Hobart and William Smith Colleges

William Bird '17 (left) and Milos Milosavljevic '17 look on as John Hibbard '17 (right) gives a demonstration of a robotic arm as part of Robotics CS336 with Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science John Vaughn P’08.

Jeff Munschauer '17 shows his final project to Assistant Professor of Physics Ileana Dumitriu as part of the Robotics CS336 demonstration in the Scandling Campus Center.

Students in 3D Design with Visiting Assistant Professor of Art and Architecture Patrick Kana '12 (center, blue jacket) pose for a photo with their final project after its installation outside of The Katherine D. Elliott '66 Studio Arts Center.

Charles Hollister '18 and Jewel Noelle Carrier-Davis '20 discuss final exams in the Warren Hunting Smith Library on Tuesday.

Directed by Assistant Professor of Music Mark Olivieri, the HWS Jazz Ensemble practices in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Provost and Dean of Faculty Titi Ufomata toasts students and faculty who participated in this year’s Honors program during the year-end celebration in the Common Room of the Scandling Campus Center.

Associate Professor of Biology Patricia Mowery, Namita Neerukonda '17, Fernando Banales Mejia ’17, Nathanyal Truax '17 and Professor of Chemistry Erin Pelkey pose for a photo during the Honors celebration in the Common Room of the Scandling Campus Center.

Jedidiah Collins '18 stands next to his work on display in the Davis Gallery at Houghton House.

​Members of the Classes of 2017 walk to the Senior Dinner at Houghton House with Hobart Dean Eugen Baer P'95, P'97, Provost and Dean of Faculty Titilayo Ufomata, William Smith Dean Catherine Gallouët and President Mark D. Gearan.

The Rev. D. Maurice Charles, Chaplain of the Colleges, addresses soon-to-be graduates at the Senior Dinner.

Matthew Skinner ’17 presents President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan with a poster that explains that they will soon receive a gift of thanks from the Classes of 2017. As a present, each member of the Classes submitted a drawing that will be used by American painter Charles Sidney Clough to create original artwork for the Gearans.​

Assistant Professor of Music Mark Olivieri, who was selected by the seniors as the keynote speaker, offers remarks at the Senior Dinner.

Senior Class Presidents Elizabeth Chirco ’17 and James Mandart ’17 address their classmates during the Senior Dinner on the Houghton House grounds.

Addressing the Classes of 2017, William Smith Dean Catherine Gallouët and Hobart Dean Eugen Baer P'95, P'97 encourage students to reflect on their time at HWS and carry that with them after graduation.

Members of the Classes of 2017 gather for a photo under the tent at Houghton House during the annual Senior Dinner.

Provost and Dean of Faculty Titi Ufomata speaks with members of the Classes of 2017 during the annual Senior Dinner.

Members of the Classes of 2017 enjoy dinner at Houghton House during the annual Senior Dinner.

President Mark D. Gearan toasts to the future of the Classes of 2017. The President’s Toast is a highlight of Senior Week events, and features a performance by the President’s Garage Band – a group of faculty, staff and community members.

Members of the President’s Garage Band perform Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline” in Bartlett Theatre.

The Classes of 2017 dance and sing along to the President’s Garage Band performance in Bartlett Theatre.

The President's Garage Band gathers for a group photo following their performance. Joining them is Joey Busuttil '17 (front row, left) who kicked off the evening with his stand up comedy routine.

Participants in this year's Honors program pose for a photo following a luncheon in their honor.

Caroline Blackett '20 enjoys a free food truck outside of Napier Hall. The food truck was sponsored by Chegg along with the Rosensweig Family and Rosensweig Learning Commons.

Annie Venditti '17 and Grace Thompson '17, the founders of Black Market Salads, serve students during lunchtime in Saga. The two classmates started a salad company this semester.

Members of Hai Timiai, the William Smith Senior Honor Society, stand outside the Common Room of the Scandling Campus Center.

Faculty members and members of the Public Leadership Education Network gather for lunch in the Blackwell Room.

After hosting her final Open House, Mary Herlihy Gearan joins students, President Mark D. Gearan and their dog, Dublin, on the steps of the President's home. Mary Herlihy Gearan has sponsored the weekly event each Friday.​

As part of Senior Week festivities, students gather for a photo during the Finger Lakes Tasting Tour on Stern Lawn.

Seniors enjoy cookies and treats during the Finger Lakes Tasting Tour.

Seniors gather for a group photo during the Finger Lakes Tasting Tour on Stern Lawn.

Professor of Economics William Waller joins students for a photo during the Finger Lakes Tasting Tour on Stern Lawn on Wednesday.

President Mark D. Gearan joins students for a game of giant Jenga during the annual Senior Brunch on Stern Lawn.

Geneva White '17 and Alexandra Bird '17 play a game of giant Jenga on Wednesday.

Brandan Kahari ’19 and Matthew Woods ’19 move out of the Mini Quad on Wednesday.

Matthew Frantz ’18 and his father pack the car before their drive home to Bala Cynwyd, Pa.

Packing his truck, Nathan Webster ’19 receives help from his sister, Emma.

Members of the Classes of 2017 relax at the Village at Odell's Pond during Senior Week.

In case of inclement weather, members of the Buildings and Grounds crew prepare the Robert A. Bristol '31 Field House for Sunday’s Commencement ceremony. Weather permitting, the ceremony will be held outside on the Quad .

Former Trustee John Pulos '70, P’07 and Hobart Associate Dean Chip Capraro discuss the historical accuracy of the film “Titanic.” To commemorate the 20th anniversary of John Cameron's blockbuster, the film was played at the Smith Opera House on April 29.

Director of Admissions John Young, Matthew Bouchard '17, Donald MacElroy '19, Alexandre Guay '17, Evan Mextorf '18, Michael Harris '19, Grahame Davis '17, Michael Morin '18, Tucker McGarrity '18, Ryan McManus '18 and Charlie Seider '18 represent the Kappa Sigma fraternity at the Middle Finger 5K Run.

Part of Geneva 2020, Director of Alcohol and Other Drugs Prevention Brittany Broderick speaks with local second grade students about the movie “Inside Out” during a visit from local second grade students.

Assistant Dean of Students and Director of Residential Education Brandon Barile facilitates an activity focused on connecting emotions to movies like “Inside Out” and “Moana with local second grade students. The visit was part of the Geneva 2020 initiative.

Students from HWS, Willamette University, University of Portland and St. John Fisher College pose for a photo during a visit to Dún Aonghasa in Galway, Ireland.

Emily King '18 stops for a photo on the beach of Lake Rotoiti in the Bay of Plenty region of New Zealand.

Led by Professor of Economics Scott McKinney P’13 (back, right), students studying abroad in Ecuador and Peru pose for a photo at Machu Picchu.

HWS students pose for a photo at Cape Point in South Africa.

Hannah Bloch '18, Claudia Carle '18, Olivia Gatto '18 and Rachel Evans '18 enjoy a gondola ride in Venice, Italy.

Professor of Economics Scott McKinney and HWS alums gather for a group photo during an HWS sponsored trip to Peru.

Christopher McDonald ’77, L.H.D.’13 and Daniel Lerch '21 of Romulus High School pose for a photo outside of the Caird Center for Sports and Recreation following a lacrosse game. Lerch is one of three students from McDonald’s high school alma mater who are members of the Classes of 2021.

Frank Brown ’17 shields the ball from a defender during the Hobart lacrosse game against Bryant University on Saturday.

Stanny Gilbertson '19 dives for a ground ball during Hobart's game against Bryant University on Saturday.

Noel McGuinness '17 runs downfield during the Statesmen’s game against Bryant University.

Sarah Honan '17 makes a save during the Herons’ 14-4 win over Skidmore College on Saturday. William Smith College will host two NCAA Division III Women's Lacrosse Championship games this weekend, May 13-14, on Boswell Field.

Melissa Moore '18 carries the ball downfield during the Herons’ win over Skidmore on Boswell Field.

The William Smith lacrosse team celebrates after securing its seat in the Liberty League championship with a 14-4 win over Skidmore College on Boswell Field.

President Mark D. Gearan and Head Lacrosse Coach Anne Phillips (left) join the William Smith lacrosse team for a photo after securing their 2017 Liberty League Tournament title on Saturday.