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The Anna Sonder Prize for Poetry was established in 1978 by the late Otto Sonder, professor emeritus of sociology. The College presents the prize annually under the auspices of the Academy of American Poets.

The show features the work of 126 students and includes 109 pieces of art, including a collaborative wire sculpture created by 27 students.

As one of only two liberal arts colleges in the country to earn this approval, Hartwick now offers an opportunity typically found only at larger public universities, positioning its students at the forefront of professional readiness in environmental and safety fields.

Community Days mark the end of the fall semester and celebrate the holiday season. The museum will be open through Saturday, Dec. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day.

In “Mirrorball Politics: How Taylor Swift Reflects America’s Partisan and Gender Divides,” political scientists Laurel Elder at Hartwick College, Steven Greene at North Carolina State University, Jeff Gulati at Bentley University, and Mary-Kate Lizotte at Augusta University, analyze national survey data to examine how partisanship, age, gender and gender attitudes shape public perceptions of Swift.

Now in its second year, the Hartwick Moot Court competition gives students the chance to step into the role of appellate advocates and develop skills in legal reasoning, argumentation and public speaking.

The event coincides with the exhibition “Whispers of the Amazon: Last Voices of the Sapara Nation,” on display beginning Nov. 19 in the Harry Bradshaw Matthews Belonging Center and the Stevens-German Library.

Family Quest is an exciting new program full of art and fun adventure for children ages 5-12.

The Hartwick College Board of Trustees announced today that it has selected Laurel Bongiorno, Ph.D., vice president for academic affairs and provost at Hartwick, as the College’s 13th president.

Founded in 2023 by Professors Matt Chick, Laurel Elder, and Zach McKenney, the Hartwick Institute of Public Service partners with local governments to engage young people in our democracy, develop a foundation in the law and inspire the next generation of public leaders.