Herald t h e
By and for the students of Hobart and William Smith Colleges Issue 7
October 27, 2006
Campaign for the Colleges seeks to raise an ambitious $160
Admissions Propaganda Encourages Students to Visit HWS Annalise VanHouten ‘09
Marisa Athas ‘09 Herald Reporter
St. Lawrence, Wheaton College, and Skidmore College all rank 10 places or more higher than HWS in the 2006 US News & World Report poll of Liberal Arts Colleges. Have you ever been frustrated that HWS ranks lower to colleges that you know are not as good
than other schools, sometimes it is ranked lower than it probably should be because alumni at other institutions give more money to their colleges than our alumni give back to HWS. If you agree that HWS should be ranked higher, come see the beginning of the change this weekend in the form of the Cam-
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Recently, the Admissions Office hosted the Roanoke, Virginia based college- marketing company, abeedle.com on campus. Andy Beedle and his company specialize in breakthrough technology and strategy for higher education institutions, designed to attract and recruit perspective students through innovative thinking. About 25 students were selected from HWS to take part in the video, and were asked to talk about their interests and favorite
places on campus. Focusing on current students instead of administrators or shooting an ordinary campus tour is a key
part of the abeedle.com strategy. Margaret Popper, associate director of admissions, says, “using video, audio and stills, the HWS campus will be highlighted through the eyes and experiences
of our current students,” and this personal approach will hopefully attract more perspective students to HWS. Popper says that a formal release date for the video has not yet been released, but it will have a definite impact on the class of 2011, currently being recruited. The admissions video is not acting as a substitute for campus tours. Rather, the admissions office hopes that this video will serve as a means to further students’ desire to come for a campus visit.
A Political Statesman: ’01 Hobart Grad Seeks Office in ’07
Rebecca Dennee ‘10 Herald Reporter
as HWS? Part of the criteria that determines college rankings has to do with alumni and current students giving money to support their institutions. Thus, though HWS may have a better curriculum, more dedicated professors, and more driven students
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paign for the Colleges. The Campaign for the Colleges is the most ambitious attempt to raise money for HWS throughout history. According
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Hobart and William Smith Graduates have taken many different paths. Hobart’s own Richard Barlette class of 2001 is now embarking on a path in the world of politics. For this alumnus, politics are nothing new. His mother has been on the Albany County Legislature for 12 years and is currently running for the New York State assembly. “I have been fortunate to have a living text book at home in the form of my mother,” he commented. His path led him to HWS. While here, Mr. Barlette, who
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majored in Architectural Space with a minor in History, though his passion and focus at the time was football. He was also involved with the golf team, the Statesmen Athletic Association (SAA) and Geneva’s Day of Service. His positive voice regarding Geneva’s Day of Service shows how beneficial it was for him and the community. He learned to incorporate the positive lessons from Day of Service to his political career: “This is what politics is supposed to be about; serving your constituents. You are elected, hopefully, by the
people in your district, and they have faith that you will give them a voice and act on their best behalf.” Through these activities Mr. Barlette learned important ways in taking leadership that have prepared him for the challenge of holding office. He notes, “I carry the same focus and teamwork that I have learned in the game of football onto the political field as well. Politics is not an individual ‘sport’ but rather a team ‘sport’.” His positive views of his 4 years at HWS are evident in his
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