This week in photos
May 22 - May 27, 2022
As part of Commencement Day traditions, members of the Classes of 2022 gather at dawn on the Bozzuto Boathouse dock to watch their final sunrise as students.
As the sun rises, classmates jump from the Bozzuto Boathouse dock.
Owen Feider-Sullivan ’22 stands above the crowd to capture the sunrise with his Polaroid camera.
Students promise to give back to HWS in a pledge led by Trustee Joseph Stine ’86 at the Hobart Launch.
Students gather around an historic tree on the Hill during the William Smith Welcome on Friday. Touching the tree is a good luck tradition that dates back to the College's founding.
First Generation graduates gather for a photo on Saturday following a special recognition ceremony.
Associate Professor of Psychological Science and Posse mentor Brien Ashdown joins with Posse graduates in front of Stern Hall.
President Joyce P. Jacobsen and Board Chair Craig R. Stine ’81, P’17 join with honorary degree recipients Dr. Christopher Beyrer ’81, Sc.D.’22, William Smith Head Soccer Coach Aliceann Wilber P’13, L.H.D. ’22 and celebrated musician Eric Andersen ’65 , L.H.D. ’22.
Graduates process to the Quad for Commencement 2022.
The Quad provides an ideal setting to celebrate the 197th graduating class of Hobart College and the 111th of William Smith College.
Faculty process through the aisle lined with degree candidates at the start of the ceremony.
Master of Arts in Teaching candidates sit in front of the Colleges’ first cohort of Master of Science in Management candidates.
On Sunday, 506 undergraduates, 10 Master of Arts in Teaching candidates, 14 Master of Science in Management candidates, and one College Experience Certificate candidate received degrees.
Commencement speaker Dr. Christopher Beyrer ’81, Sc.D.’22 emphasizes the vital role of education and critical thinking during his address.
Student speakers Caleb Austin ’22 and Mary Mazzarella ’22 return to their seats after sharing their addresses with classmates.
In her valedictory address, President Joyce P. Jacobsen encourages graduated to participate in random acts of bravery.- Members of the Classes of 2022 toss their mortarboards into the air.
Fireworks fill the air as part of Senior Week Celebrations.
