Hobart and William Smith Colleges

President Mark D. Gearan toasts to the future of the Classes of 2016. The President’s Toast is a highlight of Senior Week events, and features a performance by the President’s Garage Band – a group of faculty, staff and community members.

Home of the Department of Art and Architecture since 1970, Houghton House features studios, classrooms, offices and The Davis Gallery, a multipurpose exhibition space. Built in 1880, Houghton House was previously the property of Helen Hall Houghton before being acquired by the Colleges in 1943 for use as a William Smith dorm.

This week, student photographer Kristine Vann ’18 takes you on a tour of Hobart and William Smith spaces, highlighting summer activities. Here, Orientation Coordinators Josh Weinstein ’17 and Lauren Carr ’17 pose for a photo at the Colleges’ entrance near Pulteney and Hamilton streets. The two have been planning Orientation for new students, happening at the end of August.

In Allentown, Pa., Dr. David T. Lyon '67, clinical professor of medicine at the College of Medicine at Drexel University, represents HWS during the inauguration of Muhlenberg College President John Williams.

In Houghton House, Garth Burke ’17, J.P. White ’17, Sarah Pullman ’18 and Audrey English ’17 present landscape design proposals for the space surrounding the new Perkins Observatory. The third floor of Houghton House contains studio spaces for architecture students and faculty.

Built in 1907, Smith Hall was the first building constructed with funds from William Smith. The building contains the offices of the William Smith Dean and the Hobart Dean, as well as classrooms and several department offices.

A view of the Hobart and William Smith campus and Bozzuto Boathouse from the waters of Seneca Lake on a beautiful summer day.

In 2003, Bozzuto Boathouse, named in honor of the father of Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68, was completed, providing a home to the nationally-ranked HWS sailing team and a popular spot for students to enjoy Seneca Lake.

Mark Hoolihan '82, Matt Heyn '81, Kevin Martin '81 and John Collins P'72, P'74, P'84, P'90, GP'09, GP'12 pose for a photo while watching the Herons take on Vassar on Saturday afternoon.

Sarah Eichhorn 17 poses for a photo during a visit to Cortona Toscana, Italy. Eichhorn is currently participating in the Prague abroad program.

Bridget Nishimura 17, Emily Smith 18, Abigail Arky 17 and Amy Feda 17 pose for a photo while visiting Geneva, Switzerland. The students are currently participating in the Copenhagen abroad program.

Students and faculty participating in the Italy abroad program pose for a photo during a tour of a marble quary. The trip is being led by Professor of Art and Architecture A.E. Ted Aub and Professor of Art and Architecture Phillia Yi (right).

Ali Burns 18 takes a shot on goal early in the first half of Saturdays game against Vassar. The Herons came away with a 15-5 victory securing the Liberty League regular season title.

Mark Darden 17 rips a shot on goal during Hobarts win over Sacred Heart University.

Cooper Stefaniak 16 goes head to head with Sacred Heart University on Saturday on Boswell Field. The Statesmen came away with a 15-10 win with 2 goals netted by Stefaniak.

Melissa Moore 18 works past the Vassar defense in Saturdays Liberty League match on Boswell Field. Moore scored 3 goals to help the Herons capture the Liberty League regular season title.