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21 February 2023Plunder: A Memoir of Family Property and Nazi Treasure
Author of New York Times Best Book to Deliver talk on campus.
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20 February 2023Stine Family Invests in Community and Opportunity
A $3 million gift from Board Chair Craig R. Stine ’81, P’17 and Kathy Hay Stine P’17 boosts key strategic goals around entrepreneurial education, campus community and scholarships.
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20 February 2023Innovating Entrepreneurship
In this Q&A, Dan Rosensweig ’83 Considers Entrepreneurship, Technology and Innovation — and the Power of the Liberal Arts.
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20 February 2023HWS’ Newest Major: Management and Entrepreneurship
Fusing liberal arts critical thinking with management and data literacy skills, the new program offers aspiring business leaders a strong foundation to solve complex problems.
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16 February 2023The Value of Virtual Tutoring
A new book chapter, coauthored by HWS students, faculty and staff, examines the pandemic-prompted pivot to online tutoring and the gradual return to the in-person instruction.
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15 February 2023Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Headlines Inaugural Anderton Forum
Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch is the inaugural guest speaker at the first event of the Anderton Forum in Global Engagement, established in 2022 by former Trustee James F. Anderton IV ’65.
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14 February 2023Johnson Delivers Lecture on Policing, Race and Economics
Author, professor and political scientist Cedric Johnson will deliver a guest lecture, “Black Lives Matter, the Police and the Problem of Surplus Population.”
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10 February 2023Finalists Chosen for Pitch Competition
Four finalists have been selected for the annual Todd Feldman ‘89 and Family Pitch Contest with business models ranging from rural transportation services to gourmet hot sauces.
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10 February 2023Much Ado About Nothing Premieres
Gossip, wit and romance abound in the Theatre Department’s production of Shakespeare’s comedy.
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8 February 2023Business Career Trek with Master's Students
Students in the MSM program joined Professor of Economics Tom Drennen and Master’s Program Career Coordinator Sam Halfman for a day of industry visits and career insights in Rochester, N.Y.
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8 February 2023Oswalt ’24 interns with Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
Executing press conferences and talking with constituents of U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer provide inside view of government for Katelyn Oswalt ’24 during summer internship.
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8 February 2023Harris '85 to Speak on MLK
Clay Harris ’85, founder of Uniting and Healing Through Hope of Monroe County and the president and CEO of H&H Realty, H&H Property Management and Countrywide Construction, will discuss Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy during Hobart and William Smith’s annual MLK keynote address on Tuesday, Feb. 21 at 7 p.m. in St. John’s Chapel.
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7 February 2023Galvin '23 Secures Position at IBM
Starting in June, Seamus Galvin ’23 will begin his role as an associate data engineer at IBM’s innovation center in Buffalo, N.Y. He says several internship experiences, as well as a double major degree in mathematics and computer science, have prepared him for the role.
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7 February 2023Making an Impact in Tunisia
With funding from a Student International Initiative Fund (SIIF) grant, international relations and French and Francophone studies double major Johanna Golden ’23 spent the fall in Tunis, Tunisia working on a project supporting female entrepreneurs.
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7 February 2023A Space for Community
Members of the HWS community celebrated the reopening of the Women’s Resource Center in Miller House during a recent reception.
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6 February 2023Legal Careers Converge
Three generations of HWS lawyers practicing under one roof.
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6 February 2023Dobkowski Reflects on Holocaust Documentary
Professor of Religious Studies Michael Dobkowski will participate in a panel discussion in Rochester as part of a screening of the new Ken Burns documentary The U.S. and the Holocaust.
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2 February 2023Students Explore Life on the Hill
For three days over winter break, students spent time exploring career opportunities in public office, advocacy, security, consulting and marketing during one of the Colleges’ signature career preparation programs, Day on the Hill in Washington, D.C.
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2 February 2023Dahouda Discusses Ivory Coast’s Postwar Reconstruction
Associate Professor of French, Francophone and Italian Studies Kanate Dahouda offers a significant political contribution to understanding the Ivory Coast’s road to economic recovery and nation-building under the presidency of Alassane Ouattara.
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2 February 2023Dorman '14 to Address Newest Laurel Society Inductees
Anna Dorman ’14, who serves as the regional voter protection director for the New Hampshire Democratic Party, will deliver the keynote address during the annual William Smith Celebrating Excellence dinner and induction of the newest William Smith Laurel Society members.
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2 February 2023A Gem of an Internship
James Cherry ’23 developed design skills and brought new ideas to life as a visual creative services intern for David Yurman, the American luxury jewelry company.
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1 February 2023Bright Endowed Scholarship Honors the Blessing of Community
A scholarship commitment from J. Reeve Bright ’70, P’89 and his family pays tribute to the lifelong friendships forged at Hobart and William Smith.
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1 February 2023The Death of Tyre Nichols
The HWS community is invited to come together for thoughtful reflection and dialogue on difficult issues around policing, violence, race and privilege following the death of Tyre Nichols.
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27 January 2023Exploring Finance in NYC
During winter break, Hobart and William Smith students explored careers and met with alums in the financial sector during the New York City Wall Street Experience program hosted by the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education.
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25 January 2023Meaningful Mentorship
HWS Corps is recruiting! The tutoring and mentorship program is looking to swell its numbers with more than 85 paid work-study positions available.
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19 January 2023 Canniff ’22 Lands Position at Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Jack Canniff ’22 is part of an impressive cohort of HWS grads landing opportunities in STEM fields.
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19 January 2023Home Away From Home
For Rafael Rodriguez ’07, the Alger Adams ’32 Intercultural Center at HWS (or the IC, as it’s commonly known on campus) was an essential part of his college experience, his “home away from home.”
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18 January 2023Dean in The Nation
In a Q&A with The Nation, Professor of Political Science Jodi Dean discusses her new anthology Organize, Fight, Win: Black Communist Women’s Political Writing.
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18 January 2023The Psychology of Sustainability: J-Term in Costa Rica
This January, HWS students are studying abroad in Costa Rica to learn how people who live in a vulnerable ecosystem are developing resiliency through conservation, sustainability and ecotourism.
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18 January 2023Special Winter Exhibit
The HWS community is invited to view the Special Winter Exhibit on display at the Provenzano Student Art Gallery and enjoy the work of Yijun “Eugene” Cao ’22, a studio art and chemistry double major, and Zhengrui “Mary” Wei ’23, an architectural studies and environmental studies double major.
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