Hobart and William Smith Colleges

John Maloney '24 and Jesse Whelan Small '24 collaborate in the Warren Hunting Smith Library. Their favorite place to study is a carrel they call “Marvin’s Room,” named in honor of Professor Emeritus of History Marvin Bram.

Cyclist, cross country runner and mathematics major, Jonathan Garcia '23 has explored the greater Geneva, N.Y. area by bike. I've developed a strong connection to the Geneva community, he says.

Applied Instructor of Jazz Guitar Greg Wachala gives a ukulele lesson to Quin Kenny '23.

During Christianity and Culture, Professor of Religious Studies Richard Salter '86, P'15 leads a discussion on Christian athletes.

After being restored, the original Greek Doric columns are returned to the President's House on South Main Street. The columns are almost 200 years old.

Julyssa Winters '24 relaxes in the kitchenette at Houghton House. With multiple courses on the arts campus, Winters says its important to have a space to grab a snack between class. And the kitchenette is cozier than any classroom, she says.

Assistant Professor of Chemistry Elana Stennett and Noah Kilmer '21 discuss results he gathered from studying the biofouling of membranes. Kilmer is developing experiments to see how this changes when a pharmaceutical drug is also present in the sample to more accurately mimic a sample of wastewater.

During the Locale panel at the 2021 Senior Symposium, students present research in anthropology, aquatic biology, design and conservation, and political science. The showcase of academic research and capstone experiences is organized by the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Members of the Colleges' Masters of Teaching degree program, Hugh McKenny '20, MAT '21, Shannon Murphy '20, MAT '21 and Brandi Taylor '19, MAT '21 present their research on technology and education at the 2021 Senior Symposium.

A view of the western shore of Seneca Lake.

Matthew Nusom '23 snags a frisbee on the Quad. Especially during the pandemic, it's been great to have a space to get outside and be with your friends, he says.

Kevin Lima '23 hangs out at his favorite place on campus, the patio outside ABP. It's a prime spot for running into people, he says.

Students clear debris and mulch garden beds at the Geneva Visitor Center lakefront as part of HWS' Day of Service.

In partnership with BluePrint Geneva, students help collect and distribute food donations during this year’s spring Day of Service.

During Day of Service, students support the Connect Geneva Bike Collection and Distribution Project by cleaning and tuning up gently used and donated bikes.

Isabella Pardales ’21 gets creative in the studio spaces at the Katherine D. Elliot Studio Arts Center. “Elliot is a place I would go for hours at a time, but that is the nature of a studio. You go there and lose yourself in your work. It is a place filled with light, color, and creativity. Not to mention one of the quietest spots on campus,” she says.