Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Jonah Salita '19 hosts a Global Café in the Solarium Gallery at Houghton House, showcasing photographs he took in Hong Kong of Fu Tei elders.

Students look at pieces showcased in the new exhibit at Houghton House: “Now What?! Advocacy, Activism and Alliances in American Architecture since 1960.”

While the judges deliberate, four students present their “Flash Pitch,” a 90-second pitch for a product or service. In the photo above, the audience-selected winner Cort Williams ’19 presents “SkyHigh.”

Representing all four judges, Caroline Ross Galdabini ’89, head of marketing at Citi Private Bank, announces the winner of the 2019 Pitch contest. Galdabini described Zibitsker’s idea as one that will, “connect with the consumer, is viable and innovative.”

The judges, including (l to r) HWS Trustee Michael Rawlins ’80, P’16, principal user experience design architect for the Walt Disney Company; Philip Yawman ’87, president at the Colley Group, Inc.; Caroline Ross Galdabini ’89, head of marketing at Citi Private Bank; and Eric Cohler ’81, interior designer, present Maxim Zibitsker ’19 with a check for $10,000 to launch “Aqua Salutem Technologies.”

Alexandria Knipper ’21 presents “UVA,” an online cancer connection community that uses a unique identification questionnaire to strategically connect patients, survivors and caregivers. A standing-room-only crowd gathered in the Vandervort on Thursday to watch four teams present their ideas.

Winner of the 2019 Pitch Contest Maxim Zibitsker ’19 answers the judges’ questions after his presentation. Zibitsker’s proposal was for “Aqua Salutem Technologies,” a product that uses artificial intelligence and the computer-based echolocation system to help maximize rescue response times for drowning victims.

Garrett Brzozowiec ’19 and Michael Harris ’19 present TouchTab, an integrated software application that enables customers at drinking establishments to display, track and close their tabs from their smartphone.

Assistant Professor of Political Science Rene Rojas introduces Maya Struili ‘22 during the annual Writing College Reception.

Visiting Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Amy Howard Green introduces Nassir Whitley '22 at the Writing Colleagues Welcome Reception.

Members of the Writing Colleagues Program gather for a photo with Assistant Professor of Writing and Rhetoric Ben Ristow (back row, left).

Finalists pose with the judges. After deliberating to select a winner, the judges reported that initially, each judge selected a different team to win. Caroline Ross Galdabini ’89 (second, right) said that this spoke to the overall preparedness and strength of the evening’s presentations.

Pitch winner Maxim Zibitsker ’19 poses with the $10,000 check. Zibitsker was mentored by Daniel L. Rosensweig ’83, president and CEO of Chegg and former HWS Trustee.

Professor of History Chip Capraro introduces Drew Blanchard '21 during the Writing Colleagues Welcome Reception, held at the home of Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations and Legislative Affairs Jerry and Anne Buckley P’15.

Cailin Gensler ’21 and Katie Cox ’20 enjoy a little fresh air through a window in Medbery Hall.

Students review their work during “Watercolor Sketching” with Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Kirin Makker.