Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Matt Bindig '98, the author of the novel “Nothing Here is Real,” discusses literature and English careers during a talk in the Blackwell Room following his Trias reading.

Trias Writer-in-Residence Jeff VanderMeer, best-selling author of the Southern Reach Trilogy, leads a workshop with students. VanderMeer is the recipient of the Shirley Jackson Award, the Nebula Award, and three-time winner of the World Fantasy Award.

During their abroad experience in Argentina, HWS students meet up with international students learning English at Universidad Champagnat to practice Spanish language skills. The program is being led by Associate Professor of Psychology Brien Ashdown.

HWS students studying abroad in Argentina with Assistant Professor of Psychology Brien Ashdown (front left) pause for a picture while hiking in Aconcagua Provincial Park in the Andes Mountains.

Autism advocate Jesse Saperstein '04, author of, “Atypical: Life with Asperger's in 20 1/3 Chapters,” signs copies of the book after speaking with first-year students.

Staff psychologist Tasha Prosper answers questions about mental health during the Latin American Organization's “Community Support and Mental Health”​ event at Intercultural Affairs.

Taylor Rugg '17 discusses leadership opportunities for William Smith students – including the Public Leadership Education Network (PLEN), a national organization that prepares college women for leadership roles in public policy – during a seminar for juniors, sophomores and first-years.

During an information session in Trinity Hall, HWS faculty members speak to students about their experiences choosing a graduate school.

The Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education hosts an information session in the Sanford Room for students interested in careers combining business and sports.

The William Smith College Rowing Team traverses Seneca Lake at sunset on Tuesday.

Members of the HWS community refuel at food trucks set up at Fall Nationals during Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Sophia Melvin ’18, Fernando Banales Mejia ’17 and Megan Lafferty ’18 present their summer chemistry research during the Student Research Symposium.

President Mark D. Gearan serves a shaving cream pie to Emmitt Mendoza-Gaspar '17 during the Pie A Sigma Chi fundraising event on Saturday.

Guests of Homecoming and Family Weekend participate in “Pie a Sigma Chi” outside of the Barn on Saturday. Now in its second year, the event raises money for Colleges Against Cancer.

During Homecoming and Family Weekend, Harrison Simbliaris ’17 presents his research on the impact of precipitation and stream discharge at this year's Student Research Symposium in the Vandervort Room of the Scandling Campus Center.

Everett G. and Donna J. Bishop P'08 take a photo with Brian Schubmehl '07, director of New England leadership giving, in the L. Thomas Melly '52 Lobby of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts following the dedication of the Dance Corridor in honor of their daughter, Cara Bishop Lavallee ’08.