Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Students walk to class on a sunny spring morning.

As part of Introduction to Drawing, Professor of Art and Architecture Nick Ruth demonstrates an ink wash technique.

Associate Professor of Media and Society Leah Shafer provides an in-depth look at television history, from TV's theoretical beginnings to its current state, during History of Television.

The sun rises over Seneca Lake.

Associate Professor of Physics Ileana Dumitriu and Professor of Environmental Studies John Halfman deploy a buoy on Owasco Lake. The buoy monitors fluctuations in environmental conditions and water quality.

As part of Writer's Seminar II, Kaitlyn Brathwaite '22 presents her research on the Air Force ROTC and the ROTC programs during the Vietnam War.

A student cycles past the Quad.

Hugh McKenny '20, Quinn McFeeters '20 and Ergisa Xhuveli '20 study in the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

During the Senior Symposium, Alexander Kerai '19 delivers a reading of his fiction titled (The) Missing Piece(s): Collected Short Fiction. He was one of 80 students who presented their work on Friday.

As part of the Senior Symposium, Madeline Lacey '19 answers a question during the Communities panel in the Sanford Room. Hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning, the day-long conference provided an opportunity for seniors to present their intellectual passions to the HWS community.

Michael Bruno '19 delivers his Senior Symposium presentation titled To Buy a Fat Pig, an analysis of his original composition for flute, trombone, tenor saxophone, clarinet, double bass and piano.

Saoirse Scott '19 and Kahiya McDaniels '19 co-present Homelessness and Social Isolation in Ontario County. Through interviews with heads of households experiencing housing insecurity and homelessness, they evaluated critical housing resources and infrastructure.

Performers rehearse “Altered Story” by Guest Instructor Alaina Olivieri. The piece combines contemporary jazz and classical ballet dance forms.

Students rehearse “Marvin,” a piece choreographed by Professor of Dance Donna Davenport to showcase the work of soul singer Marvin Gaye.

Students rehearse iLife, choreographed by Associate Professor of Dance Michelle Iklé,. The Faculty Dance Concert will be held April 25 and 26 at 7:30 p.m. and April 27 at 2 p.m. in Deming Theatre at the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Meghan Cloutier ’19, Nathan Webster ’19 and Eva Gurian ’19 pose in front of the Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell statue on the Quad. The students have been accepted into medical and professional schools.

In the Faculty Dining Room, Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul gives an address as part of the New York State Council on Women and Girls which addresses the 2019 Women's Justice Agenda.

Professor of Women's Studies Betty Bayer (podium) and Associate Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies May Farnsworth (third, left) welcome panelists from the state government to discuss the 2019 Women’s Justice Agenda.

In conjunction with Earth Week, Associate Professor of Biology Patricia Mowery demonstrates how to make sourdough bread during a fermentation workshop at HWS Fribolin Farm.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Joshua Newby discusses the science behind different scents during a fermentation workshop.

Emma Consoli '20 receives her blazer after being inducted into the Hai Timiai honor society.

Current and newly inducted members of the Hai Timiai honors society pose for a photo with Adele F. Schlotzhauer '83 (right). The society, founded in 1953, is Greek for honored women.

Family and friends of current and newly inducted members of Hai Timiai enjoy dinner in the Vandervort Room. Members are selected based on their scholarship, leadership, character and service.

Local band Darwin, led by vocalist Laura Black and featuring Aaron Holland '07 on keyboard, fills the Scandling Campus Center with progressive indie dance funk tunes on Friday.

With Fulbright Instructor Emila Gilly-Grellier, students prepare crêpes for guests attending the Crêpes and Conversation event at the Office of Intercultural Affairs. The event was hosted by the French Club.

Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies Kanate Dahouda (back, left) speaks with students at the Crêpes and Conversation event.

HWS students and children who attend the Colleges' Discovery's Playground program paint a canvas during the Arts Experience Festival. The festival is an opportunity for members of the HWS community and the public, including people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities, to explore the arts.

Members of the Arc of Schuyler, children from the Colleges' Discovery's Playground program and HWS students paint a canvas during the Abstract Intuitive Painting workshop. The event was part of the Arts Experience Festival.

Chelsea Snyder '11, LGBTQ+ program coordinator for the Counseling Service of the Finger Lakes, leads a community conversation on building K-12 classrooms that are both inclusive and supportive of LGBTQ+ youth. The event was held at the Office of Intercultural Affairs.

Brian Schaumloffel '20 hikes in the Scottish highlands near Glencoe while studying abroad in Glasgow.

Zachary McCloskey '20 takes a practice swing while Hobart Head Golf Coach Ken Dougherty P'13 discusses the team's new golf swing monitor, the FlightScope X3, with a company representative.

The Statesmen Student-Athlete Advisory Committee gathers for its last meeting of the academic year. The group promotes communication between student-athletes, the athletic department and the campus community.

The Hobart lacrosse team gathers on Boswell Field at David J Urick Stadium. The team is currently tied for first in the league after its 11-8 Northeast Conference win over Mount St. Mary's University.

Eric Holden '20 takes on a defender against Mount St. Mary's University on Saturday. Holden scored 5 points during the game to bring Hobart to a 11-8 win.

Hobart celebrates its 11-8 victory against Mount St. Mary's University on Saturday.

Student-athletes pose with a check for Safe Harbors FLNY on Saturday. Hobart and William Smith athletics teams raised $1,158 for the agency that works to combat instances of sexual assault.

Nicki Santora ’20 charges up the field. The Herons clinched the Liberty League’s regular season after a 13-0 victory over Rochester on Saturday.

The Herons celebrate their shutout over Rochester on Boswell Field. With the win, the Herons have now won their last 12 straight games and are 14-2 overall and 9-0 in Liberty League play.