Open House
Hartwick’s November 3 Open House could be the first step on a journey that changes your life.
Where knowledge is applied.
Where boundaries are stretched. Where limits are pushed.
Pick a path that matters.
We believe an empowering curriculum prepares you to make a real impact after graduation.
Play reinforces passion.
We believe hard work is preparation to make a real impact.
Set your sights higher.
We believe in going wherever it takes to reach the goal — then pushing for more.
Environment, Sustainability & Society major, Educational Studies: Outdoor Education minor
Wading River, New York
“So much about the environment, sustainability and society major excites me. As an Eagle Scout, I have always been drawn to nature. The preservation of our Earth’s species, sustainable agriculture and alternative energy sources are just a few exciting things! Minoring in outdoor education will allow me spread enjoyment of the outdoors to our youth who will later go on to impact the Earth in a better way.”
“I chose Hartwick for a few reasons. At first, my main reason was to play football. After going on a visit and actually being on campus I knew it was the right school for me. While walking around on the tour I took in all the views of the Susquehanna Valley. The campus hiking trails around Strawberry Field were a pleasant surprise. This immediately gave me a sense of place, a feeling of belonging. I ended up playing one season with the football team because I wanted to focus more on my academic career.”
Associate Dean and Director of Office of Intercultural Affairs, Founding President of U.S. Colored Troops Institute for Local & Family History
“My 44-year career has been devoted to mentoring young scholars by teaching them how their respective cultures influence their leadership styles.”
“My research places African American ancestors within historical context. I use both research and mentoring as a means of engaging diverse individuals in communication through common ground reference points.”
Volunteer Service Coordinator, Habitat for Humanity, Oakland, California
Psychology and sociology majors, creative writing minor
Abraham L. Kellogg Oratorical Prize 2018
“Traveling abroad to Thailand was a humbling experience. It taught me to be grateful and appreciate the little moments. Volunteering for Habitat for Humanity during Hartwick’s Spring Break made me feel like I was making every moment count. I felt appreciated by the community and the Habitat family was so welcoming. Habitat always had a special place in my heart and somehow I knew that it would be a part of my future. My senior year, the Peace Corps Preparatory Program launched. I was one of the first to receive a certificate of completion.”
“My whole Hartwick experience was filled with finding ways to give back. I became the best version of myself because of the people I had to guide me and support my dreams. I hope to one day attend graduate school and become a hospice social worker but maybe this year of service with Habitat for Humanity as a Volunteer Service Coordinator may lead me down another path. Either way I look forward to the future.”
