Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The sun sets over the Quad on Wednesday night.

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Darrin Magee leads a discussion on classroom expectations with international students in the Sanford Room in Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Clifford Chan, former director of Volunteers in Asia, speaks to Zesheng Zhou '22 and Zhong Kang Cai '22 during the International Student Welcome Breakfast in the Scandling Campus Center.

New international students join Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 and Sandra McGuire for a photo on the steps of the President’s House. A culturally and geographically diverse group, they arrive at HWS from 11 countries.

Orientation Mentors discuss logistics for the weekend during a staff training session in the Vandervort Room.

John Camara '19 shares an idea with fellow Orientation Mentors in the Vandervort Room.

Students, who are the first in their family to attend college, gather for a photo during the HWS First Generation Initiative welcome event.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D.’12 and Sandra McGuire gather with four new Posse Scholars and their family members, faculty and administrators on Tuesday night. The students are part of one of the most successful college access and youth leadership programs in the country.

Assistant Dean of Hobart College David Mapstone '93, P'21 reviews kayaking instructions before Pre-Orientation Adventure Program students hit the water for practice.

First-year students participating in the Pre-Orientation Adventure Program take to the water near the Seneca Lake Yacht Club for a lesson.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 and Sandra McGuire join the Residential Education staff and resident assistants for a photo on the steps of the President’s House after the annual welcome dinner.

An aerial view of the Quad on Thursday morning as incoming members of the Hobart and William Smith Classes of 2022 arrive.

Bart the Statesman welcomes first-year students and their families to campus on Thursday morning.

Katie Cody '22, of Shortsville, N.Y., shakes hands with Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 and Sandra McGuire during matriculation on the steps of Coxe Hall.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 shakes hands with Peterson Jouth '22, of Brooklyn, N.Y., during matriculation on Thursday.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 and Sandra McGuire welcome first-year students and their families.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 shakes hands with Anu Shree Rajagopal '22, of Fresh Meadows, N.Y.

On Thursday morning, Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 greets Jacob Barnet '22 and his family, of Tuckahoe, N.Y.

Orientation Mentors gather for a photo with Bart the Statesman.

Maria Perez '22, of Brooklyn, N.Y., greets William Smith Assistant Dean Kelly Payne on the Quad.

Juniper Asaro-Niederlitz '22, of Bisbee, Ariz., signs the William Smith College matriculation book as Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Emily Martin '16 looks on.

Ourania Markaki ’22, of Zografos, Greece, and Amy Dooley ’22, of County Carlow, Ireland, receive their William Smith charm bracelets from Honorary Trustee Maureen Collins Zupan ’72, P’09, L.H.D. ’16.

On the Quad, Hobart Dean Khuram Hussain speaks with first-year students at matriculation.

Assistant Dean Joseph Mink welcomes Namir Dobbs ’22, of Philadelphia, Pa., and his family to campus.

Assistant Director of Admissions Christine Moloney '17 looks on as Matthew Kitzman '22, of Draper, Utah, signs the Hobart College matriculation book.

William Persina ’22 (center), of New York, N.Y., is welcomed to Hobart College by Jeffrey B. Hodde ’69, P’91, Associate Vice President of Advancement Jared C. Weeden ’91, Assistant Director of Admissions Max Gorton ’16 and Trustee Dr. Richard L. Wasserman ’70 on the behalf of the Hobart Alumni Association.

Jacob Vickers ’22, of Annapolis, Md., moves into his residence hall with the help of his family and Orientation Mentors.

Alongside her family, Orientation Mentors help Zoe Jackowitz ’22, of Natick, Mass., move into Hirshson Hall on William Smith Hill.

Members of the Hobart lacrosse team and Orientation Mentors help first-years move into residence halls off of Pulteney Street.

Members of the Classes of 2022 participating in the Pre-Orientation Adventure Program gather for a photo following a week of kayaking, sailing, hiking and exploring the Finger Lakes.

Professor of Dance Donna Davenport speaks with students in her First-Year Seminar, “The Mindful Body,” during the first day of Orientation in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Associate Professor of Music Mark Olivieri meets with students in his First-Year Seminar “Hip Hop Culture,” which examines the interdisciplinary nature of the genre as a complex social movement.

First-years discuss their fall semester schedules with Associate Professor of Religious Studies Etin Anwar, who will lead their First-Year Seminar “Facets of Islam” and serve as their adviser.

Students learn about the semester ahead in their First-Year Seminar “Through the Lens: French and Francophone Cinema” from Associate Professor Courtney Wells.

Associate Professor of English Rob Carson discusses the syllabus for “Britpop: From Beatles to Brexit” with his First-Year Seminar students.

First-years meet with Associate Professor of Political Science Stacey Philbrick Yadav about the curriculum for “Pharaohs, Kings, and General: Political Power in Egypt” at the Innovative Teaching and Technology Studio in Demarest Hall.

Assistant Dean Joseph Mink speaks to families at the “Parenting Hobart First-Year Students” discussion in the Vandervort Room.

Families receive information and ask questions at the “Parenting William Smith First-Year Students” session, led by William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 in Albright Auditorium.

Students participate in ice-breaker activities with their Orientation groups on Smith Green.

Ryan Cottom ’22, of Spencerport, N.Y., Katherine Klempen ’22, of Christiansted, Virgin Islands, and Kenderly Soto ’22, of Bronx, N.Y., pass a “question ball” around their Orientation groups to get to know one another during ice-breaker sessions.

Members of the Classes of 2022 and their families gather for the President's Welcome on Stern Lawn.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 addresses members of the Classes of 2022 and their families alongside campus leaders from Hobart and William Smith.

William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 welcomes members of the Classes of 2022 to a “community of people who care for one another while we focus on helping you make the most of your own academic experience over the next four years.”

Hobart Dean Khuram Hussain discusses the history of the Colleges, the liberal arts, and the diversity of the HWS community. “May this be a place where we continuously learn from each other and cultivate belonging.”

The Classes of 2022 and their families listen to campus leaders at the President’s Welcome Ceremony on Stern Lawn.

HWS Trustee Dr. Richard L. Wasserman ‘70 shares his hopes for the Classes of 2022 during Thursday’s festivities.

Provost and Dean of Faculty DeWayne Lucas invites students to delve into new topics, ways of thinking and methods of inquiry during their time at the Colleges.

Students and their families listen to remarks during the President’s Welcome Ceremony on Stern Lawn.

Orientation Coordinators Miranda Smith ’18, MAT ’19 and Tanner Arnold ’19 address the newest members of the HWS community and their families during the President’s Welcome on Thursday.

Families and students say goodbye to one another following the President’s Welcome Ceremony.

Ella Withington ’22, of Plymouth, Mass., says goodbye to her family following the President’s Welcome Ceremony.

Matthew Bruno '22 and Elizabeth Sullivan Bruno '87, P'17. P'19, P'22, of Orchard Park, N.Y., speak to HWS Trustee Dr. Richard L. Wasserman ‘70 during the Legacy Family reception in the Thomas Poole Family Admissions Center.

With their cell phones aglow, members of the Classes of 2022 pose for the annual illumination photo on McCooey Field.

Instructor of Italian Sebastiano Lucci welcomes Fulbright Teaching Assistants to campus.

The newest members of the HWS faculty gather for a photo on the steps of the Scandling Campus Center. They will join departments across campus, including philosophy, political science, math and computer science, history, environmental science, music and economics.

Members of HWS Greek Life gather on the steps of Coxe Hall during the Greek Retreat on Wednesday.

An aerial view of the Bozzuto Boathouse and Seneca Lake.

Show producer Sarah Kunin ’09 and Nicole Katchis ’19 pose on the set of ABC’s “Good Morning America” in Times Square. This summer, Katchis interned as a production intern for the morning show, and appeared on a segment about how interns can stand out during their summer opportunities.

Pierbridge Managing Director Robert “Bob” Malley ’79, P’10 (center) shakes hands with WiseTech Deputy CFO Mark Hall. This summer, Pierbridge was acquired by the global logistics solution group. They are joined by Mark Picarello.

During pre-season practice, Tampa Bay Buccaneers guard Ali Marpet ’15 poses with producer at the Weather Channel Steve Petyerak ’93.

Alums gather in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. during the annual HWS Day at the Races.

In the Gilman Room, members of the Statesmen Athletic Association gather during the painting dedication for former Hobart Athletic Director Mike Hanna '68, P’99.

Members of the Hobart basketball team gather in front of St. Mark’s Basilica while sightseeing in Venice, Italy. The team traveled to Italy for a 10-day tour, while playing friendly games against local clubs.