Hobart and William Smith Colleges

​In this special edition of This Week In Photos, we share some of the Best of HWS from the fall of 2018. In the photo above, an aerial view shows the leaves changing color on campus.

In preparation for the Faculty Exhibition, Professor of Art and Architecture Ted Aub works with studio assistant Zach Birnbaum '16 on a sculpture titled ArOrA.”

Wyatt Hathaway '22 reads comments from fellow students during Perspectives in Education with Visiting Assistant Professor of Education Jacob Bartholomew.

On a warm fall afternoon, students in “Aquatic Biology” with Associate Professor of Biology Meghan Brown observe a sample of phytoplankton aboard the William Smith Scandling.

Artistic Director of Kizuna Dance Cameron McKinney shows off his moves during a contemporary dance workshop in Deming Theatre.

Julia Adams '21 and Eleanor Burn '21 stroll through a colorful Quad between classes.

Professor of Sociology and co-director of the Colleges' Alcohol Education Project Wes Perkins shares his thoughts on attitudes around alcohol consumption among college-aged students on NPR’s On Point at the campus radio station.

Traci Brown ‘22, Cassidy Gregory ’22 and Lauren Cargal ‘22 measure radish plants during an introductory biology lab with Director of Introductory Biology Susan Flanders Cushman ’98.

Alessa Dixe '22, Kacee French '22, Mary Mazzarella '22 and Reed Herter '22 study on William Smith Hill.

Assistant Professor of Economics Keoka Grayson discusses how governments manage deficits as part of Microeconomics in Stern Hall.

The sun rises over the Hobart and William Smith campus.

Directed by Benjamin Magruder, the HWS String Ensemble performs in Froelich Hall of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Robert George '19 works on a painting during Color and Composition with Professor of Art and Architecture Michael Bogin P’04.

During Homecoming and Family Weekend, Jonas Toupal ’19, representing the Druid Society, moves ahead of Campus Safety Officer Dustin Bovard in the box-car derby at Fall Nationals.

Joined by Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. '12, members of the Urick family cut the ribbon on the David J Urick Stadium. Dave Urick (center), coached the Statesmen lacrosse team to 10 straight NCAA Division III Championships during the 1980s. In honor of his indelible impact on the Statesman lacrosse program, the Colleges named the stadium at the Caird Center for Sports and Recreation in his honor.

Tai-Ling Bey '20 sketches a still life during Introduction to Drawing with Professor of Art and Architecture Phillia Yi.

Lauren Downes '20 and Leslie Colunga '19 present their landscape design to Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Kirin Makker as part of Architectural Design in Houghton House.

In the McDonald Theatre, Grace Ruble '21 and Sal Fabio '22 perform a vignette titled, The Singing Telegram during rehearsal for the performance of Love/Sick written by John Cariani.

The William Smith field hockey team practices on the H.J. McCooey Memorial Field at sunset.

Professor of Religious Studies Michael Dobkowski speaks to students during a candlelight vigil for the victims of the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa.

During Tibetan Mandala Painting, the Venerable Tenzin Yignyen speaks about the intricacies involved in making a traditional sand mandala.

Semi-finalists for the annual Stu Lieblein ’90 Pitch Contest pose in the Centennial Center. In the coming months, contestants will refine their ideas for non-profits and creative enterprises and compete to win $10,000 to launch their startup.

Trustee Jane M. Erickson '07 and William Smith Alumnae Association President Julie Bazan '93 present the Centennial Bowl to Board Vice Chair Cynthia Gelsthorpe Fish '82. Fish, who has served as a Trustee since 2006, donated the lead gift during the William Smith Centennial celebration in 2008 that established the Centennial Center.

A rainbow appears over Seneca Lake and the HWS Sailing Team.

Chloe Elmer '20, Professor of Economics Thomas Drennen, Board Chair Thomas S. Bozzuto '68 L.H.D. '18, Barbara M. Bozzuto, Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. '12 and Al Smith '19​ pose for a photo during the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the new Bozzuto Center on Castle Street.

Elizabeth McAnaney '19, Michael Kastan '19 and Morgan McMinn '20 analyze pond water samples with Associate Professor of Biology Meghan Brown at the Henry Hanley Biological Field Preserve.

Shayna Riggins '22, Olivia Stine '21 and Samantha Foulk '22 work on assignments in the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Flanders Cushman ’98 discusses strategies for writing a lab report.

David Reinharz ’19 works on his American studies assignments in the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

During the first annual William Smith @ Work conference, HWS presented Managing Director at Citi Private Bank Mehrnaz “Naz” Vahid-Ahdieh ’85, P’17 with the Board of Trustees Career Services Award. She is joined here by Salisbury Center Director Brandi Ferrara, Trustee Aileen Diviney Gleason ’85 and Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D.’12.

Applied Instructor of Guitar Studies and Director of Jazz Guitar Ensemble Greg Wachala and Aleem Mohammad '19 rehearse in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

The sun sets over the Village at Odell's Pond. In the background, construction on the new indoor turf field continues.

Angela Davis, the internationally renowned activist, author and professor emerita at the University of California, Santa Cruz, delivers the keynote lecture of the Fisher Center for the Study of Gender and Justice’s 20th anniversary celebration.

Associate Professor of Religious Studies Etin Anwar debunks myths during Gender and Islam in Gulick Hall.

The sun rises over HWS sailboats at the Bozzuto Dock.

Members of the Hobart football team visit Happiness House in Geneva. Here, Alex LaBella '22 enjoys visiting with students over sculpting clay.

As part of the 2018 annual Day of Service, Hattye Hytla '16, Djeneba Ballo ’20 and Karina Lazaro '22 help unload pumpkins in preparation for the 6th Annual Hildreth Hill Pumpkin Roll in Geneva, N.Y.

During a First Generation Initiative event, students, faculty and staff gather for a photo in the Vandervort Room.

A student walks to morning class in Merritt Hall.

Sophie Ritter '20 and Olivia Hofmann '21 hang out with the dogs of faculty and staff.

Members of the Perfect Third perform in St. John's Chapel.

At the Kashong Creek Conservation Area, Professor of Biology Beth Newell and Parke Schweiter ’19 record data as part of Schweiter’s independent study on the impact of the Emerald Ash Borer on forests in the Finger Lakes region.

Members of Koshare 2018 gather for a photo on the stage of the Smith Opera House. This year, more than 100 students performed 22 original pieces.

Students perform “Run It,” a work choreographed by Samantha Rosenberg ’20.

Josiah Bramble ‘19 traverses the stage during the piece “Last Run on Di Road.”

Kristina Hilliard ’22 and Hannah Walsh ‘22 leap across the stage during Koshare 2018.

Kate Foley '20, Nate Ruffle-Deignan '20, Dhiraj Mukkamala '20 and Brianna Hurysz '20 meet in Barcelona, Spain. All are studying abroad in different European programs this semester.

Nagina Ahmadi ’20 abroad in Seville, Spain. This fall, Ahmadi received second place in a literary writing competition sponsored by the Consulate of Spain in New York City for university and college students in New York.

Reed Tansill '20 and Katie Consoli '20 pose during an excursion to Transylvania. The pair are studying abroad in Budapest, Hungary.

Students from the Mendoza abroad program pose with Associate Professor of History Colby Ristow at Aconcagua Provincial Park.

Andrew Seta '20 poses for a photo in in Prague, Czech Republic, where he is studying abroad. ​

Jonah Salita ‘19 walks along a dividing wall in downtown Hong Kong where he is studying abroad.

Colleen McGowan '20 stands on Lion Rock along Piha Beach while studying abroad in New Zealand.

Greg Partyka '20 captures an expedition in New Zealand.

Elizabeth Houston '19 poses for a photo while studying abroad in New Zealand.

As part of a discussion on careers in sports, Jeremy N. Foley ’74, athletic director emeritus of the University of Florida, and Pierre McGuire ’83, Emmy award-winning sports personality and NBC Sports Group’s NHL “Inside-the-Glass” analyst, answer student questions.

Honorary Trustee Langdon (Lang) Cook P’99, P’05, L.H.D.’12 speaks with members of the Cook Parents Circle during a reception in New York City. Established in honor of the Cook family, The Cook Circle consist of non-alum families who generously support the Colleges.

The Hobart Hall of Fame Class of 2018 included (clockwise from front left) Stockton Buck '66, Len DeFrancesco '56, Kent Smack '97, Jeremy Foley '74, Jeff Tambroni '92, and Bill Palmer '94, as well as the late Delivan Augie Gates '56.

An aerial view of the construction of the Indoor Turf Field behind the Bristol Field House.

In honor of the late President George H.W. Bush, we remembered an invitation from the White House in 1990. After winning their 11th straight NCAA championship, the Hobart lacrosse team was invited to represent Division III and meet with President George H.W. Bush in Washington, D.C.

Wide receiver Ray Conley '20 escapes a defender during the Centennial Cup against the University of Rochester. The Statesmen finished the season with a 5-4 record, having named 15 players to the 2018 Liberty League All-Academic Team.

Kelsey Pierce ’20 clears a shot off the goalline during the Herons’ 2-1 victory over Skidmore. Four members of the William Smith field hockey team earned a spot on the 2018 Liberty League All-Academic Team.

Rachel Barry '20 chips to the green on the front nine during the William Smith Invitational held at Clifton Springs Country Club.

Alan Dubrovsky ’20 hits a backhand shot during the ITA Northeast Regional Championship. Dubrovsky went on to become the first Statesman to win the ITA Regional Championship since Adam Schapiro ’96 won in 1995. An All-American, he enters the spring season as the nation’s fifth-ranked singles player.

Charlotte Engebrecht ’21 hits a backhand during the Mary Hosking Invitational. The Herons return to competition on March 2, when they host Oberlin in Bristol Field House.

The Hobart and William Smith sailing team practices on Seneca Lake. The Colleges finished first in a field of 18 teams at the Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association's fall coed championship in Oct. 2018.

Stewart Falso '22 strides toward the finish during the NCAA Division III Atlantic Regional Championships in Logan Township, N.J. At the peak of the season, the Statesmen placed second at the Cross Country Only Conference Championship.

Jules Picuri '20 passes a competitor during the NCAA Division III Atlantic Region Championship. The Herons placed 16th out of 44 teams, the best finish by William Smith since the 2001 team was 14th at the Atlantic Regional.

Nary Cary '20 passes a defender during Hobart's 1-0 victory over Clarkson College. Hobart finished fourth in the Liberty League.

Goalkeeper Amanda Kesler ’22 makes a save during the tie breaker penalty kick against Williams. Having won the Liberty League Conference Championship, the Herons advanced to the quarterfinals of the Division III National Women's Soccer Championship.

Zach Sternbach '20 battles for a loose puck during Hobart's 6-2 win over Elmira College. The Statesmen play Norwich University at The Cooler on Jan. 11 at 7 p.m.

Kate Klimaszewski ’20 skates toward the goal during William Smith's 5-1 win against Stevenson College. The Herons play King's College in The Cooler on Jan. 12 at 7 p.m.

Emmaline Riester ’22 swims to a second place finish in the 200-yard breaststroke. The Herons scored a program best second place finish at the RIT Invitational.