Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In this special edition of This Week In Photos, we’re showcasing HWS students, faculty and alums on trips all over the world this summer. The installment features “The Economics of the Between” in Kenya, “Outdoor Education: Theoretical Issues in Outdoor Pursuits” in Wales, and “An Italian Road Less Traveled: Calabria and Sicily” in Italy. Here, students gather with Assistant Professor of Economics Keoka Grayson at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust in Nairobi.

During “The Economics of the Between” abroad experience with Assistant Professor of Economics Keoka Grayson, students undergo an orientation before visiting the United Nations Office in Nairobi, Kenya.

Assistant Professor of Economics Keoka Grayson and students gather during a visit to the United Nations Office in Nairobi.

Josiah Bramble ’19 poses for a photo outside of the United Nations Office.

Sarah Banta ’19, former HWS Trustee Carol Ulmer ’72, Janet Selover Wulster ’72 and Elizabeth Anderson ’19 gather for a photo in the library of Kiwimbi International, a charity that supports educational resources in Kenya. Ulmer and Wulster serve on the organization’s board, where Banta and Anderson are working this summer.

Students gather for a photo with members of the Samburu tribe during a visit to the Samburu National Reserve.

Students take a photo at the entrance of Samburu National Reserve on the bank of the Ewaso Ng'iro river.

Safari vans stop at a scenic overlook in Samburu National Reserve.

Elizabeth Anderson ’19 feeds a friendly giraffe.

Students observe elephants at Samburu National Reserve.

Sam Eaton '20 and Josiah Bramble ’19 visit with children in Nairobi.

Assistant Professor of Economics Keoka Grayson and students gather with members of the Power Women Group who work to reduce poverty and the stigma surrounding HIV in the Kibera neighborhood of Nairobi.

Josiah Bramble ’19 prepares ugali, a traditional dish made from maize flour, with members of the Power Women Group.

Students in the Wales program enjoy the surrounding beauty of the Welsh countryside. Offered in partnership with the University of Wales in Carmarthen, the program combines academic theory and hands-on outdoor activities.

Mia Morrison '19 scales a rock face on her way to one of the Paviland caves.

Student climb across the ocean cliffs on their journey to explore the Paviland caves.

Students pause to take photos while receiving instruction on the climbing route.

During their journey, students pose for a photo.

Sitting on rock on the Tryfan mountain in Wales, students enjoy the view.

The sun sets over Tryfan mountain.

Patrick Gray '19 roasts a marshmallow while hiking.

Students gather for a photo at the base of Cadair Idris mountain in Gwynedd, Wales.

HWS students reach the summit of Cadair Idris.

A panoramic view from the top of Cadair Idris.

At sunset, Patrick Gray '19 hikes Snowdon, the highest mountain in Wales.

After a long day of hiking, the group gathers at the summit of Snowdon mountain.

In a piazza in Corniglia, Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Kirin Makker (center) leads a drawing instruction session for members of the HWS community. The Italy trip was coordinated by Alumni House.

HWS Trustee Kate MacKinnon ’77, Pierre Sauvagnat P’17 and Mena de Paula Sauvagnat ’90, P’17 receive sketching instruction from Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Kirin Makker.

Led by HWS Trustee Dr. Jeremy Cushman ’96 and Associate Vice President of Alumnae Relations Kathy Killius Regan ’82, P’13, a group of HWS community members head out on their first day of hiking in Cinque Terre, Italy.

Overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, alumni, alumnae and parents enjoy dinner at Belforte Restaurant in Vernazza.

Gillian Smith '16, Alexandra Distefano ’15 and David Kloos ‘15 pose for a photo with their former professor Kirin Makker in Cinque Terre, Italy.

Sunlight breaks through an alleyway in Cinque Terre, Italy.

Showing their college pride and school colors, Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Flanders Cushman ’98, Ray Sauerbrey, HWS Trustee Kate MacKinnon ’77 and HWS Trustee Dr. Jeremy Cushman ‘96 pose for a photo at a scenic overlook.

On their final night, the group gathers for a photo in Corniglia, Italy.