Hobart and William Smith Colleges

An aerial view of the HWS campus captures Seneca Lake and downtown Geneva located just to the north.

Students in Yemen and the Politics of Disintegration” capstone seminar listen as Associate Professor of Political Science Stacey Philbrick Yadav introduces a Skype session with Hannah Wilber ’13. Wilber, a member of the D.C.-based GIS firm Esri, explained how data visualization supports international peace building and humanitarian relief work.

A Skype session with Hannah Wilber ’13 from the D.C.-based GIS firm Esri gives students an opportunity to learn how data visualization supports peace and humanitarian efforts. .

In Smith Hall, Hobart Dean and Professor of Philosophy Eugen Baer P'95, P'97 speaks to students about philosopher Immanuel Kant's critical and transcendental investigations of the limits of the ability of the human mind.

Associate Professor of Chemistry Christine de Denus speaks to students participating in Geneva High School's Leadership, Excellence, Achievement, Progress (LEAP)” Initiative. During the class, de Denus shared her experiences in college as the first in her family to attend college.

Professor of Biology Mark Deutschlander offers tips on hand feeding birds during his Ornithology class trip to Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge.

Natalie Booth '18 and Shweta Patel '18 hold handfuls of birdseed to attract wildlife at Montezuma National Wildlife Refuge as part of the course Ornithology with Professor of Biology Mark Deutschlander.

Students attempt to unravel equilibrium and combustion processes as part of a physical chemistry lab led by Assistant Professor of Chemistry Josh Newby.

Sophie MacCracken '18, Jody Henkels '18 and Emily O’Brien 18 work on a presentation in the Scandling Campus Center for their class, Understanding Autism with Assistant Professor of Education Diana Baker.

Meredith Fennell '20, Carter Rostron '20 and Reilly Edger '20 work on an assignment for their Calculus I class with Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Yan Hao.

Students share a laugh while walking to class on Tuesday afternoon.

Brandon Shed '18 and Christian Caban '18 work in the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

The sun rises over Seneca Lake.

Brittany Coburn '17, Bradley Grayson '18, Clare Finn Naylor '21 and Casey Kania '18 sculpt model Holly Stein as part of Sculpture Modeling class with Professor of Art and Architecture A.E. Ted Aub.

Jordan Roetzer '19 and Taylor Morash '20 study the golden rod plant for their Behavioral Ecology class with Professor of Biology David Droney.

Students, faculty and family members gather for a photo during the New Faculty Meet and Greet in the Common Room of the Scandling Campus Center.

The William Smith statue is dressed for Founder's Day. Each fall, Founder’s Day brings together students, alums, administrators and faculty members to celebrate the establishment of William Smith College and the achievements of its students and graduates.

As part of the Founder’s Day celebration in Bartlett Theatre, Chrysa Chin ’84, an executive vice president with the National Basketball Players Association, has an on-stage conversation with Kendra Quinn-Moultrie ’18, an All-Academic forward on the Herons basketball team.

William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig offers the welcome to the Founder’s Day celebration in Bartlett Theatre on Tuesday night.

Assistant Vice President for Advancement Kathy Killius Regan ’82, P’13 and Chair of the Alumnae Association’s Honors Committee Kirra Henick-Kling Guard ’08, MAT ’09 present Chrysa Chin ’84 with the Alumna Achievement Award for her trailblazing contributions to improving the lives of countless NBA players and their families.

Students fill Bartlett Theatre for the Founder’s Day ceremony with Chrysa Chin ’84, an executive vice president with the National Basketball Players Association.

President Gregory J. Vincent ’83 and Chrysa Chin ’84 pose for a photo during the William Smith Founder’s Day dinner. Chin received the William Smith Alumnae Association’s highest honor, the Alumna Achievement Award.

Samantha Morris '19, Danielle Ramos '18 and Rachel Irizarry '19 celebrate Founder's Day with none other than William Smith.

Heather Byrne Vieira ’95, lead talent officer for the directorate of analysis for the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency, speaks to students about careers in government intelligence and foreign relations during an information session in the Sanford Room of the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Pastor Nelson Ida, of the Kakamega Care Centre in Kenya, talks with students and faculty about empowering Kenya's orphans as part of a series of conversations sponsored by the Office of Intercultural Affairs.

Students watch a screening of the documentary My Masculinity Helps, which explores the role of African American men and boys in the prevention of sexual violence. The event was sponsored by the Office of Title IX Programs & Compliance and the Sigma Chi Fraternity.

Artist Kate Kretz discusses various aspects of her artistic process with students in Houghton House. Kretz's exhibit, Thread Bare opens on Friday Nov. 17 at the Davis Gallery at Houghton House.

Students walk to class on Tuesday afternoon.

Transgender singer/songwriter Shea Diamond performs during the annual Kwanzaa Celebration in the Vandervort Room of the Scandling Campus Center.

Daniel Pedemonte '20, Leslie Valerie Cuellar '20, Divya Tewari '20, Adrianne Torea '19 and Kendra Quinn-Moultrie ’18 gather for a photo during the annual Kwanzaa Celebration Dinner in the Vandervort Room.

Students and staff members gather for a photo during the annual Kwanzaa Celebration Dinner in the Vandervort Room.

Linden Bascom '20 and Jedidiah Collins '18 dance during the Kwanzaa Celebration.

Students run dough through a pasta machine during an Italian culture event in Comstock Hall.

Italian Fulbright Teaching Fellow Alessandra Bottacin and Sophie Shaw '20 hold a handful of handmade pasta during an Italian culture event in Comstock Hall.

Students and faculty watch a screening of the film, From Swastika to Jim Crow in the Geneva Room of the Warren Hunting Smith Library. The screening was followed by a panel discussion with Professor of Religious Studies Michael Dobkowski and Assistant Professor of History Janette Gayle.

Stephanie Pichardo '20, Director of Intercultural Affairs Alejandra Molina and Christopher Bell '18 gather for the Cross Cultural Coffee Hour: Identity Matters, Our Experiences at Technos International Week in Japan.

Kim Wilson Vincent delivers the keynote address to members of the Geneva and HWS communities during the Inspire Community Leadership Day at the Ramada Geneva Lakefront.

HWS Neighbors’ Night volunteers gather for a photo at St. Peter's Church in Geneva, N.Y. on Wednesday.

Joel Savits’56 and Jacqueline Wrubel Savits ’57, P’82, P’87, P’90, GP’16 represent HWS at George Washington University's Presidential Inauguration.

Students participating in the HWS Outdoor Recreation Adventure Program hike during a trip to Letchworth State Park in Castile, N.Y.

At Letchworth State Park, students in the HWS Outdoor Recreation Adventure Program gather for a photo.

Students from Pinewood Academy in Thessaloniki, Greece learn about HWS from Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Michelle Poulin '15.

In Thessaloniki, Greece, Pinewood Academy students view an HWS admissions brochure during a visit with Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Michelle Poulin '15.

Led by Professor of Sociology Wes Perkins, students studying abroad in Galway, Ireland gather for a photo.

Julia Wasserman ’17, Karen Wasserman ’89, P’17, P’20, Peter Wasserman ’87, P’17, P’20 and their dog Jackson visit Alumni House on Seneca Street. Not pictured is Joshua Wasserman ’20.

Associate Director of Admissions Brianne Ellis '13 and Michael Rawlins ’80 P’16 pose for a photo during a visit to the ESPN Campus in Bristol, Conn. Rawlins works as senior user experience design architect at ESPN.

Michael Rawlins ’80, P’16 and Rhonda Rawlins P’16 visit the set of the SportsCenter set at ESPN in Bristol, Conn.

Evie Manning '18 weaves through the defense during William Smith's 2-0 win over Swarthmore University as part of the 2017 NCAA Women's Soccer Championship game. The Herons enter the third round of the championship this weekend.

Veronica Romines ’19 makes a save during William Smith's 2-0 win over Swarthmore University as part of the 2017 NCAA Women's Soccer Championship game.

Patrick Schulz '18 heads the ball on goal during Hobart's 0-1 loss to Messiah College during the 2017 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship.

Joseph Escamilla '18 carries the ball downfield during Hobart's game against Messiah College during the 2017 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Championship.

Jordan Haskell '18 takes a shot on goal during Hobart's game against Norwich University at the Cooler.

Will Harrison '20 clears the puck during Hobart's tie game against Norwich University.

Dan Masino '21 goes up for a shot during Hobart's 87-75 win over St. John Fisher College.

Luke Ruddy '18 escapes a defender during Hobart's 87-75 win over St. John Fisher College.

Dakota Harvey '21 runs the ball during Hobart's 51-12 win over the University of Rochester.

Kyle Hackett '21 converts an extra point during Hobart's 51-12 win over the University of Rochester. Hackett was named the Liberty League Co-Special Teams Player of the Year.