Hobart and William Smith Colleges - Events News

Senior Dinner 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Elected by the members of the Classes of 2013 to be their faculty speaker during the Senior Dinner, Assistant Professor of Education Khuram Hussain reminded the senior classes to reflect on what's most important to them and to recall the experiences that led to their own personal empowerment. He also urged them not to lose sight of the things that make pe...

William Smith Women Welcomed

Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

William Smith women in the Class of 2013 were officially welcomed into the rich tradition of the Alumnae Association during the 36th Annual Senior Welcome Brunch on Tuesday. The ceremony celebrated the lives of women past - and cast a hopeful glance into the future. Assistant Vice President of Alumnae Relations and Regional Networks Kathy Killius Regan '...

Classes Welcomed at Brunch, Launch

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As Commencement approaches, the Classes of 2013 will participate in two of the Colleges' richest traditions - Hobart Launch and the William Smith Senior Welcome Brunch. In each of the ceremonies, the men and women of HWS will be welcomed into the Alumnae and Alumni Associations, forever connecting each graduate to institution. The William Smith Senior Wel...

HWS Hosts Community Barn Sale

Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Following in annual fashion, the Community Barn Sale to benefit the United Way of Ontario County will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, at the Barn located off of St. Clair St. Those who wish to contribute prior to the event can donate items at the storage containers located at The College Store and Odell's parking lots between 9 a.m. and...

HWS Printmaking Exhibition Featured

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

"HWS Printmaking Workshop" will open at Imagine, a fine arts and fine craft gallery in Skaneateles, on May 3. The exhibition of prints by Hobart and William Smith students and faculty was recently featured in a blog, "Skaneateles Talk." "We believe it's important to support tomorrow's arts community, as well as today's," the article quotes gallery directo...

Seniors Complete Playground Construction

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

As part of the "13 Days to Graduation" service project in honor of the Classes of 2013, HWS seniors recently took the opportunity to make one more lasting impact on the City that has been their home for four years. Led by Raphael Durand '13, Hobart senior class president and senior civic leader, and Brianne Ellis'13, William Smith senior class president, ...

Reflect at Baccalaureate

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In the rush to get from the Senior Dinner to the steps of Coxe Hall, it is easy for members of the Classes of 2013 to forget to take a moment to stop, breathe deeply, and reflect on this immense moment in their lives. On Saturday, May 18, members of the Classes of 2013 are invited to celebrate commencement and to reflect on their years at the Colleges at ...

Color Run Held Last Day of Classes

Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Colleges hosted a Color Run on the last day of classes, Tuesday, May 7. The event, called "The Color 1: HWS," was a one-mile run around campus beginning and ending on the Quad. At the finish line. participants experienced a color explosion cloud, sherbet, water and music to. All proceeds benefited Team Mussel of Geneva. The Color Run was modeled after...

James Carville: Commencement Speaker

Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

James Carville, one of America's best-known political commentators and a leading citizen in the revitalization of post-Katrina New Orleans, will deliver this year's Commencement address on Sunday, May 19. With a history of impressive electoral victories at the local and state level, Carville was the lead strategist for the successful election in 1992 of W...

Nason '17 Awarded Green Scholarship

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Incoming student Hillary Nason'17 has been named the current recipient of the William and Diane Green P'83, P'87 East Aurora Community Scholarship. The scholarship rewards academic excellence and leadership by providing financial assistance to students from East Aurora High School to attend Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Currently a senior at East Aur...