Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Thomas Drennen, Professor of Economics and Chair of the Environmental Studies Department and Entrepreneurial Studies Program, speaks to students about the spread of the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) and how the pandemic is affecting global oil prices. He also explained how remote learning will work after Spring Break.

Joshua Pugliese '20, Samantha Nelson '21, Daniel Chen '22 and Anna Krajewski '22 participate in a lab with Associate Professor of Biology Patricia Mowery in Eaton Hall.

Students study in the lobby of Stern Hall before Spring Break.

In the Office of Admissions on South Main Street, counselors assemble packets for the students accepted into the Classes of 2024.

Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth informs the cast and crew of Metamorphoses that the show has been canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The show was scheduled to run in April.

Sasha Goldsmith '22, Joanna Shaw '22 and Karlee Rockstroh '22 study in the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

The Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Task Force gathers for a photo after handing out micro-grants to faculty, students and staff who submitted projects to create a more inclusive campus environment. Eight micro-grants were awarded.

Director of the Abbe Center for Jewish Life and Hillel Adviser Julianne Miller speaks at the HWS Shabbat dinner in the Vandervort Room on Friday.

Brian Salazar '20, Nathan Cary '20 and Jackey Shen '20 present their findings for a delivery service for Sweet Acres Creamery (a local dairy co-op and creamery scheduled to open in Geneva this summer) during Entrepreneurial Studies Capstone with Visiting Instructor of Entrepreneurial Studies Drury MacKenzie '03.

Former Congressional representatives Loretta Sanchez (D-CA) and Ann Marie Buerkle (R-NY) speak with students in Juvenile Delinquency taught by Associate Professor of Sociology James Sutton. Their visit was part of the Congress to Campus initiative.

Associate Professor of Political Science Stacey Philbrick Yadav, Associate Professor of English and Comparative Literature Alla Ivanchikova, Associate Professor of Chemistry Christine de Denus and Provost and Dean of Faculty Mary Coffey speak at the Public Leadership Education Network breakfast in the common room in Scandling Campus Center.

Isaiah Boone '21 declares his major in history as Elana Rose '22 looks on. Students were invited to learn more about choosing a major and minor during a tabling event in Scandling Campus Center.

Students gather for a photo during the Russian Table to practice Russian language. Fulbright language instructor Olga Chueva (third, left) leads the session.

Morgan Nelis '21, Alexis Raccipoa '21, Kevin Cervantes '21 and Mariah Reinke '21 pose in front of the Berliner Dom in Berlin, Germany. Their study abroad semester was cut short by the Coronavirus pandemic.

Head Basketball Coach Stefan Thompson '13 talks to his team during a timeout in the first round of the NCAA Division III Men's Basketball Championship in Springfield, Mass., where the Statesmen bested the St. Joseph Blue Jays 78-74. After topping Springfield College 62-61, the team advanced to the round of 16 for the first time in program history and was preparing to play in Newport News, Va., when the tournament was cancelled due to Coronavirus concerns.

At the US Collegiate Ski & Snowboard Association National Championship, Caraline Gray 23 competes in the first run of the giant slalom on March 10 in Lake Placid. The William Smith club ski team took third place overall in the Alpine Women Team Combined, besting some varsity ski team powerhouses.