Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In This Week in Photos, we highlight the more than 200 students and family members of the Classes of 2025 who attended a summer gathering on Friday. Here, the day begins in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Director of Admissions Alan Paynter and President Joyce P. Jacobsen talk with members of the incoming classes and their families.

Students file out of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Under a tent on the Quad, President Joyce P. Jacobsen formally welcomes attendees to campus.

Students participate in various tours across campus. Here, a group passes Demarest Hall.

Students and family members gather outside of the Rosenberg Hall after touring the science complex.

The tour takes students by Coxe Hall.

In a visit to the Village at Odell’s Pond, students explore the unit.

Following the tour, students walk to the Scandling Campus Center for lunch.

Director of Opportunity Programs Renee Grant laughs with Associate Director of HEOP/AOP Edith Wormley as she introduces herself and jokes about her many years at Hobart and William Smith.

Associate Vice President for Advancement Jared Weeden ’91 shares a short overview of his work with HWS alums.

Associate Director of Admissions Sue Willard ’99 tells the new students how much she enjoys finally being able to meet them in person.

William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 tells the Classes of 2021 how excited she is to finally meet them and of the services offered by the deans.

Vice President and Dean of Admissions John Young welcomes the Classes of 2025 and their families.

Orientation Coordinators Litzy Bautista ’23 and Ethan Lewis ’23 laugh as they introduce themselves to the Classes of 2025 and share plans for Orientation weekend.