Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The sun rises over Seneca Lake on Tuesday morning.

Professor of Art and Architecture A.E. Ted Aub assists Bramm Watkin ‘20 and Zachary Birnbaum '16 as they pour bronze into a form as part of their “Advanced Sculpture Workshop” class in the Katherine D. Elliott '66 Studio Arts Center.

As part of their Biology of Plants class with Professor of Biology Elizabeth Newell, students pose for a photo while gathering syrup from a maple tree on William Smith Hill.

Nimer Farhood '18, Jonah Gould ’19 and Adam Enxing ’19 present their marketing strategy for a new sausage at Madia’s Italian Market as part of their senior capstone course in the Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship at 22 Castle Street.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science T. Alden Gassert reviews derivatives of trigonometric functions during his “Calculus I” class in Stern Hall.

Olivia Zapatka ’21 and Edens Fleurizard ’20 work on an assignment on the second floor of Warren Hunting Smith Library.

President Gregory J. Vincent ’83 discusses “From Plessy to Fisher. The Quest for Social Justice: Then and Now” with students in Assistant Professor of Political Science Justin Rose’s “Politics in Higher Education” class.

Victoria Vincelette ’21 and Nicole Spada ’21 chat while working in the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Amelia Johnson ’18 poses for a photo in the Warren Hunting Smith Library. As part of a research project for the Yemen Peace Project, Johnson is exploring “the role of civil society in Yemen’s peace and reconstruction process, and how civil society groups can be supported during the war.”

The Scandling Campus Center on a warm February afternoon.

Students install works for the upcoming “Art for Art” exhibit at the Davis Gallery at Houghton House. The exhibit celebrates the 10th anniversary of the gallery named to honor Clarence “Dave” Davis Jr. '48.

During the 2018 Stu Lieblein Pitch Contest, President Gregory J. Vincent '83 joins Maura Moran ’18, Andrew Silard '18, Benjamin Greiner ’18 and Harrison DeMaira ’19 for a photo in the Vandervort Room.

During the 2018 Stu Lieblein ’90 Pitch Contest, Maura Moran '19 presents her idea, Frontier Financial, a budgeting tool for young professionals who are building a foundation for financial independence.

David A. Kaplan ’83, co-founder and CEO of global video platform PureSolo and Murge LLC; Julie Bazan ’93, local business owner and former financial advisor; 2018 Stu Lieblein ’90 Pitch Contest winner Andrew Silard ’18; Suzanne B. Rutstein ’95, owner of juju Lifestyle Fashions; and Michael J. Miller ’83, P’09, president of Microbiology Consultants gather for a photo.

Director of the Abbe Center for Jewish Life and Hillel adviser Julianne Miller (left), Jordannah Schreiber ’18 and Grace Martel ’18 talk with Jacque Kane ’18 and Katy Bjornson ’18 while tabling on behalf of HWS Shabbat in the Scandling Campus Center.

John Camara ’19, Mikaela Zallen ’20 and Albright Dwarka ’21 table for the “My Two Cents” event, which gives students the opportunity to win $100 by placing their “two cents” in one of seven coin-banks that symbolize various solutions to the national debt.

Daniel Magin ’18, Elise Wyatt ’18 and Lily Kane ’18 talk with recruiters from Success Academy Charter Schools in the Scandling Campus Center.

Emma Lubrano ’20 and Hannah Baron ’19 take advantage of a fresh snowfall on the Quad on Friday morning.

Former Congressional Representatives Mark Critz (D – PA) and Melissa Hart (R – PA) discuss the state of current American politics and the legislative process with HWS Vice President and General Counsel Louis H. Guard ’07, Divya Tewari ’20 and Rotimi Adeoye ’18 as part of the “What’s Going on with Congress” event coordinated by HWS Votes.

The panel takes questions from the audience during the “What’s Going on with Congress” event in the Vandervort Room on Monday.

Members of the HWS French Club make crepes during a club meeting in the Office of Intercultural Affairs.

The sun sets at Odell's Pond.

Yoga Instructor Jacoby Ballard discusses the complexities of compassion during the Compassion on Campus: Why, how, and for whom? event as part of the HWS Psychology Colloquium in the Geneva Room.

In the Scandling Campus Center, members of the Latin American Organization make elotes, pastelitos and Mexican candy bags during the Bodega Fundraiser for the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva.

From Wediko Children’s Services, Program Operations Manager Jennifer Walsh and Counselor Cassidy Smith ’16 offer a presentation about careers in their organization encompassing the fields of child psychology, behavioral health and family services.

After giving a presentation on the final 75 days of the spring semester, President Gregory J. Vincent ’83 gathers for a photo with members of the Classes of 2018 in Albright Auditorium.

Student Trustee candidates gather in the Scandling Campus Center café to answer questions. Elections will take place online on Friday, March 2.

Students walk to class on Friday following an early morning snowfall.

Associate Professor of Education Khuram Hussain (front, bottom) leads a discussion on the history of the Black Panther Party during an event in the Office of Intercultural Affairs.

Associate Professor of English at the State University of New York at Fredonia Birger Vanwesenbeeck discusses Sylvia Plath’s translation of a poem by Rainer Maria Rilke in the Sanford Room of the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

HWS Girl Up members gather for a photo with Director of Residential Education Shelle Basilio-Murray and her daughter after their weekly meeting in the Intercultural Affairs Center on Sunday. Girl Up's mission is to create a space where students can organize, exchange ideas and raise awareness for women's rights.

Zhilei Zhao ‘21 and Natty Lin ’20 perform a traditional dance with ribbons at the Lunar New Year Celebration sponsored by the Asian Student Union.

Members of the HWS HipNotiQs Dance and Step Team perform in Bartlett Theatre during the annual Lunar New Year Celebration.

Asian Student Union board members gather following the Lunar New Year dinner which celebrates the end of the Year of the Rooster and welcomes the Year of the Dog.

Students experience a sampling of food and drinks during the Taste of the World event in the Barn on Sunday afternoon. The event was organized by the Latin American Organization.

Congressman Tom Reed (R-N.Y.) and Hilary Mosher, coordinator for the Finger Lakes-Partnership for Regional Invasive Species Management, discuss how the nearly $900,000 in grants from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded to the Colleges will address invasive species issues. Reed, who helped secure the funding, visited HWS on Thursday along with members of the media to talk about invasive species management and tour the Finger Lakes Institute.

Participants in “Finger Lakes Photo/Plays” gather in front of a photograph taken on South Main Street by Chief Photographer Kevin Colton. As part of a fundraiser for the Smith Opera House, students, faculty, staff and community members write, direct and act in a play based on a local photograph.

Sophie MacCracken '18 leads first-grade students in yoga and mindfulness exercises at West Street Elementary School. The exercise is part of an independent study she is conducting on classroom behavior and academic performance.

Kevin Collado ’18, Ren Workman ’18, Alejandro Rico, Spanish Fulbright Teaching Assistant at Keuka College Juan Francisco Amand de Mendieta, Spanish Fulbright Teaching Assistant at Merrimack College, HWS Arabic Fulbright Teaching Fellow Augar Khoshaba, Graham Hughes ’17​ and HWS Italian Fulbright Teaching Fellow Alessandra Bottacin visit the Black History Month exhibit at the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, N.Y.

Members of the HWS Model African Union represent the nations of Chad and Gabon while participating in the 2018 International Model African Union Conference. The conference was hosted by Howard University and brought together students from around the world to discuss African politics and simulate the role of delegates to the African Union.

Members of the HWS Model African Union gather with Associate Professor of Anthropology Christopher Annear (center) after participating in the 2018 International Model African Union Conference at Howard University.

Members of the HWS Outdoor Recreation Program take a photo during a guided ice climbing trip to the Adirondack Mountains.

Members of the HWS Outdoor Recreation and Adventure Program climb an ice-covered boulder during a trip to the Adirondacks.

Gabe Pietrorazio '20 (second from left) gathers with students from other institutions while studying abroad in France.

Dave Schwartz '01, a sports correspondent for NBC’s affiliate in Minneapolis, Minn., poses for a photo with Olympic gold medalist Tyler George from the U.S. Men's Curling Team.

Hank Holden ‘63, P’84, P’89, GP’20, Scott Mason ’81, P’13 and Scott Holden ’84, P’20 gather in the Hobart hockey locker room following Hobart’s win over Babson at The Cooler.

In Albright Auditorium, Associate Director of Athletics for Athlete Performance at Cornell University Tom Howley speaks to Hobart scholar-athletes about creating a personal, professional and athletic vision as part of the Napier Leadership Seminar.

Members of the HWS Alpine Ski Team pose for a photo with President Gregory J. Vincent ’83, Kim Wilson Vincent HON’21 and their son Cameron at Bristol Mountain.

Anna Leffler '20, Emily Haskins '18, Molly Egan '21 and Emma Wilber '21 pose for a photo after setting the college record in the 400 freestyle relay.

Tucker Lescoe '20 looks for an opening during Hobart's semi-final game in the 2018 Liberty League Tournament.

Members of the Hobart basketball team huddle around Head Coach Tim Sweeney at halftime.

Ben Greiner '18 races for the puck during Hobart's 3-2 win over Babson College in the 2018 NEHC Tournament.

Statesmen celebrate after a goal during Hobart's win over Babson College.