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1 June 2023Community Engaged Scholarship Forum Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Hosted by CCESL, the 15th Annual Community Engaged Scholarship Forum honors individuals and local organizations.
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24 May 2023Brachfeld '23 Joins Peace Corps
Emma Brachfeld ’23, an Environmental Studies major and a Biology and Spanish & Hispanic Studies minor, is the fifth Hobart and William Smith senior this year to be accepted into the Peace Corps.
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23 May 2023Credibility in the Courtroom
With his new book, HWS Trustee and seasoned trial attorney Sam Stern ’03 offers insights into effective witness cross-examination and the foundations of civil society.
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22 May 2023Building a Better World
City Year Cofounder Alan Khazei offered Commencement Address at Hobart and William Smith Colleges on Sunday.
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17 May 2023Celebrating Colton's Work at Reunion
A collection of prints by retiring Lead Photographer Kevin Colton L.H.D.’23 will be on display at the Davis Art Gallery at Houghton House during Reunion 2023.
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12 May 2023Remembering Dr. Arthur Patchett P'88
A graduate of Princeton University, Cambridge University and Harvard University, Dr. Arthur Patchett P’88 worked at Merck & Company, Inc. for 44 years, retiring as Vice President of Medicinal Chemistry.
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12 May 2023Kaltschmidt ’84 Supports Theatre Scholarships
Motivated by a lifelong passion for theatre, Russell Kaltschmidt ’84 has committed to a $100,000 endowed scholarship fund to support theatre students.
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12 May 2023Glover, Mertens Honored with Distinguished Faculty Award
The Hobart Alumni Association and William Smith Alumnae Association will honor Professor Emeritus of Biology Thomas J. Glover and Associate Professor Emeritus of Economics Jo Beth Mertens with Distinguished Faculty Awards during Reunion 2023.
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Dobkowski Featured in Democrat and Chronicle on Holocaust Monument
Professor of Religious Studies Michael Dobkowski is featured in a Rochester Democrat and Chronicle article on Mount Hope Cemetery unveiling a Holocaust memorial.
Ruwanpura '93 Honored by Association for Evolutionary Economics
Kanchana Ruwanpura '93, Professor at the Department of Economy and Society at Gothenburg University in Sweden, has been named the 2023 Clarence Ayres Scholar by the Association for Evolutionary Economics.
Philbrick Yadav's Book Reviewed in Foreign Affairs
Associate Professor of International Relations Stacey Philbrick Yadav's new book "unearths the vibrant debates that have taken place beneath the drama of high politics, carnage, and destruction, offering remarkably perceptive critiques of international peace-building and humanitarian aid efforts," according to the review.
Ketchum '08 Featured in NYTimes on Abandoned Properties in Japan
Matthew Ketchum '08, co-founder of Akiya & Inaka, a Tokyo-based real estate consultancy, is interviewed in "Japan Has Millions of Empty Houses. Want to Buy One for $25,000?"
Lever ’08 on Building a Bigger Craft Beer Brand
Jenn Lever ’08, president of Baxter Brewing Co., was named 40 Under 40 list for leading the Baxter team through a complete rebrand launch.
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Keogh ’91 Navigates the World’s Electrified Streets
Scout Motors CEO Scott Keogh ’91 talks EVs, marketing philosophy and seizing opportunity at the President’s Forum Series.
City Year Cofounder Khazei to Deliver HWS Commencement Address
Social entrepreneur Alan Khazei L.H.D. ’15 will give the keynote address at Commencement 2023. HWS will recognize four members of the Colleges’ community with honorary degrees.
President's Forum: Scott Keogh '91
Mercedes-Benz, to Audi, to Volkswagen and now … Reimagining an Iconic Brand for the World’s Electrified Streets: Keogh’s Journey, Ethos and Vision.
Multicultural Networking Conference 2023
An exciting lineup of alums are returning to campus to participate in the Multicultural Networking Conference on Saturday, April 22.
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Drummond ’24 to Intern with Merkley + Partners
After attending the Behind the Scenes Career Trek, Yashimabet Drummond ’24 has accepted a summer position with Merkley + Partners.
Students Spend Spring Break Giving Back
The Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning led civic work at three sites through the HWS Alternative Spring Break program.
HWS Finds Success at NYS Business Competition
After recent success at the regional round of the New York Business Plan Competition, three teams from Hobart and William Smith will compete for up to $100,000 this week in Syracuse.
Student Art Show 2023
An array of student artwork will fill the Davis Gallery at Houghton House April 28 – May 21.
