Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Alums News

Econ with McGuire Revisited

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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...

D'Angelo Remembered for Passion

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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 ...

Alums Celebrate at Reunion 2013

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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 ...

Faculty & Landscape & Issues of the Time

Sun, 09 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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 ye...

Remember When by the Decades

Sat, 08 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

For alums returning to campus this weekend, one of the highlights of Reunion is sharing the many great stories that reflect the meaning and impact of their time at Hobart and William Smith. Celebrating their 50th Reunion this year, members of the Classes of 1963 might say it was the interactions they had with Reverend Louis Melbourne Hirshson, then presid...

Madden ’06 Featured

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Madden '06 was recently featured in "Bay State Realtor" magazine in an article titled "Team Power" that showcased successful real estate teams in Massachusetts. Madden is a REALTOR® for The Madden Team, which is affiliated with Century 21 Commonwealth. In the article, he discusses success derived from teaming up with his father, as well as the benefi...

McGuire ’83 Awarded Emmy

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Pierre McGuire '83, an NHL "Inside the Glass" analyst for NBC and NBC Sports Network's NHL coverage, was among 11 network colleagues awarded the 34th Annual Sports Emmy Awards. McGuire was honored for Outstanding Sports Personality. This was McGuire's first career Emmy, although he has won several awards throughout his prominent career and was named one o...

Alum Ward’s TFA Experience

Fri, 07 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Shavonne Ward '09 was recently quoted in the Clarion-Ledger for her work with KIPP Delta Public School, in Helena, Ark. KIPP, which stands for Knowledge is Power Program, works to offer all children the opportunity to prepare and get into college, no matter their family, economic or geographical situation. Since the first graduating class in 2010, ever...

D'Angelo Named DFA Recipient

Wed, 05 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The late Professor of Music Nicholas V. D'Angelo P'98, HON'59 has been named as the recipient of this year's Distinguished Faculty Award (DFA). During Reunion 2013, D'Angelo will be honored by the Hobart Alumni Association and the William Smith Alumnae Association. "Generations of Hobart and William Smith students benefited from D'Angelo's lively presence...

Eldest Statesmen Featured

Fri, 31 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Hobart Eldest Statesmen club lacrosse team was recently featured in Clublaxmag.com. The article's author, Rick Korn writes, "To risk life and limb at the ripe old age of 50 plus, you must really love the sport. And to do it at a consistently great level of play speaks volumes about this team as players and individuals. At 55 years old, I pull hamstrin...