Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Julia Adams '21 and Eleanor Burn '21 stroll through a colorful Quad between classes on Tuesday.

Students watch a screening of “I Am Not Your Negro,” a documentary based on James Baldwin's unfinished manuscript, Remember this House as part of “Perspectives of Education” with Visiting Assistant Professor of Education Jacob Bartholomew.

Shaamar Samuel ’19 and Caitlin Stabler ’19 participate in the creation of a shared live-stream collective document where students pose questions to each other and share comments relating to the themes examined in the documentary.

Wyatt Hathaway '22 reads comments from fellow students during Perspectives in Education with Visiting Assistant Professor of Education Jacob Bartholomew.

Anna Krajewski '22, Mary Mazzarella '22 and Anna Rider '22 meet outside of Napier Hall early Tuesday morning.

Students work in groups during lab for “Calculus I” with Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Jennifer Biermann.

Students work in groups during lab for “Calculus I” with Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Jennifer Biermann.

Lorena Robelo-Lara '21 reads a book to preschool students at the Geneva Public Library as part of “Topics in Bilingual Education” with Associate Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies May Farnsworth.

Molly Gorelick '19 (center) and Associate Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies May Farnsworth hand out stickers after class. As part of “Topics in Bilingual Education,” students reviewed Spanish-language books for children at the Geneva Public Library.

As part of Assistant Vice President of Campus Life and Assistant Professor of LGBT Studies Brandon Barile’s LGBT 101 class, Laila Ireland (participant in the documentary TransMilitary) speaks with students about her experiences navigating the military as a transwoman.

Matt vanWormer '22, Shane Pursch '22, Claire Casebolt '22 and Yidi Xiao '22 pose for a photo while performing an experiment on the physics of billiards as part of the First Year Seminar Playground Physics with Associate Professor of Physics Leslie Hebb.

Krysten Palmer '22, Austin Kennie '19 and Kyle Driscoll '22 chat outside of Demarest Hall.

Students strategize during breakfast before the Hackathon competition officially starts at the Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship.

Hackathon participants attend break-out sessions with local experts to discuss challenges facing public education. ​As part of a 24-hour challenge to tackle a complex issue through social innovation, students pitched a business, organization or service that would improve the American public education system.

The Yellow Jackets, a team from the University of Rochester, was invited to participate in this year's Hackathon as the first non-HWS team.

Students participating in the 2018 Hackathon pose for a photo in the Bozzuto Center for Entrepreneurship. The winning team, “The Innovators” proposed a mural project that encouraged students to see art as a universal language and won a $500 cash prize.

Bjørn Antell '21 and Madison Bradley '19 take a scenic route to class on Tuesday.

Professor of Religious Studies Michael Dobkowski speaks to students during a candlelight vigil for the victims of the tragic shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pa.

On the steps of Coxe Hall, HWS and Geneva community members stand in solidarity during a candlelight vigil for the victims of a tragic shooting at the Tree of Life Synagogue.

Visiting Instructor of Political Science Jasmine Noelle Yarish discusses the #MeToo movement as part of Gender Politics, the Kavanaugh Hearings, and the Futures of the Court: An Open Forum in the Fisher Center.

Sponsored by the CNY Humanities Corridor Global Digital Humanities Working Group and the Media and Society Department, renowned scholar of global documentary Patricia Zimmerman, Ph.D. gave a lecture and screening on Open Space New Media Documentary in the Fish Screening Room.

William Smith Assistant Dean Kelly Payne welcomes students to “Tea and Tales of William Smith Haunting” in the Common Room of Comstock Hall.

Alyssa Kelly ’19 tells a ghost story about Blackwell House during “Tea and Tales of William Smith Haunting” in Comstock Hall.

At the HWS Farmers Market, Pauline Lafosse ‘19 speaks to local farmers from Timber Buck Maple about their produce. The market was coordinated by the Finger Lakes Institute in conjunction with Food Week.

President of HWS Beautiful Minds Club Janeya Blackwell-Orr '19 welcomes students, faculty and staff to the Stories Save Lives event with speaker and suicide survivor Kevin Hines.

Suicide survivor, filmmaker and author Kevin Hines shares his story with HWS community members in the Vandervort Room.

An aerial view of Coxe Hall and the Hobart and William Smith campus.

Honorary Trustee Langdon (Lang) Cook P’99, P’05, L.H.D.’12 speaks with members of the Cook Parents Circle during a reception in New York City. Established in honor of the Cook family, The Cook Circle consist of non-alum families who generously support the Colleges.

Members of the Cook Parents Circle gather at an event in New York City with Honorary Trustee Langdon P’99, P’05, L.H.D.’12, Lyn Cook P’99, P’05 and Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. '12.

Hanan Issa '21 reads from her own piece during The Living Vs. The Dead reading in the Blackwell Room. The event was hosted by Associate Professor of English Kathryn Cowles and sponsored by the HWS English Department.

Assistant Professor in the Classics Department at Hamilton College Anne Feltovich speaks about the archaeology of destruction and death as part of the 19th annual Ghosts in Togas Halloween Lecture in the Sanford Room.

Nagina Ahmadi '20 snags some macaroni and cheese from the Macarollin' food truck on Wednesday night.

Cassanova performs in Bartlett Theatre during the annual Drag Show” hosted by the LGBTQ+ Resource Center, the Campus Activities Board and Pride Alliance.

Members of CAB and the LGBTQ+ Resource Center pose with drag performers Dizzy DeScretion, Cassanova and Natasha Champagne after the show.

International student representatives from the New York Six colleges gather for a photo on the steps of the President's House during a visit to Hobart and William Smith.

Program Associate for the International Research & Exchanges Board (IREX) Bridget Sakowski '14 discusses careers in philosophy as a part of the Professionals in Residence series. A double major in philosophy and international relations while at the Colleges, Sakowski now manages human rights and inclusion programming alongside local activists across the Middle East and North Africa.

Christopher Bell '19, Eva Catanzariti '20 and Sheila Uria ’21 meet with Director of the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education Brandi Ferrara during Career Chat in the Office of Intercultural Affairs.

Students visit the Memorial Art Gallery in Rochester, N.Y. during the annual Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month Cultural Expression Celebration.

Predeparture and Reentry Programming Coordinator for the Center for Global Education Jennifer O'Neil welcomes students to a Global Cafe hosted by the CGE and returned study abroad students.

Molly Englert '19 and Sophie Ritter '20 talk about their abroad experience in Galway, Ireland during the Global Cafe: Tea and Trad. Hosted by the Center for Global Education, Englert and Ritter shared stories, authentic Irish tea and taught Irish step dancing techniques.

Ghost Hunter Ross Allison shows Zohaib Ahmad '20 how to use the Electro Magnetic Frequency (EMF) meter to detect paranormal activity.

Students explore Smith Hall during a ghost hunt hosted by the Campus Activities Board.

Civic Leader of Political Activism in the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CCESL) Cassidy DiPaola ’19 speaks to students about HWS Votes and the upcoming midterm elections during Shabbat dinner in the Abbe Center for Jewish Life.

AmeriCorps member Kevin Collado '18 speaks to students during an information session with currently serving HWS alums.

HWS Tutor Corps members, who work for the Boys and Girls Club of Geneva, wait for kids to arrive on Halloween before going Trick-or-Treating at Seneca Lake Terrace.

Maddie Cullinan '19 hands out candy to trick-or-treaters in Odell’s Village.

Grace Ruble '21 and Tom Perry '19 get a visit from a cowgirl during trick-or-treating in Odell's Village.

Ethan Luschen-Miskovsky ’20 kayaks while abroad in Argentina. The abroad program is led by Associate Professor of History Colby Ristow.

Alexandra Bilodeau ‘20 hikes within the Uco Valley in Mendoza, Argentina. Bilodeau is studying abroad through a faculty-led program with Associate Professor of History Colby Ristow.

Students from the Mendoza abroad program pose with Associate Professor of History Colby Ristow at Aconcagua Provincial Park.

Associate Director of Admissions Suzanne Willard '99 and Karoline Loretan '17 pose for a photo in Denver, Colo.

Colby Poerio '21 moves the ball downfield during William Smith's loss to Messiah College.

Colby Poerio '21 moves the ball downfield during William Smith's game with Messiah College.

Jack Bizub '20 makes a pass during Hobart's game against Vassar College.

August Martini '21 stands his ground against a defender during Hobart's 4-0 victory over Vassar College.

Megan Barwick '19 shields the ball from a defender during William Smith's 2-0 win over St. Lawrence University.

Genevieve Carpenter '19 keeps the ball in play during the Herons’ 2-0 win over St. Lawrence University.

Zach Sternbach '20 battles for a loose puck during Hobart's 6-2 win over Elmira College.

Travis Schneider '21 tests the Elmira defense during the Statesmen's 6-2 win over Elmira College.