Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Lindsey Kloc ’19, of Barrington, R.I., hugs her little sister Ellory.

Orientation Mentor James Mandart ’17 gives a cheer as members of the Classes of 2019 gather with their Orientation groups following the President’s Welcome.

As students gather on the tennis courts for the annual class-year illumination photo, Micaela Carney ’18 uses a selfie-stick to capture a photo.

Janet Aulet P’19, of Schenectady, N.Y., kisses her daughter Kayla Aulet ’19 after the President’s Welcome on Stern Lawn on Friday afternoon.

Kara Martinez P’19 snaps a photo of her children Dylan Bennett ’19 and Katie Bennett before returning to their home in Annapolis, Md.

An aerial view of the President’s Welcome ceremony surrounded by the picturesque landscape of the Hobart and William Smith campus in Geneva.

Orientation Coordinators Peter Budmen '15, MAT '16 and Hannah Connolly '16 offer their congratulations to the Classes of 2019.

HWS Chaplain, The Rev. D. Maurice Charles, shares a smile with William Smith Dean Catherine Gallouet during the President’s Welcome. Charles, who heads the Office of Spiritual Engagement, joined the HWS leadership team this summer.

In Geneva’s Arbors Neighborhood, Day of Service volunteers remove wood fragments from a resident’s backyard. More than a dozen students joined with community members to lend a hand at the property.

The Classes of 2019 join their families for the President’s Welcome held on Stern Lawn. With addresses from HWS leadership and the Orientation Coordinators, the traditional event marks a special occasion at the start of the Classes’ academic journey at the Colleges.

“The next four years will give you the confidence and experience necessary to investigate new ideas, cultures and points of view,” says President Mark D. Gearan addressing the Classes of 2019.

Members of the Classes of 2019 and their families listen to remarks offered during the President’s Welcome on Friday.

President Mark D. Gearan joins several Hobart and William Smith students who worked with members of the local chapter of the NAACP to distribute school supplies to the Geneva City School District through the NAACP's Backpack Program.

As part of the Orientation Day of Service efforts taking place in the City Central Neighborhood, student volunteers cleanup up an entrance to Geneva’s Lakefront Park area at the intersection of Castle Street and Routes 5 and 20.

At the Mount Olive Missionary Church, several students help congregation members build raised garden beds.

Chase Tanguay '19, of East Hampton, Mass., says goodbye to his mother Diane King P'19 and brother Jaden Tanguay.