Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Students collect information about the ponds at the Henry Hanley Biological Field Preserve as part of Aquatic Biology taught by Associate Professor of Biology Meghan Brown. The 108-acre preserve, located about 15 miles from campus, is owned by the Colleges and operated by the Biology Department.

Students in Associate Professor of Biology Meghan Brown’s “Aquatic Biology” class collect information about the ponds at the Hanley Biological Field Preserve.

In Eaton Hall, Kathryn Oswald '20 (center) conducts tests on water samples from the ponds at the Henry Hanley Biological Field Preserve.

On the Quad, Associate Professor of Classics Leah Himmelhoch discusses the types of weapons used in the Early Bronze Age with students in her First-Year Seminar class “Ancient Warfare: How Homer's Iliad Changed the World.

Students spar on the Quad as part of the First-Year Seminar, Ancient Warfare: How Homer's Iliad Changed the World, with Associate Professor of Classics Leah Himmelhoch.

Associate Professor of Media and Society Leah Shafer discusses single-camera television shows and the history of the laugh track with students in her Senior Seminar.

John Schenk '20 and Bryan Huynh '18 walk to class on Tuesday.

Nicola Russell ’19 works on set construction for HWS Theatre's upcoming production of 5 Lesbians Eating a Quiche in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

HWS students, faculty and staff gather for a photo with Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Hatch (back row) after watching him perform in The Three Musketeers at Syracuse Stage.

Students present their research on various aspects of German culture during the annual Julius G. Blocker '53 Cultural Showcase in the Vandervort Room.

Abigail Janik '18 chats with students about opportunities available through the William Smith Dean's Office during the WIlliam Smith Involvement event in the Vandervort Room.

Professor of Dance Cynthia Williams and acclaimed choreographer Camille A. Brown engage with audience members during a discussion titled “Artist as Activist: Dance as Social Activism” in Deming Theatre of the Gearan Center for Performing Arts.

In the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts, students participate in a workshop on social dance led by Juel Lane of Camille A. Brown and Dancers.

Amanda Bruha '20, Veronica Rogers '20 and Tracie the Corgi enjoy a sunny afternoon on the Quad.

President Gregory J. Vincent '83 looks on as students and staff tend to the garden at the HWS Fribolin Farm.

Students gather for a photo with former HWS Trustee Margarita Ramos ’85 following the kick-off session of the Salisbury Diversity Fellows program sponsored by the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education. Ramos serves as the Global Head of HR Compliance for Bank of America Merrill Lynch.

Margarita Ramos '85 speaks to students during the Salisbury Diversity Fellows Kick Off event in Trinity Hall.

Members of the LGBT Studies Department gather in the Blackwell Room for a celebration in honor of the Department's 15th year at the Colleges.

Professor of Political Science at Brooklyn College Corey Robin discusses the impact of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas during his talk “White State, Black Market: The Constitution of Clarence Thomas in the Sanford Room of Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Cindy Best speaks about her life married to Karl Karlsen during a talk, “Next in Line: I Married a Murderer, in the Vandervort Room on Tuesday. The event was sponsored by the Sociology Department.

Professor of Modern Chinese History at the University of Arizona David Pietz discusses managing water resources in the Geneva Room. The discussion was sponsored by Asian Studies, Environmental Studies, History and the Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs.

Derek Vanderwarker '96, founder of Tiny Universe Advisors, offers remarks during his lecture titled, “Goin’ Legit: Observations, Insights and Predictions from the Cannabis Industry,” in the Geneva Room of the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Christian Caban '18 checks his email between classes.

President Gregory J. Vincent '83 takes a photo of Library Accounts Coordinator Louise Bond after purchasing homegrown peaches from Bond’s backyard.

As part of the New York Conference on Asian Studies, Elise Tran, a student at Kenyon College, speaks about the perception of tattoos in the Philippines during her talk, “Romancing the Savage: Whang-Od, Carrot Man, and Shifts in the Mainstream Filipino Perceptions of Igorots.”

As part of the New York Conference on Asian Studies, Associate Professor of Theater at Hampden-Sydney College Matthew Dubroff speaks to colleagues during his talk, “Pure Black: Codification, Visualization, Oral Tradition and the Survival of Noh through the Meiji Restoration.

President Gregory J. Vincent '83 offers remarks during the New York Conference on Asian Studies, one of the largest regional conferences under the National Association for Asian Studies.

Students and faculty from across the nation and around the world gather in the Vandervort for the New York Conference on Asian Studies.

Students watch a sunrise on the dock of Bozzuto Boathouse.

Cynthia L. Caird L.H.D.’12 and James F. Caird '56, L.H.D.’12 visit with Professor of Economics Tom Drennen and students in the lobby of Caird Hall.

Assistant Director of the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education Heather Grasso discusses networking strategies during Networking 101 in the Sanford Room.

Edisson Cabrera ’18 speaks with Director of the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education Brandi Ferarra during Career Chat in the Office of Intercultural Affairs.

A clear fall day on the Quad.

President Gregory J. Vincent addresses members of the Geneva 2020 Initiative. The community-wide initiative works to increase graduation rates, improve literacy, boost college and career readiness, and ensure every child enters school ready to learn.

Geneva 2020 Program Coordinator Amy Jackson-Sellers discusses goals for the upcoming academic year.

Zahra Arabzada '19 runs on a wooded trail in Massachusetts during an ultramarathon. Arabzada was recently featured in Runner's World magazine for her blog, titled The Hijabi Runner, on sports, Islam and misconceptions.

Members of the HWS Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Program gather for a photo during a rock climbing trip to Shawangunks in New Paltz, N.Y.

Students studying abroad in Prague pose for a photo during a boat cruise on the Vltava River.

Cathy Caiazza ’05 represents Hobart and William Smith Colleges at the inauguration of David C. Munson Jr., Rochester Institute of Technology’s 10th president.

John Norvell ’66 and Sally Webster ’74 represent Hobart and William Smith Colleges at the inauguration of Robert J. Nye, the new president of Finger Lakes Community College.

Emily King '17 makes a diving save during William Smith's 1-0 win over the State University of New York at Cortland.

Elizabeth Carlson ’20 breaks up a play during William Smith's 1-0 win over the State University of New York at Cortland.

Derrick Acheampong '19 takes a shot during Hobart's 2-1 overtime victory against Rochester Institute of Technology on Wednesday.

Sam Farman '19 battles a defender during Hobart's 2-1 win over the Rochester Institute of Technology.

The HWS sailing team practices on Seneca Lake. Sailing World magazine recently ranked HWS fourth in the nation among co-ed college sailing teams.

Members of the HWS sailing team practice on Wednesday.