From The Hill to Seneca Lake, our student news team is here to keep you informed. These are the faces behind the scenes, the Hobart and William Smith students who write the articles, do the interviews and keep the Daily Update fresh and exciting. Learn more about them, and take a look at some of their favorite stories.
Francesca Antonucci '10
Hometown: Hobe Sound, FL
Major: Public Policy
Favorite DU Story: Too many to choose!
Why She Works in the Office of Communications:
Communications played a big role in the planning of Orientation this year so I had the opportunity to work and get to know a lot of the staff. I absolutely fell in love with the people who work here and all of the creative projects they work on. I enjoy having the opportunity to work with an energetic and fun group of individuals while learning more information about the HWS community.
Molly DiStefano '10
Hometown: Rochester, N.Y.
Major: Women's Studies and French and Francophone Studies
Favorite DU Story: I'm not sure, I like too many!
Why She Works in the Office of Communications:
I like being a part of an active and engaged group of Hobart and William Smith community members.
Jessie Meyers '10
Hometown: Penfield, N.Y.
Major: English
Favorite DU Story: Commemorating the Holocaust
Why She Works in the Office of Communications:
Being able to use writing to inform and bring together our campus is very rewarding. I've had the opportunity to interview a multitude of incredible faculty, staff, alums and students who have impressed and inspired me. I am grateful for the chance to bring readers their stories.
Jamie Rasmussen '10
Hometown: Montclair, N.J.
Majors: English
Favorite DU Story: Any and all that deal with the Colleges' Green initiatives and projects.
Why She Works in the Office of Communications:
I like to work in Communications because it is such a positive experience, especially being able to write about topics in which I am interested, such as the Green Movement on campus. I also enjoy working with a group of such friendly people.
Charles Stockdale '10
Hometown: Pittsford, N.Y.
Majors: English
Favorite DU Story: Most of the concert write-ups I have done.
Why He Works in the Office of Communications:
Working at Communications is both rewarding in the sense that I feel I'm contributing something to the HWS community and also in that it keeps me personally up to date with all that is going on around campus. I think staying informed is one of the most important things one must do to make the most of their experience here at the colleges, being one of the people who gets to help keep others informed is a really great thing for me.
Bakari White '13
Hometown: Philadelphia, PA
Majors: Mathematics
Favorite DU Story: Renowned Pianist Di Wu to Perform
Why He Works in the Office of Communications:
I like working at the Office of Communications because I get to hear the "scoop" at HWS. There is so much information you can obtain from one hour of being here from about events going on campus. Also everyone is this office is very polite and welcoming to anyone and they are very flexible with my working hours.
Artist, computer whiz, steady hands under pressure – it takes a lot of skills to be a top-notch photographer. Our students excel at the art and science of the photograph, bringing campus events and student activities to life. Take a look at some of their favorite photo shoots and how they feel about the office that keeps it all in focus.
Yeasmine Khalique '11
Hometown: Jackson Heights Queens, N.Y.
Major: Environmental Studies and Studio Art
Favorite Photo Shoot: There are way too many good photos to pick a favorite but if I had to narrow it down I would say all the Dance photos Kevin Colton takes and the Sailing photographs.
Why She Works in the Office of Communications:
I love working at communications because I get to learn from a professional photographer. Photography is one of my studio art concentrations and working here allows me to get better at this field. In addition this job allows me learn about HWS and keeps me updated on all the exciting things that are happening here. And everyone here is incredibly nice!
John Lawrence '12
Hometown: Pennington, N.J.
Major: Architectural Studies, Biology
Favorite Photo Shoot: The photo of snow geese flying under the moon in the March 9-13 set.
Why He Works in the Office of Communications:
I love catching great moments with my Nikon D90.
Andrew Markham '10
Hometown: Charlton, N.Y.
Major: Studio Art
Favorite Photo Shoot: "What I Did Last Summer" in Bartlett Theatre
Why He Works in the Office of Communications:
It gets me more involved on campus and keeps me aware of what a lot of the clubs and organizations are doing to make HWS and Geneva a better place.
Lauren Wilsey '10
Hometown: Geneva, N.Y.
Major: English
Minor: Media and Society
Favorite Photo Shoot: Dublin's Day
Why She Works in the Office of Communications:
I love working here, not only because I get to do what I love, but because I get hands-on experience in real-life situations that I couldn't get in a classroom. The icing on the cake is getting to work with friendly and talented individuals, and there is never a shortage of fun and laughs.
