Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Director of Introductory Biology Laboratories Susan Flanders Cushman ’98 speaks to students about invasive species around the world as part of her lecture, A tale of two island nations: field notes from the invasive [species] front, during the Finger Lakes Institute’s aquatic seminar series.

Mohamed Kamara, associate professor of French at Washington and Lee University, discusses New Perspectives on Literature & Film from Africa & the African Diaspora during the African Literature Association symposium in the Geneva Room of Warren Hunting Smith Library.

On the Quad, Alexandra Ann Curtis ’20 waves a flag during a re-enactment of the central event in the Russian (Bolshevik) Revolution. Assistant Professor of Russian Christopher Lemelin organized the event to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of the revolution.

Jesse Singleton ’18 plays the part of Malcolm during dress rehearsal for Macbeth in the McDonald Theatre.

Students rehearse for the upcoming production of Macbeth directed by Associate Professor of Theatre Chris Hatch in the McDonald Theatre of the Gearan Center for the Performing Arts. Performances begin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11 and at 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.

Students walk to class on Monday afternoon.

Anika Hanson ’18 as Lady Macbeth performs on the stage in the round of the McDonald Theatre.

Members of the First-Generation Initiative committee - Associate Professor of Chemistry Christine de Denus, Director of Residential Education Shelle Basilio-Murray, Chris Williams '19, Jake Burnias '18 and Kelsey Veeder ’21- pose for a photo before the First-Generation Initiative's celebration in the Bartlett Theatre.

Faculty, students and staff who identify as First-Generation, or first in their family to attend college, pose for a photo on the steps of Coxe Hall. On Wednesday, HWS joined a national effort of colleges and universities pledging their support and celebrating first-generation students, staff and faculty members.

Mariah Reinke '21 and Emily Finnegan '21 chat outside Demarest Hall.

The sun sets over Odell's Village.

Conner CoCo Clemens '18 smiles for a photo while skydiving during a trip to Interlaken, Switzerland. Clemens is studying in Freiburg, Germany.

Micah Holloway '20 makes a new friend during the Hobart football team's visit to Happiness House. Throughout the academic year, football players visit Happiness House to assist teachers and interact with students.

Students, faculty and staff gather for the Harvest Dinner event at the HWS Fribolin Farm on Sunday. The dinner featured local foods and live music in celebration of HWS Food Week.

Students participating in Day of Service gather for a group photo in front of Coxe Hall. More than 400 students worked on volunteer projects throughout Geneva and the local area with projects ranging from cleaning community parks and trails, volunteering at local schools, and helping non-profit agencies with various tasks.