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What Does Empathy Look Like?

… on why empathy is back in the news, all the better. Almost 50 years after our founding, we’re still concerned with self … on why empathy is back in the news, all the better. Almost 50 years after our founding, we’re still concerned with self …

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Professor of Film and Photography Abraham Ravett Soon to Retire, but Still Screening

… image maker in his own right who has made more than 50 films and completed five major photography series, is the … image maker in his own right who has made more than 50 films and completed five major photography series, is the …

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Hampshire College Names Alum Elle Chan 87F as Chair-Elect of the Board of Trustees

Hampshire College Names Alum Elle Chan 87F as Chair-Elect of the Board of Trustees The Hampshire graduate, entrepreneur, and longtime trustee will lead the College’s board in its next chapter of sustainability and innovation. Hampshire College announced …

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Alum Makes $2 Million Donation, Second Seven-Figure Contribution This Month

Alum Makes $2 Million Donation, Second Seven-Figure Contribution This Month Hampshire College is announcing its second multimillion-dollar donation in less than a month. Dr. Lucy McFadden 70F contributed $2 million to partner with Paula H. and James S. …

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Frequently Asked Questions

… who requests a committee letter. If you compare the total number of students who enter the school's first year … who requests a committee letter. If you compare the total number of students who enter the school's first year …

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Art by Numbers

… photography and art projects for the nine mailing groups—a total of 1,680 art objects. Each included directions on how … photography and art projects for the nine mailing groups—a total of 1,680 art objects. Each included directions on how …

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Archaeological Project Co-Directed by Dr. Pamela Stone Awarded AAUW Community Action Grant

… countries. For the 2019–20 academic year, AAUW awarded a total of $4 million through seven fellowships and grants … countries. For the 2019–20 academic year, AAUW awarded a total of $4 million through seven fellowships and grants …

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Hampshire College Ramps Up Admissions and Recruitment for a Fall 2020 Class

Hampshire College Ramps Up Admissions and Recruitment for a Fall 2020 Class Hampshire College plans to actively recruit new and transfer students this fall to apply for enrollment in the fall 2020 class.  The Common Application will re-open in early fall …

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Alum Anders Zanichkowsky 04F Weaves together Death, Spirituality, Craftsmanship, and Sustainability

… .  I was a fine arts concentrator, and my Div III was a solo show called “The Fifth Face of God.” This was in … .  I was a fine arts concentrator, and my Div III was a solo show called “The Fifth Face of God.” This was in …

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The Stephen Petronio Company Gives Final Performances After 40+ Years

… Landscapes (2019), and a new iteration of Petronio’s solo Another Kind of Steve (2024). This appearance comes … Landscapes (2019), and a new iteration of Petronio’s solo Another Kind of Steve (2024). This appearance comes …

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Announcing the Creative Media Institute at Hampshire College

… Films' Roger Sherman 73S , screenwriter Will Reiser 99S ( 50/50 ), filmmaker and animator Emily Hubley 76F (animation on … Films' Roger Sherman 73S , screenwriter Will Reiser 99S ( 50/50 ), filmmaker and animator Emily Hubley 76F (animation …

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Our Year of Renewal

… risks to build a Hampshire that will thrive for the next 50 years. As a long-time faculty member, I’m not surprised to … I’ve invited our community to help launch Hampshire’s next 50 years, starting with a celebratory event for students, … risks to build a Hampshire that will thrive for the next 50 years. As a long-time faculty member, I’m not surprised to …

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April 11: Update from Interim President Kenneth Rosenthal

April 11: Update from Interim President Kenneth Rosenthal Dear Hampshire College Community, I’ve been a part of Hampshire for five decades. I joined the College before it was built, before The Making of a College was published. I’ve been a Hampshire staff …

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Chapter 3: Academic Program and Planning, 1982-1985

… dependent upon courses for a substantial portion of the total instruction which takes place, but determining progress … in full-pay students and result in a futher decline in total enrollment. Expenditure reductions would mean a loss of 16 faculty and 32 non-faculty, or 18 percent of total personnel. This would be bound to create internal …

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Hampshire Listed in Top 5 Schools to Study Video Game Design

… States, Canada, and some countries abroad. The company's 50-question survey asked schools to report on a range of … States, Canada, and some countries abroad. The company's 50-question survey asked schools to report on a range of …

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Bioregional Wool Clothing Exhibit Organized by Alum

… enabled the metamorphosis from farm to fabric within a 50-mile radius! This project aligns with Hitchcock Center’s … enabled the metamorphosis from farm to fabric within a 50-mile radius! This project aligns with Hitchcock Center’s …

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Chapter 10: Educational Policy and Programs

… should try to approximate equality in its sex ratio, 50:50, men:women. D. Catalogue Hampshire should make some … Women should form no less than one third of Hampshire's total faculty. They should be brought in at all levels. At … and disciplines to complex subjects: persons in their total living situation. One workshop, for example, might be …

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Hampshire College’s Semester Unbound Creates Campus Climate Action Plan

… reflection papers and presented to the class both solo and in groups, at an Environments and Change LC … reflection papers and presented to the class both solo and in groups, at an Environments and Change LC …

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Introducing Assistant Professor of Animation, Creative Arts, and Visual Culture Sarah E. Jenkins

…   I’m also very excited that I have an upcoming six-month solo exhibition at the Boston Children’s Museum! The …   I’m also very excited that I have an upcoming six-month solo exhibition at the Boston Children’s Museum! The …

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Hampshire Well-Equipped to Pivot During Crisis, Extends Deposit Deadline

Hampshire Well-Equipped to Pivot During Crisis, Extends Deposit Deadline Hampshire College is moving its deadline for admissions deposits for fall enrollment to June 1, as a show of support for accepted students and their families and the challenges …

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Cooperation in a Crisis

… commented President Ed Wingenbach. Wingenbach took a 50% reduction in pay for 2020-2021. Adopting voluntary salary … Association of University Professors (AAUP) comprises over 50,000 members and 500 local chapters. Since 1915, the AAUP … commented President Ed Wingenbach. Wingenbach took a 50% reduction in pay for 2020-2021. Adopting voluntary salary …

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Freedom Sounds: Celebrating Creative Voices in Jazz Today

… of Kendougou , about virtuosic Malian balafonist Neba Solo. Her next project addresses the history of copyright and … of Kendougou , about virtuosic Malian balafonist Neba Solo. Her next project addresses the history of copyright and …

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Exploring the ‘Huntington's Family’

… symptoms appear. A child of an affected parent has a 50 percent chance of carrying the gene that causes … symptoms appear. A child of an affected parent has a 50 percent chance of carrying the gene that causes …

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Valedictory Letter from Board Chair Luis Hernandez

Valedictory Letter from Board Chair Luis Hernandez Dear Hampshire College Community, With great pride, honor, and joy, I have served for over eight years as a Hampshire Trustee and Board Chair. During this time, I’ve met students completely excited by the …

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Appointment of Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid

Appointment of Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Hampshire College Community, I’m writing to announce an exciting leadership appointment. Please join me in welcoming our new Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Fumio Sugihara, who will join us on March …

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