Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Graduating seniors are greeted by Hobart alumni as they make their way to the annual Hobart Launch.

The sun broke through the clouds to shine on the students and alumni gathered at the Bozzuto Boathouse on Friday for the Hobart Launch.

William Smith seniors touch the good luck tree, a tradition that dates back to the College's founding, in which William Smith women would touch a special tree on The Hill for good luck.

Druids lead the way to the Bozzuto Boathouse for the Hobart Launch.

William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig P’22 offers the traditional Dean’s Toast, in which she encouraged the graduating seniors to go out into the world and take your power.

Seniors receive their final charm bracelets on their way into the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts for the annual William Smith Senior Welcome and Toast.

Lizzy Houston '19 accepts her charm bracelet before the William Smith Senior Welcome and Toast.

The sun sets over the Hobart and William Smith campus on the Friday of Commencement Weekend.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. '12 speaks to graduates at rehearsal on the Quad.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. '12 celebrates as he is welcomed as an honorary member of the William Smith Class of 2019 by Tamira Jackson-Lofton ’19 and Ifunanya Okeke ’19.

William Smith Alumnae Association President Julie Bazan '91 lifts a glass of champagne at the Senior Welcome and Toast. Bazan presented the Association's awards and class announcements at the ceremony.

Dr. Lisa Abeshaus ’84, P’19, an obstetrician-gynecologist, delivers the alumna speech at the Annual Senior Welcome Toast on Friday. “The strength, well-being and power of this institution is reliant on you staying involved, coming back and giving back to this community, she said.

Tamira Jackson-Lofton ’19 delivers remarks written by Ifunanya Okeke ’19, president of the William Smith Class of 2019. Okeke's laryngitis prevented her from delivering the speech.

Associate Vice President for Advancement and Director of Alumni Relations Jared Weeden '91 welcomes alumni, friends, family and graduating seniors to the Hobart Launch.

Seniors, faculty and staff gather at the Oneg Shabbat Dessert Reception at the Abbe Center for Student Life on Friday night.

Dusk settles over the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.