Campus Speaker/Artist Request Fund
HWS provides funding for departments and faculty to host external guest speakers or artists, enriching academic and cultural life through campus events.
Funder: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Due Dates: Ongoing (requests accepted year-round, subject to fund availability)
Funding Amounts: No set maximum; funding per request depends on annual pool and demand; early application recommended.
Summary: Supports departments, programs, or faculty at HWS in bringing guest speakers or artists to campus for events that enrich academic and co-curricular life.
Key Information: Applicants must check for department/program funds before applying; limited funding—early requests advised.
Description
This fund enables members of the Hobart and William Smith Colleges (HWS) campus community—such as departments, programs, and faculty—to host external guest speakers or artists for talks, performances, workshops, or similar engagements. The initiative is designed to enhance both academic and co-curricular experiences, supporting a diverse and vibrant campus environment. The fund is managed by the Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs (OAFA) as part of a coordinated effort to ensure equitable access to resources that foster educational and cultural enrichment.
