Hobart and William Smith Colleges

After hitting the Warren Hunting Smith Library, Rory Allen ’23 grabs a cup of coffee from ABP (Au Bon Pain) and relaxes in the Adirondack chairs. “I spend time there with friends, study, enjoy a coffee, or just plain laze around on a beautiful day. It’s the perfect place to escape the buzz of campus life.”

As a dancer, Emily Tang's '24 classes are often held in Deming Theatre in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts, where she practices lyrical, jazz and ballet.

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.

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.

Samantha Foulk '22 also enjoys studying in the Blackwell Room. In the stained glass window, figures such as Bishop John Henry Hobart, William Shakespeare and Washington Irving are immortalized.

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.

Nick Kriak ’22 races past a RIT defender in the second half of Sunday’s game. The Statesmen beat the Tigers 3-1 on the strength of three second-half goals.

Hugh Nick Mckenny '20 MAT '21 sits in his favorite study spot, the basement of Merritt Hall. The friendliness and availability of the Education Department who are always willing to share their knowledge and offer guidance makes it my favorite place.

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.

Morgan Murphy '22, an Elizabeth Blackwell Scholar at the Colleges, studies in the Blackwell Room. I was honored to receive the Blackwell scholarship, and studying in the Blackwell Room reminds me of my goals in science at HWS and beyond. The beautiful stained glass windows and historical paintings and plaques around the room remind me that many William Smith women have sat where I am sitting before, and the quiet and comfortable space allows me to focus on my studies and lose track of time.

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

Mike DeVaney '23 receives the Pfizer vaccine from nurse practitioner Cheryl Colton as part of the Colleges' vaccine clinic in the Robert A. Bristol Field House.

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

Amanda Adams ’21 jumps through the air to redirect a shot past the RIT goalie. The William Smith soccer team defeated the Tigers 3-1 in an exhibition game on Cozzens Field on Sunday.

Visiting Instructor of Writing and Rhetoric Sherri Martin-Baron presents Umama Ahmed '24 with the First-Year Writing Prize. Kayla Powers '24 also received the honor.