Campus Speaker/Artist Request (Speaker/Guest Artist Fund)
Internal — Hobart and William Smith Colleges only
Hobart and William Smith Colleges' Campus Speaker/Artist Request Fund supports bringing external speakers and artists to campus to enrich academic and cultural programming.
Funder: Hobart and William Smith Colleges
Due Dates: Rolling (requests accepted year-round, subject to fund availability)
Funding Amounts: Typical honorarium: $100 (virtual), $250 (in-person), $500 (multiple events/day); additional travel and event costs may be covered.
Summary: Supports HWS departments and programs in hosting guest speakers or artists to enhance academic and cultural life on campus.
Key Information: Department/program funds should be used first; OAFA funds are supplemental and subject to annual availability.
Description
The Campus Speaker/Artist Request (Speaker/Guest Artist Fund) is an internal funding mechanism at Hobart and William Smith Colleges, managed by the Office of Academic and Faculty Affairs (OAFA). Its purpose is to support departments, programs, and faculty in bringing external speakers and artists to campus for talks, performances, workshops, and related events. The fund is designed to enrich the academic and cultural environment by underwriting diverse programming that fosters intellectual engagement and cultural vibrancy. OAFA maintains this fund annually as a supplemental resource, with the intention of ensuring equitable access to resources for impactful academic and cultural events.
