Econ with McGuire Revisited

Opening his lecture in a lighthearted manner, Professor Emeritus of Economics Pat McGuire HON '10, L.H.D. '12 presented an engaging mini-college course during Reunion 2013, which for the alums in attendance, was exactly as they had remembered McGuire's classes. The course, "Ireland: The Celtic Tiger and After," was one of 15 mini-college courses that were offered throughout the weekend. Discussin...  More >>

D'Angelo Remembered for Passion

In keeping with a long-standing and cherished Hobart and Williams Smith tradition, the Distinguished Faculty Award (DFA) was presented during Reunion Weekend. The award - created, selected and bestowed by students - is presented each year to a former member of faculty who has had a lasting impact on students of the Colleges. This year's award honored the late Professor of Music Nicholas V. D'Ange...  More >>

Geneva Scholarship Associates Recognized

More than 100 community members and students gathered at the annual Geneva Scholarship Associates (GSA) dinner to honor this year's recipients and to celebrate the GSA's 45th anniversary. The evening began with a warm welcome from Vice President of Advancement Bob O'Connor, who spoke both about the GSA's importance not only to students but to the longstanding relationship between the city and the...  More >>

Alums Celebrate at Reunion 2013

Another Hobart and William Smith Reunion has drawn to a close. Alumni and alumnae have echoed their final undergraduate days, left the residence halls in their packed cars and headed for all corners of the continent. Approximately 700 Statesmen and Herons and their families celebrated with the Colleges this weekend. Friday Begins After arriving on campus Friday, attendees found themselves at the ...  More >>

Faculty & Landscape & Issues of the Time

Over the decades, each new pair of incoming classes are met with aspects of the educational experience that are distinctive to their generation, be it the courses they take, the professors they know, the hallways they walk or the issues of the day. Even so, the alumni and alumnae returning to campus for Reunion 2013 have similar stories that span class years, underscoring that the rich tradition ...  More >>