Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In the Warren Hunting Smith Library, Erica Oosterhoff ’18 works on her senior thesis focused on prion disease and neurodegeneration. The research is being conducted under the direction of her adviser Assistant Professor of Chemistry Kristin Slade.

Zachary Felder ’18 puts the finishing touches on a musician's stool as part of his “Furniture Design” class with Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Architecture Patrick Kana '12.

Katrina Willis ’18 and Nick Haydon ’18 work on their Honors projects on the first floor of the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Isa Akerfeldt-Howard ’18 works on a project for her “Digital Studio” class with Assistant Professor of Art and Architecture Gabriella D’Angelo.

Animal and Plant Technician Jim Norwalk and Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology David Holtzman set up fish tanks as part of a “Vertebrate Biology” lab examining the schooling behavior in swordtails and platy fish.

Associate Professor of Chemistry Christine de Denus analyzes samples using gas chromatography-mass Spectrometry, a technique that determines the purity of materials as well the individual characteristics of molecules.

Assistant Professor of Economics Joshua Greenstein works on his class curriculum in his office in Stern Hall.

Jared Ratzel ’18 poses with an exhibition of his work titled “Eine Andere Stille” in the Solarium Gallery at Houghton House. Ratzel’s exhibit is the culmination of a year-long Honors project on the subject of queer German cinema.

Jedidiah Collins '18 practices dance steps in the Robert A. Bristol '31 Field House. Collins is a member of the HWS step dance team Hip~NotiQs.

Cornell Cooperative Extension Small Farms Specialist Nancy Glazier, Cornell Cooperative Extension Agricultural Educator Caroline Boutard-Hunt, HWS Food Systems Program Manager Sarah Meyer and Cornell Cooperative Extension Agricultural Economic Development Specialist Marie Anselm gather for a photo during the Meat and Greet event in the Vandervort Room.

Vice President and General Counsel Louis H. Guard ’07 welcomes Geneva community members for the Finger Lakes Workforce Development Board of Directors meeting in the Vandervort Room.

In Warrenton, N.C., students on Alternative Spring Break gather for a photo at Mariam Boyd Elementary School. During the week, students assisted teachers in their classrooms and tutored youth in math and reading.

Katherine Klecha ’18 assists students during creative time at Mariam Boyd Elementary School in Warrenton, N.C. Klecha is volunteering at the school as part of Alternative Spring Break.

Students enjoy dinner with Visiting Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies Craig Talmage (center, left) while on Alternative Spring Break. The group traveled to Mariam Boyd Elementary School in North Carolina to assist teachers in their classrooms in math and reading.

Students on Alternative Spring Break gather for a photo with Rural & Migrant Ministry staff members in Long Island, N.Y. Throughout the week, students met with farm workers from South and Central American countries to examine the dynamics between large agribusinesses and rural farm workers.

Duinya Syed ’20 poses at the United Nations General Assembly. Syed spoke about women’s issues during the 62nd Commission on the Status of Women as well as led a mentorship program for youth on advocating for women and girls.

Robert Padilla ’21 poses at Stanford University’s inaugural First Generation Conference, which included lectures and workshops on cultivating supportive programs for students who are the first in their families to attend college. Padilla was one of six HWS First Generation Initiative students to attend the national summit.

Nicole Wright ’19 stops for a photo outside of The Darkroom during a visit to Disney's Hollywood Studios in Florida.

Henry Castillo ’20, Adam Farid '20, Joey Teresi ’20, Taner Bennerson ’18, Joseph Okusaga ’20 and Dhiraj Mukkamala ’20 visit Montreal over Spring Break.

Ali Turner ’20 and Leah Trow ’19 visit Niagara Falls during Spring break.

Members of the HWS Posse program enjoy dinner at the home of Posse 5 Mentor and Campus Safety Director Marty Corbett during Spring Break.

Posse 5 Mentor and Campus Safety Director Marty Corbett and his family host Posse students in his home.

Genevieve Pietrusinski ’20 helps students with a painting project as part of her work at the Discovery Playground at 727 South Main Street.

Geneva residents take a tour of Organix Green Industries vermicompost facility led by CEO Jacob Fox ’16. The event “The Story of Stuff: how our obsession with stuff is trashing the planet, our communities, and our health – and a vision for change” was organized in conjunction with the 2018 Community Read initiative.

Career Services Administrator Carol McCormack organizes clothes in the HWS Career Closet, which provides professional attire for HWS students in need of appropriate clothing for a job or internship interview. The closet is currently accepting donations of gently-used business wear.

Shaahida Samuel ’19 holds a baby alligator in Cairns, Australia. Samuel is studying abroad at James Cook University in Townsville through the HWS Center for Global Education.

Jessica Ramtahal ’20 poses for a photo at the Cliffs of Moher while studying abroad in Galway, Ireland. An English major, Ramtahal is the recipient of this year’s Lillian E. Collins Endowed Scholarship.

Clair Cheng '19, Kristine Vann ’18, Leslie Colunga ’19, Danielle LaBare ’19 and Jamie Soucie ’20 snap a photo while studying abroad in Rome, Italy.

HWS students from the Italy and England study abroad programs unite for a pizza-making workshop at Giulietta Pizzeria in Rome.

Allison Doherty ’19 visits Edinburgh Castle while studying in Scotland through the HWS Center for Global Education and Edinburgh Napier University.

Emily Bak ’19 climbs Arthur’s Seat while studying abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Dan Kolinski ‘12 and Andrew Donovan ‘12 snap a photo at the start of the St. Patrick’s Parade in Syracuse, N.Y. Kolinski marched in the parade with the Dr. Tom Dooley Choraliers and Donovan, a television reporter, marched with his colleagues from News Channel 9 WSYR-TV.

During Spring Break, members of the William Smith rowing team cross the river during training in Clemson, S.C.

Eric Holden ’19 shoots during Hobart lacrosse’s practice on Tuesday. Hobart hosts its Northeast Conference rival Saint Joseph's University at noon on Saturday, March 24 on Boswell Field.

Hobart Lacrosse Head Coach Greg Raymond runs a practice on Boswell Field on Tuesday.

Coaches and members of the William Smith lacrosse team gather for a photo during Spring Break training at IMG Sports Academy in Bradenton, Fla.

The William Smith lacrosse team stands on the beach in Bradenton, Fla.

The HWS sailing team begins practice at the Bozzuto Boathouse.

Members of the HWS sailing team practice on Seneca Lake.