Hobart and William Smith Colleges

This week, we asked students to show us their favorite places on campus. Ryan Pero ’25 loves the view from the Adirondack chairs overlooking the Quad. Located near Merritt Hall where he takes most of his Education classes, he says, “You never know who you will see passing by. Plus, the view of Coxe Hall never gets old!”

Júlia Accioly ’26 performs a rainbow flick in The Thomas B. Poole '61 and Family Sports Dome where she enjoys playing with her William Smith soccer teammates.

Olivia DuRoss ’25 poses in the Blackwell Room, where she says the traditional architecture makes her feel connected to the history of HWS.

Elvis Njomo ‘24 repairs a laptop at the IT Help Desk on the first floor of the Warren Hunting Smith Library. Njomo likes assisting the HWS community through his campus job with IT Services and spending time with friends who also work there.

Antonia Goerke ’27 says the chemistry labs of Lansing Hall are the perfect place to explore her interests in the sciences.

Wyatt Tobin ’26 stands on the dock at Bozzuto Boathouse. Of special significance to Tobin, he says Bozzuto Boathouse was where he first fell in love with HWS.

A member of the William Smith volleyball team, Hope Von Dohlen ‘26 enjoys spending time in Bristol Gym with her teammates.

Jadon Layne ’25, Captain of Operations of HWS EMS, sits on the steps of the HWS EMS House “where student healthcare professionals who are dedicated to helping the community can come together and support each other while having fun,” he says.

Abigail Soika ’25 stands outside The Cooler, home of the Hobart and William Smith Ice Hockey teams, where she loyally works game nights and enjoys watching her favorite sport.

Shaun Moran’s ’26 go to spot is the Cellar Pub – a great place to meet up with friends and get some late night eats.

Tana Profitt ’26 poses in the Adams Intercultural Center, where she says she’s found a home away from home. “The AIC is a hub that is always breathing with life! It’s homey and calming and all of my favorite people are here.”

Magnus von Krusenstiern ’26 poses in the Sunken Gardens at Houghton House, where he enjoys tossing a frisbee with friends.

Even though Christina Mohanta ’27 is 7,780 miles away from her home in Bangladesh, “this little corner of the library feels like my own home and study room. It's a place that brings me comfort and a sense of familiarity.”

Originally from Germantown, Wisconsin, Maggie Schlehlein ’25 finds that the benches overlooking Seneca Lake are the perfect place to relax after a busy day. She says the view reminds her of sitting on the shores of Lake Michigan back home.

Luke Viggiani ’25 stands atop David J Urick Stadium overlooking Boswell Field, where he’s had fun cheering on Hobart and William Smith teams.