Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Students enjoy a sunny afternoon on the Quad.

Students observe the solar spectrum using spectroscopes as part of “Stars, Galaxies, and the Universe” with Professor of Physics Steven Penn.

In Houghton House, Morgan Sawyer ’18 works on a design proposal for an overlook on the path to Bozzuto Boathouse as part of Introduction to Architectural Design II with Professor of Art and Architecture Jeffery Blankenship.

Hallie Weiss '18 works on a structure and landform design that would be used to host small gatherings outside of Houghton House during Introduction to Architectural Design II with Professor of Art and Architecture Jeffery Blankenship.

Sai Leng ‘18 constructs a model for an observation and birdwatching tower to be located on the HWS Fribolin Farm as part of Introduction to Architectural Design II with Professor of Art and Architecture Jeffery Blankenship.

Students in Visiting Assistant Professor Kirby Benjamin’s “Adaptive Re-Use Advanced Architecture Studio” sit below their design project that was on display in Houghton House.

American Sign Language Instructor Samuel Cappiello demonstrates hand signs on the Quad during ASL and Deaf Culture II.

Visiting Professor of Africana Studies Elana Jefferson-Tatum gives a fireside chat titled, “Between Two Worlds: Navigating Vodun as a Scholar-Practitioner,” in the Office of Intercultural Affairs.

Assistant Professor of Psychology Brien Ashdown speaks to students during Topics in Cross-Cultural Psycholgy in Gulick Hall.

Guest speaker Ken Fyfe talks with students in the Master of Arts in Teaching Program about his evaluation of the Geneva City School District's 21st Century Project during Professor of Education Jim MaKinster's class in Merritt Hall on Wednesday.

During the unseasonably warm weather, Hayden Bitler '19, Philip Cross '19 and Chris Ludington '20 discuss German tourist activities and attractions as part of Intermediate German II with Julius G. Blocker '53 Teaching Fellow Friederike Jandewerth.

Associate Professor of English Rob Carson works on the Quad.

The President’s Garage Band performs for students in Bristol Field House on Saturday. The Presidents’ Ball was hosted by the presidents of multiple student organizations in honor of President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan in recognition of their service to the Colleges.

President Mark D Gearan plays the keyboard during a performance by the President's Garage Band on Saturday night.

President Mark D. Gearan and Dublin address students, faculty and staff during the Presidents' Ball.

Students pose with cut-outs of President Mark D. Gearan and Dublin on Saturday.

Zahra “Z” Arabzada '19 and Charlie Moore-Gillon '18 lead prospective students and their families on a tour of campus.

Students walk to class on Wednesday.

Vice President for Enrollment and Admissions Bob Murphy, Director of the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education Brandi Ferrara, President and CEO of Chegg Daniel L. Rosensweig '83 and President Mark D. Gearan gather after presenting Rosensweig with the HWS Trustee Career Services Award on Monday.

President and CEO of Chegg and former HWS Trustee Daniel L. Rosensweig '83 offers a President's Forum address after receiving the Trustee Career Services Award for his dedication to HWS students.

Daniel L. Rosensweig '83, president and CEO of Chegg, answers questions from a standing-room only crowd of students in Bartlett Theatre.

President and CEO of Chegg Dan L. Rosensweig '83 talks with Madison Schmalz '17 and Paige Pierce '17 about their entrepreneurial endeavors in the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education. The winner of the Pitch 2015, Pierce is the owner of Orchard Outfitters, a mobile fashion truck that travels to Northeast Private Colleges, while Schmalz is developing a ride-sharing app for college students.

Gheorghe “Gyuri” Dragomir ’17 and Ato Bentsi-Enchill ’17 present their business proposal Deals en Route, a coupon app that generates deals based on a user’s location, during the 2017 Stu Lieblein ’90 Pitch Contest.

Dominique DeRubeis ’18 and Angel Salas-Espana ’17 share their Pitch proposal, Rabit Microfinance Initiative, an organization that would issue small business loans to refugees in hopes of shaping stable financial futures.

Maxim Zibitsker ’19 introduces the Pitch audience to Aqua Salutem Technologies, a software system designed to streamline swim safety by allowing lifeguards to know exactly where and when swimmers need assistance.

Stu Lieblein '90 presents the $10,000 top prize to Sam Solomon ’17 for his proposal, Pizza Posto, a Geneva farm-to-table pizzeria serving gourmet wood-fired pizza, as well as local beer, wine and cider.

The Pitch contestants pose alongside Stu Lieblein '90 and judges Steve Neimeth ‘90, Sabrina Horn ’83, Peter Luchetti ’77, Angelo Santinelli P’18 and President Mark D. Gearan.

Student Trustee candidates Gavin Gross '19, Liza Plummer '19, Lester Gamez '19 and Caitlin Lasher '19 answer questions from fellow students during the Meet the Candidates event in the café of the Scandling Campus Center.

EMS instructor Dan Batise ’93 speaks during the annual Finger Lakes Regional Emergency Medical Service (EMS) conference in the Vandervort Room. The two-day event is hosted by HWS EMS, a volunteer, student-run organization advised by HWS Trustee Dr. Jeremy Cushman ’96.

Writer, actress, consultant and advocate Jen Richards discusses her critically-hailed series Her Story with students in the Geneva Room of Warren Hunting Smith Library. Richards co-wrote, starred in and produced the Emmy-nominated independent web series. She is joined by Assistant Professor of LGBT Studies Melissa Autumn White.

Moderated by HWS Chief Photographer Kevin Colton, fraternity members participate in Frat Feud in Albright Auditorium. The Jeopardy-style competition featured questions about HWS history, Olympic games and the American Cancer Society. The proceeds from the event benefitted the American Cancer Society and HWS Relay for Life.

Political leader Etai Pinkas (left), a guest of the Hillel International-sponsored speakers tour, poses for a photo during Bagel Brunch at the Abbe Center for Jewish Life. Pinkas, a leader in the LGBTQ community in Israel, spoke about his activism efforts.

HWS String Ensemble Director Peter Rovit discusses the dynamics of a music selection in preparation for their concert on Sunday, April 30.

Sponsored by the HWS Campus Activities Board, hypnotist David Hall performs in the Bartlett Theatre on Friday.

Bart Lahiff '20 and Jesse Maltese '20 gather in the Blackwell Room after returning from the Eastern Regional Debate Championship last weekend at George Washington University. Lahiff and Maltese advanced to the final round after defeating two teams from Duke University, as well as one team from St John's University.

Students walk to class during an unseasonably warm February afternoon.

Former Hobart lacrosse coach Jerry Schmidt's family gathers with a commemorative blazer made in his honor during the Intercollegiate Men’s Lacrosse Coaches Association Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Baltimore, Md. Schmidt was inducted posthumously this winter.

Ludwig P. Gaines '88 and Kelly L. Wynn '83 flank President Mark D. Gearan during the Gearan Farewell event in Washington, D.C.

Nancy Amestoy ’14, Lauren Foe ’14, Annele Jones’14, Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto '68 and Professor Emeritus of Political Science Joseph DiGangi attend the Gearan Farewell event in Washington, D.C.

Brendan Csaposs '09 and Sara Henegan '09, along with Sara's son Henry, enjoy the Zulu parade at Mardi Gras in New Orleans, La.

Led by Professor of Art and Architecture Stan Mathews, students studying abroad in Rome gather in front of the Second Temple of Hera in Campania.

While studying abroad, Elizabeth Oliver '18 captures a photo of locals pulling boats ashore on the beach in Senegal.

Members of the William Smith rowing team participate in the Row for Community” initiative in the Bristol Field House on Wednesday. The event raised more than $16,000 for local charities, including Geneva Reads.

Max Romm '17 celebrates after scoring a goal during Hobart's 16-8 victory over Cornell University on Saturday.

Frank Brown '17 puts a shot on goal during the Statesmen's 16-8 win over Cornell University on Saturday.

Geneva Calder '16 (left) and Rachael Piercey '20 battle for the ball during William Smith's exhibition game against the University of Toronto. Calder, a recent HWS graduate, is pursuing her master's degree at Munk School of Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.

Nicki Santora '20 blows past a defender during William Smith's exhibition game against the University of Toronto on Satuday.

Kaitlynn Sockett '20 races downhill during the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association Regional Championships at Bristol Mountain.

Members of the HWS Alpine Ski club pose for a team photo during the United States Collegiate Ski and Snowboard Association Regionals at Bristol Mountain.