Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Professor of Philosophy and Faculty Pre-Law Advisor Scott Brophy ’78, P’12 speaks to students during “Early Modern Philosphy “in the Blackwell Room.

Fulbright Teaching Fellow Sara Monti leads a discussion during “Beginning Italian” in Demarest Hall.

Mirabel Hickman '21 works on redesign for the intersection of Exchange St. and North St. in downtown Geneva as part of “Architecture Design Studio” with Assistant Professor of Art and Architecture Gabriella D'Angelo.

Dan Schwartzapfel ‘20 works on an assignment in Houghton House.

Samuel Andra ’20 pitches “Sense,” an advanced tremolo/vibrado system that aids in the prevention of guitar tuning issues, at the 2019 Pitch Contest. Andra was one of five contestants to compete in the contest.

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.

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.

Students walk to class on Tuesday.

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

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.

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.”

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.”