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Herald By and for the students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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VOLUME CXXXIII ISSUE 1
GENEVA, NY
KaBOOM! Founder and CEO to Speak at Convocation By Carrie Stevens ‘12 Editor-in-Chief
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Caroline Dosky ‘12 and Brian Horn ‘12 worked throughout the summer to welcome the Classes of 2015 to the HWS campus.
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Darell Hammond, KaBOOM! founder and CEO, is this year’s Convocation speaker. Since its inception in 1995, KaBOOM! has constructed thousands of playgrounds across the U.S. On Monday, Aug. 29, Darell Hammond, founder and CEO of KaBOOM!, a not-forprofit organization dedicated to saving play for America’s children by building playgrounds, will open Hobart and William Smith’s academic year by delivering the Convocation address. Hammond’s speech begins at 5 p.m. on Stern Lawn. Hammond’s most recent awards include Washington Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 Award (2010), American Express NGen Leadership Award (2010) and NYU Stern’s Satter Social Entrepreneur of the Year Award (2008). “There is a play deficit in our country and it is harming our children,” Hammond wrote in his book KaBOOM!: How One Man Built a Movement to Save Play. Children today play less than those of any previous generation,
he says, and more than 40 percent of school districts across the country have reduced recess time. Therefore, playtime is slowly becoming a privilege and less of an inherent trait of childhood. “We can save play so our children can be fitter, smarter, happier and healthier.” From growing up at the Mooseheart Child City & School, a group home outside of Chicago with his seven brothers and sisters, Hammond learned the power of volunteerism and the importance of helping those less fortunate. After attending community college and Ripon College, Hammond joined an Urban Studies Fellowship through the Associated Colleges of the Midwest. There, he studied under Dr. KaBOOM! continued on Page 2
Congratulations and welcome to the Classes of 2015, transfer students and exchange students! On behalf of our Orientation staff, we would like to welcome you to Hobart and William Smith Colleges. We hope that you are looking forward to this exciting and fun-filled Orientation weekend! Since March, we have been diligently working to plan the best Orientation that HWS has ever seen. We have assembled an all-star team of student leaders who will be the cornerstone of this weekend. Our 13 Orientation Leaders will work behind-the-scenes
to make Orientation a success, and our 110 Orientation Mentors will guide you through your first weekend on campus. Our staff is here for you— please do not hesitate to ask them anything at all! We have been working hard to create activities and events during this weekend that will make the transition to college smooth and enjoyable. So relax, take a deep breath, ask any questions and do not hesitate to get involved right from the start here at HWS! We cannot wait for the rest of the weekend to begin!
CAB’s Welcome Back Concert to Feature Sam Adams By Carrie Stevens ‘12 Editor-in-Chief Known for his Shwayzelike beats and freestyle ability, recording artist and former Hobart student Sam Adams will perform for Hobart and William Smith’s Welcome Back Concert on Sept. 3. “We knew that we wanted to bring a rap or hiphop artist to campus because from what we have seen and heard from students on campus, it is what they are listening to and expecting from our concerts,” explained Campus Activities Board (CAB) President Hannah Hood ’12. Last year’s performance featured rapper Shwayze, and other national musicians Gym Class Heroes and Caroline Liar have dropped beats at this annual concert. Born Samuel Adams Wisner, Sam Adams attended the Colleges for two years and played soccer
for the Statesmen before transferring to Trinity College in Hartford. It was during his senior year the Boston native became an Internet sensation. “I Hate College,” a remix of Asher Roth’s “I Love College,” launched Adams to instant stardom in 2009. The following year, he released an underground mixtape titled Boston’s Opening Day, in addition to aboveground debut, the Boston Boy’s EP. The album debuted at number 1 on the iTunes hip-hop chart in its first week and reached #73 on The Billboard 200. The EP’s success can be attributed to its most popular track called “Driving Me Crazy,” which notched #8 on the iTunes hip-hop singles chart. Hood says the concert will cost more than CAB has spent in the past. To secure additional funding, Hood
proposed on CAB’s behalf to Hobart Student Government and William Smith Congress for money from the excess fund. “I think in the long run it will be worthwhile. Sam Adams is an up and coming artist and has had a lot of great concerts at schools similar to us.” Adams’ 2011 College Tour stops included York College, Wesleyan University, St. John Fisher and Photo courtesy of: www.mtv.com SUNY Oswego. The concert is On Saturday, Sept. 3 at 7 p.m., the sound of Sam slated to last from Adams’ suburban rap will welcome HWS students 7-10 p.m. on the back to campus. Quad, and rapper OnCue will open for this and all the CAB does.” Activities, which is located Sam Adams. If you’re interested next to the Post Office on “It took a lot of time in joining CAB, the first the first floor of Scandling. and hard work to bring Sam meeting of the semester Contact CAB@hws.edu with Adams to HWS, and I really will be held on Wednesday, additional questions. hope that people recognize Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. in Student
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KaBOOM! continued from Page 1 John Kretzmann, director of the Assets Based Community Development Institute in Northwestern University. The institute, which focuses on mobilizing struggling communities using resources already at hand, would later serve as a communitybuild model for KaBOOM! In 1995, Hammond read an article in the Washington Post about two young children who died after being trapped in an abandoned car while playing because there were no safe places for children to play in the community. This inspired Hammond and his friend Dawn Hutchison to address the need for playgrounds. The two were already committed to designing a day of service for Youth Service America, so they decided to build their first playground at Livingston Manor in southeast Washington, D.C. The project involved more than 500 volunteers and took
five days to complete in October 1995. Although not under the organization’s name, this build inspired the inception of KaBOOM! Under Hammond’s leadership as CEO, KaBOOM! has raised more than $200 million, rallied one million volunteers and led the hands-on construction of 2,000 playgrounds. During a KaBOOM! playground build, local corporations, community groups, parents, teachers and kids collaborate to design their dream playground. As a result, the community gains a safe place for children to play while it strengthens relationships and becomes more connected. On Aug. 27, half of the nearly 700 Hobart and William Smith first-year students will refurbish three Geneva playgrounds as a collaboration between the Colleges, the Geneva community and KaBoom!
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Campus Celebrity: Showtime Joe By Bevin O’Connor ‘12 Herald Contributor As you walk into Saga, it is easy to see what stations have the most appetizing meal options for the day. A quick assessment of the line length in front of ‘Classics’ can tell you whether this area is serving delicious macaroni and cheese or some kind of chicken nugget creation smothered in marinara sauce. The number of people huddled around the vegetarian station is an indication that you will either enjoy a hot vegetable panini or deep fried tofu surrounded by numerous unknown vegetables. While all of the stations have their successful and unsuccessful dishes, there is one station at which there is always a sizable line: Showtime Joe. Whether it is chicken stirfry or nachos, the dishes from Showtime Joe’s station can always be counted on to satisfy your taste buds. However, it is not simply the delicious aroma that exudes from this station that students find irresistible. Even if you are a vegetarian and the dish of the night is beef tacos, it is worth standing in line simply to chat with the charismatic chef behind the counter. This is Joe’s sixth consecutive year working at the Colleges, but what most people don’t know is that he also got his initial start cooking here when he was seventeen. When asked what inspired him to become a chef in the first place, he replied that his brother asked him a similar question once, to which he replied that he would “always have a job” because people “always want to eat.” This practical reason has developed into a “passion” Joe adds, one that two of his sons seem to share. While one might think that working in Saga is not be as exciting as working in the kitchen of a restaurant, Joe says that he loves the continuously “changing atmosphere” and the “interaction with the kids” is a “plus plus.” As far as Joe’s favorite part
Need-to-Know Phrase: Saga-Sitting [sah-guh sit-ing] verb The act of sitting in the Saga dining hall for an extended period of time for the purpose of socializing, people watching and/or digesting food. I was going to start my 10-page paper after dinner, but I ended up Saga-sitting for two hours.
On-Campus Dining Saga Saga is located in Scandling, and it’s the best place to go for variety. There are several different stations: Classics, Pizza, the Grill, the Island (for salads), and there’s also a vegetarian option. Saga is home to a wide range of desserts and drinks, and it also contains a toasting station for bread and bagels. During lunch, students can get wraps or sandwiches, while the evening meal routinely brings “Breakfast at Dinner.” During dinner on weeknights, Showtime Joe serves up an amazing dish that you can watch him prepare while chatting about campus events or life in general. In addition to Showtime Joe, another Saga celebrity is Betty, just as well known for her friendly demeanor. If you’re seeking variety, Saga is your best bet.
The Café The Café is located in Scandling and serves wraps, smoothies, burritos, burgers, and coffee. Opening at 7:30 a.m. on weekdays, it is a great place to stop for a cup of java before that early morning class. However, on weekends, the Café does not open until noon.
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of the day—breakfast, lunch, or dinner—he said that “just to be cooking is enough.” With the love for cooking that Joe clearly possesses, the time of day is inconsequential. Throughout my conversation with him, a smile rarely left his face, and he told me numerous times, with an appreciative shake of the head, “I love my job.” Joe also said that part of what makes his job so enjoyable is that there are a number of chefs in the back that prepare the meat and sauces, which allow him to truly enjoy the preparation of the meals and the interaction with the students. These unseen culinary chefs “don’t get the credit they need,” he says. Delicious food and great conversation–what could be a more tempting place to get a meal? Just to say hello to the cheery chef is well worth waiting in the longest line in Saga. Editor’s note: Showtime Joe’s new restaurant, Ryan and Showtime’s Cafe, opened its doors on Aug. 16. Located on Hamilton Street next to Joe’s Hots, the eatery serves breakfast and lunch from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. everyday except Tuesdays.
The Cellar Pub The Cellar Pub is conveniently situated in the basement of Coxe Hall. It offers specially selected foods and beverages such as charbroiled hamburgers, deluxe chicken wings, personal pizzas, ethnic appetizers, desserts, cappuccino, espresso, soft drinks, imported beers and both local and imported wines. The Pub is unique for its homey atmosphere, since it has been a fixture at the Colleges since the early 1950s. It’s common to find professors meeting with students and classmates working on assignments.
de Cordova Café The de Cordova Café is located on the first floor of de Cordova Hall. (Students commonly refer to the dorm as South). This operation features Starbucks beverages as well as a variety of sandwiches, pastries and snack items. Enjoy a hot grilled panini sandwich, Smart Market salad or cool down with a Creamice Smoothie. Thanks to its Wi-Fi Internet, large screen TV and sound system, de Cordova Café is a popular hangout spot for area residents.
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Campus Happenings Sur vival Guide to 10 Things I Wish I’d Orientation Weekend Known My First Year By Annie Mandart ‘14 Herald Contributer Congratulations! You have successfully graduated high school, survived your “last summer” as a kid and even made it out of your parents’ house alive. You deserve a pat on the back for a job well done. Here at Hobart and William Smith, we understand the stress and hardship that comes with the preparation for college. Aside from dealing with travel expenses, the stress of leaving home and the trials and tribulations of funding Schedule Homework your HWS experience, there are always questions and concerns that are raised PictureCourtesyOf:http://www.cheneyart.com/Diane_Cheney/assets/images/pressure.gif along the way. First of all, if just big enough for you and your new you haven’t already, be sure to join the Facebook page designed just roommate. If you need some time to for you and your classmates—Hobart yourself to decorate or form a life-long and William Smith Classes of 2015. bond with your new buddy, send the fam Throughout the summer, this has been into town! Bagels and Cakes, Water St. the prime location to discuss, learn and Cafe, OPUS, Eddie O’Briens—they’re question all that your college experience all great local food places that your entails. With the help of the Orientation family will love if they want to get a bite staff, the Office of Communications, to eat off-campus so you can have your the Residential Education staff and space. Also, Walmart and Wegmans are other seasoned HWS goers, posts just down 5 & 20 a.k.a. Hamilton Street. on the Facebook page are answered If you have any quick errands that can’t within hours and sometimes even wait, ask the relatives to get the job within minutes. The quickness and done while you unpack. During your Orientation activities, all-knowingness displayed on the wear comfy shoes. Your Orientation Facebook page is magnificent, and is Coordinators are great and have planned definitely a way of saying that HWS is almost too many activities to keep you ready for anything the large incoming moving all throughout orientation. If class throws at it! you don’t have comfortable shoes and The Hobart and William Smith clothing on, you may get left behind. Classes of 2015 page has, thus far, been Ladies, leave the stilettos at home for home to questions pertaining to classes, this one, okay? dorming assignments, sports, POAP, Lastly, call mom and dad. Your local concerts, local eateries, favorite family just gave you away to a new flavors of tea and even Can Jam and family of friends, professors, deans, Apples to Apples. We can confidently say caregivers and security guards. That that the Classes of 2015 is one curious being said, you know they must be at bunch! In case you wanted some more least a little bit saddened. It’s great: mom information, in addition to the zillions no longer needs to do your laundry, but of emails, phone calls, pamphlets and dad misses his TV buddy. At the end of Facebook notifications you’ve already the day, or even the end of orientation received, the Herald would like to give weekend, be sure to call home and say you a handy little list of info and advice you love them... regardless of how much to get you through your first few days you love your new-found freedom. They here on campus. miss you and you miss them, so find a First, there’s Move-In. Move-in will quiet place and give the ones you love a be stressful, no doubt about it. Mom, Dad, your two brothers, your sister, quick phone call. Classes of 2015, you are now ready Aunt Sally, Uncle Ted and Grandma for college. Josephine all came to help you move into your new home—a space that is
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1. Take advantage of the fresh start. No one knows if you were the class genius or the infamous slacker in high school. It’s a whole new ball game.
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3. Go to class. There is no one forcing you to attend—it’s up to you. In most cases, attendance factors into your final grade.
4. Make a plan. Buy a planner, get a calendar and use it to keep track of assignments and exams. CTL provides seminars at the beginning of the semester; take advantage of them. 5. Go to office hours.This is an opportunity to ask professors questions you were hesistant to pose in class. Also, if you’re shy, attending office hours helps show your professors you pay attention during class. 6. Don’t give up. If you didn’t get into a class you wanted, talk to the professor, especially if it’s a course you’ll need for your major. Most likely, they can put you on a waiting list.
7. Sleep at night, not in class. This may seem like a basic concept, but many students stay up all night and wonder why they can’t keep their eyes open during class. If you must pull a dreaded all-nighter, try to squeeze in a nap the next day. 8. Check your school email often. Professors use it to tell you about assignments and when you don’t have class.
9.Get involved in clubs and activities. It’s a great way to meet people, and it will give you something to plan your time around.
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Does the picture above resemble the HWS campus right now? Don’t worry; it gets better. By the end of Orientation, you’ll be able to identify at least a few landmarks. For a more comprehensive guide to campus, turn to pages 4 and 5.
10. Talk to Career Services. Yes, you can do this as a first-year student. Career Services can help you find summer internships and develop a post-college plan.
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Campus Happenings Intercultural Center (IC) Located at 288 Pulteney Street, the Intercultural Affairs Center (IC) at Hobart and William Smith Colleges offers an environment where students find support for their academic needs, personal growth and leadership development. Students regularly come to IC for advice about academics, campus and community resources, or to take classes, study or use computers. IC is also the home to the Office of the Higher Education Opportunity Programs (HEOP), which administer a New York State program designed to improve the educational opportunities available to economically and educationally disadvantaged students who have demonstrated potential. For example, HEOP offers the pre-college Summer Institute program, to provide comprehensive academic and non-academic preparation for college study. Historically, IC has offered guidance and assistance to student organizations that seek support. While at IC, students and other HWS community members can consult publications such as Crisis Magazine, Islamic Horizons, Native Peoples and The Advocate. The International Student Office (ISO), located at IC, addresses and advocates for the needs of international students
10 Services Offered by the College Store 1. Purchase textbooks and school supplies at a convenient location on campus. 2. Cash checks up to $100, thus eliminating the trek to the closest branch of Five Star Bank. 3. Exchange paper money (tens and twenties) for the sacred rolls of laundry quarters.
and provides programs and services specifically for immigration matters. During the academic school year, the ISO sponsors and co-sponsors events designed to cultivate cross-cultural sharing between the many groups at HWS and the larger Geneva community. Several cultural and social justice clubs— like the Asian Student Union, the Caribbean Student Association, the International Student Association, the Latin American Organization, NARAL, Student Movement for Real Change, Hillel, Women’s Collective, Project Nur, Hip~NotiQ’s Step and Dance Team, HIV AIDS Collective, Sankofa: Black Student Union, P.R.I.D.E. Alliance and Koinonia Christian Fellowship—use the center as a meeting space to design programs that raise awareness around inclusivity to the HWS community. Every
year, some of these clubs plan activities that allow the campus community to participate in cultural celebrations including Kwanzaa, Ramadan, Shabbat and Extravaganza. Other events sponsored or co-sponsored by IC include the Martin Luther King, Jr. Week celebration, International Women’s Day Reception, HWS Preview Weekend Student Reception, the Annual Commencement Dinner Reception and the Alger L. Adams ‘32 Academic Excellence Award Dinner. Regular Intercultural Affairs programming includes a monthly CrossCultural Coffee Hour that offers an informal opportunity to talk about experiences of crossing borders, a monthly Fireside Chat where faculty members discuss their research and the Writing Table where faculty hold one-on-one writing assistance sessions.
4. Utilize the dry cleaning or laundry cleaning services. 5. Purchase one of hundreds of HWS decaled merchandise to avoid doing laundry (and to show your school spirit at athletic events). 6. Develop pictures of your first college weekend to send back to your parents (and send or receive a fax if e-mail fails to work). 7. Pick up a half-gallon of milk for that early morning bowl of cereal before class. 8. Purchase a case of Red Bull for those all-night study sessions in the library. 9. Send balloon bouquets and gift bags for birthdays, celebrations or the odd pick-me-up. 10. Open a student charge account so Mom and Dad can foot your bills.
Warren Hunting Smith Library A warm welcome from the Warren Hunting Smith Library! And to our returning students, faculty, and staff: welcome back! Newly renovated just two years ago, the Rosensweig Learning Commons, located on the first floor, has an open floor plan with plenty of computers (both Mac and PC) and soft seating (laptop and iced coffee not provided). Bringing together the Reference Librarians,Information Technology Services, and the Technology Resource Center, we hope the Learning Commons becomes an attractive destination as you embark on your academic endeavors. You’ll find experts in research, writing, and technology here to help you develop your skills and tackle new projects. The main collections of the Warren Hunting Smith Library have over a quarter of a million volumes, including the reference collection, book stacks, bound periodicals and special collections. These collections are augmented by a variety of online resources, including journal article databases, electronic full-text books and journals and collections of digitized images. In addition, books and photocopies of articles from journals not owned by the Warren Hunting Smith Library are available via interlibrary loan to all students and faculty. Let us know what we can help you find! Additionally, the Technology Resource center is the place to go if you cannot get the Internet to function on your computer. The Resource Center provides a variety of services: from providing equipment to borrow- like iPods, video cameras, and recording hardware. They’re also the place to go if your computer has been infiltrated by a virus and you need your computer cleaned. On the second floor of the library, the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) can help First Years adjust to college life by suggesting methods of time management, studying, and tutoring soon enough to make the workload easier. For current hours and information, visit us on the web via http:// library.hws.edu. We hope to see you soon!
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Scandling Center Print Services (Basement) Saga Dining Hall Post Office
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Campus Happenings Trinity Hall
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Trinity Hall is located on South Main Street, opposite Coxe Hall. Three departments are located in the building: Global Education, the Center for Community Engagement and Service Learning (CCESL), and the Salisbury Center for Career Services.
First Floor: Career Services What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a question we have all been asked, but not many know the answer too. The staff at the Salisbury Center for Career Services encourages you, as first years, to make time in your schedule to make an appointment to meet with a professional staff member to begin Pathways. Pathways is a personalized four-tiered plan to help prepare you to hit the ground running upon graduation. Think about life after graduation already? Absolutely! Through career assessments we will help you identify your values, interests and skills, and in turn, develop more clarity around your potential career interests. Winter break is a wonderful time to take advantage of our career programming and do some job shadowing to see what a day in the
life of any given career is all about. Hobart and William Smith Colleges is committed to helping students gain valuable experience, connecting the classroom to reallife situations. Internships are a great way to do this. Whether you want to work in the not-for-profit sector or for-profit sector, we can help you obtain opportunities. We offer credit-bearing internships in the Geneva community, or you can spend a summer interning in your hometown, or other location of interest. ByvisitingtheSalisburyCenter for Career Services once during the first semester you can start to pave your way to success. TheSalisburyCenterforCareer Services is located on the first floor of Trinity Hall. Students can make an appointment by emailing cso@hws. edu or calling (315) 781-3514.
Second Floor: CCESL Put your education into action! No matter which direction you’re headed, becoming involved with the programs of the Center for Community Engagement and Ser vice-Learning (CCESL) can provide you with the experience and skills to make a true difference in the world. Step 1: Ser vice Plant a garden. Clean a playground. Cook a meal. Meet new friends while working in the community. Begin to make connections between community service and your academic interests. Step 2: Engagement Become an America Reads tutor. Spend your break rebuilding homes in the Gulf Coast. Apply what you are learning at HWS to the world around you, helping you to better understand the complex issues at the root of your interest.
Health Services Located at 119 St. Clair Street, across the street from Smith Hall, Hubbs Health Center (commonly referred to as Hubbs) offers a variety of services that promote wellness by providing health education on issues including: fitness, wellness, contraception, sexually transmitted diseases and substance abuse. They further provide treatment for acute illnesses and injuries, serve students with special medical needs, and have a women’s clinic which includes yearly pap and breast exams, and (by appointment only) STD testing. The Health Center also works with the athletic department to provide sports medicine services to all intercollegiate teams including pre-participation physical exams. Further information can be found at: http://www.hws.edu/studentlife/ health_center.aspx. The Center for Counseling and Student Wellness, located at 91 St. Clair Street, down the street from Hubbs, provides free, confidential services for HWS students, including individual and group counseling; emergency psychological services; and psycho-educational outreach programming. The CCSW also offers psychological consultation to students, faculty, staff, or parents who are concerned about a student.
Merritt Hall The Education Department is a vibrant community of educators and students committed to the liberal arts and our field-based teacher certification program. Education students strive to become reflective teachers as they construct their own perspectives, understandings and convictions about Amy Nimon/Photographer teaching and learning. Hall is located on South Main Street next Undergraduate teacher Merritt to Trinity Hall and Harris House and is home to certification programs the Education department here at the Colleges. are available in childhood education (grades 1-6), special education (students with disabilities, grades 1-6), adolescent education (grades 7-12), and art education (P-12). Students can inquire about this program by stopping by Merritt Hall in order to express their interest directly. However, if students are merely curious, they can get an in-depth look at HWS’s education program by visiting the department’s page at: http://academics.hws.edu/education. Further, the Education Department will hold two informational meetings in Spring 2010 for any students that are interested in obtaining more information, getting their questions answered, and obtaining the proper information and paperwork to begin the process of becoming a teacher.
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Step 3: Leadership Become a Bonner Leader. Chair Days of Service. Volunteer as a board member in a community organization. Discover how to harness your ideas and interests by taking a leadership role in the community. Step 4: Activism Lead change. Rally for a cause. Become an activist. Vote. Get involved in government. Be a mentor. Determine what needs to be done and do it. 315-781-3825 ~ ser ve@hws.edu www.hws.edu/academics/ser vice/
Third Floor: Global Education Planning on travelling abroad during your academic career? The Global Education office is a great place to start your journey. They can provide information on our programs, how to apply, and suggest financing for those who need it. There are programs to study abroad for a semester as well as summer programs such as internships; they even have suggestions for dealing with culture shock, applying for a student visas and passports, issues
of safety, what to pack, and more. A link is provided especially for parents about what to expect if their child is studying abroad. Destinations for study abroad include: England, Russia, China, Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Egypt, Germany, France, Spain, Ireland, and many more. For more information check out Global Ed’s website at www.hws.edu/ academics/global/. Studying abroad is a wonderful experience; keep an eye out for a future informational meeting.
Gulick Hall holds several important facilities for students. Perhaps the most important is the Office of the Registrar; this office works with your courses, grades, transcripts, and other personal home and campus information. The staff is very friendly to students and has a variety of information. Through the PeopleSoft Web site students can access their final grades, register for courses, and view their courses and an unofficial copy of their transcript. While you can view your transcript on the Web site, the only way to have your transcript forwarded to other
groups (such as those for applying for internships) is to go to the registrar in person. The registrar is also where you send your AP and other courses with college credit. The office also has paperwork in which you can learn and apply for courses on the eight goals, change your advisor, request transcripts, and release your information. You also submit your major and minor declarations to them; these you will be filling out later in your academic career. You will be working with the registrar along with your future advisor several times throughout your academic career here at HWS.
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Campus Happenings Looking For an On-Campus Job? By Maddison Case ‘14 Herald Contributor College is expensive. We all can contest to that. Thankfully, Hobart and William Smith Colleges works hard to provide its students with the best financial aid packages possible. However, even with their support, many students are still in need. Curious as to how one goes about getting a job on campus? No worries! More often than not, the process is very simple and the options are extensive. First and foremost, there is a plethora of jobs offered at HWS, and each student is responsible for seeking out their own campus job opportunities. From jobs in the dining hall to lab assistant positions to refereeing intramural soccer games to being a child’s tutor in American Reads or American Counts, the spectrum is wide and flexible. All students looking for employment should be able to find a position that suits them. The trick to getting a job
here at HWS is to apply early and to multiple positions. Federal work study students have priority during the first two weeks of each semester to snatch a spot, so if you have this award act quickly to utilize your advantage! However, HWS Work Study recipients may begin securing employment on campus upon the arrival of the third week of classes. Not sure which award you received? Feel free to ask The Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment, located in Demarest Hall (the basement of the Chapel). In order to work on campus, students must prove their identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. by completing an I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Form that can found in the Office of Human Resources. This is to be finished after being hired and before the student begins working. The applicant will typically need either a driver’s license/student ID card or a
U.S. Passport, in addition to a social security card or birth certificate. Once you have employment on campus, paychecks are either dropped off in student mailboxes or deposited directly into a bank account of the student’s choosing every two weeks. Students commonly earn around $7/hour, and the highest paying jobs on campus are with Sodexho Dining Services ($9.45 per hour). Shifts for the latter are available seven days a week. Whether you choose to stock drinks, work the cash register, or make sandwiches for your fellow students and faculty, Sodexho has an option for you. For a listing of jobs on campus, check with Human Resources; a helpful list is available on the HWS website along with contact information and job descriptions. Email is also a useful tool for circulating job opportunities to the student body. Furthermore, if you
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faculty member, or the Office of Financial Aid and Student Employment if they’re hiring! You may be pleasantly surprised when you begin receiving paychecks for doing something you love.
Budgeting Bucks During College By Laura Alexander ‘14 Herald Contributor It doesn’t take long to figure out that college is expensive. From room and board to textbooks, the bills add up quickly. But the good news is that there are many ways to save a few extra bucks during your time here at Hobart and William Smith. Let’s start with something every college student knows plenty about: food. Whether eating breakfast before a big exam or snacking in the dorms while working on a paper, food is an integral part of college. But what are the ways you can save money on food? First off, take advantage of Saga. It’s already been paid for when you select your meal plan, so why let that money go to waste? And while we’re talking about Saga meal plans, choose the one that works best for you. If you’re not a big eater or even prefer to eat in your room, then silver or basic plan will suit you fine and save you a few dollars. Also with your meal plan comes snack money for the Café and Pub. Use it. The Café carries most basic food necessities like water bottles, coffee and cereal, which can save you from running
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to Wegmans or Wal-Mart for basic groceries. S n a c k money is also good for a quick meal when you’re in a hurry. Watch this m o n e y c l o s e l y though, as it’s easy to spend too quickly and run out before the semester is halfway over. W h e n snack money just doesn’t cut it and you need more than the Café offers, check local flyers for coupons and sales. If you have to wait a few days for sales or clip a few coupons for what you need, the savings will be well worth the extra work. College students also spend money on
textbooks. Although it may be easier to simply preorder your textbooks through the College Store, one great way to save money is shop around and compare prices instead. Check websites like Amazon.com, textbooks.com and half.com. These sites will have the books you need at much cheaper prices. Some sites, like Amazon for instance, even offer free shipping and handling when you sign up for a student membership, which is also free. Another way you can save big bucks on textbooks is by renting them. Let’s say for example you’re taking Economics 101, but plan to be an English major. You’ll have no use for the economics textbook once class is done, so why waste money buying it? Instead, use the more economical solution and rent it. Sites like rent-a-text.com and collegebookrenter.com offer textbook rentals for the semester and then take them back when you have completed the class. The cost of attending college can be overwhelming. But, with some smart planning and a little research, any student can save money. And not only will this leave you with more money to spend having fun, but your parents probably won’t mind the savings either.
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Opinions First-Year Guide to Time Management By Melissa Warner ‘12 Herald Contributor
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Remember: College is a new experience. Take a deep breath, try something different and expand your horizons.
Get the Most Out of College By Kristyna Bronner ‘14 Herald Contributor A good friend once reminded me, “There’s a time and place for everything: that place is college.” As a first-year, college marks the beginning of the next chapter in your life: no more parents, childhood friends, or living at home. College, a time of independence and growth, may seem intimidating. The key to enjoying and succeeding in college is trying new things. By putting yourself out there, you open the door to discover new passions and meet new people. Trying new things requires self-motivation. The decisions you make affect no one but yourself: your professor still gets paid whether or not you go to class or do you work; other students still get together whether or not you decide to go to club meetings; events still go on whether or not you attend. Why miss out on all of the fun by sitting in your room? Getting involved on campus is the solution to many of the problems you may be worried about as an incoming first-year. Starting with a fresh slate allows you to take new classes, pursue new interests, and put yourself out there to meet people you otherwise would not meet. You might be concerned about making new friends, and you probably went to school with the same people for most of your life and haven’t had to make new friends in a while. This process is not as intimidating as it seems. By being involved in a variety of different things, you will make a variety of friends. Hobart and William Smith Colleges offer more than 70 different student organizations from the HWS Figure Skating Club to Glass Blowing Club and the Russian Society. Students are always welcome to create their own organizations as well.
Another worry may be time management. It may be having too much free time and not knowing what to do with it all. Your simple solution is to fill up your time with things that interest you, such as a club sport or activity. Or, you may worry about not having enough time. The biggest thing to remember about college is that no one forces you to do anything: there is no babysitter to make sure you go to class or do your homework. Managing your time is up to you. There will be plenty of things that seem more alluring than going to class or doing your work, but in the long run, procrastinating or slacking off will be your downfall. Most professors give you a syllabus for the whole semester. Utilize your planner or a calendar and write down major due dates and projects. By keeping track of what is going on in each of your classes, you will know which weeks will have heavy workloads. You can also make up a schedule for yourself based on the free time that you have outside of classes and activities. For example, if you have an hour between classes every Tuesday, you can spend that hour in the library getting a jumpstart on homework or going to a professor’s office hours. If managing your time seems too daunting, the Center for Teaching and Learning can help you with time management and study skills as well as tutoring for subjects you may be having difficulty with. Remember, college is full of many great opportunities and people, but you have four years to experience it all. Don’t be afraid to try new things or ask for help when you need it. At the end of college you’ll have a degree, new friends, and great memories: make the most of it.
Welcome to HWS, Classes your life as well as you can. This of 2015! Now that you’re here means that even though you need to on campus, you’ll find that there get all your work done, you should are a million new and exciting still spend time with friends and things clamoring for your attention participate in activities that you all at once. The temptation to enjoy. Give yourself short breaks in dive headlong into your college the middle of your work hours or set experience is a strong one, and a reward that pushes you to get your here’s my first piece of advice: take work done. Taking the time to do a minute to plan ahead. something you enjoy will help you I know what you’re thinking: relax and ward off stress. ‘We’re not little kids anymore, we Number 4: Ask for help. When know how to plan.’ I don’t doubt that you simply cannot understand in the least, but I can tell you from something in a class or cannot personal figure out a Your first semester of college homework experience that your will be more of a whirlwind than s c h e d u l e f i r s t that works you’ve expected. semester for you, of college will be more of a whirlwind never hesitate to get help. For than you’ve expected. I remember academic difficulties, some classes coming to campus my first year and have Teaching Fellows. These are being startled at the sheer amount of fellow students who have already stuff going on: club meetings, movie taken the class, know the material, screenings, concerts, parties, and a and are chosen to provide support variety of other events. Take all of to students currently taking the that and add classes, homework, and course. Also, professors have making new friends and suddenly regular office hours and are always you’ve got a very full plate. happy to answer any questions you So the question is: how do may have. The Center for Teaching you manage to keep up with your and Learning (CTL) on the second studies and still have fun? Here are floor of the library is also a great a couple of tips on how to make that resource for students. They have possible: a variety of programs designed to Number 1: Don’t procrastinate. help students succeed academically. This piece of advice is both the From Writing Colleagues who most obvious and most difficult provide specific support for writing one. In college, you can always assignments to study mentors whose find an interesting distraction to put goal is to help students improve off your work for another hour or organization, CTL has something two. However, this is how projects for everyone. pile up, and you’ll discover that a Number 5: Accept that you’ll workload that was manageable five make mistakes. Above all, college hours before has suddenly become is a learning experience, not just in impossible. So try as hard as you the academic sense, but also in the can to buckle down and complete personal sense. You’ll discover a your work before immersing lot about yourself and what you’re yourself in the more enjoyable parts capable of as you begin to adjust of your day. It’ll be more fun to hang to college life. Everyone makes out with friends when you don’t have mistakes and it’s normal. There will a massive amount of homework likely be nights where you have to waiting for you anyway. stay up later than normal in order to Number 2: Budget your time. finish an assignment that you didn’t Try to estimate as best you can the start as soon as you should have. amount of time you’ll need to finish This has happened to everyone an assignment and give yourself all one time or another! You’ll make it of that time. For example, trying though all those times and will learn to squeeze a twenty-page research something from them. Don’t ever paper into one afternoon is a bad beat yourself up for your mistakes. idea; even if you manage to finish, it No one expects you to be perfect— likely won’t be your best work. just try your best and you’ll be Number 3: Make room for fun. amazed at what you can do. All work and no play will just make We’re all rooting for you, Classes you crazy. It’s important to balance of 2015! Have a great first year!
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Arts and Entertainment Get to Know Your Area By John Howland ’10 Herald Contributor
This section of The Herald is meant to give the students of the Colleges a taste of what Geneva and the surrounding area has to offer.
The Captain’s Room The Captain’s Room Café, concurrent with the cachet that great diners pride themselves on, is a great place for breakfast or lunch. Located on 372 Exchange Street in Geneva, down and across the street from Ciccino’s, it is a quick drive from campus. The resemblance to the famous Water St. Café is not a coincidence, as the former owner used to be the husband of the current
owner of Water St. Despite the similarities, the Captain serves some great and truly unique dishes. The lunch menu includes a selection of 16 different burgers with 1/3 pound of beef for $3.95 each. Variety abounds at the Captain’s Room with not only the burgers, but also seven different types of wraps, four different salads and a list of egg choices. Despite the plethora of options, vegetarians and vegans will be hard pressed for lunch options. . Breakfast is served all day. Lunch begins at 11 AM, continuing until 2 PM when the café closes
The Flour Petal
Upon arrival, Iwas seated immediately and served drinks within the first couple of minutes. I indulged myself with the Captain’s Stuffed French Toast. The filling was a mixture of cream cheese and fluff. This creamy sweet mixture was the pinnacle of the meal. The fresh blueberries adorning the creation were light and natural, fresh rather than drowning in the heavy syrup of canned fruits. Although her main cliental is locals, Jennifer Barnard is hoping to expand to students and tourists. The most popular choice among customers is the #1 combo which consists of two eggs, home fries, and toast all for $2.99. Low prices are consistent in the menu with the most expensive dish being the Captain’s Platter, which includes two eggs, four strips of bacon, home fries, and two pieces of French toast for $6.45. For those concerned with their health, there is a low-carb option, and egg whites can be exchanged for an additional sixty cents. Overall I was really impressed with this restaurant. There were many different choices for all different kinds of people. The stuffed French toast alone is reason enough to add this to your Sunday Morning brunch schedule. Especially concerning price and quality, I give The Captain’s Room 4/5 stars. Got a little captain in you?
Chinese Cuisine Main Moon is located on Exchange Street and offers a wide selection of Chinese food at decent prices. It is a small location, however, so not the place to go if you are looking to bring a large group; however, what they lack in size they make up in delivery service. Their delivery service has mixed reviews, so you may want to pick it up yourself. Ling Ling’s Chinese Buffet is located on Hamilton Street, a half-mile past Wegmans, and provides both delivery and carry out but are more well known for their buffet service. This is a great place to go if you are looking for something cheap and suitable for large groups. Wing Tai Oriental Restaurant is located at the top of Castle Street and is better for an intimate sit-down atmosphere. They are known for their good food, generous serving sizes, and friendly staff.
The Flour Petal is a small shop missed by many students not only because of it’s size but also the location. Located at 34 Linden Street, it is right near the Post Office, stuck in the middle of a one way street. Although it may not exactly be on your way it is definitely worth the stop. The inside is something reminiscent of your kitchen back home. The wooden paneling combined with the hand written signs let you know that you are at a truly local business. Time does not seem to pass here, but rather stand still as your mind relaxes and forgets about that ten page paper you haven’t started yet. I walked in just past three on Friday and the aroma of freshly baked chocolate chip cookies engulfed my nostrils. The window looking into the kitchen allowed me to see exactly where the smell was coming from. The owner Judy Dombek emerged from this aromatic orifice to take my order of a grilled cheese and cappuccino. After I informed her that I was from the Herald and that I wanted to interview her, she tidied up and sat down with me. This interview was more like catching up with my grandmother than procuring information for the school news paper.
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This café specializes not only in lunch time delicacies but also a profusion of lattes, espressos cappuccinos, coffees and teas. In addition to this very Italian sounding drink menu, there is also over twenty different flavor shots that can be added to your beverage. There are many different types of lunch options including both cold and hot sandwiches, wraps, and salads to choose from. Probably the
most famous choice is the Rubin sandwich. If you prefer brunch, then you are in luck as all of the breakfast options are served all day. After being in business for eleven years Judy has seen many students come and go through her shop. She has always tried to make it a “home away from home”. So whether you are visiting the Flour Petal for it’s breakfast, lunch, beverage, or desert options I can say with confidence that your visit will be worthwhile. I give this little hole in the wall five out of five for it’s homey appeal, delectable options, and gracious owner. So I encourage you to stop on by and get to know Judy and her wonderful creations.
Pizza Wars All of these offer calzones, wings, salads, and subs; however, it is their different take on pizza that distinguishes them from their competitors.
If your favorite pizza has a thin crust with a mountain of melted cheese. Grease is a foregone conclusion, but that is what napkins are for. (315)-789-6297
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Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant is located across the street from Wegman’s and next to Irene’s Coffee House. They provide a wide range of cheap appetizers and Mexican cuisine classics such as burritos and tacos, although this list barely covers the range of foods available. This is a great place to gather in a group and indulge in spicy food.
Head to Mark’s if your favorite pizza is an equal balance of cheese, dough, and sauce. Try delivery, because it is fast and worth the tip. (315)-719-0205 If you are the kind of person that likes to think outside of the box, head to Ciccino’s for a specialty pizza to spice up your life. (315)-789-4613
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New faces and meeting people are just part of the college experience. Orientation is used to help smooth the transition, but this very situation will likely occur several times after being confronted with nearly 700 faces in one weekend.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2011
Arts and Entertainment Geneva: Finding What You Need
Upcoming Events:
The Smith Opera House: Theater and Concert Venue
Cave of Forgotten Dreams: $6 for all seats Fri., August 26 @ 7 p.m. Sat., August 27 @ 7 p.m. Sun., August 28 @ 2 p.m. Mon., August 29 @ 7 p.m. Tues., August 30 @ 7 p.m. Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop: $6 for all seats Fri., September 9 @ 7 p.m. Sat., September 10 @ 7 p.m. Sun., September 11 @ 2 p.m. Mon., September 12 @ 7 p.m. Tues., September 13 @ 7 p.m. Galactic Cowboy Orchestra: $15 general admission, $10 seniors/college students Fri., September 16 @ 7:30 p.m. *All events are held at the Smith Opera House (82 Seneca St., Geneva, NY) unless otherwise noted.
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The Smith Center for the Arts is located on 82 Seneca Street, providing a convenient central location for films, concerts, dance performances and shows. The Smith Center for the Arts, housed in the Smith Opera House, is a true spectacle of beauty in the city of Geneva. Built in 1894, it hosts a variety of events that are often sponsored by the Colleges. It seats 1400 persons in its fully equipped performing arts center. At this venue you can view events, preview both American and foreign films and attend concerts. The Colleges frequently sponsor groups to perform, so students and Geneva residents can enjoy entertainment together. Acts that have performed at the Smith include bands such as Donna the Buffalo, SafetySuit and the local Gym Class Heroes. A political satire group, Capitol Steps, has also entertained and
pseudo-educated the combined groups of HWS students and Geneva residents. The renowned Paul Taylor Dance Company, Ani deFranco, Anthony Rapp (RENT) and Sen & Hibiki Taiko Drummers are among the Smith’s recent performers. Furthermore, the Smith also acts as a theater, showing popular movies, foreign films and documentaries; films shown include Bolt and Slumdog Millionaire. Overall, the Smith Opera House provides great entertainment for students and residents at reasonable prices for all. A calendar of upcoming events can be picked up at the venue itself or found online at www.thesmith.org.
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Sports Fall Sports Schedules
Returning to Geneva in mid-August, Hobart and William Smith’s fall sports teams have been training, running, lifting and practicing in preparation for their first contests. Here’s a glimpse at the Statesmen and Herons’ upcoming matches.
Hobart Statesmen Cross Countr y Sept. 3 @ SUNYIT Invitational - 12 p.m. Sept. 10 @ Oswego Invitational - 12 p.m. Sept. 17 - Hobart Invitational - 12 p.m.
Football Sept. 3 @ Dickinson - 12 p.m. Sept. 24 @ St. John Fisher - 1 p.m. Oct. 1 vs. St. Lawrence - 12 p.m.
William Smith Herons Cross Countr y Sept. 3 @ SUNYIT Invitational - 11 a.m. Sept. 10 @ Oswego Invitational - 11 a.m. Sept. 17 - Hobart Invitational - 11 a.m.
Field Hockey Sept. 1 vs. Oswego St. - 7 p.m. Sept. 3 vs. Nazareth - 2 p.m. Sept. 7 vs. Elmira - 7 p.m.
Golf
Golf Sept. 4 @ Utica Fall Invitational - 12 p.m. Sept. 10-11 @ St. Lawrence Invitational - 1 p.m./8 a.m.
Sept. 10-11 @ St. Lawrence Invitational - 1 p.m./8 a.m.
Soccer
Soccer Sept. 1 vs. Wells - 7 p.m. Sept. 3 @ Babson - 1:30 p.m. Sept. 4 @ Wheaton (Mass.) - 1:30 p.m.
Sept. 1 @ Misericordia - 5 p.m. Sept. 3 @ Babson - 11 a.m. Sept. 4 @ Wellesley - 1 p.m. Sept. 10-11 - 2011 Heron Cup - 11 a.m./2 p.m.
Tennis
Tennis Sept. 10-11 @ 2011 Flower City Invitational
Sept. 10-11 - Mar y Hosking Invitational
Staying in Shape Bristol Field House
At 83,000-square-feet, Bristol Field House it is a multi-purpose facility. It houses an indoor track, a full-size artificial-turf playing field that converts to five tennis or basketball courts and adjoins the squash center. A large workout room includes several treadmills, rowing machines, bikes and equipment for upper body training.
Bristol Pool
If you are seeking water for your weekly workout, the pool in Bristol Gym is where you will want to go. Bristol Gymnasium houses a six-lane 25-yard swimming pool with two 1-meter, and one 3-meter diving boards. Although the majority of Bristol Gym’s facilities are reserved for HWS athletes, there is time set aside for nonathletes to use the pool, which can be found online at: http://web.hws. edu/athletics/pool.asp.