Exploring the Performing Arts in Bali

During an intensive three-week program in Bali this January, students were immersed in traditional dance, masked performance, instrument performance, shadow puppetry, and mask carving, to explore new possibilities and expressions of the performing arts. "When I first went to Bali in 2009 my definition of what performing arts were and what they could be was significantly altered," says Assistant P...  More >>

Innovative Classrooms Christened

This semester, students and faculty in six courses across a variety of disciplines had the opportunity to use the first two of the Colleges' "Innovative Classrooms." Each received upgraded furnishings and technology this summer as part of the Innovative Classrooms project, a collaboration between the FacIT Committee, the Classroom Committee, IT Services and the Board of Trustees Technology Commit...  More >>

Faculty Reflect on NY6 Think Tank

In light of the recently launched New York Six Think Tank: Advocating for the Arts and Humanities, Professor of Dance Donna Davenport and Assistant Professor of Music Katherine Walker reflected on their experience at the initial Think Tank Retreat in an article, "A Duet from the Humanities: Music and Dance Voices," that they co-authored for the website, 4humanities.org. The Think Tank was launche...  More >>

Koshare 2014: Record-Setting Production

In back-to-back performances - each one featuring 175 students across 27 dazzling pieces of choreography- this year's annual Koshare Dance Collective production had a record-setting weekend with the most student contributors and largest attendance in program history. Held at the Smith Center for the Arts in downtown Geneva, Koshare drew nearly 2,000 attendees to its Friday and Saturday concerts, ...  More >>

Irish Immersion in Galway

This fall, eight HWS students are taking part in the semester abroad program in Galway, a joint initiative of HWS and Union College. The Galway semester offers the opportunity to study with Irish students at the National University of Ireland, Galway, and to live alongside Irish families and international students. HWS and Union students also have joined clubs and organizations to better experien...  More >>