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7 July 2022Introducing the New Aquatic Science Minor
A new minor in aquatic science capitalizes on the campus’ long history of limnologic research and leverages the Colleges’ location on Seneca Lake.
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30 June 2022Whelan-Small ’24 Named Newman Civic Fellow
Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 has been named a Newman Civic Fellow for his work with the FLX College Leaders Program.
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29 June 2022Faculty Dance Concert 2022
Three Faculty Choreographers join Guest Artist Olive Prince ’99 in three performances.
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25 June 2022Huskie's Appearance on Jeopardy Airs July 4
Andrea “Andie” Huskie, director of secondary education, will be a contestant on Jeopardy beginning Monday, July 4.
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24 June 2022Sipos '23 Honored by Botanical Society of America
Biology major Erika Sipos ’23 is one of only six students nationwide to earn a 2022 Undergraduate Student Research Award from the Botanical Society of America.
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21 June 2022Studying Community Development at London School of Economics
Emma Falkenstein ’21 calls on HWS research experience at the London School of Economics.
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20 June 2022Brathwaite ’22 Presents Honors Research
A recent conference showcased the unsung expressions of Guyanese feminism that Kaitlyn Brathwaite ’22 studied as part of her Honors project.
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17 June 2022“Destined for Greatness”: Alger Adams Dinner 2022
Educator and instructional coach Shavonne Ward ’09 headlined the annual celebration of students’ achievements and Alger Adams ’32, the first Black graduate of Hobart College.
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17 June 2022Rundlett ’22 Accepted to University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine
Emily Rundlett ’22, who graduated cum laude with a B.S. in chemistry, will attend the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine in the fall.
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17 June 2022New Student Trustees Elected
Samari Brown ’24 and Jesse Whelan-Small ’24 have been elected by their peers to serve as Junior Student Trustees.
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17 June 2022Summer Sandbox 2022 Underway
The 14 students in this year’s entrepreneurial accelerator program have begun generating business ideas, performing customer discovery and developing business models.
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3 June 2022Reunion 2022 Kicks Off During Bicentennial Year
This year, Hobart and William Smith will host two Reunion celebrations. It’s two parties this year!
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1 June 2022Pulteney Street Podcast with Guest Jim Cecere ’91
In the latest issue of the Pulteney Street Podcast, President Joyce P. Jacobsen talks with Jim Cecere ’91, founder and owner of two of Geneva’s newest and most interesting shops, FLX Goods & Vinifera.
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1 June 2022Atomic Physics with Prof. Allen
Associate Professor of Physics Ted Allen explains recent research on quantum mechanics.
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24 May 20227th Fulbright-Hays Award for Russian Studies and Economics
The grant from the U.S. Department of Education will fund an intensive course abroad on the politics, economics and culture of Georgia.
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24 May 2022Italian Studies Minor Offered
Program expands on language offering; furthers cultural immersion
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23 May 2022Presenting Finger Lakes Fieldwork
A conference in April showcased students’ scientific research on salamanders, leaf litter and lake levels, including fieldwork conducted in the Colleges’ backyard.
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23 May 2022Labyrinth Funded, Construction Underway
During the most recent Day of Service, students began work on a new labyrinth for spiritual restoration.
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22 May 2022Commencement 2022: “Your Education Matters More than Ever”
During his Commencement address to graduates, Dr. Christopher Beyrer ’81, Sc.D. ’22 emphasized the vital role of education and critical thinking in fostering democracy, validating truth and combatting disinformation.
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20 May 2022Civic Engagement Celebrated
The outstanding work of students, faculty and community members was showcased at this year’s Community Engagement Scholarship Forum.
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20 May 2022HWS Celebrates 10 Gilman International Scholars
The prestigious scholarship will support students as they study and intern abroad next academic year.
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20 May 2022Wickenden ’76 Wins 2022 Christopher Award
The Agitators by Dorothy H. Wickenden ’76, L.H.D. ’14 is one of six nonfiction books for adults recognized this year for affirming “the highest values of the human spirit.”
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18 May 2022Conroy-Goldman's Fiction in the Normal School
Professor of English Melanie Conroy-Goldman’s short story “De Domum” appears in the online literary magazine The Normal School.
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18 May 2022Honors Project Tackles a Marketing Makeover for Blockbuster Video
Be King, Rewind: Katherine Ruggles ’22 rebrands Blockbuster Video for her Media and Society Honors project.
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12 May 2022Metz Named Associate Provost
In his new role, Associate Professor of Geoscience Nick Metz will help oversee faculty affairs and development.
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6 May 2022Aquatic Science Students Present Their Research
Seniors showcase their lake research at New York State Federation of Lake Associations Conference in April.
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6 May 2022Lewis '23 Conducts Research in Stockholm
While studying abroad, Ethan Lewis ’23 is serving as a research assistant with Science for Life Laboratory.
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5 May 2022Time Capsule Brings Together Alums and Mariam Boyd Elementary
Twenty years ago, HWS students on Alternative Spring Break buried a time capsule. In March, a Zoom gathering celebrated the relationship between HWS and Mariam Boyd Elementary that has flourished ever since.
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5 May 2022Morris ’19 Receives Scholarship to Northeastern Law School
Mentorship at HWS leads to a career in social justice.
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4 May 2022HWS Alum and Parent Trip to Cuba
Hobart and William Smith professors will be leading a week-long trip to Cuba, designed for HWS parents and alums.
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