Hobart and William Smith Colleges

The HWS campus on a beautiful spring day in Geneva, N.Y., as students finished midterms and prepared to head home for spring break.

Molly Naef '16 sits in an inner tube in the Warren Hunting Smith Library during a performance investigating unused, productive floor space last week, part of Professor of Dance Donna Davenport's Site-Specific Performance class.

Newly elected Student Trustees Tyler Fuller '18 and Brianna Moore '18 pose for a photo in front of Coxe Hall. Elected by their peers, the two will serve on the HWS Board of Trustees, becoming voting members in their senior year.

Sean Burke '17 takes part in a performance investigating unused, productive floor space in the Warren Hunting Smith Library last week as part of a class with Professor of Dance Donna Davenport. The piece was directed by Mark Darden '17.

Jesse Singleton '18 takes part in a performance exploring the selfie world, self-consciousness, narcissism and conformity last week as part of Professor of Dance Donna Davenport's Site-Specific Performance class. The piece was directed by Kathleen Fowkes '18.

Brooklyn-based visual artist and writer Jen Bervin reads from her selected works as part of the Trias Spring Reading Series in the Hirshson Ballroom.

Visiting Instructor of French and Francophone Studies Eric Lynch leads a discussion in his “Intermediate French” class in Smith Hall on the final day of classes before students departed for spring break.

Members of the Day of Service Club meet in Gulick Hall to plan the next Day of Service taking place on Saturday, April 9.

Professor of Media and Society Linda Robertson speaks with BBC Radio 4 about the cultural influence of World War I. The interview focused on the topic of Robertson’s 2005 book, The Dream of Civilized Warfare: World War I Flying Aces and the American Imagination.

Hobart lacrosse fans cheer on the Statesmen as they get their first ever win over the Hoyas in Washington, D.C.

Assistant Professor of Music Charity Lofthouse and Assistant Professor of Music Katherine Walker discuss a pilot program that will incorporate the writing enriched curriculum into the music major.

Taking advantage of free time over spring break, Domenic Merolla '16 prepares his project for the Senior Symposium that will take place on Friday, April 15.

Professor of Chemistry David Craig prepares samples before students return for next week’s labs.

Assistant Professor of Economics Keoka Grayson works on an upcoming presentation she is giving at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, N.Y. Grayson will discuss her research on the link between infant mortality and incarceration.

President Mark D. Gearan gathers with former directors of the Peace Corps at the agency's headquarters for a day of discussion. Pictured from left to right are: Gearan (1995-1999), Ronald A. Tschetter (2006-2009)​, current Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet, Elaine Chao (1991-1992), Aaron S. Williams (2009-2012), and Gaddi H. Vasquez (2002-2006)​.

Students pose for a photo after putting the finishing touches on Hawkins Avenue House in Geneva, N.Y. while volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Ontario County. The students prepared the house for its new owners by helping out with painting, sanding and sealing tile grout.