Hobart and William Smith Colleges

After receiving an Honorary degree during Commencement 2018, Trustee Carolyn Carr McGuire L.H.D. '18 is hooded by Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Jack Harris P’02, P’06.

Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. '18 presents English teacher Kim Krane of Avon High School in Avon, Conn. with the Touching the Future Award. Kraner was nominated by her former student Sarah Dolan '18.

Professor of Women’s Studies Betty Bayer offers remarks during the dedication ceremony for the historic plaque marking the hospital founded by Dr. Elizabeth Blackwell Class of 1849 at the New York Infirmary for Women and Children. Photo courtesy of the Greenwich Village Society for Historic Preservation.

On Sunday, Garry A. Mendez Jr. ’58, P’96, L.H.D. '18 receives his hood from Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Jack Harris P’02, P’06 after receiving his Honorary degree.

Faculty Marshal and Professor of Philosophy Scott Brophy '78, P’12 opens the 2018 HWS Commencement ceremony.

Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 offers his valedictory address, recounting the accomplishments of the members of the graduating classes, who “have changed the lives of your fellow students, changed the lives of your parents, grandparents and relatives.”

After receiving his honorary degree, Chair of the Board of Trustees Thomas S. Bozzuto ’68, L.H.D. '18 receives his hood from Professor of Anthropology and Sociology Jack Harris P’02, P’06 during Commencement.

Niame Traore ’18 and her mother Grame pose for a photo during a dinner and reception held at the Office of Intercultural Affairs.

Bandeja Munir ’18 and her family gather at the Office of Intercultural Affairs on Saturday.

On Saturday, members of the Classes of 2018, their families and friends celebrate Baccalaureate in Trinity Church. A tradition dating to eighth-century England, Baccalaureate has been celebrated by the HWS community for more than 180 years.

Director of Intercultural Affairs Alejandra Molina poses with Divine Wing '18 and his family during a reception held at the Office of Intercultural Affairs on Saturday.

Director of the First-Generation Initiative and Associate Professor of Chemistry Christine de Denus P’22, Interim President Patrick A. McGuire ’12 and Director of Residential Education Shelle Basilio-Murray join first-generation graduates on Saturday.

Edisson Cabrera ’18 presents a rose to his guardian Nidia Cebulski during the First Generation Graduate Recognition Ceremony in Albright Auditorium.

Ren Workman '18 hugs her mother Jamey Wilkinson P'18 during the First Generation Graduate Recognition Ceremony in Albright Auditorium.

Baccalaureate student speakers Tzipora Glaser '18, Rotimi Adeoye '18 and Rio Schmidt '18 process into Trinity Church.

The Rt. Rev. Prince G. Singh, Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Rochester and HWS Trustee, makes the keynote address during the 2018 Baccalaureate celebration in Trinity Church.