Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Fall arrives on the Hobart and William Smith campus.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Daniel Graham (center), with faculty colleagues, speaks to students during the Psi Chi Psychology Faculty Advising panel in Coxe Hall on Monday.

Trias Writer-in-Residence Jeff VanderMeer delivers a lecture on climate change for faculty in the Common Room of the Scandling Campus Center. The rights to VanderMeer’s next novel, “Borne,” were recently acquired by Paramount for a movie adaptation.

On the patio of the Warren Hunting Smith Library, Victoria Malloy ’17, Ameena Makhdoomi ’17 and Brett Danziger ’17 prepare for their class “Cultures of Advertising” with Assistant Professor of Media and Society Leah Shafer.​

Samantha Shaffner ’17 wards off a group of dragons during practice for the HWS Theatre production of “She Kills Monsters,” which runs Friday, Oct. 21 at 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 22 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.

Directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth and written by playwright Qui Nguyen, “She Kills Monsters” explores the world of role-playing before the technology boom, through the narration of a geek heroine.

Played by Kayli Ennis ’17, Samantha Shaffner ’17 and Chad Reid ’18, respectively, Tilly and Agnes speak with Orcus, the “Overlord of the Underworld,” during dress rehearsal for HWS Theatre's production of “She Kills Monsters.”

Students participating in the annual HWS Days of Service gather for a photo in front of Coxe Hall before volunteering at dozens of sites around Geneva, tackling renovation, maintenance and other service projects at local institutions.

President Mark D. Gearan welcomes students, faculty and staff to the Quad at the start of the October Day of Service.

During the October Day of Service, Jonathan Hartnett ’19 and Ryan Montbleau ’19 help carve and decorate pumpkins at Gulvin Park in Geneva.

A.J. McFarlane ’19, Gabe Pietrorazio ’20 and Connor Shaw ’20 plant bulbs in front of St. Peter's Church during Day of Service.

John Corr '18 and Noland Michels ’17, members of the Chi Phi fraternity, lend a helping hand inside St. Peter's Church during the October Day of Service.

A group of students help stuff envelopes at St. Peter's Church.

Julia Schwartz ’19, Meghan Moore ’18 and Sarah Walters ’19 volunteer at the Geneva Women's Club.

Students clear the banks of Seneca Lake during October Day of Service on Saturday.

Prevention and Education Coordinator for the Office of Title IX Programs and Compliance Katie Stiffler speaks with students during a session on healthy relationships as part of the Red Flag Campaign and Dating Violence Awareness Month.

John Della Volpe, director of polling at Harvard University's Institute of Politics and founder and CEO of SocialSphere, Inc., speaks about the election and the role and influence of polling during the President's Forum in the Geneva Room on Tuesday.

Associate Professor of Political Science and Associate Dean of Faculty DeWayne Lucas (left), Harvard University’s Institute of Politics Director John Della Volpe and President Mark D. Gearan discuss millennial attitudes toward politics after dinner in the President’s House.

Students, faculty and staff meet with the Strategic Diversity Planning Committee in Stern Hall.

Chancellor of the State University of New York Nancy L. Zimpher discusses community building strategies with Geneva 2020 Program Coordinator Amy Sellers, HWS President MarK D. Gearan and members of the Geneva community at Finger Lakes Community College. Zimpher was a guest of the President’s Forum Series in 2015.

Gabriella Goodwin '19, CEO of H. G. Fairfield Arts Center for the Environment Kim Blacklock ’79, Justin Tacuri ’18 and Director of Intercultural Affairs Alejandra Molina pose for a photo after Blacklock's Professionals in Residence lecture titled, “A Career in Acting, Activism and Education.”

Kevin DeShazio, founder of Fieldhouse Media, talks to student-athletes about the power of social media and its influence on their reputation during an information session in Albright Auditorium.

Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Montana State University Wataru Nakagawa discusses a new National Science Foundation research experience for undergraduates. Nakagawa's research group will focus on the design, fabrication, characterizations and applications of novel optical devices based on nano-structures in silicon and other materials.​

Associate Professor of Chemistry Christine de Denus talks about what it means to be a first-generation college student during the First-Generation Initiative Mixer in the Blackwell Room.

Jasmine Gonzalez ’17 and Dignauris Garcia ’17 enjoy the annual Hispanic Heritage Dinner hosted by the HWS Latin American Organization.

Board members of the HWS Latin American Organization gather for a photo following the Hispanic Heritage Dinner.

Students walk to class on Wednesday afternoon.

Hosted by the Queer People of Color theme house, punk band PWR BTTM performs for students on the Quad.

Ella Bourisseau ’19, Allie Haversat ’19 and Lili Dash ’19 enjoy the concert on the Quad.

Members of the HWS Hip-NotiQs Dance and Step Team perform in the Geneva High School gymnasium during the annual Festival of Nations.

Gathering for a photo with Geneva students, Tzipora Glaser '18 and Matthew Fox ’19 table on behalf of HWS Hillel at the Festival of Nations.

HWS Dance students perform during the Festival of Nations at Geneva High School.

Members of HWS Days of Service and HWS Rotaract gather for a photo during the Festival of Nations.

Lawson MacDougall ’20 joins a group of regular volunteers with the Geneva Community Lunch Program.

Assistant Professor of Women's Studies Michelle Martin-Baron, Visiting Instructor of Writing and Rhetoric Sherri Martin-Baron (sitting) and students in the HWS Converstation Partner Program pose for a group photo after a meet and greet at the home of Director of the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning Katie Flowers.

HWS students and staff gather for a group photo during the annual Geneva Boys and Girls Club dinner.

Students walk in front of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts on a crisp fall day.

At 102 years old, centenarian Alta Boyer ’36 recently returned to Hobart and William Smith to celebrate her birthday and visit the beech tree at the foot of William Smith Hill, touching it for good luck.

Alta Boyer '36 stands at the base of a towering beech tree on William Smith Hill.

Director of William Smith Athletics Deb Steward offers remarks during the Heron Hall of Honor banquet in the Vandervort Room.

BreLynn Nasypany ’11, Sophie Dennis Riskie ’07, Jessica Dascano-Becker ’01, Kerry McCullough Brown ’87, Christine Jurczak Little ’00, Anne Jachney Erskine ’88, Allyson Shirtz Howe ’94 and Wendi Schoff Waters '98 pose for their first photo as the Heron Hall of Honor Class of 2016.

Members of the 2000 William Smith Field Hockey Team gather for a photo after being named this year's William Smith Team of Distinction.

Jack Sherwood ’19, Ben Hobbs ’00 and Aaron Weitgenant '19 present the findings of their campus sustainability intervention project from the spring 2016 semester at the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education conference in Baltimore during fall break.

Amy Torea ’85, P’19 poses for a photo with Wells College President Jonathan Gibralter at Wells’ Presidential Inauguration. Torea attended as the delegate for Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Chistopher Doak '18 stops for a photo in front of the Tian Tan Buddha, located at the Po Lin Monastery in Hong Kong, China.

Sarah Kloos '18, Anna Worcester '18, Kate Hesler '18 and Maddie MacDowell '18 visit Chef Choung Dang's restaurant, The Fish Sauce, in Saigon, Vietnam.

Students studying abroad in Vietnam explore the Tra Su Bird Sanctuary in Chau Doc, Mekong Delta, Vietnam.

Fulbright Recipient Ryan Kertanis '16 poses for a photo during the Golden Eagle Festival in Olgii, Monglolia.

William Smith field hockey alums join members of the 2016-2017 team for a group photo following the annual alumnae game on McCooey Field.

Members of the William Smith swimming and diving team wear pink swim caps during practice to show their support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Evie Manning ’17 puts a shot on goal at the close of the second half of William Smith soccer’s 4-0 victory over the Vassar College Brewers. Manning finished the game with one goal and one assist.

Elizabeth Moore ’20 goes head-to-head with a Vassar defender during the Heron's 4-0 Liberty League victory at home on Saturday.

William Fletcher ’20, of Hobart cross country, leads the Statesmen across the finish line, placing 15th of 145 runners at the Cross Country Only Conference Championship at Seneca Lake State Park.

Eva Gurian ’19 keeps pace for the Herons on the 6-kilometer course at the Cross Country Only Conference Championship, finishing 10th out of 131 runners. William Smith finished third overall on Saturday.

Hannah Wood '18 sweeps the ball past a diving Union College goalkeeper during William Smith field hockey's 7-2 win on Friday.

Sierramarie Fitzgerald ’18 sidesteps the goalie during the Heron's 7-2 victory over Union College.

Leslie Colunga '19 completes a diving try during the William Smith club rugby team's game against SUNY Geneseo on Saturday.