Learning is not just about hours in the classroom or time spent reading, researching and writing papers. Rather, learning takes place where there are opportunities to become more informed about other cultures and religions, hear other peoples’ viewpoints on national and international relations, discuss current events and pop culture and debate public policy and human rights issues.
To foster Hobart and William Smith’s inclusive identity, the campus community offers a wide variety of academic and social events which reflect and promote the cultural diversity of our campus.
Join the Asian Student Union for bubble tea and an anime marathon or attend a symposium on genocide in Darfur. Check out Meditation and Munchies or celebrate Pride Week. The opportunities to become engaged in inclusive excellence are endless.
Hobart and William Smith is home to more than 15 cultural clubs, including Pride Alliance, Hillel, Asian Student Union and Latin American Organization. Each of these clubs celebrates their unique cultural identity with annual campus events, like Take Back the Night, the Caribbean Student Association’s Celebrate Diversity Dinner and the Black Student Union Charity Ball.
The Office of Student Activities maintains a complete and current listing of Hobart and William Smith clubs and organizations, including all cultural clubs. For more information about cultural clubs or annual events, contact Student Activities.
HWS also regularly hosts a variety of speaker series and symposia, which bring prominent visitors to campus. Through series like The President’s Forum, The Fisher Center and Human Rights and Genocide, students have a chance to meet and engage leading thinkers, like Madeleine Albright and Ralph Nader, on topics of national and cultural significance.
Sept. 5, 6:30 p.m., Kosher Shabbat Dinner, Abbe Center for Jewish Life
Sept. 5, 5 p.m., Inveolvement Expo, The Quad
Sept. 6, 2 p.m., CAB Carnival and Multicultural Celebration, Medbery Parking Lot
Sept. 6, 6 p.m., Multicultural Tasting, with performances by Hipnotiqs, Tango and Belly Dancing, Vandervort Room
Sept.6 , 10:30 p.m., Sankofa Late Night Welcome Back Dance Party, Vandervort Room
Sept. 10, 5:30 p.m., Pasta Night, Chaplain's Residence, 630 S Main Street
Sept. 11, 8 p.m., InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Intercultural Affairs
Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m., Community Iftar, Intercultural Affairs
Sept. 12, 6:30 p.m., Kosher Shabbat Dinner, Abbe Center for Jewish Life
Sept 15, 6:30 p.m., Buddhist Meditation, Intercultural Affairs
Sept. 16, 6 p.m., Peer Ministry Training, Chaplain's Residence, 630 S Main Street
Sept. 17, 5:30 p.m., Pasta Night, Chaplain's Residence, 630 S Main Street
Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m., Kosher Shabbat Dinner, Abbe Center for Jewish Life
Sept 22, 6:30 p.m., Buddhist Meditation, Intercultural Affairs
Sept. 24, 5:30 p.m., Pasta Night, Chaplain's Residence, 630 S Main Street
Sept. 26, 6:30 p.m., Kosher Shabbat Dinner, Abbe Center for Jewish Life
Sept. 26, 9 a.m., Weekend Campus Ministry Retreat, sign up with Chaplain Adams
Sept. 27, noon, Peace Isn't Quiet Festival, The Barn
Sept 29, 6:30 p.m., Buddhist Meditation, Intercultural Affairs
Sept. 29, 6:30 p.m., Rosh Hashanah Dinner, Abbe Center for Jewish Life