Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 speaks to the graduating Classes of 2018 during rehearsal for Commencement.

Melissa Tyler ’18 shakes hands with Interim President Patrick McGuire L.H.D. ’12 during rehearsal on the Quad.

At rehearsal, Jessie Singleton ’19 practices receiving his diploma from President Patrick McGuire L.H.D. ’12.

Students process into the Gearan Center for the William Smith Alumnae Senior Welcome and Toast.

Associate Vice President for Advancement and Alumnae Relations Kathy Killius Regan ’83, P’13 opens the Senior Welcome held in the L. Thomas Melly ’52 Lobby of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

At 104 years old, Alta Boyer ’36 shares the history and traditions of William Smith College during the Senior Welcome. During the ceremony, Boyer was named an honorary member of the William Smith Class of 2018.

Vice President of the Alumnae Association Julie Bazan ’93 presents Miranda Smith ’18 with the Judith Haslam Cross ’51 Award in recognition of her volunteer service.

“You are graduating at an incredible time in history and particularly in the lives of women. It is this unique class that is standing together for so many important causes. When you graduate, take your unbridled enthusiasm and curiosity with you,” said Sandy Scherzer Gross ’85, P’18, founder and managing partner of Pinetum Partners.

Sodexo employee Shirley Hanson receives a proclamation identifying her as an honorary member of the Class of 2018.

William Smith seniors raise their glasses during the William Smith Alumnae Senior Welcome and Toast in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Seniors sing the William Smith alma mater during the traditional tree planting on William Smith Hill.

A tradition inspired by William Smith’s founder, seniors break ground during a tree planting on William Smith Hill.

Members of the Druid honor society lead the Hobart College Class of 2018 down the hill to Bozzuto Boathouse for the Hobart Launch.

Members of the Hobart Class of 2018 are welcomed by alumni at the Bozzuto Boathouse.

Robert S. Pisanelli ’00, the founder and principal of U.S. Realty Capital, addresses the senior class. “As you go out into the real world, know that Hobart and the connections you have made here are never far away, and use these connections to move through life. Continue to do all you can to make Hobart great and share how you feel about this special place.”

Hobart Assistant Dean David Mapstone ’93, P’21 thanks graduating seniors after being inducted as an Honorary member of the Hobart Class of 2018.

An aerial view of the Hobart Launch celebration.

Beauchamp Zirnkilton ’18 and Andrew Seski ’18 dip their oars in Seneca Lake, a celebrated tradition of Hobart’s heritage expressing the promise of a reciprocal lifelong bond between graduates and their alma mater.

As a symbol of their time at HWS, James Fleming ’18 and George Pye ’18 are presented with replicas of the paddle used by legendary Seneca warrior Agayentah.

Graduating seniors pose for a photo on the dock of the Bozzuto Boathouse.

Members of the Chi Phi fraternity pose on the dock of the Bozzuto Boathouse.

Senior Dean of Faculty and Professor of Geoscience Nan Crystal Arens welcomes students and their families to the annual Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony in the Robert A. Bristol ’31 Field House on Saturday.

Morgan Bayreuther ’18 accepts a bound copy of her Honors thesis in geoscience from Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 during the Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire ’12 presents Bennett Moore ’18 with a certificate of recognition for graduating summa cum laude during the Academic Achievement Awards Ceremony. Hobart Dean Eugen Baer P’95, P’97 and William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 read the names of each student during the event.

Director of Posse Los Angeles Tamara Craver speaks to members of HWS Posse 2 during the Posse Graduate Recognition Ceremony in Froelich Hall.

HWS Posse 2 mentor and Professor of Chemistry Erin Pelkey receives a handmade gift from his Posse cohort.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire ’12 presents Alejandra Castillo ‘18 with her Posse stole in Froelich Hall.

Professor of Chemistry Erin Pelkey, Interim President Patrick A. McGuire ’12, Assistant Vice President and Dean of Campus Operations Stacey Pierce and members of Posse Los Angeles join members of the second HWS Posse class following the recognition ceremony on Saturday.

Director of Residential Education Shelle Basilio-Murray presents James Jablonski ’18 and Richie Ramrati ’18 with their stoles during the First-Generation Graduate Recognition Ceremony in Albright Auditorium.

Director of the First-Generation Initiative and Associate Professor of Chemistry Christine de Denus P’22, Interim President Patrick A. McGuire ’12 and Director of Residential Education Shelle Basilio-Murray join first-generation graduates on Saturday.

Edisson Cabrera ’18 presents a rose to his guardian Nidia Cebulski during the First Generation Graduate Recognition Ceremony in Albright Auditorium.

Ren Workman '18 hugs her mother Jamey Wilkinson P'18 during the First Generation Graduate Recognition Ceremony in Albright Auditorium.

Director of Intercultural Affairs Alejandra Molina poses with Divine Wing '18 and his family during a reception held at the Office of Intercultural Affairs on Saturday.

Niame Traore ’18 and her mother Grame pose for a photo during a dinner and reception held at the Office of Intercultural Affairs.

Bandeja Munir ’18 and her family gather at the Office of Intercultural Affairs on Saturday.

On Saturday, members of the Classes of 2018, their families and friends celebrate Baccalaureate in Trinity Church. A tradition dating to eighth-century England, Baccalaureate has been celebrated by the HWS community for more than 180 years.

Baccalaureate student speakers Tzipora Glaser '18, Rotimi Adeoye '18 and Rio Schmidt '18 process into Trinity Church.

Associate Professor of Asian Studies James-Henry Holland leads the Baccalaureate procession.

Hobart Dean and Professor of Philosophy Eugen Baer P’95, P’97 delivers the keynote Baccalaureate address, reflecting on philosophical teachings from across the globe that inform the core principles of citizenship.

Director of the Abbe Center for Jewish Life and HWS Hillel Adviser Julianne Miller offers remarks during Baccalaureate.

Professor of Music Robert Cowles leads the Colleges' Choir in Trinity Church.

The Rt. Rev. Prince G. Singh, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester and HWS Trustee, makes the keynote address during the 2018 Baccalaureate celebration in Trinity Church.

On Sunday morning, Ryan Carson '18, Colin Briggs '18, James Jablonski '18 and Trey Fleming ’18 gather for a photo during robing in Bristol Gym before Commencement.

Ella Calder '18 and Kelsey Jones '18 pose for a photo during robing in Bristol Gym.

Associate Director of Student Activities Chad Freeman looks on as Associate Professor of Economics Judith McKinney P’13 receives a helping hand from Gearan Center Coordinator Stephanie Hesler during robing in the Geneva Room.

Trustee Carolyn Carr McGuire L.H.D. '18, Commencement Speaker John Grotzinger '79, Sc.D. '13, Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12, Garry A. Mendez Jr. ’58, P’96, L.H.D. '18 and Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. '18 gather for a photo.

Families watch the 2018 Commencement ceremony on the Quad.

The Classes of 2018 walk to the Quad for this year's Commencement ceremony.

Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. '18 and Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 process to the Quad.

John Grotzinger '79, Sc.D. '13 and Garry A. Mendez Jr. ’58, P’96, L.H.D. '18 receive applause from students as they enter the Quad.

Among her classmates, Natasha Patel '18 processes to the Quad.

William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 joins Hobart Dean and Professor of Philosophy Eugen Baer P’95, P’97 for a photo during Commencement.

Faculty Marshal and Professor of Philosophy Scott Brophy '78, P’12 opens the 2018 HWS Commencement ceremony.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 offers his valedictory address, recounting the accomplishments of the members of the graduating classes, who “have changed the lives of your fellow students, changed the lives of your parents, grandparents and relatives.”

After receiving his honorary degree, Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. '18 receives his hood from Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Jack Harris P’02, P’06 during Commencement.

On Sunday, Garry A. Mendez Jr. ’58, P’96, L.H.D. '18 receives his hood from Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Jack Harris P’02, P’06 after receiving his Honorary degree.

After receiving an Honorary degree during Commencement 2018, Trustee Carolyn Carr McGuire L.H.D. '18 is hooded by Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Jack Harris P’02, P’06.

Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. '18 presents English teacher Kim Krane of Avon High School in Avon, Conn. with the Touching the Future Award. Kraner was nominated by her former student Sarah Dolan '18.

Recounting the trials and adventures following his own graduation, John Grotzinger ’79, Sc.D.’13, the mission leader and project scientist for NASA’s Mars Science Laboratory, advised graduates “to seek out the difficult challenges and invest all that you have in them.”

“The moral of the story is to seek these challenges out and embrace them as gifts, says John Grotzinger '79, Sc.D. '13 during the 2018 Commencement address.

The view from St. Mark's Tower on Sunday.

If these past four years have shown us anything, it is that we are a group of young people who speak out, advocate and demand more, says Senior Speaker Quinn Cullum '18, offering the William Smith student address.

Remember, to have a dream is just a dream, but having a plan with a dream, is a story, says Senior Speaker Almamy Conde '18, offering the Hobart student address.

HWS President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. ’17, P’21 reflected on his years at the Colleges and the advice he dispensed to previous classes. “HWS will always be closer than it appears. It will always stay with you.”

Members of the 2018 Master of Arts in Teaching cohort are recognized.

Brooklyn Frank is recognized as a recipient of a College Experience Certificate from HWS.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 presents Lindsey Mulligan '18 with her diploma during Commencement.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 presents Jason Kwong '18 with his diploma during Commencement.

President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.'17, P'21 and Honorary Trustee Roy Dexheimer ’55, P’86, GP’18, LL.D. ’80 present Miranda Smith '18 with her diploma during Commencement. Smith is Dexheimer's granddaughter.

The Classes of 2018 and their families fill the Quad for Commencement on Sunday.

Peter Lambos '18 celebrates after receiving his diploma during Commencement.

Craig Phillip '18 points out his family in the crowd to President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.'17, P'21 after receiving his diploma.

Annie O'Brien '18 throws her hands in the air after receiving her diploma.

Chaplain Maurice Charles delivers the benediction during Commencement.

William Smith students throw their hats in the air in celebration.

Students gather for a photo after Commencement.

Members of the HWS Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha pose on the steps of Coxe Hall.

John Tuttle '18 and his dog pose for a photo in the President's chair after Commencement.

Hilda Agyekum '18 and her family gather in front of Medbery Hall.

Caroline Dosky '12, Nick Dosky '18 and Joan M. Collins '84, P’12, P'18 gather for a photo after Commencement.

Madeline Sherwood '18 and her family stop for a photo on the Quad.

Jedidiah Collins’18 and his family gather after Commencement.

Annie Choi '18, Raven Yujun Jiang '18, Shantell Atienza '18 and Alejandra Castillo '18 stand outside of the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Associate Professor of Political Science Vikash Yadav and Ted Nappo '18 pose for a photo.

Owen Smith '18 is commissioned as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps during a special ceremony in Bartlett Theatre.

Owen Smith '18 poses for a photo with his lacrosse teammates.

On Monday in St. John’s Chapel, Sarah Benyo ’18, Kelsi Carr ’18, Bailey Ebby ’18, Melissa Moore ’18 and Catherine Wolf ’18 as well as Heron Lacrosse Assistant Coach Allie Flaherty ’17, MAT ’18, donned caps and gowns and were presented with their diplomas during a special Commencement ceremony.

Herons throw their hats in the air following the special Commencement ceremony.

Posse 5 Mentor and Campus Safety Director Marty Corbett says goodbye to members of the HWS Posse 5 cohort at the Rochester International Airport.

Professor of Women’s Studies Betty Bayer offers remarks during the dedication ceremony for the historic plaque marking the hospital founded by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell Class of 1849 at the New York Infirmary for Women and Children. Photo courtesy of the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation.