Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Under the direction of Professor of Environmental Studies John Halfman, Harrison Simbliaris '17 prepares bottles that will be used to collect local water samples. Later, Simbliaris will test the water for metrics such as turbidity and dissolved solids.

Audrey Bates ’17 and Bree von Bradsky ’16 plan this year’s Pre-Orientation Adventure Program trips. The program offers members of the Classes of 2020 an opportunity to engage in hiking, kayaking or volunteer projects before the official Orientation.

Working in the lab of Assistant Professor of Chemistry Josh Newby, Keshihito Murphy ’16 adds liquid nitrogen to the matrix isolation system, which keeps the equipment cool.

Faculty members participate in the inaugural Pop-Up Writing Day organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning on Monday.

A stunning look at the sky through a sculpture at Houghton House.

Austin Gallegos '17 works on leadership programming for incoming students as part of his summer internship with the Centennial Center for Leadership.

Prevention and Education Coordinator Katheryn Stiffler and Deputy Title IX Coordinator Tremayne Robertson pose for a photo at the Office of Title IX Programs and Compliance, which they join this summer as new members of the staff and HWS community.

Geneva Middle School teacher and freelance artist Jon George leads Art Week for a group of students participating in the 2016 summer Kids College at HWS.

Outside of Smith Hall, Taylor Rugg ’17 discusses her Honors project with Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Ben Ristow. Rugg’s Honors project explores the effects of war on the individual.

A summer intern for The Bucks County Herald, Juliana Heffern ’17 holds up her first published article on water contamination issues in Pennsylvania.

Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs Montrose Streeter addresses attendees of HWS Campus Safety’s collegiate campus safety supervisor training academy. The gathering was held on campus in late July.

Kenan Williams ’17 stands outside of City Hall in downtown Geneva where he is spending his summer shadowing City Councilor Mark Gramling.

Under the guidance of Assistant Professor of Psychology Daniel Graham, Nina Prescott ’17 is spending her summer performing background research, measurements and statistical analysis in order to better understand how people interpret and respond to masks.

Houghton House viewed through a sculpture on campus.

Students pose for a photo while working with the afterschool program at Proyecto Escuela La Esperanza.

Students take a group photo with a thank-you card written by the students of the Escuela Proyecto La Esperanza.