Yesterday the HWS and Geneva community welcomed Dr. Joyce P. Jacobsen as the 29th president of Hobart and the 18th of William Smith Colleges. Currently serving as the Provost and SVP for Academic Affairs of Wesleyan University (CT), Jacobsen will officially take over for interim President Pat McGuire on July 1st. While the delayed start may mean we won't have a new Hobart Athletic Director until after football season, Dr. Jacobsen's appointment establishes a sound leader at the top of HWS for years to come. Her academic credentials are second to none, which should appease an entitled and vocal faculty while her training as an economist will be handy after some financial mismanagement of the annual budget and endowment investing at the tail end of the Gearan regime.
The official news release can be seen here.
One of my former Hobart class and teammates, current SAA director and all around solid guy, Dave "Gibby" Gibbons '94 reports that the new indoor facility is up and looks impressive. I am proud to be one of several alums who contributed (and still am btw) to getting this building on campus.
Here are some shots he took from the outside and inside of the "bubble":
In other news, Brandon Shed '18 has reportedly signed with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League. According to Matt Baker (no relation ;), Shed was one of three new "internationals" to sign with the club.
A link to the article can be seen here.
The CFL preseason opens over Memorial Day weekend and the regular season lasts throughout the summer months and into the fall. The Lions play an 18 week regular season schedule which will hopefully culminate in an appearance in the Grey Cup Championship game, which is slated for November 24th at 6:00 PM ET. I'll have more news on Brandon's work towards a roster spot in the coming months.
Last, but definitely not least, I'd like to extend a welcome to SR FS/SS from the Hun School of Princeton, Blake Hansen to Hobart. The rangy safety signed with the Statesmen after gaining admission via Early Decision. At 6'2" 180 lbs, Hansen showed good coverage and football smarts in his highlight reel. He has a nose for the football and is a sound tackler with a good burst and technique at the point of attack.
Well, that's a wrap for now. Will post more recruiting and other news as it comes up. Thanks again for reading and go 'Bart!
PS - if you're looking for an AAF team to follow, I'm a new fan of the Orlando Apollos. Hey, the Orange and Blue uniforms kind of go with Hobart colors you know ;)
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