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Lecture on Using Land to Mitigate Climate Change
… on the impacts of climate change on the United States. Soil contains large quantities of carbon, and agricultural … on the impacts of climate change on the United States. Soil contains large quantities of carbon, and agricultural …
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Bioregional Wool Clothing Exhibit Organized by Alum
… that develops regional fiber systems that build soil and protect the health of our biosphere. With this … that develops regional fiber systems that build soil and protect the health of our biosphere. With this …
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Hampshire to Host 2017 Northeast Organic Farming Association Summer Conference
… to more than 100 workshops and sessions on everything from soil health and food preservation to mushrooms, bees, and … to more than 100 workshops and sessions on everything from soil health and food preservation to mushrooms, bees, and …
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Malama 'Aina:
… Lo‘i (taro patch project), Uka (uplands project), and Wa‘a (sailing canoe project). Through such projects, students … Lo‘i (taro patch project), Uka (uplands project), and Wa‘a (sailing canoe project). Through such projects, students …
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Hoe Down
… in conventional farming, seed saving, food justice, and soil health. Sandor Katz, who helped catalyze a broad revival … in conventional farming, seed saving, food justice, and soil health. Sandor Katz, who helped catalyze a broad revival …
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Hampshire College Offers Admission to Students at New College of Florida
Hampshire College Offers Admission to Students at New College of Florida Hampshire College announced today its commitment to offer admission to all New College of Florida students and to match their current cost of tuition. Hampshire College announced …
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Changing Landscapes Together: Leyla Munist F22 and Hallie Spell F23 Join Forces on the Farm
… hard sciences and in agricultural laboratory work, mainly soil science and microbiology. After a research internship … a sustainable agricultural practice aimed at reducing soil disturbance and fossil fuels from tractor use. We stayed … hard sciences and in agricultural laboratory work, mainly soil science and microbiology. After a research internship …
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For Div I Student Arlo Zwicker, Hampshire College’s Orchards and Gardens are Their Classroom
… garden, as it both increases the fertility of the soil and is a method of sequestering atmospheric carbon. I'm … garden, as it both increases the fertility of the soil and is a method of sequestering atmospheric carbon. I'm …
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Professor of Cognition and Education Laura Wenk Contributes to Book on Innovative Education
… and forms of education remain alive, provide creative soil for growing new ideas, and equip students with an … and forms of education remain alive, provide creative soil for growing new ideas, and equip students with an …
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Alum Heather McCargo 78F’s Wild Seed Project Brings the Fight for Environmental Diversity to Your Backyard
… so often overlooked — our pollinators, healthy biodiverse soil, and ecological communities. DownEast profiled McCargo … so often overlooked — our pollinators, healthy biodiverse soil, and ecological communities. DownEast profiled McCargo …
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Tradition of Environmental Justice Courses Continues This Fall
… array of topics—such as pesticides and their alternatives, soil fertility and erosion, the role of animals, genetically … array of topics—such as pesticides and their alternatives, soil fertility and erosion, the role of animals, genetically …
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Alums Return to Campus for Eventful Div IV Weekend
… victims of the My Lai massacre. The alumni exhibit Of Soil and Tongues , curated by alum curatorial fellow Jocelyn … . GALLERY AlumniDiv IVEvents … The alumni exhibit Of Soil and Tongues , curated by alum curatorial fellow Jocelyn …
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Area Of Study
Environmental Studies and Sustainability
… Environment (UMass) Intro to Environmental Biology (UMass) Soil Chemistry (UMass) Facilities and Resources Marine … Environment (UMass) Intro to Environmental Biology (UMass) Soil Chemistry (UMass) Facilities and Resources Marine …
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Division III: Researching Trace Metals in Rice
… she found that she was more interested in agriculture, soil, and sustainability measures. Amarasiriwardena was … she found that she was more interested in agriculture, soil, and sustainability measures. Amarasiriwardena was …
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Hampshire Students Launch Hands-on Lessons in Building Systems
… Avery’s team is one of several adding into their bins soil, gravel, vermiculite, two types of wetlands plants ( … … Avery’s team is one of several adding into their bins soil, gravel, vermiculite, two types of wetlands plants ( …
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Biological and Life Sciences
… Majority Ten billion bacteria live in a mere pinch of soil. They represent thousands of species and directly affect … Majority Ten billion bacteria live in a mere pinch of soil. They represent thousands of species and directly affect …
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Hampshire College’s Engage! Conference Centers on Transformative Justice, Restorative Practices, and Antiracism
… via video. “There’s a lot to discuss.” Founder of SOIL: A Transformative Justice Project , Mingus has been … via video. “There’s a lot to discuss.” Founder of SOIL: A Transformative Justice Project , Mingus has been …
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24th Annual Eqbal Ahmad Lecture Featured Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr on Trans Rights, Democracy, and Persistent Hope
24th Annual Eqbal Ahmad Lecture Featured Montana Rep. Zooey Zephyr on Trans Rights, Democracy, and Persistent Hope Anne Pinkerton 91F On October 19, the 24th annual Eqbal Ahmad Lecture, “[Trans]Gender Politics in the U.S. Streets and State Houses,” took …
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Student Speech by Unique Robinson
… your hopes to bring Hampshire sunshine or shaking up the soil to a community, you could be participating in the very … your hopes to bring Hampshire sunshine or shaking up the soil to a community, you could be participating in the very …
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Coppinger Funded Projects
… food systems in Massachusetts J. Paul A Comparison of Soil Diazotroph Populations in Tsuga Canadensis Stands … food systems in Massachusetts J. Paul A Comparison of Soil Diazotroph Populations in Tsuga Canadensis Stands …
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Recent Graduate Flynn Hibbs 17F on the Impact of Solar Development on Wildlife
… of land use, nutrient cycling, microorganisms in the soil, changing invertebrate population, and faunal habitat. … and conducted research on the relationship of sunlight and soil in plant-plant interactions in sub-tropical, semi-native … of land use, nutrient cycling, microorganisms in the soil, changing invertebrate population, and faunal habitat. …
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Students Win Top Design Prize at National Conference
… learned (unlike some of the other teams) to avoid using soil in their filter because it would increase the turbidity. … learned (unlike some of the other teams) to avoid using soil in their filter because it would increase the turbidity. …
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First Learning Collaboratives Symposium Addresses Decolonization and Decarbonization
First Learning Collaboratives Symposium Addresses Decolonization and Decarbonization Koby Leff 15F On October 25, Hampshire held its inaugural Learning Collaborative Symposium, “Decolonize & Decarbonize,” a panel discussion and conversation at the …
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A Recent Graduate Turns Their Attention to Environmental Justice through Urban Farming and Affordable Housing
… of a warehouse that was built atop arsenic-contaminated soil. We quickly became aware of the East Phillips … of a warehouse that was built atop arsenic-contaminated soil. We quickly became aware of the East Phillips …
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Professor and Author Robin Wall Kimmerer Delivers Talk on Environmental Justice
… offering “ecosystem services,” such as oxygen and fertile soil, and natural resources, like raw materials. In contrast, … offering “ecosystem services,” such as oxygen and fertile soil, and natural resources, like raw materials. In contrast, …
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