Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Completed earlier in 2016, the Richard S. Perkin Observatory is a nearly 1,000-square-foot teaching facility that provides students with opportunities to observe and photograph astronomical objects trillions of miles from Earth. The building sits adjacent to the Katherine D. Elliott Studio Arts Center.

Associate Director of Admissions Claire Criniti 13 leads parents of prospective students on a tour of campus.

Gabrielle Eure '17 drives the lane during the Heron's 71-59 victory over the St. John Fisher College Cardinals.

Melanie Patterson '17 makes a pass during William Smith's 71-59 win over St. John Fisher College on Tuesday.

Ellie Cherry '18 (right) poses for a photo at the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

Ben Greiner '18 lines up a shot during the Statemen's 4-2 win over the SUNY Cortland Red Dragons on Friday.

Jamal Lucas '19 powers to the rim during Hobart's 70-58 win over the University of Scranton.

Colin Dougherty '19 runs the floor during the Statesmen's 70-58 win over the Scranton University Royals on Saturday.

Led by Assistant Professor of Psychology Brien Ashdown, students studying abroad in Patagonia gather for a group photo after a day of hiking, biking and exploring.

Residential Area Director Joshua Kolapo leads an African dance workshop in Bristol Field House on Thursday.

Ren Workman '18 reads aloud to members of HWS Girl Up and Peace Action HWS during an Oxfam banquet in the Common Room of the Scandling Campus Center. During the dinner, food was portioned based on different economic standings to help facilitate a conversation about world poverty and hunger.

First organized in 1999 by Gwendolyn Ann Smith in Allston, Mass., HWS Pride Alliance holds a vigil for the 17th annual Transgender Day of Remembrance in memory of Rita Hester, a trans woman of color murdered the year before.

Professor of Biology Beth Newell captures HWS study abroad students at the top of The Pyramid at Girraween in New South Wales, Australia.

After dropping off boxes filled with Thanksgiving supplies, members of HWS Rotaract pose for a photo at a local food bank in Geneva.

Anna Hartnett 17 and Hannah Nichols 17 present to Geneva Mayor Ron Alcock, Geneva 2020 Program Coordinator Amy Jackson Sellers, City Manager Matt Horn, Director of the Office of Neighborhood Initiatives Sage Gerling and Professor of Sociology Jack Harris. Their project examines how to promote Geneva 2020 visibility and engagement, and analyzes the initiative in the context of the statewide Cradle to Career consortium and Strive Together network.

Matt Pizzo '19 puts a slapshot on goal during Hobart's 4-2 win over SUNY Cortland on Friday.