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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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17 January 2023 Rabbi Landowne Joins HWS
A familiar face can be found in the Abbe Center for Jewish Life.
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17 January 2023The Running Man
J. Michael Saeli ’71 remembers Helmut Wagner P’73 (1904-1989), the late Professor of Anthropology and Sociology and Hobart track coach.
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17 January 2023Exploring Media in NYC
During winter break, Hobart and William Smith students spent time in New York City exploring careers in the media industry during the annual Behind the Scenes program facilitated by the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education.
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17 January 2023Exploring the Performing Arts of Bali
Students studying dance, traditional instruments, masked performance, shadow puppetry and mask carving in Bali, Indonesia, during the three-week January term, performed at a fundraising concert in Annika Linden Center in Denpasar, Bali.
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16 January 2023HWS Joins MLK March
As an annual tradition, the campus joined Geneva’s march and memorial service in commemoration of the work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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11 January 2023Considering a Career in Law?
Associate Professor of Environmental Studies Beth Kinne says she’s excited to serve as the Pre-Law Adviser and guide both students who are curious about the field and those students who are set on attending law school.
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11 January 2023Gage ’22 interns with Parsons Dance
Since the fall, Bryna Gage ’22 has worked for Parsons Dance, an international touring modern dance company based in New York City.
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11 January 2023Khokhar '00 Leads One of America’s Fastest Growing Companies
SAKS Health, led by founder and CEO Khawar Khokhar ’00, was named to the Inc. 5000 2022 list of America’s fastest growing private companies — and is offering internship opportunities.
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10 January 2023Opell’s Hits and Misses Become Student Lessons
A new Bozzuto Center exhibit serves as a learning tool for future entrepreneurs in tribute of Michael L. Opell ’59 and his notable career.
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6 January 2023Brain Signals, Robotics and Research
Robotic testing of brain models plays an increasingly important role in developing medical treatments for neuromotor conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, as well as robotic prosthetics for patients managing paralysis and amputation.
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