Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The Bozzuto Boathouse on a starry summer night.

President Mark D. Gearan gives the 'thumbs up' to this year's excited Reunion 2016 staff.

Alums enjoy an afternoon on the Quad during Reunion 2016, which had record attendance with more than 1,200 members of the HWS community, including alums representing 50 class years and returning from as far away as Italy, Russia, Guatemala and England to enjoy the lineup of events.

Professor of Dance Donna Davenport performs a warm up exercise with a group of alums during her Reunion College Class, Create and Move,” held in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Daniel F. Connell III ’66 presents his research in Stern Hall during his Reunion College course, “Refugees, Migrants & Gated Nations: The Eritrean Experience.”

Director of International Student Affairs David Gage ’91 leads a group of alums on a historic tour of Geneva featuring the Smith Observatory and the William Smith Inn.

Members of the Classes of 1966 gather in the Seneca Room for the William Smith High Tea.

Dr. Bernie '66 and Susan Aaron participate during, Conversations of Consequence,” with the Classes of 1966 in the Seneca Room.

Alumni, alumnae, friends and family gather on the Quad for the Food Truck Rodeo. This year's rodeo included trucks such as Meat the Press, Cheesed and Confused, and other local vendors.

The Oaks Bar tent, a popular destination this Reunion, is an homage to the infamous Twin Oaks Bar, which was once located at the corner of Pulteney and Hamilton streets.

Julie Hernandez '95, Lavina Poorswani '96, Tania Dixon-Syriaque ’98, Leonard Syriaque '96, Daya Garcia '96 and LaKisha Williams ’96 pose for a photo during the Food Truck Rodeo and Mug Night on the Quad.

The Classes of 1966 gathered for a 50th Reunion dinner at the Katherine D. Eliott Studio Arts Center, which is named for Trustee Katherine D. Elliott '66, L.H.D. '08 whose generosity financed the building.

Alumni and alumnae from the Classes of 1966 reconnect over dinner and cocktails at the Katherine D. Elliott Studio Arts Center.

Dr. Edie Irons ’66 and Mara O'Laughlin '66, L.H.D.'13 join Trustee Katherine D. Elliott '66, L.H.D. '08 as she receives a painting from her classmates of the Katherine D. Elliott Studio Arts Center. The piece is by noted alum artist Jenny Wu ‘12.

President Mark D. Gearan addresses members of the Classes of 1976 during a special 40th Reunion dinner on the lawn of the President’s House.

Martha Holder, Susan Pritchard McCutcheon '76, Gerard Holder '76 and Beverly Fortune Piparo '76 celebrate their 40th Reunion with cocktails and dinner at the President's House.

Alums enjoy a live jazz performance in the Davis Gallery at Houghton House.

In the Davis Gallery at Houghton House, alums explore the featured exhibition, “Your Year in Art: 1941-2011,” a special art exhibit from the Collections of Hobart and William Smith.

Alums, friends and family head to Houghton House for a live jazz performance, refreshments and a special gallery featuring artwork from 1941-2011.

Early-rising alums practice yoga at Bozzuto Boathouse. Led by Leigh Principio Pitifer '84, P'13, P'18, Sunrise Yoga began at 7:15 a.m. Saturday morning.

President Mark D. Gearan addresses alumni, alumnae and members of the HWS community during the annual State of the Colleges” program held in the Vandervort Room.

The marching band leads the Alums on Parade down Pulteney Street.

Provost and Dean of Faculty Titilayo Ufomata, Mary Herlihy Gearan, President Mark D. Gearan and Hobart College Dean Eugen Baer P’95, P’97 take part in Reunion’s “Alums on Parade” down Pulteney Street, concluding on the Quad.

Recent HWS graduate Tim Griffin '16 leads the Classes of 1981 during the Reunion alum parade.

Paul Deutsch '66 walks down Pulteney Street with former classmates in the Reunion parade.

Celebrating their 5th Reunion, members of the HWS Classes of 2011 join together for the “Alums on Parade” march.

Alumni and alumnae arrive on the Quad for the Reunion Forum as a rainbow stretches over campus.

William Smith Alumnae Association President Aloysee Heredia Jarmoszuk '98 and Dr. Esther Vivas '01 present Amanda Shaw ’11 with the Young Alumna Achievement Award, recognizing her outstanding volunteer service and contributions to her alma mater.

HWS Trustee Katherine D. Elliott '66, L.H.D. '08 accepts the Elizabeth Herendeen Odell '22 award, one of the highest alumnae honors.

Dr. Jeremy Cushman '96, president of the Hobart Alumni Association, presents Gregg M. Snyder '01 with the Young Alumnus Achievement Award at the Lunch and Reunion Forum on the Quad.

Caleb Campbell '11 and Kelly Biggs '11 congratulate the Classes of 2011 on having more than 150 alums on campus for Reunion, the most of any class year.

Steve Hubbard '91 and Laura Lorusso Peterson '91, representing the Classes of 1991, announce the largest Annual Giving total for those celebrating a 25th Reunion.

Represented by Mike Beaudrias '66, HWS Trustee Katherine D. Elliott '66, L.H.D. '08, Mara O'Laughlin '66, Bill Guardenier '66 and Peggy Greenawalt '66, the 50th Reunion Classes of 1966 raised more than $10.5 million since their last milestone Reunion, setting an all-time record among Reunion classes. The Classes of 1966 also had the highest attendance percentages this year.

President Mark D. Gearan presents the President's Medal to the Classes of 1966. The medal is traditionally given to an individual for his or her outstanding service to the community.

The Classes of 1966 pose for a group photo after receiving the first class-wide President's Medal in the history of the Colleges.

Matt Bindig '98 signs a copy of his book, Nothing Here Is Real,” alongside fellow alum authors during a book signing at the College Store.

Shep Poole '91, Al Mirabella '86 and Andrew Boon '17 stop for a photo during the Sigma Chi Fraternity open house at 775 South Main Street.

On Saturday afternoon‬, Hobart and William Smith Colleges dedicated the Vietnam section of the bench honoring the four alumni and one faculty member who died during the Vietnam War. The Memorial Bench is located near St. John's Chapel and Trinity Hall.

Alvin Yamashiro ’66 and Tim Walsh ’66 attend the Former Hobart Athletes Gathering during Reunion. This year, the Colleges acknowledged the success of the Class of 1966 Hobart tennis team by honoring them as a Team of Distinction.

The Colleges' Chorale, joined by Reunion attendees who are also singers and led by Professor of Music Bob Cowles, perform in the Hilayama-Williams Family Ensemble Hall of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts on Saturday of Reunion Weekend.

Alums gather in the L. Thomas Melly '52 Lobby of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts for the all Classes reception and open house.

Alums returning for their Encore Reunion (50th Plus) gather on the Common Room steps for a photo.

Laura Lorusso Peterson '91 shares sentiments written by her classmates at the Classes of '91 Memorial at the Bozzuto Boathouse.

Jared Weeden '91, assistant vice president for advancement and director of alumni relations, talks with classmates at the Classes of 1991 25th Reunion Clambake at the President’s House.

Ludwig Gaines '88 shares a laugh with Hobart College Dean Eugen Baer P’95, P’97 during the 25th Reunion Clambake at the President's House.

The Classes of 1991 gathers on the steps of the President's House for a class photo.

Kevin Martin '81, P'12 and Hans Warner '81 walk down to Bozzuto Boathouse for the Classes of 1981 Memorial Gathering.

Paper lanterns illuminate Bartlett Theatre in Coxe Hall during the 50th Reunion Class Dinner.

Renowned author Eric Lax '66 toasts the Classes of 1966 during the 50th Reunion dinner in the Bartlett Theatre.

Allen Verne '66 shows of the President's Medal during the 50th Reunion dinner in the Bartlett Theatre.

The band Nik Light performs on the steps of Coxe Hall during the Reunion Quad Party on Saturday.

Members of the William Smith Classes of 2006 pose for a photo at the photo booth during Saturday's Reunion Quad Party.

Brittany Simon '11, Betsy Harris '11, Kelsey Bair ’11 and Sarah Burton '11 enjoy live music during the Reunion Quad Party.

The view of the Reunion Quad Party from the top of St. Marks Tower.

Fireworks light up the sky above campus during the Reunion Quad party.

Susan Hess, Writing and Teaching/Learning Specialist and Assistant Director of the First Year Seminar Program, and Hannah Dickinson, Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric and incoming Director of the Writing Enriched Curriculum (WEC), discuss the pilot WEC for the Philosophy, Chemistry and Music departments.

Teaganne Finn ’16 speaks of her experience at HWS thanks to the scholarship she received through the Geneva Scholarship Associates during the organization’s annual reception held this year in the L. Thomas Melly '52 Lobby of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts. This fall, Finn heads to American University for a degree in investigative journalism.

Sarah Wethey Heieck ’97, president of the Geneva Scholarship Associates (GSA), thanks donors for their continued support of the community-driven organization that provides endowed scholarship funding to academically and financially deserving high school students from Geneva, N.Y.

Stuart Piltch ’82, P’11 — long-time supporter of the Geneva Scholarship Associates— reflects on the impact that Geneva community members had on him during his time at HWS while speaking at the GSA reception held in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Sarah Wethey Heieck ’97 (center) — former Geneva Scholarship Associates scholarship recipient and current GSA President — stands with current and incoming GSA scholars at the reception held for scholars and donors in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

On the day after graduating magna cum laude in biochemistry from William Smith, MaryAlice Spin ’16 is sworn in as an ensign in the U. S. Navy Reserve. In August, Spin will begin four years of medical school at Upstate Medical University before applying to military residencies.

Carolin Martinez Diaz '19, Jackeline Matos '19, Stacy Maceda '19, Allison Cheney '18, Alexandra Robbins-Jackson '18 and Maddie Popp '17 gather for a photo during a trip to Washington, D.C., for a Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN) conference. Associate Dean of William Smith Lisa Kaenzig serves as PLEN’s chair of the board.

HWS summer abroad students explore the Pacaya Volcano in Guatemala. The short term summer program is led by Assistant Professor of Psychology Brien Ashdown and Associate Professor of Biology Meghan Brown.

Jack Slattery '16, Caeleigh White '16 and Rory Silverman '15 meet up in Boston for a Red Sox baseball game.

Taylor Jones '13, Mohamed Mounir '13 and Reuben Burk '13 stop for a photo in front of the San Francisco skyline.