Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In this special edition of This Week in Photos, we share some of the memorable moments of Gregory J. Vincent’s ’83 first semester as President of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. In the photo above, Vincent gathers with students in front of Coxe Hall on his first day on campus.

President Vincent greets students outside Coxe Hall during his first day in office.

As part of a visit to the Boys and Girls Club, President Vincent helps Executive Director Chris Lavin ’81 (left) hand out HWS water bottles to students in the Summer University program.

President Vincent discusses his career in higher education on WXXI's Connections with Evan Dawson at the Colleges’ radio station in the Scandling Campus Center.

President Vincent speaks with Professor of Environmental Studies John Halfman and summer research students during a barbeque outside Albright Auditorium.

President Vincent and Kim Wilson Vincent greet students on the steps of Coxe Hall during the first day of new student Orientation.

First-year student athletes gather for a photo with the Vincents in front of Coxe Hall.

President Vincent and President of the Geneva NAACP Lucile Mallard L.H.D.’15 (left) speak with Niame Traore '18 (right) and first-year students during Orientation Day of Service. HWS, the NAACP and the Geneva City School District distributed school supplies to local children on Exchange Street.

Maddie Ferguson '21 (right) looks on as Emma Ibbotson '21 helps President Vincent package a meal for Rise Against Hunger in the Robert A. Bristol ’31 Field House.

President Vincent chats with William Smith Athletic Director Deb Steward during a William Smith Soccer scrimmage.

During “Paws for a Break” on Smith Lawn, students meet President Vincent’s dogs “Scout” and “Rex.”

President Vincent talks about his vision for the upcoming academic year during Convocation 2017. In his remarks, he said, “We are a campus that stands united in the pursuit of knowledge; that believes in the capacity of art, literature, music theatre and dance to uplift; and that recognizes the power of science and ideas to change the world.”

President Vincent feeds an apple to Magoo during the Involvement Expo on the Quad.

President Vincent joins the Residential Education staff and resident assistants for a group photo on the steps of the President’s House after the annual Resident Assistant Welcome Dinner.

President Vincent talks with students in Saga Dining Hall.

Following an address given by keynote Savas Abadsidis ’96, the managing editor for Retrograde Communications, Kim Wilson Vincent and President Vincent cut the ribbon of the Colleges' new LGBTQ+ Resource Center in de Cordova Hall. The new Center provides programming, education and outreach initiatives.

Members of the Hobart and William Smith tennis teams and their coaches join with Mark ’86 and Karen Carpenter ’88 Gray P’19, President Vincent and James Atwater P’19 for an official ribbon cutting.

Adrian Colmenares '18, Hobart Soccer Head Coach Sean Griffin, Anne DeLaney, Emma Carver, President Vincent, Trustee Chip Carver ’81, William Smith Soccer Head Coach Aliceann Wilber P’12 and Evie Manning '18 cut the ribbon on the newly constructed Carver-DeLaney Family Press Box at the John H. Cozzens Jr. ’41 Memorial Field.

President Vincent addresses alums and family members during his first “State of the Colleges” address held in the Vandervort Room during Homecoming and Family Weekend 2017.

Associate Dean of Students and Posse Mentor Stacey Pierce, Vice President for Student Affairs Robb Flowers, Chief Operating Officer for Posse National Matt Fasciano, President Vincent and Posse Los Angeles Director Tamara Craver gather for a photo after a meeting at Belhurst Castle.

President Vincent '83 speaks to students during HWS Impact in the Bartlett Theatre.

Justin Podlesak '19 and Chapo greet President Vincent outside the Thomas Poole Family Admissions Center.

President Vincent and Cameron Vincent join members of the Chi Phi Fraternity after they won Fall Nationals.

Statesmen Athletic Association Board member Richard Moses ’89, Heron Society Board member Amy Hoover ’95, William Smith Athletic Director Deb Steward, Associate Dean of Students Stacey Pierce, President Vincent and Vice President for Advancement Bob O'Connor gather for a photo at the Women Leaders National Convention in Dallas, Texas. During the conference, Steward received the Administrator of the Year Award.

HWS alums gather with President Vincent and Director of William Smith Athletics Deb Steward during a special welcome event at the home of Trustee Dr. Richard L. '70 and Tina D. Wasserman in Dallas, Texas.

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Montrose Streeter, President Vincent and James Waters of the Eta Rho Lambda Chapter gather for a photo with the 14 brothers of the Upsilon Pi Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha at HWS.

Ali Marpet ’15 and President Vincent pose for a photo after the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' game against the Buffalo Bills.

Students gather for a photo with President Vincent inside a hot air balloon on the Quad, part of festivities to celebrate Vincent’s inauguration.

Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68 and President Gregory J. Vincent ’83 enter Trinity Church for the Inauguration Ceremony.

Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68 and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees Cynthia Gelsthorpe Fish ’82 officially install Dr. Gregory J. Vincent ’83 as President of the Colleges.

President Vincent receives a standing ovation after delivering his inaugural address.

President Vincent poses for a photo with Patricia Adams, the daughter of the Rev. Dr. Alger L. Adams ’32, D.D. ’83, the first African-American man to receive a degree from Hobart College.

President Vincent and his family pose for a photo at a reception held in his honor at the Cracker Factory following his installment as president of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

President Vincent and Chrysa Chin ’84, an executive vice president with National Basketball Players Association, pose for a photo during the William Smith Founder’s Day dinner. Chin received the William Smith Alumnae Association’s highest honor, the Alumna Achievement Award.

Students gather for a photo with President Vincent during Thanksgiving brunch in the Bartlett Theatre.

During finals week, President Vincent passes out snacks to Julia Raleigh '18 and Sydney Smilen '18 in the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

President Vincent chats with Ian Tulloch '18 while delivering pizza to students preparing for exams in the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

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

In Boston, alums gather with President Vincent during the HWS holiday reception and Presidential Welcome at the Bostonian.

Alums and friends of the Colleges gather for a group photo with President Vincent during the annual HWS holiday gathering in Chicago, IL.

Alums and friends of the Colleges gather for a group photo with President Vincent during the annual HWS holiday gathering in Chicago, IL.

In front of the Warren Hunting Smith Library, Nick Dosky '18, Tom D’Antonio '18, President Vincent, Connor Flood '18 and Tucker McGarrity '19 make snow angels as part of an assignment to create a marketing campaign for the Geneva Community Lunch Program’s Leave Your Mark Challenge.

An Ugly Sweater Party at the President 's House turns into an impromptu book reading event as President Vincent and student share some laughs during finals week.

President Vincent and Kim Wilson Vincent welcome HWS and Geneva community members to the annual holiday reception in the Vandervort Room of Scandling Campus Center.