Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Assistant Professor of History Janette Gayle holds “Railroad to Freedom: The Underground Railroad in New York” in the Poole Family Admissions Center – the same location where abolitionist Harriet Tubman met with author Sarah Hopkins Bradford, who lived in the home and penned Tubman’s biography in 1869.

Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Michael Tinkler speaks to students in “Ancient to Medieval Art” at the Classes of 1972 Outdoor Classroom.

Walter Szczebywlok ’27 and Alyssa Hanuscin ’27 jump in the lake.

Abby Soika ‘25 watches a monarch butterfly that recently emerged from its chrysalis in Rosenberg Hall. The display was created by Animal and Plant Technician John A. Knouse.

Representing the HWS EMS club at the Involvement Expo, Alex Davidson ’24 and Jadon Layne ’25 give a CPR demonstration to Haley Levine ’26.

Students examine artwork at the opening reception of the faculty art exhibition.

Students sign up for clubs and organizations during the bi-annual Involvement Expo held on the Quad.

The William Smith field hockey team gears up for the season during a scrimmage against Cortland on McCooey Field.

The HWS sailing team practices on Seneca Lake on Saturday. The season opens next week at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, N.Y.

Associate Professor of Religious Studies Shalahudin Kafrawi meets with students in “Encountering Difference.”

Director of Major Gifts Julie Kennedy P’12, P’15, P’19, Lisa Carlin P’87, P’93, GP ‘26, Betsy Carlin ‘87, Dana Olson ‘87, John Wright and Becky Watson pose for a photo at a wine and cheese gathering for alums, parents and friends of HWS in Wilson, Wyoming. The event was hosted by Betsy Carlin ’87 and Becky Watson.

Students take notes in Associate Professor of Geoscience Tara Curtin’s FSEM “Parched.”

Led by Professor of Dance Donna Davenport and Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Hatch, students in “We are who we are: a performance of dance, music and theater” perform during the Spark! program finale.

Professor of Chemistry Erin Pelkey reviews the syllabus for “Miracle Drugs ”with first-year students.

Students play a game of pool in the Scandling Campus Center.

President Mark D. Gearan greets students, faculty and staff during the annual international student dinner at his home.