Hobart and William Smith Colleges

A fall day on campus.

Katherine Foley '20 and Egan Sachs-Hecht '19 examine a water sample taken from the Cayuga-Seneca Canal for the presence of bloody red shrimp during their Invasion Ecology” class with Associate Professor of Biology Meghan Brown.

Associate Professor of Biology Meghan Brown (front, left) gathers for a photo with students in her Invasion Ecology class on the dock at Hellstrom Boathouse on the Cayuga-Seneca Canal.

Samuel Hallgren '19, Elizabeth Houston ’18, Benjamin Letowt '19, Madison MacDowell '18 and Nathaniel Baca '19 talk after their Hybrid Forms class with Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature Kathryn Cowles in Demarest Hall.

Emily Smith '18 and Michael Conroy '18 work on their ecology assignments in Eaton Hall.

Aaron Donahue '18 induces pro-inflammatory cytokine production on cancer cells during his Immunology class with Associate Professor of Biology Patricia Mowery in Rosenberg Hall.

Divine Wing '18, Josiah Bramble '19 and Jocelyn McKenzie 18 walk by Medbery Hall on Tuesday.

In the Fisher Center, students in Chicana Feminism and Visual Culture class with Associate Professor of Women's Studies Michelle Martin Baron enjoy an exhibition of personal altars created by the class in honor of Dia de Los Muertos.

Professor of Chemistry David Craig's dog looks down the hall of Rosenberg Hall.

Olivia Weiler '21, Emily Briggs '21 and Chris Pine '21 study in the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Geosciences Technician Barbara Halfman gives a tour of the geoscience labs to high school students.

First-year students in the FSEM learning community led by Associate Professor of Geoscience Nick Metz and Professor of Geoscience Neil Laird gather in Lansing Hall in preparation for class registration.

Students walk to class on Monday afternoon.

Students rehearse for the upcoming production of Macbeth directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Hatch in the McDonald Theatre of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11 and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Jesse Singleton ’18 plays the part of Malcolm during dress rehearsal for Macbeth in the McDonald Theatre.

Anika Hanson ’18 as Lady Macbeth performs on the stage in the round of the McDonald Theatre.

Mariah Reinke '21 and Emily Finnegan '21 chat outside Demarest Hall.

Faculty, students and staff who identify as First-Generation, or first in their family to attend college, pose for a photo on the steps of Coxe Hall. On Wednesday, HWS joined a national effort of colleges and universities pledging their support and celebrating first-generation students, staff and faculty members.

Members of the First-Generation Initiative committee - Associate Professor of Chemistry Christine de Denus, Director of Residential Education Shelle Basilio-Murray, Chris Williams '19, Jake Burnias '18 and Kelsey Veeder ’21- pose for a photo before the First-Generation Initiative's celebration in the Bartlett Theatre.

As part of the Calvin R. Carver Sr. Lecture series, Jane Clementi speaks to students, faculty, staff and community members about her late son Tyler during a talk, Being an Upstander: Learning From the Story of Tyler Clementi, which focused on bullying toward LGBTQ+ students. She encouraged attendees to become leaders in their communities.

Three Brothers Wineries and Estates Partner Erica Paolicelli speaks to students about navigating the successes and failures of entrepreneurship. The event titled 5 Questions Entrepreneurial Conversation Series was hosted by the HWS Centennial Center, and moderated by Elizabeth Weingast '18.

Kim Wilson Vincent (center) and Chaplain Maurice Charles (back, right) gather with students to decorate boxes that will be used to collect donations for the new food pantry established by the Office of Spiritual Engagement. Vincent hosted the event to offer students fun opportunities to build community.

Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Chris Hedges is interviewed for WXXI’s “Connections with Evan Dawson” at the WEOS/WHWS radio station in the Scandling Campus Center on Thursday. While on campus, Hedges also visited Professor of Media and Society Linda Robertson’s class.

On the Quad, Alexandra Ann Curtis ’20 waves a flag during a re-enactment of the central event in the Russian (Bolshevik) Revolution. Assistant Professor of Russian Christopher Lemelin organized the event to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the revolution.

Mohamed Kamara, associate professor of French at Washington and Lee University, discusses New Perspectives on Literature & Film from Africa & the African Diaspora during the African Literature Association symposium in the Geneva Room of Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Flanders Cushman ’98 speaks to students about invasive species around the world as part of her lecture, A tale of two island nations: field notes from the invasive [species] front, during the Finger Lakes Institute’s aquatic seminar series.

In Scandling Campus Center, author Todd Miller discusses immigration and U.S. Mexico border issues as presented by organizations such as BorderLinks, Witness for Peace and the North American Congress on Latin America.

Tanya Bakhmetyeva, of the Susan B Anthony Institute at the University of Rochester, speaks to students about the Russian Revolution of 1917 as part of Making the Revolution, 100 Years On in Stern Hall on Tuesday.

Autumn on campus.

Geneva Scholarship Associates (GSA) President Sarah Heieck '97 welcomes HWS and Geneva community members to the annual GSA Casino Night event in the Vandervort Room. The event raises money to provide scholarships for Geneva High School graduates who attend HWS.

HWS students and Geneva community members play a game of craps during the Geneva Scholarship Associates annual Casino Night fundraiser. Sponsored by Belhurst Castle, the event featured an increased gaming atmosphere thanks to volunteer staff from del Lago Resort & Casino.

In the Seneca Room, members of the Brotherhood Sister Sol program gather for a photo with Director of Academic Opportunity Programs James Burruto (left), Assistant Director of Annual Giving Chevy DeVaney '95 (right) and Director of Intercultural Affairs Alejandra Molina (second from right) during a visit to campus. Josh Leach '01 (third from right) currently serves as the Coordinator of Digital Community Engagement & Institutional Giving for Brotherhood/Sister Sol.

Jackey Jiangnan Shen '20, Clair Xinyue Cheng '19 and Sherry Yating Zhang '19 represent the HWS Asian Student Union at the Festival of Nations at North Street Elementary School.

Members of the HWS a cappella group Perfect Third sing during Festival of Nations. The Festival is coordinated by the Geneva City School District, Hobart and William Smith Colleges and Finger Lakes Community College to celebrate the diverse cultures of the Geneva community.

Grant Emerson '20, Colin Maczka '20, Josh Andrews '20, Jonathan Tuttle '18 and Associate Director of Student Activities and Fraternity Advisor Kim Kochin gather for a photo during the Festival of Nations at North Street Elementary School on Saturday.

Hailey Noble '18, Emma Honey '20, Isabella Pardales '21, Gemyra Greggs '18 and Carly Fischer '21 gather for a photo during the Public Leadership Education Network's Women in Corporate and Non-Profit Leadership Seminar in Washington, D.C.

Hayley Braun ‘15, Molly McElgunn ‘15 and Emily Pitkin ‘14 pose for a photo after completing the 2017 New York City Marathon.

The Venerable Tenzin Yignyen, instructor of Asian languages and cultures, creates a sand mandala titled, Buddha of Compassion, at St. Ann’s Community Retirement Home in Rochester, N.Y.

Students studying abroad in Italy take a tour of Cinecittà Studios in Rome. The largest film studio in Europe, Cinecittà is considered the hub of Italian Cinema.

Will Samayoa '19 and Ailyn Gonzalez from Northwestern University pose for a photo outside the Guggenheim Museum in Spain. Samayoa and Gonzalez are both Posse Scholars who had summer internships with Fremantle Media North America and the Academy of Motion Pictures.

Professor of History Clifton Hood (right) catches up with Nathaniel Lambright '95 in Syracuse, N.Y. An attorney, Lambright was Hood's first Honors student.

Daryl Scales '18 walks off the field with family members as part of the Hobart Football Senior Day celebration on Boswell Field on Saturday. Prior to the start of the game, Hobart honored the 18 seniors who played their final regular season home game.

Shane Sweeney '18 gets a hug from Head Coach Mike Cragg P’13 during Hobart Football Senior Day on Saturday.

Liam Murphy '18 runs downfield with the American flag before Hobart's game against St. Lawrence University on Saturday.

Zach Withers '18 tests the defense during Hobart's 34-7 win over St. Lawrence University.

Brandon Shed '18 runs downfield during Hobart's 34-7 win over St. Lawrence University. Shed caught three passes for a game-high 121 yards, breaking the Hobart career record for receiving yards.

Kyle Patrick '20 clears the ball during Hobart's 2-0 win over Vassar College on Sunday. The team captured the 2017 Liberty League Tournament titles earning them an automatic bid into this year’s NCAA Tournaments that begin on Saturday, Nov. 11 against Buffalo State.

Derrick Acheampong '19, Nate Cary '20 and Joseph Escamilla '18 celebrate after a goal during Hobart's 2-0 win over Vassar College.

Mouhamed Diouf '19 hoists the Liberty League Championship plaque following Hobart's 2-0 win over Vassar College.

Joined by their coaches and President Gregory J. Vincent ’83, the Hobart soccer team gathers for a celebration photo after capturing the 2017 Liberty League Men's Soccer Championship title.

Elizabeth Moore '20 leaps for the ball during William Smith's 2-0 win over Vassar College on Sunday.

Diana Colpoys '21 battles for possession during William Smith's 2-0 win over Vassar College on Sunday.

Members of the William Smith soccer team hold the Liberty League Championship plaque following William Smith's 2-0 win over Vassar College. Advancing to the NCAA Division III Women’s Soccer Championship, the Herons take on Lasell at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Members of the William Smith soccer team and their coaches pose for a photo on Cozzens Field after capturing the 2017 Liberty League Women's Soccer Championship title.

Anna Leffler ’20 swims the backstroke as part of the 200 individual medley during William Smith's 143-95 win over Alfred University.

Emily Haskins '18 executes the butterfly stroke during William Smith's meet against Alfred University.

Olivia Dellicicchi '21 performs a dive during William Smith's meet against Alfred University.