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7 October 2024The Magic of a Failed Destiny
Author Sarah Buckleitner ’14 will give a talk on living the life that’s in front of you and how to make the most out of interdisciplinary education for a happier life.
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7 October 2024Mead '13 Featured in Rochester Business Journal
Spotlight on alumnus details start and growth of business that sprung from a concept developed as an HWS student.
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7 October 2024"Querying and Queering the White Other in Shakespearean Drama"
Shakespeare scholar will speak on racial identities in Shakespeare’s work for this year’s Peter Cummings Memorial Shakespeare Lecture.
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7 October 2024A Firsthand Account: Domestic Violence
Author and Activist Linda Dynel will give a public talk on intimate partner violence.
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4 October 2024Welcoming ODEI Leadership
Welcoming new leadership and staff in the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
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3 October 2024Smith-Padmore '24 Completes Consulate Internship
Experience in policy writing and data collection at the United Nations inspires postgraduate study.
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3 October 2024EPA Awards HWS 2nd in National RainWorks Challenge
The Environmental Protection Agency awards HWS team second place for their campus stormwater infrastructure proposal.
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2 October 2024Hacks Wins Emmy for Best Comedy
Christopher McDonald ’77, L.H.D. ’13 is a cast member on the 2024 Emmy Award-winner for Best Comedy Series Hacks.
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2 October 2024Zhou Explores How China Might React to U.S. Foreign Policy in the Post-Election Years
How the U.S.’ policy toward China may change following the presidential election.
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2 October 2024Born This Way
Author, Professor and LGBTQ Public Fellow Joanna Wuest will visit campus Oct. 24.
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2 October 2024HWS Forever and Ever
Introducing HWS Forever, a Class of 2025 initiative to encourage engagement with HWS after graduation.
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1 October 2024HWS Theatre Opens the Academic Year with Antigone
The 2024-2025 theatre season kicks off with Greek tragedy performed in the Sunken Gardens on the HWS Arts Campus.
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1 October 2024Exploring Identity through Running
Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Ruth Shields leads First-Year Seminar “Running Down a Dream.”
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1 October 2024Global Education: Past, Present and Future
At the latest President’s Forum, HWS celebrated 50 years of study abroad programming and announced a new fund in honor of retiring Dean of Global Education Tom D’Agostino.
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26 September 2024Schwartz '12 Produces WNBA Documentary
Emma Schwartz ’12 is a producer of the WNBA documentary, “Power of the Dream.”
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26 September 2024Endowed Scholarship Honors Michael Max Henry '78
A new endowed scholarship commemorates Michael Max Henry ’78 and his deep appreciation for HWS.
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25 September 2024Bringing Smiles to Faces
Fred Damiano and his son Brent compete to promote inclusion of people with disabilities.
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24 September 2024A Firm Foundation: Mental Health at HWS
At the start of the academic year, Director of the Counseling Center Tasha Prosper reflects on mental and emotional support systems available to the HWS community.
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24 September 2024Cianflone '24 Joins the Peace Corps
Julia Cianflone ’24 has found a convergence of her academic passions and professional goals in her Peace Corps assignment in the heart of South America.
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24 September 2024Jones '25 Curates Exhibit Featuring Afroperipheral Artists
Kisean Jones ’25 takes his exhibit of Afro-Brazilian art from the Provenzano Student Gallery to Philadelphia. A double major in History, and Spanish and Hispanic Studies, Jones will attend the University of California Berkeley, to pursue a Ph.D. in History.
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23 September 2024Psyched Up for Post-Grad Opportunities
Recent psychological science graduates reflect on the ways that research, coursework and faculty mentorship shaped their experiences on campus.
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20 September 2024Digging into the 2024 Election
During the President’s Forum Series, Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report offered insights and analysis of the 2024 race for White House and Congress.
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20 September 2024Take Back the Night
HWS annual event creates a safe space to share stories and awareness of sexual violence.
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20 September 2024Team Seneca Navy Returns to Campus
During Homecoming and Family Weekend, learn more about the trans-Atlantic race that four Hobart rowers will undertake next year for charity.
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19 September 2024Cook Parents Circle Reaches Milestone
Now with more than 200 members, a philanthropic group of non-alumni current and former parents continues driving lifechanging opportunities at Hobart and William Smith.
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18 September 2024President's Forum: Celebrating 50 Years of Global Education
As HWS celebrates 50 years of study abroad programming, the President’s Forum Series reflects on the growth and impact of international education with the HWS community.
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17 September 2024Stern '03 Makes a Play for State Attorney
Sam Stern ’03, trial lawyer, educator, author and HWS Trustee, is running for State Attorney in Palm Beach’s 15th Judicial Court.
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17 September 2024HWS Votes Prepares for Big Year
Non-partisan organization will host events to help students register to vote and learn about local and national candidates and issues.
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12 September 2024Elvis Njomo ’25 Coordinates Guest Concert Series
As part of an independent study, Elvis Njomo ’25 is working with the Department of Music to coordinate the Guest Concert Series featuring world artists.
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12 September 2024How Satisfied Are HWS Grads with Their Education?
A new report by Professor Emeritus of Sociology Wes Perkins and Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 details how satisfied HWS alumni are with their education and their lives after graduation.
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