Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Meredith Steinfeldt '20 and Jack Haskell '19 walk from Scandling Campus Center to their next class.

The William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of Economics and Chair of the Economics Department, Bill Waller teaches class in Stern Hall on Tuesday morning. The editor of the Journal of Economic Issues, Waller recently returned from Cambridge University where he served as the Helen Cam Visiting Fellow at Girton College.

Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Kristen Brubaker discusses classwork with Derrick Acheampong ’19. Brubaker’s research revolved around remote sensing data to improve understanding of hydrologic, soil and terrain processes and how they impact forest landscapes.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Josh Newby holds an I Voted Today! sticker after voting in the 2018 midterm elections on Tuesday. Newby’s scholarly interests include molecular structure and dynamics, astronomical molecules and chemical evolution.

The Hobart and William Smith Colleges campus on a fall afternoon.

Students listen to Shannon Savard '15 MAT '16 give a talk titled Inside Jokes: Queer Humor, Community Building, and Activism.” The discussion focused on LGBTQ+ performance and how it has served as a space for community, resistance and healing.

America Reads volunteers Alex Cottrell ’20, Catherine Sherwood ’20 and Gabriela Martinez ’22 gather in the Rosensweig Learning Commons in the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

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

HWS, Hamilton and Colgate students participate in the Model African Union in Stern Hall on Saturday.

As part of the fourth annual New York 6 Regional Model African Union Conference, students from HWS, Hamilton and Colgate discuss topics ranging from women’s rights to sustainable environmental development.

Steven Canals, who created and co-executive produced FX’s POSE alongside Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk ’93, L.H.D. ’14, is interviewed by students in “Introduction to LGBTQ Studies.” Canals discussed the intersectionality within LGBTQ movements, the making of POSE as a LGBT-themed 1980s series, and the importance of media representation for people who identify as transgender.

Molly Moore ’22 works on an assignment for her “Introduction to Physics” course taught by Associate Professor of Physics Theodore Allen.

Students walk to and from the Scandling Campus Center.

As part of the Professionals in Residence Series, Brandi Ferrara, director of the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education, introduces 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.

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.

NBC Sports Group’s NHL “Inside-the-Glass” analyst Pierre McGuire ’83 talks with students in the Geneva Room on Friday.

William Smith basketball forward Mia Morrison '19 talks with the University of Florida Athletic Director Emeritus Jeremy N. Foley ’74 following the Professionals in Residence talk in the Geneva Room.

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

Isabel Ingram ’19 enjoys conversation and cake with First Generation Initiative Director and Professor of Chemistry Christine de Denus P’22 during a FGI event on Thursday.

Students gather outside Demarest Hall.

On Tuesday, students, faculty and staff gather in the Vandervort Room to watch midterm election coverage.

Hamdan Ahmed ’20, Maeve Kline ’19, Cassidy DiPaolo ’19 and other students play a version of Jeopardy during the Midterm Election party.

A statue of Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell sits on the outskirts of the Quad. In 1849, Blackwell graduated from the medical school of Geneva College (Hobart’s precursor) as the first woman in the country to receive a medical degree. Geneva College was renamed Hobart Free College in 1852 and Hobart College in 1860.

Sara Monti, the Italian Fulbright Teaching Fellow; Tatjana Bröker, the German Fulbright Teaching Fellow; and Emila Gilly-Grellier, the French Fulbright Teaching Fellow, present a history of the relationship between Franco Italian food and traditions in the Common Room.

In the Scandling Campus Center, Dante Herrera ’21, Jedidiah Collins '18 and Director of Campus Safety Marty Corbett create no-sew scarves and blankets for local refugees. The event was sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Affairs.

Students gather in the Office of Intercultural Affairs for a Fireside Chat with Assistant Professor of Education Naomi Rodriguez as she shares her research on child welfare policy and immigration enforcement in the San Diego-Tijuana region.

Students make their way to class on a rainy fall day.

Organist-in-Residence MaryAnn Hamilton welcomes guests to “Music, Meditation and Munchies: the Colleges in War and Peace” held in St. John’s Chapel. The 2018-2019 series celebrates the 200th anniversary of Bishop John Henry Hobart selecting the site for the college and the 100th anniversary of the armistice that ended WWI.

Pietro del Fabro '67 and Maria del Fabro pose with Gavin Flood '20, Quinn Cullum '18 and Dominique DeRubeis '18 after having dinner in New York City. They initially met during Reunion 2018 and wanted to reconnect.

Jeremy N. Foley ’74, athletic director emeritus of the University of Florida, offers remarks during the 2018 Hobart Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in Bristol Gym.

The Hobart Hall of Fame Class of 2018 inductees gather for a photo: (front row, L-R) Stockton Buck '66, P’98, Len DeFrancesco '56 and Kent Smack '97; (back row, L-R) Bill Palmer '94, Jeff Tambroni '92 and Jeremy Foley '74. The late Delivan Augie Gates '56 was also inducted on Saturday.

Students make their way to class.

Members of Kappa Alpha Parker Harrington '19 and Gavin Gross '19 play defense against Campus Safety (Team Campo) Officers Sgt. Michael Guzman and Sgt. William Hanvey during Kappa Alpha's 2v2 basketball tournament to benefit muscular dystrophy.

HWS and local youth gather for a photo during the Big Brothers Big Sisters’ thanksgiving event in the Office of Intercultural Affairs.

While studying abroad in Russia, Sarah Cavanaugh ’20, Alexandra Curtis ’21, Piper DeLo ’20 and Kaitlyn Marshall ‘20 sit on top of a Volkswagen in Barnaul.

A rainbow appears during Hobart football’s game against Ithaca College game on Boswell Field.

Hobart defense holds off Ithaca on Boswell Field on Saturday.

John DelliSanti ’20 goes for the pass during the Statesmen’s game against Ithaca College on Saturday.

Megan Bardwick ’19 scores a goal against St. Lawrence University during the semifinal game of the Liberty League Tournament.

Merilyn Hinrichs ’21 passes a defender before scoring in the 3-0 victory against St. Lawrence University.

The sky clears over the Hobart and William Smith sailing team on Seneca Lake.

Julie Keogh ’21 follows through as the Herons score against the Rochester Institute of Technology to win their 12th consecutive Liberty League Title. The team has advanced to the NCAA Championship and will play Westfield State on Boswell Field at David J Urick Stadium at 11 a.m. on Saturday.

After winning the Liberty League Championship, the Herons pose with the plaque on Boswell Field at David J Urick Stadium. The team will face Westfield State on Saturday at 11 a.m., as they advance to NCAA Championship play.