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13 November 2019Germany Explored with Blocker Funding
While abroad, these students recorded their experiences by blogging and presented posters at the annual Blocker Showcase in the Vandervort Room in October.
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5 November 2019Colleges Remember Vietnam Veterans
The names of four alumni and one faculty member who died during the Vietnam War have been engraved on the Memorial Bench located near St. Johns Chapel and Trinity Hall. During Reunion Weeken
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30 October 2019A Celebration of Dance at Koshare 2019
Koshare, Hobart and William Smith Colleges’ Dance Collective, will showcase upwards of 150 dancers in more than twenty diverse pieces on the Smith Opera House stage on Friday, Nov. 15 and Saturday, Nov. 16.
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29 October 2019Eli Clare on Disability, Illness and Environmental and Social Justice
In November, writer, activist and educator Eli Clare will explore the intersections of social justice, environmental injustice, disability and chronic illness in a two-day visit to the HWS campus.
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22 October 2019HWS Research Symposium
From invasive species to drone mapping, and the effect of stress on friendships to potential anti-cancer compounds, Hobart and William Smith students presented on a range of topics at this yearR
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22 October 2019FLI Receives EPA Grant
In May, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency awarded $516,367 to the Finger Lakes Institute (FLI) at Hobart and William Smith Colleges for water chestnut control in the Finger Lakes. Water ches
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18 October 2019Penn Elected Chair of LIGO Scientific Collaboration
This month, Professor of Physics Steven Penn was elected Chair of the LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), an international group of more than 1,300 researchers focused on the direct detection of gravitational waves as a means to explore the fundamental physics of gravity and to advance astronomical discovery.
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16 October 2019Pulteney Street Podcast with Jodi Dean
Jodi Dean, professor of political science and director of the Fisher Center for the Study of Gender and Justice, joins President Joyce P. Jacobsen on the latest episode of the Pulteney Street Podcast, discussing Dean’s newest book Comrade, published this month, as well as her other work around politics, technology, democratic society and extraterrestrial life.
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8 October 2019DeVaney Named Director of Alumni and Alumnae Relations
Chevanne J. DeVaney '95, P'21, P'23 has been named the Director of Alumni and Alumnae Relations.
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2 October 2019Curtis '20 Publishes Russian to English Translation
The art of translation requires far more than the simple ability to speak that language, says Alexandra Curtis '20.
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17 September 2019Art & Memory in Germany
This summer during a program co-led by Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Gabriella D’Angelo and Assistant Professor of Art and Architecture Alysia Kaplan, 13 students studied abroad in Berlin. While designed for architectural studies and studio art students, the program also encompassed a range of disciplines and explored the intersections of architecture, art, memory and space within Germany.
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11 September 2019September 11 Remembered
In remembrance of those who lost their lives during the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Hobart and William Smith will observe the somber day by inviting members of the HWS community to listen to the StoryCorps Sept. 11 Initiative.
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29 August 2019Convocation 2019: "Get Out There and Explore"
In his address at the 2019 Convocation ceremony, paleontologist Matt Lamanna '97 advised HWS students to explore who you are, and who you'd like to become.
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28 August 2019Cavanaugh '20 Returns to Russia
A study abroad experience in 2018 to Barnaul, Russia was all it took to inspire Sarah Cavanaugh '20 to return to the thriving Siberian city.
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28 August 2019H.I.V., Justice and the Law: Beyrer '81 in NYT
Dr. Christopher C. Beyrer ’81, a past president of the International AIDS Society and an internationally renowned epidemiologist, co-authored a New York Times op-ed this month, decrying the gap between scientific understanding of H.I.V. and the attitude of the legal and criminal justice system toward people living with the disease.
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13 August 2019Polentes '21 Named NOAA Hollings Scholar
Jack Polentes '21 has been awarded the prestigious Ernest F. Hollings Undergraduate Scholarship, giving the geoscience major a paid 10-week internship with researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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29 May 2019HWS Welcomes Newest Phi Beta Kappa Members
Phi Beta Kappa, the nations oldest and most prestigious academic honors society, has elected 30 new members from Hobart and William Smith Colleges into its Zeta Chapter this year.
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16 May 2019Sipher '83 in The Atlantic, NPR: Russia Investigation Continues
In an article in The Atlantic and an NPR interview this month, retired Central Intelligence Agency officer John Sipher ’83, P’19 discusses the questions about Russia’s election interference that remain following the release of the Mueller Report. Sipher will serve as this year’s keynote speaker for the Hobart Launch on Friday.
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16 May 2019Schrader '21 Wins Holland Prize
Andrew Schrader ’21 was recently named the winner of the Physics Department’s 2019 Albert Holland Physics Lecture Competition, after the delivery of his presentation, “Archimedes’ Principle: What Else Will Float Your Boat?”
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17 April 2019HWS Celebrates Six 2019 Fulbright Award Winners
This year, six Hobart and William Smith students have been selected to receive awards from the U.S. governments flagship international educational exchange program.
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12 April 2019HWS Hosts NY Lt. Gov., State Leaders for Womens Justice
On Tuesday, April 23, Hobart and William Smith Colleges will welcome New York State Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul and other panelists from the state government to discuss with the campus and community the 2019 Women’s Justice Agenda.
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3 April 2019Asian Studies Focus on Religion and Environment
Concluding a pair of talks organized by the Asian Studies Department, Associate Professor of Religious Studies at Davidson College Syed Rizwan Zamir spoke on “Muslim Orientations Toward Death, Apocalypse, and the World-to-Come” on March 25 in the Sanford Room of the Warren Hunting Smith Library.
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13 March 2019Witness to Innocence
Hobart and William Smith welcomed two speakers from Witness to Innocence, a national organization that empowers exonerated death row survivors to advocate for the end of the death penalty.
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15 February 2019Studying Russia's History, Language and Culture
During winter break, 11 Hobart and William Smith students flew to Moscow to delve into the depths of Russian history, language and culture through a 10-day experience curated and led by Associate Dean for Curricular Initiatives and Development and Associate Professor of Russian Area Studies David Galloway, along with Associate Professor of Psychology Emily Fisher.
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1 February 2019Spelling Bee Fundraiser for Literacy
Members of the Hobart and William Smith community are preparing for the 17th annual Literacy Volunteers of Ontario-Yates (LVOY) Spelling Bee, which will take place on Sunday, Feb. 10 at Geneva High School. Proceeds from the event will fund important literacy initiatives in the region.
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18 January 2019Mays '06 Named to Top Economic Development Post
Amanda Mays 06 has been named regional director of Empire State Development for Western New York and executive director of the Western New York Regional Economic Development Council.
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18 January 2019Day on the Hill 2019
Throughout the nations capital, 20 HWS students met with the alums, parents and friends of the Colleges who work as dedicated lawmakers, activists, economists and politicians.
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10 January 2019Gregory '07 Named Partner at Rochester Law Firm
Peter J. Gregory '07 was promoted to the role of partner for the Rochester-based law firm McConville, Considine, Cooman & Morin, P.C. this year.
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8 January 2019Rosenbaum '86 Named Jurist of the Year
The New York State Supreme Court Judges Association presented the Honorable Matthew A. Rosenbaum '86, with the Jurist of the Year award.
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21 December 2018Endowed Professor Spotlight: Jodi Dean
Professor of Political Science Jodi Dean, who held the Donald R. Harter ’39 Professorship of the Humanities and Social Sciences from 2013 to 2018, is the author or editor of 12 books, including Blog Theory, The Communist Horizon and Democracy and Other Neoliberal Fantasies.
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14 December 2018Lorimer '20 at NATO HQ
Radicalization, terrorism, refugee resettlement. This semester in Belgium, Emily Lorimer '20 is studying some of the most challenging crises facing Europe today and working with her peers and international experts to explore their causes and discover solutions.
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6 December 2018Jennings '19 Showcases No Exit
Austin Jennings 19 concludes a component of his Honors project with a performance of No Exit in collaboration with the student-led theater group, the Phoenix Players at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 9 in Williams 200.
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7 November 2018Fisher Center: Revolution in Russia and Latin America
In the final talk of the Fisher Centers fall lecture series, Columbia University Professor Bruno Bosteels presented Viewing the October Revolution from the Land of Zapata.
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2 November 2018HWS Awarded 5th Fulbright-Hays Grant in Russian Studies
For the fifth time since 2006, Hobart and William Smith Colleges Russian Area Studies program has been awarded a Fulbright-Hays Group Projects Abroad grant from the U.S. Department of Education.
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20 September 2018German Studies Welcome
To celebrate the beginning of the semester, new and returning members of the German Area Studies Department attended the annual Welcome Dinner to discuss the year ahead over traditional German food.
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20 September 2018Environmental Research Aids Town of Canandaigua
After six weeks of field work and research, seven students from the environmental studies course, Sustainable Community Development Methods & Tools, presented their recommendatio
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20 September 2018Sustainable Community Development Rethinks Castle Street
With proposals for a quarter-mile stretch along the Castle Street Corridor in Geneva, students in the spring 2018 Sustainable Community Development (SCD) capstone course have created a series of inclusive, celebratory and innovative designs informed by and tailored to the daily lives of the city’s residents.
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20 September 2018Sustainable Community Development Capstone
This spring, a group of Hobart and William Smith students in a Sustainable Community Development Capstone course taught by Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Robin Lewis and
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13 September 2018Sept. 11 Remembered
To commemorate the victims of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Hobart and William Smith honored the victims, as well as their families and loved ones. Tuesdays observance marked the 17th anniversary
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8 August 2018Honoring Hobart Academic Excellence
The best of Hobart Colleges achievements and traditions will be celebrated at the annual Benjamin Hale Dinner. An important part of the Hobarts heritage, the dinner will take place at
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17 July 2018Computer Science Majors Study in Edinburgh
During the spring semester, two computer science majors studied abroad in Edinburgh, Scotland where they took courses in their field while exploring new passions for travel, photography and adventure.
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3 July 2018Bill Evans Institutes and Somatic Dance Conference at HWS
Renowned choreographer, performer and dance educator William “Bill” Evans returns to Hobart and William Smith Colleges for six days of classes for dance teachers and pre-professional dancers in the Bill Evans Teachers Institute and the concurrent Bill Evans Dancers Institute, followed by the 6th Annual Somatic Dance Conference, July 10-14.
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22 June 2018Salisbury Intern Explores Russian Culture
Alexandra Curtis ’20, a recipient of a 2018 Charles H. Salisbury Summer International Internship Stipend, is delving into Russian folklore and the art of literary translation at the A.M. Gorky Institute of World Literature at the Russian Academy of Sciences in Moscow.
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21 June 2018Fisher '18 Pursues Human Rights Law at George Washington University
Jacqueline Fisher '18 knew she wanted to pursue a career in human rights advocacy after working closely with displaced individuals during a 2017 internship with Catholic Charities.
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11 June 2018Tapper '64 Funds Scientific Research
Working closely with the HWS science faculty, fellow alums and supporters of the Colleges programs in science, Dr. Edward Tapper '64 is making dreams and opportunities for student research in the
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31 May 2018Defying the Laws of Physics and Dance
As Hobart Colleges' first dance major, Drew Scammell '18 took to the Deming Theatre stage for the final performance of his college career in April.
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7 May 2018Bayer Offers Tribute to Dr. Blackwell
Professor of Womens Studies Betty Bayer joined a panel of distinguished speakers for the unveiling of the historic plaque marking the hospital founded by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell Class of 1849, the first woman in America to receive her degree as a Doctor of Medicine.
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12 April 2018McGuire 78 Featured in Boston Globe
Venture capitalist Terry McGuire 78, a founding partner at Boston-based venture capital firm Polaris Partners, was recently featured in a Boston Globe article, Five things you should
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12 April 2018Freedom of Mind: HWS Faculty Guide Prison Education
Associate Professor of English Laurence Erussard taught two sections of a course on medieval literature this past spring. On paper, the classes are indistinguishable. Students in both sections have
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23 March 2018De Nose 10 Inspires Geneva Youth
Dan De Nose 10 returned to Geneva last weekend as the keynote speaker for Geneva High Schools (GHS) Black History Month kickoff event and to host a fundraiser for his nonprofit startu
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The Literacy Volunteers of Ontario and Yates Counties (LVOY) hosted the 16th Annual Adult Spelling Bee at Geneva High School on Sunday, Feb. 11.
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15 March 2018Students Explore Hawaii as Living Laboratory
Bringing their study of geoscience beyond the classroom, a group of HWS students recently embarked on a two-week scientific excursion to Hawaii where they gained critical experience investigating d
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15 March 2018Finn 16 Investigated Migrant Conditions
Teaganne Finn 16 embarked on a transformative independent study that combined social justice initiatives and investigative reporting. Mentored by Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Cheryl For
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5 March 2018Faculty Prizes Recognize Teaching, Scholarship and Service
HWS faculty members recently acknowledged three of their colleagues work as educators, scholars and community leaders with the annual faculty prizes. Based on the recommendations of fellow H
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4 March 2018Adeoye 18 at Truman National Security Project
As the 2016 presidential candidates debate national security, Rotimi Adeoye 18 is seeing his work as a political affairs intern with the Truman National Security Project take center stage. &
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4 March 2018NSF Boosts Atmospheric Science Students
As part of the ongoing and vibrant atmospheric science research taking place at HWS, the Geoscience Department this summer is welcoming seven student researchers, with support from the National Sci
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3 March 2018Whitaker 73 Talks TV News, Media Landscape
From the impact of the 24-hour news cycle to audience engagement on social media, HWS Trustee Bill Whitaker 73, L.H.D. 97, an Emmy award-winning veteran of CBS News and a corresponden
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3 March 2018Samayoa 19 Interns with Posse
This summer, William Samayoa 19 interned at the Posse Foundations corporate headquarters in Los Angeles, helping to advance its mission of connecting deserving students with extraordi
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3 March 2018Whitaker 73, L.H.D. 97 at Homecoming Presidents Forum
Hobart and William Smith Colleges Trustee Bill Whitaker 73, L.H.D. 97, an Emmy award-winning veteran of CBS News and a correspondent for 60 Minutes, will join Homecoming
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16 February 2018Bauman '87 Named Executive VP of Greenough
With more than 20 years of marketing and public relations experience launching new technologies for major brands and emerging leaders, Greenough Brand Storytellers has promoted Scott Bauman ’87 to executive vice president and general manager.
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14 February 2018Tour Japan on All-Paid Trip
The Center for Global Education (CGE) is seeking first-year and sophomore students interested in representing the Colleges on a two-week, all expenses paid tour of Japan through the Technos International cross-cultural exchange program. Sponsored by Technos International College in Tokyo and the Tanaka Ikueikai Educational Trust, this year's Technos International Week will be held from June 11 to June 24. Two HWS students will be selected and will be accompanied by an HWS faculty or staff member.
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12 February 2018German Fluency Starts Here
The German Area Studies Department is kicking off the semester with weekly study tables on Tuesdays from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. in the Cellar Pub. Known in German as stammtisch, “the regulars’ table” allows students to converse with each other and the Julius G. Blocker ’53 Teaching Fellow Anna Meinig, a native of Dresden, Germany.
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1 February 2018Studying Astronomy and Literature in Chile
From the historic coastal town of La Serena, Chile, students participating in the winter break program set out to observe the same stars and literature that have inspired scientists and authors for centuries.
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22 January 2018Water On Mars
This month, NASAs Curiosity rover team, led by John Grotzinger 79, Sc.D.13, confirmed that billions of years ago, Mars was home to lakes, streams and deltas, and that low-lying
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12 January 2018Day on the Hill Links Students with Alums
As part of the 12th annual Day on the Hill program, a group of HWS students will travel to Washington, D.C., over winter break to connect with more than 30 alums, parents and friends of the Colleges.
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12 January 2018A Boogie Wit da Hoodie
The Welcome Back Concert at HWS will kick off the New Year with feature rap artist A Boogie Wit da Hoodie on Saturday, Jan. 20 in the Robert A. Bristol ’31 Field House. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. and the show will begin at 8 p.m.
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5 January 2018HWS Project Eye-to-Eye
A recent article in the Finger Lakes Times by Susan Clark Porter highlights the ongoing efforts of the HWS chapter of Project Eye-to-Eye, which pairs college students who have learning disabilitie
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3 January 2018Adventures in Russia
In an exploration of culture and language, Associate Professor of Russian Area Studies David Galloway is leading 20 students through Russia during winter break.
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In recent articles in the New York Times and The Atlantic, John Sipher '83, P'19 discusses the dangers that Russian intelligence operations pose to the safety and security of the United States.
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17 November 2017Himmelhoch Presents on Agamemnon's Retreat in Iliad
Associate Professor of Classics Leah Himmelhoch recently presented a paper at the annual conference of the Classical Association of the Atlantic States, held in New York City in early October.
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19 October 2017Racial Disparities in the Prison System
On any given day, there are roughly 1.5 million people incarcerated in adult prisons in the U.S. For many years, James Schuler was one of them.
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13 October 2017Penn Hosts Major Scientific Discovery Event
In the ongoing research to understand the origins and the nature of the universe, the detection of gravitational waves ripples in spacetime has been a pivotal discovery.
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28 September 2017First Joint Discovery of Gravitational Waves by LIGO and Virgo
The LIGO Scientific Collaboration (LSC), of which Hobart and William Smith Professor of Physics Steven Penn is a prizewinning scientist, and the Virgo collaboration have reported their first joint discovery of gravitational waves.
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8 September 2017September 11 Commemoration
In remembrance of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Hobart and William Smith will continue the tradition of observing the somber day with a service starting at 9:55 a.m.
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18 August 2017Building a Bilingual Geneva
Associate Professors of Spanish and Hispanic Studies May Farnsworth and Caroline Travalia hold a plastic dinosaur before 16 children at Geneva Public Library on a summer Tuesday morning. Some students are as young as two, but they know exactly what’s going on. “¿Es esto grande o pequeño?” Farnsworth asks. “¡Grande!” the children answer back.
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11 August 2017Students Explore Ancient Greece
A group of HWS students recently returned from a three-week study abroad program across Greece, exploring the connections between ancient cities, sanctuaries and life.
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27 July 2017Janik '18 Interns for U.S. Rep DeLauro
Since first meeting U.S. Representative Rosa DeLauro (D Conn.) on a trip to Washington, D.C.
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27 July 2017DeLuccia '15 Pursues Career in Robotics
Luke DeLuccia '15, who got his start in robotics at HWS, is poised to play a central role in shaping the robots of the future since graduating from the University of Pennsylvania this spring with an engineering masters degree in robotics.
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16 June 2017Spates Reflects on Ruskin, Commencement
On his website, Why Ruskin, Professor of Sociology Emeritus Jim Spates reflects on the parallels between renowned 19th century British art and social critic John Ruskin’s ideas of inclusivity and the 2017 Commencement remarks of former President Bill Clinton and HWS President Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.’17.
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1 June 2017LIGO Detects Gravitational Waves for Third Time
Results Confirm New Population of Black Holes
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11 May 2017Trias Writers Charm Critics
April brought rave reviews for Jeff VanderMeer and Mary Gaitskill, HWS Trias Writers in Residence for 2016-2017 and 2012-2013 respectively.
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17 April 2017HWS Presents at National Physics Conference
Bringing the Finger Lakes to Atlanta, Assistant Professor of Physics Ileana Dumitriu, physics lab technician Peter Spacher Ph.D. and Christopher Demas ’17 recently presented their respective research at the winter conference for the American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT), the largest conference for physics teachers across the globe.
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3 April 2017Record Number of Salisbury Awardees
This year, five Hobart and William Smith students have received the Charles H. Salisbury Summer International Internship Stipend, enabling them to explore their futures with internships at leading
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3 April 2017Brauchitsch 18 Interns with Spoon
Monika von Brauchitsch 18 recently worked as an editorial intern for the corporate office of Spoon University, a media company that gives college students the opportunity to write about vari
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24 February 2017Rosensweig Taking Reins at Chegg.com
Daniel L. Rosensweig 83 was recently featured in The New York Times for announcing he is leaving Activision Blizzards Guitar Hero franchise, where he is president and CEO, to take the
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10 February 2017Cargian 18 Explores Global Investments
Olivia Cargian 18 gained hands-on financial industry experience in Chicago as a private client advisory intern with William Blair, a global investment banking and asset management firm respo
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10 February 2017A Day of Dance
The Koshare Dance Collective will host a Day of Dance Workshop inviting local students in grades 8– 12 to campus to explore the art of dance on Sunday, Feb. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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10 February 2017A Glimpse Into Political Careers
A group of 21 Hobart and William Smith students rounded out their winter break with a three-day excursion to Washington, D.C., as part of the Colleges' 11th annual Day on the Hill program.
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3 February 2017Discovery Receives Breakthrough Prize
Associate Professor of Physics Steven Penn is among the international team of scientists being recognized this month for their pioneering discovery of gravitational waves.
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20 January 2017Waka Flocka Flame
The HWS Welcome Back Concert will feature American rap artist Waka Flocka Flame on Saturday, Jan. 21 in the Robert A. Bristol 31 Field House.
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5 December 2016Dance in the Spotlight at HWS
Dance educators and artists from across North America will convene at Hobart and William Smith Colleges this month for back-to-back professional dance workshops: the 18th Annual Bill Evans Teachers
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5 December 2016Mosaic NY Fall 2016
Directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Heather May, Mosaic NY a student theatre company focused on promoting dialogue, developing community, celebrating diversity, and encouraging the pursuit
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5 December 2016Colleges Celebrate Gearan Center Opening
On Saturday, Jan. 23, Hobart and William Smith celebrated the grand opening of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts, an extraordinary 65,000-square-foot facility that brings together music, da
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11 November 20162016-17 Trias Writer-in-Residence: Jeff VanderMeer
Described by the New Yorker as the weird Thoreau who shows readers scenes that you wont find elsewhere, best-selling author Jeff VanderMeer will join the Trias Re
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3 November 2016HWS Sociology Presents at NYSSA
At the annual New York State Sociological Association (NYSSA) meeting, Christopher Demas '17 and Chloe Sudduth '17, accompanied by Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Ervin Kosta, presented research from their independent study and Honors projects.
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20 October 2016Black Lives Matter Vigil
A Black Lives Matter candlelight vigil took place on Tuesday, Oct. 4 starting at 7 p.m. on the steps of the Scandling Campus Center. The vigil was an opportunity for students of color and wh
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20 October 2016Hackathon 2016
At the second annual Hackathon, teams of students, faculty and staff will have 24 hours to address one complex issue through social innovation, during an event co-sponsored by the Centennial Center
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20 October 2016Rivera 17 Interns at FosterClub
When offered the opportunity to give back, Cody Rivera 17 more than rose to the occasion. This summer, Rivera completed an internship with the organization FosterClub, which seeks to
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20 October 2016Launching Research at NASAs Rocket Week
A group of HWS physics, architecture and pre-med students recently traveled to Wallops Island, Va., to test their muon detector research at the Colorado Space Grant Consortium RockSat-C program. Du
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18 October 2016Herons earn silver at Head of the Genesee
The varsity eight turned in the William Smith College rowing teams top performance at the Head of the Genesee regatta. The Herons top crew earned a silver medal on Saturday.Previously
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