Hobart and William Smith Colleges

Members of the Classes of 2017 relax at the Village at Odell's Pond during Senior Week.

In case of inclement weather, members of the Buildings and Grounds crew prepare the Robert A. Bristol '31 Field House for Sunday’s Commencement ceremony. Weather permitting, the ceremony will be held outside on the Quad .

Former Trustee John Pulos '70, P’07 and Hobart Associate Dean Chip Capraro discuss the historical accuracy of the film “Titanic.” To commemorate the 20th anniversary of John Cameron's blockbuster, the film was played at the Smith Opera House on April 29.

Members of the Classes of 2017 gather for a photo under the tent at Houghton House during the annual Senior Dinner.

Addressing the Classes of 2017, William Smith Dean Catherine Gallouët and Hobart Dean Eugen Baer P'95, P'97 encourage students to reflect on their time at HWS and carry that with them after graduation.

Senior Class Presidents Elizabeth Chirco ’17 and James Mandart ’17 address their classmates during the Senior Dinner on the Houghton House grounds.

President Mark D. Gearan toasts to the future of the Classes of 2017. The President’s Toast is a highlight of Senior Week events, and features a performance by the President’s Garage Band – a group of faculty, staff and community members.

Members of the Classes of 2017 enjoy dinner at Houghton House during the annual Senior Dinner.

Provost and Dean of Faculty Titi Ufomata speaks with members of the Classes of 2017 during the annual Senior Dinner.

​Members of the Classes of 2017 walk to the Senior Dinner at Houghton House with Hobart Dean Eugen Baer P'95, P'97, Provost and Dean of Faculty Titilayo Ufomata, William Smith Dean Catherine Gallouët and President Mark D. Gearan.

Jedidiah Collins '18 stands next to his work on display in the Davis Gallery at Houghton House.

Associate Professor of Biology Patricia Mowery, Namita Neerukonda '17, Fernando Banales Mejia ’17, Nathanyal Truax '17 and Professor of Chemistry Erin Pelkey pose for a photo during the Honors celebration in the Common Room of the Scandling Campus Center.

Assistant Professor of Music Mark Olivieri, who was selected by the seniors as the keynote speaker, offers remarks at the Senior Dinner.

Matthew Skinner ’17 presents President Mark D. Gearan and Mary Herlihy Gearan with a poster that explains that they will soon receive a gift of thanks from the Classes of 2017. As a present, each member of the Classes submitted a drawing that will be used by American painter Charles Sidney Clough to create original artwork for the Gearans.​

The Rev. D. Maurice Charles, Chaplain of the Colleges, addresses soon-to-be graduates at the Senior Dinner.

Members of the President’s Garage Band perform Neil Diamond's Sweet Caroline” in Bartlett Theatre.