Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Poet Claudia Rankine gives a reading of her work “Citizen: An American Lyric” at the Smith Center for the Arts. The book was this year’s Common Read for the first year experience at HWS and has inspired campus dialogue around issues of race and racism.

Early morning on William Smith Hill.

A photo by Kristine Vann ’18 of the Hobart and William Smith campus and Bozzuto Boathouse from the waters of Seneca Lake on a beautiful summer day.

Dublin Gearan discusses squirrels, treats and tennis balls during “Kibbles and Bytes on WEOS 89.5FM and 90.3FM.

Professor of Art Ted Aub works on a model of famed local bassist Scott LaFaro, which will serve as reference for a full-scale sculpture that will be cast in bronze. Geneva City Council recently named April 3 'Scott LaFaro Day' in honor of his legacy.

Josiah Bramble '19 shares his experience as a student with members of the HWS community during HWS Impact.

Frank Brown '17 speaks to students about Native American culture after learning the students were in the midst of a Native American history unit. Brown, a member of the Seneca Nation, discussed life on a reservation and the misperceptions and challenges faced by Native Americans today.

William Fletcher '20 helps a student with his homework during Read for the Record at Lafayette Intermediate School in Waterloo, N.Y.

Riggs Alosa ’17 and Mary Kubinski ’17 help a late Fall Nationals entry “sniff out” the competition.

Demarest Hall on a beautiful autumn afternoon.

Students traverse stage during a performance of “One Last Time.”

Caitlin Lasher '19 jumps for joy on 90 Mile Beach. Lasher was part of a group of HWS students studying abroad in New Zealand led by Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Kirin Makker.

Colleen Moore ’16 (left) completes a fellowship with the Global Aliya Foundation in Indonesia. Moore was accompanied by Associate Professor of Religious Studies Etin Anwar (center standing), co-founder of the foundation.

Led by Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Christopher Annear, a group of HWS students studying abroad in Vietnam for the fall semester pose for a photo in front of the Theravada Buddhist Temple in Can Tho, Vietnam.

On behalf of Hobart and William Smith, Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68 throws out the first pitch at an Orioles game at Camden Yards.

Hobart football alums pose for a photo with former teammate Ali Marpet ’15 (center) who is now a guard for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.