Parent Newsletter: November

Young to Lead Parent Relations

Bob O'Connor, vice president of Institutional Advancement, recently announced that Kelly Young is assuming the management of the parent relations program as the director of Parent Relations and Stewardship. More >>


Homecoming and Family Weekend a Success

With more than seven decades of alums returning to campus for Homecoming and Family Weekend, held on campus October 21-23, 2011, the weekend was one of the best in the Colleges' history. Read More or Watch Video of the College Bowl Team >>


Colleges Honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver

In recognition of her work to help people with intellectual disabilities, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the founder of the Special Olympics, was posthumously honored as the 38th recipient of Elizabeth Blackwell Award. Read More or Watch a Film about Her Life >>


"The March" Information Sessions

Professor of Religious Studies Michael Dobkowski is organizing a student trip and Holocaust mission to Germany and Poland scheduled for May 15-23, 2012. Informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m., and Tuesday, Nov. 15, at 5 p.m. More >>


King Speaks of Leadership

As the second guest of the Leadership Café, Instructor of Philosophy Rodmon King outlined his own path to leadership, crediting his parents, in particular his father, for pushing him to follow his passions, even when that meant leaving the security of an astrophysics major to take up philosophy. More >>


Athletics

Herons Shut Out Presidents in NCAA opener

William Smith passed its first round test, defeating Washington & Jefferson in the first round of the NCAA Division III Field Hockey Championship on McCooey Field. The Herons improve to 16-4 and will take on the College of New Jersey in the second round. More >>

Herons to Host NCAA tournament

William Smith College will host the first and second rounds of the 2011 NCAA Division III Women's Soccer Championship this weekend, Nov. 12-13. The second-ranked Herons will play Lancaster Bible at 11 a.m. on Saturday. More >>

Statesmen to Play in NCAA Tournament

The Hobart College soccer team will take on Penn State Behrend in the opening round of the 2011 NCAA Division III Men's Soccer Tournament on Saturday, Nov. 12, in Oneonta, N.Y. More >>


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More Info

If you have questions about this month's newsletter, please contact Kelly Young, Director of Parent Relations and Stewardship, at (315) 781-3700 or keyoung@hws.edu.

Bus, Train, and Airport Shuttle Information

2012 Commencement Information

Upcoming Events

Hobart Football and Gathering in Rochester
Date: 11/12/2011, noon
Cheer on the Hobart Football team as they take on the University of Rochester Yellowjackets. More >>

Madrigal Dinner Concert
Date: 12/2/2011, 6:00 p.m.
Join us for an evening of fine dining and entertainment featuring the Colleges Chorale and Cantori. More >>

HWS Club of Boston Holiday Gathering
Date: 12/6/2011, 6:00 p.m.
Celebrate the holidays with special campus guest Interim Provost and Dean of Faculty Pat McGuire. More >>