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23 March 2023Fault Lines Opens April 13
Student-devised performance tackling climate change to take the stage in McDonald Theatre.
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23 March 2023Hiking Torres del Paine
While studying abroad, Litzy Bautista ’23 and Samuel Calderon ’23 completed a 4-day hiking trek in Chilean Patagonia.
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23 March 2023Meet Isabel Huelgas ’25 and the Moonflower Band
Isabel Huelgas ’25 of the student-led jazz group Moonflower reflects on the group’s recent performances on campus and downtown.
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23 March 2023Attend the Edible Science Fair
Join the HWS community for the Edible Science Fair, a fun, interactive and family friendly event.
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22 March 2023Hobart Hockey Advances to the Frozen Four
The Hobart ice hockey team scored three goals in 35 seconds late in the second period, propelling them past seventh-ranked Curry College 5-1 in an NCAA quarterfinal contest. With the win, the Statesmen are now 27-2-0 this season.
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22 March 2023Food Justice
HWS joins with Geneva in welcoming the founder of DC Central Kitchen to campus.
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22 March 2023Tenure and Promotion Awarded
Four assistant professors have been approved for tenure and promotion.
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22 March 2023Emmy for Donovan '12
Longstanding WSYR-TV news reporter Andrew Donovan ’12, who now serves as host of the station’s public affairs show “Newsmakers,” was part of a team that won a New York Emmy for the NewsChannel 9 special program on New York veterans.
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20 March 2023Colleges Welcome Woodson as VP of DEI
Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Bill Woodson shares first impressions of HWS and considers the relationship between diversity and belonging, and institutional success.
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20 March 2023Hogan ’71 Honored for Medical Excellence
Neuro-ophthalmologist and University of Texas Southwestern Professor Dr. R. Nick Hogan ’71 was awarded the Zimmerman Medal for his exceptional impact to the field of ophthalmic pathology.
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20 March 2023Carr ’23 Flies into Aviation Industry
With a goal to become a pilot, Caitlin Carr ’23 turns her summer internship into a career in aviation.
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20 March 2023Exchange Students from Lithuania to Perform in Albright Auditorium
A group of young singers and dancers from Lithuania will perform at Albright Auditorium on Sunday, March 26.
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17 March 2023Brook Trout and Lake Trout Research Showcased
Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Cushman took three students to the New York Chapter of American Fisheries Society research conference at Stony Brook University in February.
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17 March 2023HWS Presents at Eastern Psychology Association Conference
Students and faculty attend the Eastern Psychology Association conference, presenting research, networking and representing the HWS chapter of Psi Chi, the international psychology honor society.
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17 March 2023HWS Films Premiere at Geneva Festival
The second annual Geneva Downtown Film Festival, hosted at The Smith Opera House this February, featured 18 short films selected by a jury from around the world. HWS filmmakers and participants included Tyler Stimpson ’23 and digital learning team member Casey Puccini.
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16 March 2023Boucher ’22 Pursues Ph.D. at Penn State
Colleen Boucher ’22 is pursuing a Ph.D. in neuroscience at Penn State University. Intent on becoming a professor, Boucher says she entered the program ahead of the curve, having gained research and teaching experience at HWS.
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16 March 2023HWS Champions the National Novice Tournament
Lamia Nur Rahman ’26 and Sandeep Tissaaratchy ’26 won first place at Novice Nationals held at the University of Rochester. The pair ranked higher than Duke, Cornell and Stanford Universities, and individually were ranked among the top speakers of the tournament.
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16 March 2023Waters '59 Creates Political Science Scholarship to Honor President Mark D. Gearan
Grateful for the scholarship funding he received as a student, Joseph Waters ’59 has committed $150,000 over five years in the form of the President Mark D. Gearan Annual Scholarship. The scholarship is presented by Waters and his wife, Leslie.
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15 March 2023Farnsworth Publishes on Feminist Theatre
Professor of Spanish and Hispanic Studies May Farnsworth’s new book, “Feminist Rehearsals,” explores gender at the theatre in early 20th century Argentina and Mexico.
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15 March 2023Woodworth's Play Featured in Buffalo Festival
“Buffalo Quickies #32,” a play by Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth, is one of the featured works at the Alleyway Theatre in Buffalo, N.Y. as part of the annual “Buffalo Quickies” Festival.
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14 March 2023The Art of Talking about Mental Health
Alums team up for an art show fundraiser to encourage open conversation around mental health.
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10 March 2023HWS Debate Semifinals in the Spanish-Speaking Circuit
HWS Debaters branch out to the Spanish-language circuit and find great promise, with Nicolas Diaz-Aguilar ‘26 and Paulina Tejada ’25 proceeding to the semifinals.
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10 March 2023Talking Diplomacy at Inaugural Anderton Forum
During the first event of the Anderton Forum for Global Engagement, former U.S. Ambassador Marie Yovanovitch discussed her career as a diplomat, the role of the Foreign Service and the future of the war in Ukraine.
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9 March 2023O’Connor ’23 on Masculinity, Social Media and Toxic Influence
Jordan O’Connor ’23 joined WXXI’s Connections with Evan Dawson to discuss toxic influencers and navigating the social spaces in which their messages flourish, both online and off.
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9 March 2023Spector Offers Insight on Quantum Mechanics
Professor of Physics Donald Spector gave a keynote address at the annual meeting for the Society for Literature, Science and the Arts at Purdue University.
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9 March 2023Márquez ’23 Interns with U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
Marce Márquez ’23 reflects on international relations, squash, volunteerism and her internship at the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants.
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7 March 2023Statesmen Earn First-Round Bye
The Hobart College hockey team earned one of four first round byes in the 12 team NCAA Division III Men's Ice Hockey Championship. The Statesmen earned the New England Hockey Conference's automatic bid.
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6 March 2023Representing Guinea, Gambia and Uganda at Model African Union
HWS students traveled to D.C. for the 21st annual Model African Union, with delegates representing nations, arguing at committees and gaining invaluable experience in the world of foreign policy.
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6 March 2023Women in Management and Entrepreneurship Information Session
William Smith students are encouraged to attend a special session to learn more about HWS’ newest programs.
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3 March 2023Quinn ’23 Wins the Pitch while Holograms Connect HWS to LA
Connor Quinn ‘23 is the winner of the Todd Feldman ’89 and Family Pitch Contest. The event included a surprise hologram display and special appearance by Howie Mandel, the host of America’s Got Talent.
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