Environmental issues demand our attention and HWS students and faculty work together to address these issues. As one of the largest and oldest interdisciplinary programs on campus, our students are a diverse and active group.

The Environmental Studies Program at Hobart and William Smith Colleges has much to offer its students and faculty...

• Interdisciplinary Introductory Courses
• Cross-Listed "Core" & "Elective" Courses from each Division
• Double Majors are encouraged, e.g.,
  • Geoscience, Biology, Aquatic Science and the other natuiral sciences.
  • Economics, Alternative Energies & Natural Resources
  • Public Policy
  • Philosophy, History, Literature and other Humanties majors.
  • Human Geography, GIS, Sociology and Anthropology.
  • Asian and other Area Studies.
• Senior Year Community Projects
• Campus Greens, a student run activitist group
• Seneca Lake, the largest Finger Lake
• The William Scandling, our 65' research vessel
• Finger Lakes Institute
• Independent and Honors Research
• Summer Research Opportunities
• Excellent Internship & Study Abroad Opportunities
• Outreach Programs
• and much more....

The HWS Environmental Studies Program is located in Stern Hall on the 3rd floor. Science faculty are in Lansing, Rosenburg and Eaton Halls.

For more Information, Please Contact:

Environmental Studies Program
Hobart & William Smith Colleges
Box 4178, Lansing Hall 206
Geneva, NY 14456

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