Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Ryan Densen ’17, Sam Solomon ’17, Alexis Santiago ’18, Chris Gorman ’17 and Matthew Skinner '17 pose for a photo with innovation expert, best-selling author and business journalist Warren Berger (right center) following his talk in the Vandervort Room on Tuesday. The event, A More Beautiful Question was sponsored by the Sigma Chi Fraternity and Student Activities.

Professor of Art Michael Bogin and Sarah Deiseroth ’18 hang a painting for the opening of “Galàpagos,” Bogin’s exhibition of vibrant colors and tropical memories which is on display in the Davis Gallery at Houghton House.

Premilla Nadasen, an associate professor of history at Barnard College, gives the lecture, “Labor of Love: Social Reproduction and the Politics of Care” as part of the Fisher Center Lecture Series on Wednesday. The 2016-17 theme is “No Place Like Home.”

During her Fisher Center lecture, Premilla Nadasen, a scholar-activist, examined the concept of the “caring economy,” which has often been used to describe the labor of social reproduction — both paid and unpaid labor in the home.

Austin Letorney '17 leads prospective students and their families on a campus tour.

During his Presidents Forum address, Curry quoted the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., saying We shall learn to live together as brothers and sisters or perish together as fools. Curry added: But be not dismayed. Do not give up. The choice is actually ours. The fates have not determined it. We can choose chaos or community. And Im here, and youre here, because weve chosen community.

Austin Gallegos '17 captures a stunning autumn sunset over campus.

Patrick O'Connell III '16 helps set up for a picnic during a visit to Happiness House on Tuesday. Each year, the Hobart football team organizes the “Touchdowns and Tackles for Happiness House” fundraiser, which was started in 2010 by former Statesman Jarrid Blades '12.

TJ Adams '18 talks to students during Hobart football's annual visit to Happiness House. Throughout the academic year football players visit Happiness House to assist teachers and meet with students.

The American Flag flies above campus. On Veterans Day, the Colleges paused to honor alums and other members of the Hobart and William Smith community who have dedicated their lives to serving the nation through the United States Armed Forces.

Brandi Taylor '18, Lester Gamez '18 and Danzelear Johnson '18 enjoy dinner during the campus Kwanzaa celebration in The Bartlett.

Members of BlaqueStone, a hip-hop and neo soul duo with a strong nineties era influence, perform in The Bartlett during the campus Kwanzaa celebration on Saturday.

During their study abroad to Vietnam led by Assistant Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Chris Annear, Cashel McCarthy '18, Katie Storch '18, Danielle Moyer '18 and Natalie Bishop '18 pose for a photo on a trip to Trang An National Park.

Brandon Shed '18 breaks downfield on a pass from quarterback Shane Sweeney '18 during his record-breaking performance against St. Lawrence University on Saturday. Catching 12 passes for 241 yards and two touchdowns, Shed was recently named to the D3football.com National Team of the Week.

Ella McMackin '17 shields the ball from a defender on Saturday during William Smith soccer’s 4-0 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

The William Smith soccer team celebrates their 10th straight Liberty League Championship following a 4-0 win over Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute at home on Cozzens Field.