Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Students and staff build a sukkah on the Quad in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. The temporary structure will be the site of several events open to the HWS community.

A unit in Odell’s Village captures the essence of Geneva, N.Y., the Lake Trout Capital of the World, during the Homecoming and Family Weekend house decorating contest.

Members of the HWS eScape Club, a group of students passionate about video games, gather for a meeting in Coxe Hall.

Matthew Fox '19, Alex Kerai '19 and Jesse Maltese '20 decorate the sukkah, a temporary structure built on the Quad in celebration of the Jewish holiday of Sukkot.

Noah Ball ’21 observes the varied landscape of the Shawangunks during the Outdoor Recreation Adventure Program’s (ORAP) guided rock climbing trip last weekend. This excursion was one of several implemented by ORAP in order to help students develop their abilities as academics, leaders and outdoor enthusiasts.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. '12 gives remarks during the Geneva 2020 breakfast on Wednesday. McGuire, who has conducted research on the efficacy of after-school tutors at the Boys and Girls Club, shared his reflections about the effects of the community-impact initiative.

As part of the Global Café, students engage in conversations surrounding specific cultural topics and issues in the second floor lounge of the Scandling Campus Center.

Meg Quint '21 poses in front of the Random Acts of Kindness theme house during the Homecoming and Family Weekend house decorating contest.

A magician dazzles students with card tricks during lunch in Saga.

Students and members of HWS Hillel gather for a photo while constructing the sukkah on the Quad. The sukkah was home to a number of campus-wide gatherings and celebrations this week.

In Coxe Hall, Interim Dean of Hobart College and Associate Professor of Education Khuram Hussain delivers an engaging lecture during Teaching Equity, a class he is co-teaching with Professor of Education James MaKinster.

Hannah Bendull '21, Daphna Bendull '21, Jamie Soucie '20, and Charlotte Marrinan '21 stand with Mr. Magoo outside Scandling Campus Center during the Equestrian Club bake sale.

Madeline Beatson ‘19, Sabrina Fitch ‘18, Margot Vandenbroek ‘19 and Eliza Santin ‘19 gather for a group photo on the Hope House porch.

Hope House prepares for Homecoming and Family Weekend with decorations.

Lalaine Vergara ’21, Denzel Degollado ’19, Director of Campus Safety Marty Corbett, Assistant Director of Conferences and Events Tammy VanSickle, and Assistant Director of Residential Education Ashley Harling ’16 begin judging duties during the Homecoming and Family Weekend house decorating contest, part of Homecoming and Family Weekend.

Jack Indritz ’21 tests his rock climbing skills during the Outdoor Recreation Adventure Program’s (ORAP) guided trip to the Shawangunks last weekend.