Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In This Week in Photos, we highlight some of the research projects that students are working on this summer. Here, on Mount Washington in N.H., students join with Geoscience faculty Tara Curtin, Dave Finkelstein, Neil Laird and Nick Metz during the Northeast Partnership for Atmospheric and Related Sciences Research program.

At the Finger Lakes Institute, Research Technician Dylan Meyer ’25 and Lab Manager Trevor Massey swap out a part in a DMA-80 machine, which will be used to measure mercury concentrations in fish.

Ali Muzaffar ’26 and Kate Barilla ’23, MSM’24 examine pieces of the Collections of Hobart and William Smith as part of a research project with Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Angelique Szymanek.

Under the guidance of Professor of Chemistry Justin Miller, Emilie Mussi ‘25 and Emily Gorczynski ‘26 use a rotary evaporator to remove solvents from compounds present in a sample.

As part of a research project with Associate Professor of Biology Brad Cosentino, Chidalu Nwokolo ‘26, Calvin Lincoln ’25 and James Nelson ’26 investigate the predatory response of squirrels.

Participants of the Upstate N.Y. International Counselor Tour, representing more than 20 countries from around the world, pose for a group photo at Geneva Lakefront Park.

This summer, alums, parents and friends of the Colleges are gathering across the country to connect with incoming first year students and their families. Here, President Mark D. Gearan speaks to guests at the home of John T. '71 and Trish C. Preston ’71, P’20 in Brewster, Mass.

Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Hatch and Technical Director and Resident Designer Ed Hallborg snap a selfie during rehearsals for Shakespeare in Delaware Park's production of Romeo and Juliet, which opens in Buffalo, N.Y. this week. Hatch plays Friar Lawrence and Hallborg is serving as sound designer.

Chaplain Nita Byrd (left) was inducted this month as a Distinguished Fellow during the Colleges and Universities of the Anglican Communion’s XI Triennial Conference held at Trinity College and Janet Clarke Hall in Melbourne, Australia.

Summer of Service interns Jamachukwun Atumonyogo ’26, Anjalee Wanduragala ’26, Caroline Ruffner ’25, Wedad Al Rousan ’26, Mia Lugo ’25 and Jordan Hodge ’26 enjoy paddle boarding after a picnic at Seneca Lake State Park.

At O'Shaughnessy Distilling CO. in Minneapolis, M.N., alums and friends pose for a photo at a gathering hosted by Michael J. '92 and Jennifer Duggan.

After giving a talk on civic engagement at the Wianno Club in Osterville, Mass., President Mark D. Gearan gathers for a photo with Pete Buck '81, P'12, Susan Frelinghuysen '80, P’12, P’17, Callie Frelinghuysen Buck '12 holding daughter Rosie, Henry Buck '12, Mary Herlihy Gearan, Denis Frelinghuysen '81, P’12, P’17 and Nancy Buck P’12.

David Lieberman, Jacqueline Gilbert-Lieberman ’89, Aaron Lieberman ’86, President Mark D. Gearan, Mary Herlihy Gearan, Susan Steinberg Lieberman ‘60, P’86, P’88, P’98, Miriam Lieberman Doremus ’88 and John Doremus ’88 pose for a photo at the Albany Country Club.

At the home of Trustee Eric ’89 and Katie Stein in Darien, Conn., Eric welcomes alums, parents, friends and members of the Classes of 2027.

At a gathering in Denver, Colo., Mike Koenig ’84, Mike Martin ’84, Michael O’Sullivan ’27, Rick Giancola ’78 and Carol Safarz DeStefanis ‘84 snap a selfie. The event was hosted by Scott ’91 and Liz O’Sullivan P’27.

Director of the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education Brandi Ferrara touches base with students who hold internships in Geneva this summer.