Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Robotics CS336 taught by Professor John Vaughn P08 brought out the competitive side of computer science students.

NPRs Laura Sydell 83 was on the other side of the mic with The Heralds Ted Nappo 18 prior to her Convocation address.

Garth Burke ’18 and Associate Professor of Art and Architecture Jeffrey Blankenship review course material in Houghton House. HWS professors offer individualized support to students outside the classroom during office hours, which students are encouraged to attend regularly.

Professor of Dance Donna Davenport teaches students in the First-Year Seminar Thinking and Creating in the Blackwell Room of Demarest Hall.​ Known as FSEMS, the courses help students succeed academically and establish a strong network of relationships with peers and mentors in the first semester.

The year began with a campus gathering at the Scandling Patio to take in the solar eclipse.

Fans of Hobart Football cheer on the Statesmen at the David J. Urick Stadium. All games are free to students with their OneCard.

Namita Neerukonda '17 studies during private piano lessons with Applied Instructor of Piano Meg Heaton. The Music Department offers private instruction of strings, brass, guitar, piano, percussion, voice, woodwinds and jazz to students of all skill levels.

Students gather at the Abbe Center for Jewish Life before Shabbat dinner, which is open to HWS community members of all faiths.

William Smith students play to win during their club rugby match. William Smith Rugby Club is just one of more than 20 club sports, including Ultimate Frisbee, ice hockey, equestrian and lacrosse, led by students throughout the year.

The young William Smith hockey program continued its upward trajectory with a 16-6-4 overall record. Head Coach Jaime Totten was tabbed the UCHC Coach of the Year.

Students race down the east side of William Smith Hill during Fall Nationals, the annual go-cart race hosted during Homecoming and Family Weekend. One of the Colleges most cherished traditions, students compete in teams and build their own go-carts.

HWS students gather at the top of the Pacaya Volcano while studying abroad in Guatemala with Assistant Professor of Psychology Brien Ashdown and Associate Professor of Biology Meghan Brown. With the No. 1 study abroad program in the country, first-years are encouraged to attend abroad information sessions hosted by the Center for Global Education so they can prepare to take advantage of this opportunity.

Students dance at the Ramada Geneva Lakefront during the annual Charity Ball. At last year’s event, members of Sankofa raised more than $2,000 for scholarships for local high school students.​

In this special edition of This Week in Photos, we celebrate the newest members of the HWS community, the Classes of 2022 and transfer students, by featuring 22 photos of events, people and places that represent some of the best things to look forward to during their first semester on our beautiful lakeside campus. Here, students enjoy the sunrise over Seneca Lake at Bozzuto Boathouse, one of the most cherished campus spots for students and alums alike.

An autumn sunrise lights up the benches on South Main Street.

Edie Falk '21 receives advice from Salisbury Center for Career, Professional and Experiential Education Director Brandi Ferrara in Trinity Hall. All new students are encouraged to begin working with the Salisbury Center as soon as possible for one-on-one guidance on networking, internships and post-grad opportunities.