Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Members of the Leadership League of Women pose for a photo on the steps of the Seneca Room following the year end celebration. The group mentors and collaborates with young women in the community.

Leadership League of Women founder Virginia DeWees '16 offers remarks during the end of year celebration in the Seneca Room. LLOW is a collaborative effort between William Smith and Geneva High School students.

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.

The quiet Quad before Orientation 2016 activities begin.

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

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.

Students pick up a midday snack at the newly completed Au Bon Pain café located in the atrium of the Warren Hunting Smith Library.

Pre-Orientation Adventure Program students gather for a photo before returning to their work with Seneca County Habitat for Humanity in Waterloo, N.Y.

First-year students participating in the Pre-Orientation Adventure Program take to the water near the Seneca Lake Yacht Club for a lesson before leaving for their kayaking trip.

First-Year Dean David Mapstone '93 reviews kayaking instructions before Pre-Orientation Adventure Program students hit the water for practice.

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

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.

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.

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.