Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Students gather in front of the Declaration of Sentiments wall at the Women’s Rights National Historical Park in Seneca Falls as part of “Pride in the FLX” with Vice President of Campus Life Becca Barile.

As part of “Going With the Flow: First-Years Learning on the Water,” students enjoy a lesson aboard the William Scandling research vessel with Finger Lakes Institute Associate Director Nadia Harvieux and its Director Lisa Cleckner.

The Class of 2027 poses for the annual Illumination photo on Bristol Lawn.

Associate Professor of Sociology Ervin Kosta introduces students to Geneva as part of “Uniquely Urban? Welcome to Downtown.”

Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Hatch leads a movement workshop during Professor of Dance Donna Davenport’s Spark! class “We Are Who We Are: A Performance of Dance, Music and Theater.”

At St. Francis de Sales and St. Stephen School, students help move books and prepare for the new school year.

Students spread wood chips at Richards Park playground during community service activities.

Students paint a mural as part of a SPARK! class led by Associate Professor of Gender, Sexuality and Intersectional Justice Michelle Martin-Baron and Victor Pultinas ’08.

As part of SPOARK!, the outdoor adventure program, students ready the boat for a sailing lesson on Seneca Lake.

The Orientation team poses for a selfie after a fun night of bowling at Sunset Bowl in Waterloo, N.Y.

Lina Hassini '26 chisels a piece of hematite as part of a research project led by Professor of Chemistry Walter Bowyer, which is investigating the creation process of ancient pigments.

Members of the Orientation team put together packets for the incoming Classes of 2027.

Joe McCoy ’24 and Zac Ambielli ‘24 ride an electric bike to the Scandling Campus Center.

Community Assistants for the upcoming academic year celebrate Spirit Day in Bartlett Theatre.

Finger Lakes Institute research interns Dylan Meyer ’26 and Hannah Matter ’24 test water samples for herbicides and insecticides at the Colleges’ Henry Hanley Biological Field Preserve.

Bozzuto Boathouse on a sunny summer afternoon.