Russian-born artist Ilya Lerner is currently serving as a visiting professor in the art department, where he is teaching Introduction to Drawing during the spring 2012 semester.
"I really enjoy the atmosphere on campus, because the small student to faculty ratio helps to create a familial atmosphere and allows me to connect with my students on a more personal level," explains Lerner, who is the o... More >>
Sarah Kapp '05 will present a seminar titled, "Life Inside a Khazar Jar: Studying 20th Century Russian Poetry and Becoming a Slavist" on Monday, March 7. The talk is part of the William Smith Alumnae Speaker Series, and will begin at 7 p.m. in the Sanford Room of the Warren Hunting Smith Library.
After graduating from William Smith with a B.A. in comparative literature and Russian area studies, ... More >>
Tom Luly '12 won first place overall in the intermediate division of the New York State Regional Russian Language Competition at Syracuse University. This is the first time an HWS student has won the intermediate division since the Colleges began competing in the event in 2002. Luly was among five HWS students to participate in this year's competition. The annual event tests beginning and interme... More >>
