Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The Third Annual Finger Lakes Harmful Algal Blooms Seminar was held in the Sanford Room this week. Hosted by USGBC New York Upstate in partnership with Corning, Finger Lakes Institute, OBG and New York State Department of Health, the seminar allowed local residents to learn about effective lake management strategies for controlling algal blooms.

Professor of Education Pat Collins P09 (right) leads a group discussion during Class Day 1: Start Strong, a workshop for HWS faculty members featuring mini-lectures on techniques and best practices for having a great start to the academic year.

Professor of Dance Cadence Whittier edits her work during the Faculty Writing Workshop.

Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Beth Kinne and Assistant Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth review their work during the Faculty Writing Workshop in the Centennial Center for Leadership.

President Mark D. Gearan, Chaplain Charles D. Maurice, Director of the Abbe Center for Jewish Life Julianne Miller, and Chair and Professor of Religious Studies Etin Anwar lead an evening service inside St. John's Chapel. The service, titled Uniting in Hope, was held in response to the violence in Orlando, Florida this past June.

Home to the Office for Spiritual Engagement, St. Johns Chapel provides a variety of religious services to the campus and the local community.

Summer students participating in the New Jersey SEEDS Program enjoy lunch in the Saga Dining Hall in the Scandling Campus Center.

Named after founder William Smith's grandnephew who served as the Colleges’ librarian and historian, the Warren Hunting Smith Library stands prominently along Pulteney Street, and features three floors, public and private study spaces, classrooms, presentation spaces and a new cafe for the upcoming fall semester.

After an 1800 mile trip from Albuquerque, New Mexico to Geneva, New York, prospective student Mark Swiler meets with Associate Director of Admissions Claire Criniti '13 (center) in the parlor of the Office of Admissions.

Located on South Main Street overlooking Seneca Lake, the Office of Admissions serves as the campus hub for prospective students interested in joining the HWS community.

Associate Professor of Psychology Jamie Bodenlos shares tips during a mini-lecture for faculty as part of Class Day 1: Start Strong.

Professor of Biology Mark Deutschlander, Professor of Economics Scott G. McKinney and William Smith Dean and Professor of French and Francophone Studies Catherine Gallouët talk about the upcoming semester during the Faculty Development Series.

Robbin Chapman, associate provost and academic director of diversity and inclusion at Wellesley College, delivers a lecture exploring equity and student engagement as part of the 2016 Faculty Development Series.

Provost and Dean of Faculty Titilayo Ufomata speaks during the Opening Institute of this year's Faculty Development Series hosted by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

International students get to know each other during breakfast in the Scandling Campus Center café. They are joined by Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Montrose Streeter.

New international students chat with faculty and current students during the International Student Dinner on Wednesday.