The William Smith Soccer team led an excellent streak this semester setting the team on the right foot so to speak for another marvelous season! Listen to Charlotte Carrau ’21 and Eileen Rath ’20 discuss the team and the year ahead!

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To start the 2019-2020 Academic Year, The Seneca Scene welcomed President Joyce P. Jacobsen to introduce them and discuss Hobart and William Smith Colleges as we begin the academic year. It is the first episode in this years’ series on the State of the Colleges. In the next few weeks we will also speak with William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig and Interim Hobart Dean Khuram Hussain. Wren Andrews introduces President Jacobsen providing a great get to know her. The two discuss the campus pulse from the Provost position and correlation to the Chief Office of Diversity and Inclusion position, student government meetings, sustainability and planning processes on campus.

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This week on the Seneca Scene we have an in-depth conversation with David Kendrick an Associate Professor of Geoscience. Professor Kendrick passionately talks about how he fell in love with geoscience and their journey to become a part of the HWS Community. We also delve into his research with geology of the fingerlakes and how that impacts our world today. Professor Kendrick discusses his role in John Cariani’s Love/Sick  which was performed last semester and the plans for the new science buildings. 

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This week The Seneca Scene welcomes Professor of Biology Meghan Brown. Professor Brown is an aquatic ecologist that has done research in the finger lakes and all around the world including Italy, Guatemala, Australia, and Siberia. We have an interesting discussion about their work with invasive species in the finger lakes, the relationship with politics and science in the world, and climate change. Professor Brown also talks about her experiences teaching abroad at different lakes around the world.

This episode was orginally recorded in April, 2019.

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This week The Seneca Scene welcomes Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurial Studies Craig Talmage. Professor Talmage has a PhD in Community Resources and Development from Arizona State University and has a strong background in entrepreneurship. We discuss many topics including his journey to HWS, key skills that every entrepreneur need in order to succeed, and how the entrepreneurial studies minor can help you develop a mindset that will benefit you for the rest of your life. We also talk about all the resources that are available here at HWS including the Bozzuto Center, The Centennial Center, and market research.  

To learn more about Entrepreneurship at HWS click here.

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This week on The Seneca Scene we have an interesting discussion with  Tricia McEldowney who is the Colleges’ Archivist and Special Collections Librarian. Trisha discusses how her love of history, combined with her passion for learning, lead to her joining the HWS Archives. We also hear the story of how HWS came to be the home of a mummy and how the Archives records the history of the Colleges through a variety of resources. Finally, she talks about how the Archives and its team can be a great resource for students – as it was for our Tommy the Traveler team during their initial phase of research.

To learn more about the Archives click here and for research resources and services click here.

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This week on The Seneca Scene we have an informative and passionate discussion with Julianne Miller, Director of the Abbe Center for Jewish Life and Hillel Advisor. Julianne discusses how she became a part of the HWS community and involved in Jewish Life on campus. She goes on to tell the amazing story of how Abbe Center has grown to be the place it is today. Julianne also talks about the importance of community and the many events that are hosted by the Abbe Center and Hillel.

To learn more about the Abbe Center click here and to follow them on Facebook click here.

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This week on The Seneca Scene the Orientation Coordinators Sophie Ritter and Steven D’Alterio are giving insight into orientation including details on all the fun events planned, registration, and tips to be successful in college. Sophie is an English major with a double minor in child advocacy and public policy and is also pursuing a teaching certification in early childhood and special education. Steven is majoring in English and minoring in Africana Studies and is also in the Teacher Education Program. You can follow Orientation on Snapchat and Instagram: @hwsorientation This episode is geared to help incoming students get ready for Orientation.

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The Seneca Scene is off this week and, in preparation for the upcoming school year, we are revisiting the second-annual “Year in Review” episode with our guest Alex Kerai ’19. Alex will be discussing topics including the presidential search, the coordinate system, diversity and inclusion, student activism, and graduation. A member of the class of 2019, Alex graduated with honors in English. He is a double major in English and Media and Society, a double minor in Theater and Writing Colleagues, and is a Rhodes Scholar Finalist. He is one of the seven Druids and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. In addition, he is a member of the sailing team; president of the Phoenix Players theatre group; a videographer, photographer, and writer at the Office of Communications; a Writing Fellow; and Editor-in-Chief of the Herald newspaper, as well as the founder of The Seneca Scene podcast, and the creator, producer and host for the Career Journeys podcast with Career Services.

The team at The Seneca Scene would like to congratulate Alex on his many accomplishments as well as his hard work and dedication to making this podcast a success. After completing the Tommy the Traveler miniseries in July, Alex officially finished work relating to The Seneca Scene; he will still host and produce Career Journeys for the next few months as they release new episodes. We know that he will continue to live a life of consequence.

This episode originally aired in May 2019.

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The Seneca Scene is off for the next two week to prepare episodes for the fall. This week we are revisiting Zahra’s story which we first shared back in February.  For this episode we welcomed  Zahra Arabzada ’19 to tell her story of her life as a runner, starting in her home country of Afghanistan, and how her advocacy has impacted women in the United States as well as her home. Recounting her reasons for running in hijab in the U.S. and her work to advocate for female sports in Afghanistan. Zahra shares her incredible tale, proving that anyone can be a runner, no matter race, gender, or religious identity. Along the way, Zahra explains how growing up in Afghanistan shaped her desire to become a doctor and how running became a symbol of opportunity rather than just a part of survival. Make sure to follow Zahra’s story on her blog: https://www.thehijabirunner.com/ This episode originally aired in February 2019.

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This week The Seneca Scene welcomes POAP Coordinators Anna Moreau ’20 and Zane Piedmonte-Lang ’21 to talk about this year’s trips. Join us to learn more about the POAP application process, how to pack and prepare for your trip as well as Anna’s and Zane’s tips and tricks to make the most of your expedition before Orientation. The Pre-Orientation Adventure program is a unique part of the HWS Orientation experience and includes trips all around the Finger Lakes and Geneva. For more information on POAP, please visit: https://www.hws.edu/studentlife/orientation/poap.aspx

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The Seneca Scene is off this week, so instead we’re airing an episode from our first season, way back in October, that we think encapsulates our mission of finding great people and stories at Hobart and William Smith Colleges. For this episode we welcomed  Sarah Walters ’19, a major in Genocide, Human Rights, and Peace Action, for a discussion on taking action and how to remain committed and involved through both campus and global life. In our chat, we learn more about Sarah’s work with PLEN along with the Genocide and Human Rights Symposium and how they relate to the arc of work she has embarked on at HWS. You can also visit the HWS page for more information. This episode originally aired in October 2018.

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Join the Herald and Seneca Scene as they trace one of the most altering times in America and its effect on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Beginning in 1968 and continuing until 1972, Tommy Tongyai went to campuses all across upstate New York, riling up students and inciting violence. It wasn’t until he arrived on the HWS campus that the violence really started. Tongyai, better known as Tommy the Traveler, came during a time of Vietnam War protests and the counter-culture movement. It was a critical culture moment, one that would forever change Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Episode 10: The End concludes our miniseries on Tommy the Traveler and campus unrest in the late-1960s and early-1970s by exploring the ramifications of these actions on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. We will hear final thoughts from many of our guests as our team signs off on this incredible true story. The episode concludes our 10-part, five-and-a-half-hour, miniseries on Tommy the Traveler.

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Join the Herald and Seneca Scene as they trace one of the most altering times in America and its effect on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Beginning in 1968 and continuing until 1972, Tommy Tongyai went to campuses all across upstate New York, riling up students and inciting violence. It wasn’t until he arrived on the HWS campus that the violence really started. Tongyai, better known as Tommy the Traveler, came during a time of Vietnam War protests and the counter-culture movement. It was a critical culture moment, one that would forever change Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Episode 9: The Trial chronicles the two-year trial following the drug raid at Superdorm. We talk to one of the defendants to learn what it was like to be tried and later jailed for ten days; we chat with Professors about testifying at a trial where HWS was the first institution to be indicted on charges following the actions of its students; and we talk to students who were called to testify for their friends during this crazy period. One of the final acts during this era of campus unrest, it is also where Tommy finally testifies about his actions. Join us for the penultimate episode of the series…

Listen to the ninth episode below and be sure to subscribe to The Seneca Scene on iTunes and on Spotify to stay updated on the Tommy the Traveler miniseries.

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Join the Herald and Seneca Scene as they trace one of the most altering times in America and its effect on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Beginning in 1968 and continuing until 1972, Tommy Tongyai went to campuses all across upstate New York, riling up students and inciting violence. It wasn’t until he arrived on the HWS campus that the violence really started. Tongyai, better known as Tommy the Traveler, came during a time of Vietnam War protests and the counter-culture movement. It was a critical culture moment, one that would forever change Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Episode 8: Tommy’s Aftermath examines the relationship between the Colleges and Geneva following the Raid at Superdorm. As Tommy begins to disappear from public view, news organization pick up the story on a national scale. At the same time, in Geneva, things are changing between the town and gown as they begin a two-year trial of the students arrested during the drug raid. Join us as we begin to wind down the story of Tommy the Traveler at HWS and examine what his presence meant moving forward.

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Join the Herald and Seneca Scene as they trace one of the most altering times in America and its effect on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Beginning in 1968 and continuing until 1972, Tommy Tongyai went to campuses all across upstate New York, riling up students and inciting violence. It wasn’t until he arrived on the HWS campus that the violence really started. Tongyai, better known as Tommy the Traveler, came during a time of Vietnam War protests and the counter-culture movement. It was a critical culture moment, one that would forever change Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Episode 7: The Raid at Superdorm (Part 3) finishes the story of the police drug raid led by Tommy the Traveler during exam week. This was the turning point in Tommy’s time on campus and is when students discovered that he was an undercover police officer. His identity is what led to a mass of students gathering outside and riot police assembling. This is Part 3 in a 3-part series all being released concurrently.

Listen to the seventh episode below and be sure to subscribe to The Seneca Scene on iTunes and on Spotify to stay updated on the Tommy the Traveler miniseries.

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Join the Herald and Seneca Scene as they trace one of the most altering times in America and its effect on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Beginning in 1968 and continuing until 1972, Tommy Tongyai went to campuses all across upstate New York, riling up students and inciting violence. It wasn’t until he arrived on the HWS campus that the violence really started. Tongyai, better known as Tommy the Traveler, came during a time of Vietnam War protests and the counter-culture movement. It was a critical culture moment, one that would forever change Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Episode 6: The Raid at Superdorm (Part 2) picks up right where we left off chronicling the police drug raid led by Tommy the Traveler during exam week. This was the turning point in Tommy’s time on campus and is when students discovered that he was an undercover police officer. His identity is what led to a mass of students gathering outside and riot police assembling. This is Part 2 in a 3-part series all being released concurrently.

Listen to the sixth episode below and be sure to subscribe to The Seneca Scene on iTunes and on Spotify to stay updated on the Tommy the Traveler miniseries.

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Join the Herald and Seneca Scene as they trace one of the most altering times in America and its effect on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Beginning in 1968 and continuing until 1972, Tommy Tongyai went to campuses all across upstate New York, riling up students and inciting violence. It wasn’t until he arrived on the HWS campus that the violence really started. Tongyai, better known as Tommy the Traveler, came during a time of Vietnam War protests and the counter-culture movement. It was a critical culture moment, one that would forever change Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Episode 5: The Raid at Superdorm (Part 1) chronicles the police drug raid led by Tommy the Traveler during exam week. This was the turning point in Tommy’s time on campus and is when students discovered that he was an undercover police officer. His identity is what led to a mass of students gathering outside and riot police assembling. This is Part 1 in a 3-part series all being released concurrently.

Listen to the fifth episode below and be sure to subscribe to The Seneca Scene on iTunes and on Spotify to stay updated on the Tommy the Traveler miniseries.

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Join the Herald and Seneca Scene as they trace one of the most altering times in America and its effect on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Beginning in 1968 and continuing until 1972, Tommy Tongyai went to campuses all across upstate New York, riling up students and inciting violence. It wasn’t until he arrived on the HWS campus that the violence really started. Tongyai, better known as Tommy the Traveler, came during a time of Vietnam War protests and the counter-culture movement. It was a critical culture moment, one that would forever change Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Episode 4: The Night that Sherrill Burned chronicles the fabled fire-bombing of the ROTC office in the basement of Sherrill Hall. This act was encouraged by Tommy the Traveler and was his first violent act on campus, which he recruited first-year students to carry out. It was also the first instance in which things began to get out of hand. The firebombing is the most well-known of Tommy’s acts today, but it was only the precursor to the drug aid of Superdorm five weeks later…

Listen to the first episode below and be sure to subscribe to The Seneca Scene on iTunes and on Spotify to stay updated on the Tommy the Traveler miniseries.

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Join the Herald and Seneca Scene as they trace one of the most altering times in America and its effect on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Beginning in 1968 and continuing until 1972, Tommy Tongyai went to campuses all across upstate New York, riling up students and inciting violence. It wasn’t until he arrived on the HWS campus that the violence really started. Tongyai, better known as Tommy the Traveler, came during a time of Vietnam War protests and the counter-culture movement. It was a critical culture moment, one that would forever change Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Episode 3: The New Kid begins when Tommy the Traveler arrived on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Listen to what students, an alum, and faculty thought of this man and how he began to announce his radical intentions. Along the way, he begins to radicalize younger students with the promise of actions that is soon to come…

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Join the Herald and Seneca Scene as they trace one of the most altering times in America and its effect on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Beginning in 1968 and continuing until 1972, Tommy Tongyai went to campuses all across upstate New York, riling up students and inciting violence. It wasn’t until he arrived on the HWS campus that the violence really started. Tongyai, better known as Tommy the Traveler, came during a time of Vietnam War protests and the counter-culture movement. It was a critical culture moment, one that would forever change Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Episode 2: A Rodeo Clown’s Tale introduces listeners to Tommy Tongyai and his life before he arrived at HWS. Learn about his early career paths and the lineage he told college students as we begin to unpack who this man was.

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Join the Herald and Seneca Scene as they trace one of the most altering times in America and its effect on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Beginning in 1968 and continuing until 1972, Tommy Tongyai went to campuses all across upstate New York, riling up students and inciting violence. It wasn’t until he arrived on the HWS campus that the violence really started. Tongyai, better known as Tommy the Traveler, came during a time of Vietnam War protests and the counter-culture movement. It was a critical culture moment, one that would forever change Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Episode 1: Setting the Scene details the contextual time for the country and Hobart and William Smith Colleges in the late 1960s before Tommy arrived. It was a time of great upheaval and change for the Colleges with new trends emerging as students were getting drafted into Vietnam. The beginning of the 1970s is when everything changed: the Kent State Shooting was on May 4, 1970, and with it came a fear of radicalism, police, and violence on college campuses that had never been seen before.

Listen to the first episode below and be sure to subscribe to The Seneca Scene on iTunes and on Spotify to stay updated on the Tommy the Traveler miniseries.

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Join the Herald and Seneca Scene, beginning May 29th, as they trace one of the most altering times in America and its effect on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Beginning in 1968 and continuing until 1972, Tommy Tongyai went to campuses all across upstate New York, riling up students and inciting violence. It wasn’t until he arrived on the HWS campus that the violence really started. Tongyai, better known as Tommy the Traveler, came during a time of Vietnam War protests and the counter-culture movement. It was a critical culture moment, one that would forever change Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

With over twenty interviews from people on-campus, video interviews from a documentary created in the aftermath, and archival research, the Herald and Seneca Scene team have created a brand-new podcast miniseries that traces Tommy’s arrival on campus and effect on campus. The full series will begin on Wednesday, May 29th.

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For the final episode of in the first season of The Seneca Scene, our guest is Alex Kerai who will be covering the Year in Review and discussing topics including the presidential search, the coordinate system, diversity and inclusion, student activism, and graduation. Alex is a member of the class of 2019 and will be graduating with honors in English. He is a double major in English and Media and Society, a double minor in Theater and Writing Colleagues, and is a Rhodes Scholar Finalist. He is one of the seven Druids and a member of Phi Beta Kappa. In addition, he is a member of the sailing team, president of the Phoenix Players, a videographer, photographer, and writer at the Office of Communications, a Writing Fellow, and editor in chief of the Herald newspaper as well as the founder of the Seneca Scene podcast, and the creator, producer and host for the upcoming Career Journeys podcast with Career Services.

The team at The Seneca Scene would like to congratulate Alex on his many accomplishments as well as his hard work and dedication to making this podcast a success. We know that he will continue to live a life of consequence.

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For our closing State of the Colleges for the 2018-2019 academic year, we welcome Interim President Patrick A. McGuire, William Smith College Dean Lisa Kaenzig, and Hobart College Dean Khuram Hussain to the studio for a wide-ranging conversation on the year and their plans for the future. This is a fascinating continuation of our three-part State of the Colleges from the beginning of the academic year, and it is a must listen following all of the news on campus.

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On this episode of The Seneca Scene, we welcome Professor Justin Rose, from the political science department and Africana Studies. Professor Rose talks with us about the inspiration for his new book – The Drum Major Instinct: Martin Luther King, Jr’s Theory of Political Service – and discusses his work on the Presidential Search Committee, along with many others, and diversity on campus. This is a great episode to listen to, especially following the Herald‘s coverage of race and diversity at HWS.

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On this episode of The Seneca Scene, we welcome Michael Amadori, the Sustainability Manager at HWS. Michael is on the Climate Task force and is the advisor and coordinator for the EcoReps program on campus. Michael has created and led many programs and events involving sustainability and is coordinating the earth week events.

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On this episode of The Seneca Scene, we welcome another special guest back to campus…over the phone.​ President Emeritus Mark D. Gearan currently the Director of the Harvard Institute of Politics and was formerly the President of Hobart and William Smith for 18 years. With the release of Robert Mueller’s impending, we chatted last week, on Friday, about the role of media in this changing political climate.

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On this episode of The Seneca Scene, we welcome Professor Tom Drennen. Professor Drennen is a member of the Economics department and serves as the chair of Environmental Studies as well as Entrepreneurial Studies. He has helped launch and fosters several sustainability initiatives here at the colleges. Professor Drennen gives insight into sustainability as well as his views on climate change and entrepreneurship.​

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On this episode of The Seneca Scene, we welcome Professor Melanie Conroy-Goldman Hamilton. Professor Hamilton has served as chair to the English department and helped create the Trias program. Talking about creative writing on campus, Professor Hamilton showcases the various outlets and resources for writers. ​

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On this special episode of The Seneca Scene, we welcome Josh Horowitz ’98, former Editor-in-Chief of the Herald, who is a current MTV News correspondent and host of the TV show After Hours and the podcast Happy Sad Confused. Josh talks with current Herald Editor-in-Chief Alex Kerai ’19 about his time at the Herald and the long-lasting impact of that experience on his career in entertainment. Reflecting on his time at HWS, Josh also talks about his former WEOS show To the Point – which had guests like President Jimmy Carter, actor/director Stanley Tucci, and writer/comedian Michael Palin – and how that has led him to his current work at MTV, especially his podcast. This episode is part of the Herald‘s 140th-anniversary celebration and we were very excited to have him on the show!

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The Seneca Scene is the podcast for the Herald and is recorded each week on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

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This week on The Seneca Scene, Leslie Colunga and Sergio Perez talk about William Smith and Hobart Honor Societies. The two of them share their personal tales and passion for campus leadership. Students, be sure to listen for inside tips on how to gain entry to the societies! Make sure to subscribe to stay updated on all events and happenings on HWS campus.​

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This week on The Seneca Scene, Eva Catanzariti of William Smith Congress (WSC) and Grant Emerson of Hobart Student Government (HSG) talk about their roles as Presidents of the WSC and HSG. Both of them give an exciting look into precisely how the meetings, elections, and budget allocations work for each community. Be sure to listen for the new changes that have been made to the Hobart Student Government constitution, and hear about the upcoming plans for the William Smith Congress constitution. Eva and Grant are constantly working to improve the community and daily lives of students, so be sure to swing by one of their meetings to say hi or inform them of something on campus.

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This week on The Seneca Scene, we explore two organizations that have a massive impact on student life, yet are relatively unknown. First on is Denzel Degollado ‘19 to talk about the Judiciary Board at HWS. Next is Lorena Robelo Lara ‘21 who was recently elected president of the Campus Activities Board. If you want to get involved, CAB open board meetings take place from 1:30 pm – 2:00 pm every other Sunday beginning March 10. Both are excited to inform you about what happens behind the scenes with their organizations, and how they influence student life. Make sure to subscribe to stay updated on all events and happenings on HWS campus.

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This week on the Seneca Scene Zahra Arabzada tells her story of her life as a runner, starting in her home country of Afghanistan, and how her advocacy has impacted women in the United States as well as her home. Recounting her reasons for running in hijab in the U.S. and her work to advocate for female sports in Afghanistan. Zahra shares her incredible tale, proving that anyone can be a runner, no matter race, gender, or religious identity. Along the way, Zahra explains how growing up in Afghanistan shaped her desire to become a doctor and how running became a symbol of opportunity rather than just a part of survival. Make sure to follow Zahra’s story on her blog: https://www.thehijabirunner.com/

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Discover the team of college students working around the clock for your safety in this interview with Ryan Klimkewicz. As the chief of EMS here at HWS, Ryan oversees more than twenty students and liaises with various community resources. Taking some time from his sleepless schedule, Ryan gives us some insight into what life is like juggling the responsibilities of college and EMS. He also talks about his experience as a volunteer EMT back at home, and what the calling is really all about. Listen to the full episode and make sure to subscribe for next week’s episode!

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Behind every Welcome Back Concert, Brett Pasternak is working tirelessly to bring the entertainment and excitement to campus. In this interview, Brett discuses the joys and challenges of music management and the unique opportunities that working at HWS has provided him with over the years. There are also some crazy insider stories and advice for aspiring musicians!

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The Seneca Scene is the podcast for the Herald and is recorded each week on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

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Before the beloved duo in the Chaplain’s House – Chaplin Maurice Charles and his partner Cliff Chan – left campus in January to move to Atlanta, The Seneca Scene sat down with both of them to discuss their time at HWS, spiritual life and engagement, fond memories, and what’s in store for them next. In this long and wide-spanning interview, the two of them managed to talk about important, and often overlooked, aspects of the HWS community, and reminded students to not “let anyone be alone on this campus.”

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The Seneca Scene is the podcast for the Herald and is recorded each week on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

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This week The Seneca Scene visited Associate Director for the Center of Community Engagement and Service Learning (CCESL) at the Colleges: Jeremy Wattles. In one of his final interviews before departing the Colleges for Colgate University, to serve as the Director of their Center for Outreach, Volunteerism, and Education, Wattles discusses the work he has completed at HWS and the influence of Emeritus President Mark D. Gearan L.H.D. ’17. In conversation, we learn about Wattles’s work with students as part of HWS Votes and the Tutor Corps, and projects he has embarked upon during his time with CCESL.

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This week The Seneca Scene hosts a conversation with two student leaders who are on the boards of political groups at HWS: Alex Dubin ’20 from Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) and Josh Harper ’19 from Young Americans for Liberty (YAL). This episode was recorded before any of their recent events this semester and focuses on their groups’ missions and ideals. The Herald and Seneca Scene maintain their commitment to remaining non-partisan; they do not endorse, and will not comment, on any of the actions from these groups on campus. This episode is meant to inform listeners and the campus community about YAF and YAL and does not include any stark political statements, endorsements, or mentions of upcoming events.

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This week The Seneca Scene welcomes senior Makayla Pydych who is majoring in English and Education, and pursuing the Masters of Arts in Teaching, for a discussion on her work in the Geneva community throughout her four years at HWS. Join us for this chat where we learn more about Makayla’s work with Geneva 2020 – and Geneva Reads and the newly launched Geneva Writes – along with her volunteering with the Boys and Girls Club and how she ties her education experience in the classroom to helping students out of the classroom. You can also visit the HWS page for more information.

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The Seneca Scene is the podcast for the Herald and is recorded each week on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

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This week The Seneca Scene welcomes senior Sarah Walters who is majoring in Genocide, Human Rights, and Peace Action for a discussion on taking action and how to remain committed and involved through both campus and global life. Join us for this chat where we learn more about Sarah’s work with PLEN and the Genocide and Human Rights Symposium and how they relate to the arc of work she has embarked on at HWS. You can also visit the HWS page for more information.

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The Seneca Scene is the podcast for the Herald and is recorded each week on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

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This week The Seneca Scene welcomes senior Psychology major Dianna Paige for a discussion on mental health and how to help others both on campus and off. Join us for this chat where we learn more about the resources available on campus, the various signs of depression, how to discuss trauma, and the purpose of trigger warnings. You can also watch all of Dianna’s TED talk for more information.

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This week The Seneca Scene welcomes Professor of Physics Steven Penn to discuss the discovery of gravitational waves and his work with LIGO on coating design for the interferometer detectors. Join us for this chat where we learn more about Einstein’s Theory of General Relativity, the collision of black holes and neutron stars, and what this discovery means for our understanding of the Big Bang.

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This week The Seneca Scene welcomes Sarah Meyer from the Finger Lakes Institute to discuss the Fribolin Farm, sustainability, community garden, upcoming events, and beekeeping. Join us for this half-hour chat where we learn more about the HWS campus farm and its mascot, along with ways you can get involved on campus with Campus Greens or the Eco-Reps. Don’t forget to follow the farm on Instagram too!

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In the final of its State of the Colleges series, The Seneca Scene welcomed William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig to discuss William Smith advancement opportunities, the achievement gap, and plans for the future of the institution. In the last two weeks we have spoken with Interim President Patrick A. McGuire and Interim Hobart Dean Khuram Hussain. In conversation, Kaenzig spoke about the values of Hobart and William Smith, William Smith Women @ Work, the achievement gap, Title IX, and gave advice to first-year students. This extended episode is our full conversation with Dean Kaenzig and concludes our State of the Colleges series.

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In Part 2 of its State of the Colleges series, The Seneca Scene welcomed Interim Hobart Dean Khuram Hussain to discuss Hobart traditions in the changing academic environment. Last week we spoke with Interim President Patrick A. McGuire and next  week we will also speak with William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig. In conversation, Hussain spoke about the values of Hobart and William Smith, traditions of Hobart College, toxic masculinity on campus, diversity, and being a Hobart Statesman. This extended episode is our full conversation with Dean Hussain.

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To start the 2018-2019 Academic Year, The Seneca Scene welcomed Interim President Patrick A. McGuire L.H.D. ’12 to discuss Hobart and William Smith Colleges as we begin the academic year. It is the first in our three-part series on the State of the Colleges. In the next two weeks we will also speak with William Smith Dean Lisa Kaenzig and Interim Hobart Dean Khuram Hussain. In conversation, McGuire spoke about the values of Hobart and William Smith, the coordinate system, the new Deans, the Presidential Search, and the Geneva community outreach. This extended episode is our full conversation with President McGuire.

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The Seneca Scene is the podcast for the Herald and is recorded each week on the campus of Hobart and William Smith Colleges. It is hosted by Albright Dwarka ’21.

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