Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The sun sets over the Hobart and William Smith campus.

In Napier Hall, Assistant Professor of Mathematics at Connecticut College Augustine O'Keefe explains the relationship between linear algebra and graph theory as part of the HWS Department of Mathematics speaker series.

Morgan Gauvin of Bethany Lutheran College, Hugh Nick Mckenny ‘20, and Carlos Munoz of San Jose State University discuss their research topic with Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Jennifer Biermann as part of a Research Experience for Undergraduates Program hosted by the HWS Department of Mathematics.

Admissions tour guide Edens Fleurizard '20 leads a group of prospective students through campus.

Finger Lakes Institute Research Scientist and Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Cushman ’98 (left) and Kate Foley ’20 discuss findings on Round Goby feeding trials.

Colby Poerio ’21 and Allie Seminer ’20 (front) set a fish trap under the Bozzuto Boathouse as part of their summer research under the direction of Finger Lakes Research Scientist and Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Cushman ’98.

A Round Goby enjoys a Seneca Lake sunset. This summer, Finger Lakes Research Scientist and Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Cushman ’98 and her research assistants are conducting experiments to determine what Round Goby prefer to eat.

Colby Poerio ’21 presents at a workshop on angler survey data she collected about the Round Goby, an invasive fish species currently found in Cayuga Lake.

Kayla Aulet '19 explores the antioxidant properties in cherries at the U.S. Department of Agriculture research station in Geneva, N.Y.

Kenisha Ross '19 conducts research on the antioxidant properties of cherries through her research position with the U.S. Department of Agriculture in Geneva, N.Y.

Summer research interns Jack Sherwood ’19 (left to right), Brianna Hurysz '20 and Josh Wasserman ‘20 chat during a breakfast in the science Quad on Friday.

Margiloff Family Entrepreneurial Fellow and Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship Ed Bizari speaks with students during a Coffee with Entrepreneurs session through the HWS Summer Sandbox Idea Accelerator.

Sam Solomon '17 speaks about launching a startup to students attending the HWS Summer Sandbox Idea Accelerator. Solomon won the 2017 Stu Lieblein ’90 Pitch Contest with his business idea for Pizza Posto.

Britta Goncarovs '21 takes notes on salamanders as part of the research she is conducting with Associate Professor of Biology Brad Cosentino.

Bethany Kharrazi '21 and Emma Wilber '21 conduct research in Napier Hall. The students are investigating the water quality of the Finger Lakes and measuring the presence of blue green algae in collaboration with Professor of Environmental Studies John Halfman.

Community members sketch on the deck of the Bozzuto Boathouse on Sunday night. The event was part of the Geneva Sketch Crawlers led by Associate Professor of Architecture Kirin Makker.

Josh Pugliese '20 and Anna Leffler '20 pose for a photo in the biology lab. The pair are using infrared lighting to study the behavioral properties of salamanders under the direction of Associate Professor of Biology Brad Cosentino.

Ally Bryan '20 uses a micropipette to transfer DNA for her summer project with Associate Professor of Biology Brad Cosentino. Bryan is researching possible genetic differences and similarities between multiple subspecies of desert pocket gophers.

At Dartmouth College, teaching assistant and postgraduate Daniel Choe '16 works with James Monaco '20 on a project for his electrical engineering course. Monaco is participating in HWS’s joint degree program with the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth College.

Jon Hartnett '19 leads an admissions tour for a prospective student and her family outside of Demarest Hall.

In Deming Theatre, renowned choreographer and dance educator William “Bill” Evans performs with dance faculty from colleges across the world during the Somatic Dance Conference, Making Your Corner of the World a Better Place: Somatics, Science, Pedagogy and Performance. The conference was organized by Professor of Dance Cynthia Williams and Evans.

Yoga instructor Sean Roulan leads HWS and Geneva community members in a class at the Bozzuto Boathouse on Sunday.

Daniel Mastromarino '20 poses for a photo during his internship with the Geneva Historical Society in Geneva, N.Y.

Through a summer internship, Peggy Wagner ‘21 finalizes plans for this year’s Crusin’ Night at the Geneva Business Improvement District office. The festival will be held on Friday, July 27.

Austin Jennings '19 and Margaret Hollister '20 pose on the balcony of the Smith Opera House. The students are working as research assistants with Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth at the historic theatre.

Isabella Siddall ’21 also holds an internship with the Smith Opera House this summer. Siddall assists with customer relations and event planning.

Kelsey Veeder '21 prepares for the fall semester in the First Generation Initiative (FGI) office in Sherrill Hall. Veeder's summer internship includes planning the FGI Pre-Orientation program and creating programming for the LGBTQ+ Resource Center.

Working with ESPN as a full-time production assistant, Mac Benson '18 poses in front of Sports Center in New York, N.Y.

In Washington, D.C., Abigail Abrams '19 (center) talks with U.S. Senator Chris Murphy during a press meeting. This summer, Abrams serves as a press intern for Connecticut’s senator.

Local Foods Coordinator for the Cumberland County Food Security Council Kayla Jones '16 and AmeriCorps Summer Associate Finn Naylor ’20 glean strawberries at Maxwell’s Farm in Cape Elizabeth Maine.

Cort Williams '19 poses for a photo at MasterCard's Stand Up to Cancer event in New York City. Williams is spending his summer as an intern in the Law & Franchise Integrity department at MasterCard's world headquarters in New York City.

Through an internship with The North Farm in Geneva, N.Y., Rachel Meller ’21 is spending her summer assisting the venue with large-scale events including weddings, special workshops and private dinners.

Marshall Ireland '20 poses with Nelson Thomas, a founding partner of Thomas & Solomon in Rochester, N.Y. This summer, Ireland is interning with the firm that specializes in employment law.

Elise Wyatt '18 poses in front of the Magic Kingdom in Orlando, Fla. This summer, Wyatt is interning at Walt Disney World as a part of the Disney College Program.

Intern newspaper reporter Gabriel Pietrorazio '20 poses at Prime Publishers Inc. in Watertown, Conn.

Elizabeth Dunne '19 speaks with members of a local mosque about their experiences growing up in New York City, through her summer position as a legislative affairs intern for the Office of Assemblyman Brian Barnwell, a representative of the 30th Assembly District of New York.

Olivia Bloch '20 poses at Tuesday's Children, a non-profit advocacy group that helps families of victims of 9/11. Bloch is a summer program assistant with the organization.

Sarah Cavanaugh ‘20 and Alexandra Welych-Miller ’15 meet at the Boston Ballet School. Cavanaugh is an arts administration intern at the school where Welych-Miller serves as a studio administrator.

Orientation Coordinator Tanner Arnold '19 enjoys a beverage at Monaco's Coffee in Geneva, N.Y. The sketches on display were drawn by students in ARCS 202: Watercolor Sketching with Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Kirin Makker.

Professor of Human Services and Teacher Education at Onondaga Community College Ednita Wright and HWS Director of Intercultural Affairs Alejandra Molina (right) attend the End of Life Care and Cultural Competence Conference in July at Ithaca College.

Sustainability Manager Michael Amadori, Residence and Sustainability Coordinator Noah Lucas ’13 and Sustainability Intern Helen Wagner-Maggitti '19 and her dog Morty pose for a photo outside of the Scandling Campus Center.

Participants in the HWS Summer Academy make raviolis at HWS Fribolin Farm. For more than a decade, the Colleges have hosted the intensive college prep program for Geneva High School students.

Associate Professor of Education Khuram Hussain (center) leads an activity to develop leadership skills with HWS Summer Activity participants in Trinity Hall.

HWS Fribolin Farm intern Eileen Rath '20 and Alexander Cottrell '20 extract honey from beehives at HWS Fribolin Farm.

HWS Fribolin Farm intern Eileen Rath ’20 visits Shannon Love ’07 at the Geneva Farmers Market on Exchange Street. Love operates Love Grown Farm in Canandaigua, N.Y.

During a visit to Geneva, Pablo Modesto '09 takes a photo with Director of Intercultural Affairs Alejandra Molina in front of a mural painted by his classmate Victor Pultinas '09 on Linden Street.

Director of the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning Katie Flowers (right) and other members of the Rochester Regional Network gather on the steps of Coxe Hall. The network oversees the Rochester Youth Year Fellowship, this year held by Aidan Ely ’18 and Hilda Agyekum ’18.

Students relax on the patio outside of Coxe Hall.

Members of the HWS Jazz Guitar Ensemble practice for the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival. Directed by Applied Instructor of Guitar Studies Greg Wachala, musicians include guitarists Michael Bruno ’19, Owen Speth '21 and Bradley Stewart ’19, percussionists Nick LaDuca '19 and Orson Sproule ’21, and bass guitarist Jasper White '20.

Members of the HWS Jazz Guitar Ensemble perform at the 2018 Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival in Rochester, N.Y.

President of Seneca White Deer, Inc. Dennis Money discusses his organizations' work to preserve the unique wildlife and military history of the Seneca Depot with HWS students. The organization is located in Romulus, N.Y.

William ’67 and Lynn Oberfield ’67, P’98, P’01 hold a photo of the tree outside Comstock Hall where they first kissed 51 years ago. The Oberfields received the photo as a gift on their 50th wedding anniversary.

President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D.’17, P’21, Kathleen Gearan '21, Jenny Wu '12, Madeleine Gearan, Mary Herlihy Gearan L.H.D.’17, P’21 and former HWS Associate Professor of Asian Studies Helen McCabe pose for a photo during the opening of Wu's exhibit at the Emerging Artists Exhibition at the Cambridge Art Association in Cambridge, Mass.

The Most Rev. Michael B. Curry '75 meets backstage with members of U2 after a concert at Madison Square Garden.

Students play with a puppy on William Smith field.

During a soccer camp for middle and high school students, members of the William Smith soccer team show their talent during a variety show in the Vandervort Room.

Congressman Joe Kennedy (D-MA) poses for a photo with John Peck '11 at breakfast during the Federation of International Lacrosse (FIL) World Championship.​

Frank Brown ’17, Max Silberlicht ’10, and Mike Lazore ’10 catch up during the FIL World Championships. Brown and Lazore are playing for the Iroquois Nationals and Silberlicht is serving as the head coach for Latvia.

Jake Silberlicht ’13 and Mark Darden ’17 meet up following an opening round game at the FIL World Championship. Silberlicht’s Team Israel defeated Darden’s Team Jamaica 11-3.