Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Students investigate a burial mound within what is thought to be an ancient community in the Preseli Hills. A small henge at this location is thought to be the resting place for the legendary King Arthur.

Students pose on the grounds of the Carreg Cennen Castle, capturing a scene of the historic countryside.

During the Sense of Place hike, students stop to reflect on their connection to the environment around them. Here, Rachel Brown ’18 writes in her journal.

The students pause for a group photo during their Sense of Place hike through the Preseli Hills.

The group catches a cricket match in Cardiff, the capital of Wales, between Hampshire (England team) and Galmorgan (the local Welsh team).

Kate Speigel ’18, Rachel Brown ’18, Audrey Bates ’17, Lindsay Brown ’19 and Dillon Russo ’18 pose before beginning a hike to Paviland Cave at Gower Peninsula.

University of Wales Professor Andy Williams discusses the historical and cultural significance of the region.

University of Wales Professor Andy Williams gives a short lecture on the geological aspects of the Preseli Hills during the “Sense of Place” hike.

Students hike through the Preseli Hills. The location is, among other things, known as the source of material used for the iconic Stonehenge, outside of Salisbury, England.

Alums and friends of the Colleges gather for a photo during Sunday's HWS at the Orioles event.

On behalf of Hobart and William Smith, Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68 throws out the first pitch at Sunday's Orioles game at Camden Yards. The Day at the Orioles was hosted by Edward '86 and Robin Savits '87 Cooper P'16.

HWS Trustee Thomas B. Poole ’61, P’91, L.H.D. ’06 speaks during a summer alumni and alumnae gathering in Westhampton, N.Y., hosted by Poole and his wife Mary Jane Poole P'91.

President Mark D. Gearan joins a group of alumni and alumnae for a photo during an HWS summer gathering in Cohasset, Mass., hosted by William '90 and Melissa Tierney P'20.

Madison MacDowell '18 throws to a teammate during a pick-up ultimate frisbee game. Organized by Associate Professor of Philosophy Eric Barnes and Associate Professor of Chemistry Justin Miller, pick-up ultimate frisbee is played on the Quad almost every week.

HWS community members practice yoga Wednesday morning on the HWS Fribolin Farm.

Smith Hall on a beautiful Wednesday afternoon. The stone marker is inscribed to recognize the Hobart College Class of 1882.