers a lecture exploring equity and student engagement as part of the 2016 Faculty Development Series.

Professor of Biology Mark Deutschlander, Professor of Economics Scott G. McKinney and William Smith Dean and Professor of French and Francophone Studies Catherine Gallouët talk about the upcoming semester during the Faculty Development Series.

An afternoon sail on Seneca Lake.

New international students chat with faculty and current students during the International Student Dinner on Wednesday.

International students get to know each other during breakfast in the Scandling Campus Center café. They are joined by Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Montrose Streeter.

Associate Professor of Education Mary Kelly welcomes new international students to campus during the International Student Breakfast.

New international students join Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan for a photo on the steps of the Presidents House. A culturally and geographically diverse group, they arrive at HWS from 16 countries.

Craig Bidiman, a health and wellness promotion specialist from University of Massachusetts, Boston, and co-founder of the non-profit The Art of Survival, discusses healthy habits and mental health with the Residential Education staff. The Art of Survival focuses on story sharing to create a community of support for survivors of sexual assault and mental health concerns.

The Orientation Mentor Spirit Squad celebrates the arrival of the HWS Classes of 2020.

Matriculation begins on the HWS Quad. Each year, President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan greet first-year students and their families with a handshake on the steps of Coxe Hall.

Jess Goldman '20, of Cortland Manor, N.Y., shakes hands with President Mark D. Gearan during matriculation on the steps of Coxe Hall.

President Mark D. Gearan welcomes Zohaib Ahmad '20 to campus during matriculation.

Bart cheers on first-years during move-in with the Orientation Sprit Squad.

Haille Varenka '20 and William Smith First-Year Dean Lisa Kaenzig share a laugh outside of the William Smith matriculation tent.

A group Hobart student-athletes from the football team celebrates the completion of pre-season with First-Year Dean David Mapstone 93.

Lilly Shea '20 receives her first charm bracelet from William Smith alumnae at the matriculation tent.

Jared Weeden welcomes Noah PIllsbury '20 to campus under the Hobart matriculation tent.

First-year students and their families head to the Hobart and William Smith matriculation tents on the Quad.

President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan welcome the fourth cohort of Posse scholars to campus during matriculation. Posse is one of the most comprehensive college access and youth leadership development programs in the United States.

Josh Barnes '20 talks with Chaplain Maurice Charles and Julianne Miller, the Director of the Abbe Center for Jewish Life, at the matriculation table for the Office of Spiritual Engagement.

Grace Robillard '20 gets a helping hand from Bart and the Orientation staff while moving into Hirshson House.

Members of the Greek community help move first-years into Sherrill Hall.

Orientation Mentors help unpack cars outside the Mini-Quad.

Orientation Mentors help Hayley Martini '20 (center right) unpack her car during move-in on William Smith Hill.

Madison Maher '20 exchanges lightbulbs with HWS Eco-Representatives. Through the campus light bulb exchange program, students can trade in their incandescent bulbs for a more efficient compact fluorescent during move-in.

German Veras 18 (left) and Ella Calder 17 stop for a photo during a hike in Hong Kong.

The William Smith cross country team gathers for a team photo for the 2016-2017 season.

The William Smith Golf team poses for a team photo for the 2016-2017 season.

Tanner Poisson 19 escapes a slide tackle during a Hobart scrimmage against Keuka College.

Mike Goulart '20 slips between two defenders during Thursday's scrimmage against Keuka College.