Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Orientation Mentors gather for a photo with Bart the Statesman.

Professor of Dance Donna Davenport speaks with students in her First-Year Seminar, “The Mindful Body,” during the first day of Orientation in the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts.

Associate Professor of Music Mark Olivieri meets with students in his First-Year Seminar “Hip Hop Culture,” which examines the interdisciplinary nature of the genre as a complex social movement.

Members of the Hobart lacrosse team and Orientation Mentors help first-years move into residence halls off of Pulteney Street.

Members of the Classes of 2022 participating in the Pre-Orientation Adventure Program gather for a photo following a week of kayaking, sailing, hiking and exploring the Finger Lakes.

First-years discuss their fall semester schedules with Associate Professor of Religious Studies Etin Anwar, who will lead their First-Year Seminar “Facets of Islam” and serve as their adviser.

First-years meet with Associate Professor of Political Science Stacey Philbrick Yadav about the curriculum for “Pharaohs, Kings, and General: Political Power in Egypt” at the Innovative Teaching and Technology Studio in Demarest Hall.

Assistant Dean Joseph Mink speaks to families at the “Parenting Hobart First-Year Students” discussion in the Vandervort Room.

Students learn about the semester ahead in their First-Year Seminar “Through the Lens: French and Francophone Cinema” from Associate Professor Courtney Wells.

Associate Professor of English Rob Carson discusses the syllabus for “Britpop: From Beatles to Brexit” with his First-Year Seminar students.

Ourania Markaki ’22, of Zografos, Greece, and Amy Dooley ’22, of County Carlow, Ireland, receive their William Smith charm bracelets from Honorary Trustee Maureen Collins Zupan ’72, P’09, L.H.D. ’16.

Assistant Dean Joseph Mink welcomes Namir Dobbs ’22, of Philadelphia, Pa., and his family to campus.

Maria Perez '22, of Brooklyn, N.Y., greets William Smith Assistant Dean Kelly Payne on the Quad.

Juniper Asaro-Niederlitz '22, of Bisbee, Ariz., signs the William Smith College matriculation book as Senior Assistant Director of Admissions Emily Martin '16 looks on.

Jacob Vickers ’22, of Annapolis, Md., moves into his residence hall with the help of his family and Orientation Mentors.

Alongside her family, Orientation Mentors help Zoe Jackowitz ’22, of Natick, Mass., move into Hirshson Hall on William Smith Hill.