Hobart and William Smith Colleges

In 2007, Civil Rights Leader and Congressman John Lewis gave the Convocation Address at HWS where he also received the President’s Medal from President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. ’17, P’21.This Week in Photos pays tribute to Lewis by sharing excerpts from his speech.

“I appeal to you as students, freshmen, new, [with a ] sense of vigor, energy, vitality, to find a way to get in the way. Speak up, speak out and do not be quiet.”

“So I say to you, during the school year, and the years to come as you make it through the journey of life, when you encounter the ideas that breed separation in our society, you must remain committed to the beloved community.”

“An idea that we could create a nation, a world, at peace with itself, that we could create a world free from racism, free of violence, where no one would be left out or left behind.”

“I came under the influence of that idea that the concept of the beloved community: an all-encompassing, all-inclusive community where no one is left out or left behind.”

“So, walk with the wind and let the spirit of Hobart and William Smith Colleges be your guide.”

Assistant Director of Residential Education Hannah Smith and Assistant Dean of Student Engagement Shelle Basilio-Murray work in the Office of Residential Education.

Assistant Professor of Dance Kelly Johnson is photographed outside her home with her son and dogs as part of the “Front Porch Portraits” project of Chief Photographer Kevin Colton to capture faculty during the pandemic.

Eesha Anjum ’23 (seated), Konoko Tsubakiyama ’23 and Aarushi Agarwal ’23 enjoy some afternoon sun on their Odell’s porch with furry friend Duke.

Assistant Director of the Office of Intercultural Affairs Edith Wormley enjoys a kiss from her new dog Romeo on Monday.

While volunteering for the Connect Geneva bike collection, Raja Hammad Mehmood ’22, Charles McCadd and Dave Sharman gather for a photo in Geneva Recreation Complex. Mehmood is part of the Summer of Service program operated by the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning.

From the benches on South Main Street, Chief Photographer Kevin Colton captures the Comet Neowise at 4:30 a.m. on Monday morning.

Bailey DiSanto ’21 stands outside the Geneva Community Center where she is working with students attending the Boys and Girls Club this summer.

Director of CCESL Katie Flowers greets the new Superintendent of Geneva City School District Dr. Patricia Garcia with Rochester City School District ELA Director Karen Fahy and Geneva City Manager Sage Gerling. Garcia started July 1 and has joined the Geneva 2030 executive board.

Orientation Coordinators Garrett Downs ’22 and Lalaine Vergara ’21 record this week’s segment outside of the Scandling Campus Center. The pair launched a video series on Facebook and Instagram at @HWSOrientation to introduce incoming students to the campus and Geneva, N.Y. community.

Professor of Art and Architecture A.E. Ted Aub poses in his home next to the bronze sculpture of Dr. Mary Walker he created and will donate to the Women's Hall of Fame in Seneca Falls, N.Y.