Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Students walk to class on Tuesday.

Associate Professor of Economics Keoka Grayson teaches during Political Economy of Race” in Coxe Hall.

During “Topics in Developmental Psychology,” Meredith Kehoe ’22, Daniel Chen ’22, Nicole Miller ’22 and Delilah Jesson ’22 meet during Associate Professor of Psychological Science Julie Kingery’s class.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science Alden Gassert leads a lesson in calculus in Gulick Hall.

Students enjoy a little time with the dogs of faculty.

In the Blackwell Room, Morgan Murphy ’22 studies for “Sensation and Perceptions” with Associate Professor of Psychological Science Professor Daniel Graham.

Heavy Duty Custodian Mark Cardinale poses in Eaton Hall on his last day of work. Cardinale has retired after working the night shift, primarily in the science buildings, for 33 years.

Professor of Biology Patricia Mowery takes a photo of her class in the Vandervort Room on Wednesday.

During “Beginner Japanese II” with Tanaka Lecturer in Japanese Kyoko Klaus, Kyle Gutowski '23 completes a writing assignment on the board.

I'm thankful for all the energy my friends give me, especially during the pandemic, says Jack Fell '21. I'm thankful for my friends, family and the planet, says Audrey Platt '21. Both students are political science majors.

Biochemistry major Ferdy Simons-Barrientos '21 says, I'm thankful that I'm healthy and for the opportunity to come back to campus.

I'm thankful we get to have classes in person, says Luke Reynolds '22. I'm thankful for all the friends I've made during this weird semester, says Stewy Falso '22. Both students are members of Kappa Alpha.

In this special edition of This Week in Photos, students share the things that make them thankful. Lalaine Vergara '21, who has been in Geneva, N.Y. since June to plan Orientation 2020, says she's grateful to be able to travel home to California for the holidays. And in the meantime, she and Marlendy Elysee '21 are thankful for the sunshine, and the opportunity to have lunch with a friend.

There's so much I'm grateful for. I'm thankful for Elfie being here and in my life, my health and the health of my friends, family and others. says Jonathan Garcia '23. Elfie the Leonberger is the dog of Associate Professor of Philosophy Eric Barnes.

I'm thankful my family is healthy. And I'm thankful I'm still having fun and learning new things. Recently, we studied Jupiter's moon Europa in Astrobiology; it has all the ingredients for life. - Kevin Lima '23

I'm thankful we actually get to be on campus and that I get to have the college experience. - Claire Kapitan '24. I'm thankful for new friendships. - Laura Brown '24