Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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

Jemma Roche ’19, of Sherman, Conn., gives her brother Thomas Roche a big hug following the President’s Welcome on Stern Lawn.

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

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

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.

Members of the Classes of 2019 mingle on the Quad during dinner on Friday.

“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.

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.

Following the President’s Welcome, Chanel Andrews ’19 says farewell to his parents, Deisy and Lyron Andrews P’19, of Long Island City, N.Y.

In Dingle, Ireland, Jacqueline Steinman ’20 pets a four-day-old lamb held by Professor of Political Science Kevin Dunn, who is leading the study abroad program this semester. The HWS program is based in Galway.

Carling Landeche '21, Grant Emerson '20 and Mike Baroody '21​ finish cleaning the kitchen at the Knights of Columbus as part of the Geneva Heroes program. The HWS and local Geneva Middle and High School students meet every Saturday to volunteer in the Geneva community.

Edie Falk ’21, Ryan Carey ’20, Dylan McDonald ’20, Lindsay Carr ’20, Genevieve Carpenter ’20, Eileen Rath ’20 and Bennett Tierney ’20 stand at the Burren National Park on the West Coast of Ireland.

The Hobart lacrosse team practices on the new indoor turf field located at the south end of Robert A. Bristol '31 Field House.

Carsen Lennon ’20, Gillian Owens ’20, Sarah Linsner ’20, Samantha Buckenmaier ’20 and Chloe Emler ’20 pose for a photo during a trip to Cambridge. The William Smith students are studying abroad at the University of East Anglia in Norwich, England.

Elizabeth Anderson '19, April Moffett '21 and CJ Sturges '20 host the Puppy Kissing Booth in support of Guiding Eyes for the Blind in the Scandling Campus Center on Valentine’s Day.