Hobart and William Smith Colleges

During the dinner Daniel Budman ’15, assistant wine maker and vineyard manager at Bellangelo Winery, addresses the crowd, crediting the Centennial Center “and its multitude of experiences and programs [that] pushed me to be a better student, community member, and global citizen.”

Trustee Jane M. Erickson '07 and William Smith Alumnae Association President Julie Bazan '93 present the Centennial Bowl to Board Vice Chair Cynthia Gelsthorpe Fish '82. Fish, who has served as a Trustee since 2006, donated the lead gift during the William Smith Centennial celebration in 2008 that established the Centennial Center.

Board Vice Chair Cynthia Gelsthorpe Fish '82 addresses the crowd during the Centennial Center anniversary dinner in the Vandervort Room on Friday.

Hattye Hytla '16, Djeneba Ballo ’20 and Karina Lazaro '22 helps unload pumpkins in preparation for the 6th Annual Hildreth Hill Pumpkin Roll in Geneva, N.Y.

Students, faculty and staff gather during Take Back the Night on the Steps of Coxe Hall. The event was hosted by the William Smith Women's Collective.

Students meet alums during a networking reception during the William Smith @ Work conference.

Democratic candidate for New York’s 56th Senate district Jeremy Cooney ’04 discusses his campaign with students in Visiting Instructor of Political Science J. Ricky Price’s “Campaigns and Elections” course in the Blackwell Room.

Students participating in the annual fall Day of Service gather for a group photo in front of Stern Hall.

Recruitment Specialist at Education First Dana Williams '16 discusses her experience and potential job opportunities with Stacy Maceda ’19 in Trinity Hall.

Colorful ivy climbs Demarest Hall.

Charlotte Engebrecht ’21 entertains community members with the “donut on a string” game during the Hildreth Hill Pumpkin Roll.

Former Trustee Adele F. Schlotzhauer ’83 opens an alumnae panel discussion at the William Smith @ Work conference on Saturday. More than 130 students attended the on-campus event coordinated by the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education.

During her keynote address Managing Director at Citi Private Bank Mehrnaz “Naz” Vahid-Ahdieh ’85, P’17 says “Making an impact” was one of the most valuable lessons she took from her education at HWS. “When you see something that’s wrong—what are you going to do to change it?”

During the first annual William Smith @ Work conference, HWS presented Managing Director at Citi Private Bank Mehrnaz “Naz” Vahid-Ahdieh ’85, P’17 with the Board of Trustees Career Services Award. She is joined here by Salisbury Center Director Brandi Ferrara, Trustee Aileen Diviney Gleason ’85 and Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D.’12.

Students shop at the Fun Friday Career Closet hosted by the Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education in the Scandling Campus Center.

Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Woodworth and Assistant Professor of Media and Society Rebecca Burditt lead a Frame/Works Series talk for the HWS Theatre production of “Love Sick.”