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Students Present at Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference

… at Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference As the largest gathering in its field, the Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference (GECCO) draws participants from around the world. At this year's event in Philadelphia, Hampshire …

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Div III Student Josh Weissbach Receives Princess Grace Award

… III project, Topoanalytic Cinema. Weissbach received the 2008 Cary Grant Film Award, a scholarship for … awarded to only one filmmaker each year, and represents the selection panel's regard for Weissbach's work and … as well as his friendship with Princess Grace of Monaco. The award supported Weissbach's final project at Hampshire, …

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Congratulations, Lupita Nyong'o 03F on your Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress

… at Hampshire, Nyong'o worked as a production assistant on The Constant Gardener (2005), as a post-production intern on The Namesake (2006), and an art intern on Where God Left His … she returned to Nairobi in August 2008 to produce the music video for the song Little Things We Do , by Kenyan …

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Hampshire Students Recognized at Grinspoon Virtual Celebration of Entrepreneurial Spirit

… Four Hampshire College students received recognition at the first Grinspoon Virtual Celebration of Entrepreneurial Spirit. The event was hosted on April 28 with over 250 guests in … faculty, entrepreneurs, investors, and students. The event, hosted by the Grinspoon Entrepreneurship …

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Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference Accepts Paper by Haoxi Zhan 12F

… paper by Haoxi Zhan 12F, "A Quantitative Analysis of the Simplification Genetic Operator," has been accepted for presentation and publication at a workshop at the Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference in Vancouver. The conference runs from July 12 to 16, and is the largest in …

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Architecture Award for Professor Naomi Darling

… Naomi Darling Professor Naomi Darling is a winner of the American Institute of Architecture New England (AIANE) … in New England, so it was quite an honor," Darling said. "The Kernan Teahouse," a project Darling designed for a Connecticut couple in 2007, received the award. "What was nice about the Kernan Teahouse was that …

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Charging Station for Electric Vehicles at Hampshire College

… donated an AeroVironment dual dock charging station to the College. It was installed in the parking lot behind Cole Science Center. With two cars charging at the same time, a full charge takes about four hours. "The new …

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Julia Botero 02S

… Julia Botero 02S Julia Botero 02S Julia Botero produces the Modern Love podcast at the New York Times . Every day she has the pleasure of working with the editors of the column, Dan …

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Hampshire’s Christoph Cox to Lead Talk on “The Politics of Listening” at Upcoming Power of Protest Exhibition

… Hampshire’s Christoph Cox to Lead Talk on “The Politics of Listening” at Upcoming Power of Protest … and professor of philosophy, will lead a discussion on the politics of listening in conjunction with the exhibition "The Power of Protest" at The Media Majlis in …

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2015 Staff Excellence Awards

… Excellence Awards Joan Barrett and Debora Nelson received the 2015 Carol and Blair Brown Staff Excellence Awards, presented May 1. Barrett is the administrative assistant in the School of Natural Sciences and Nelson is an annual giving …

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Brett Martin 89F

… Brett Martin 89F Brett Martin 89F Brett Martin is the author of Difficult Men: Behind the Scenes of a Creative Revolution, From The Sopranos and The Wire to Mad Men and Breaking Bad . He is …

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When Students Stop and Think About What They're Learning

… staying awake on stimulants so I could cram for an exam. The next day, my mind foggy with relief and exhaustion, … portfolios after each phase of their studies. The theory behind this practice isn’t new; last century, John … by a lot of data. A stream of recent research confirms the value of goal setting and self-evaluation in learning, …

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Grinspoon Entrepreneurial Spirit Award for Hampshire Students' Voyaj

… Hampshire Students' Voyaj "Once you have traveled . . . the Voyaj never ends," says Yasmine El Baggari 11F, who with … passionate travelers with welcoming hosts from around the world. El Baggari (pictured right) and Pedigo are launching the web portal Voyaj, an affordable international service to …

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Notable Alumni

Jacob Reider 83F P10

… P10 Jacob Reider MD, FAAFP is a family physician who wants the world to be more healthy.  He has worked for decades to improve the health of our communities through the innovative use of technology, and the promotion of …

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Letter to Campus: Hampshire College to Admit a Spring 2020 Class

… students to apply to enroll in either fall or spring 2020. The College’s leadership team has been coordinating closely with the Board of Trustees through the summer on restoring full admissions, and the Board on …

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William S. Null 72F P08

… 72F P08 Chair Audit and Risk Management Bill Null joined the Board of Trustees in 2013 and is currently serving as Vice Chair. Bill is a partner at the law firm Cuddy & Feder LLP. He has served as the firm’s managing partner for 15 years and was a member of …

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Students Launch Hackathon to Cross Disciplines and Engage Non-Techies

… but Hamp Hack, which Hampshire students are hosting at the college February 26 and 27, will have a more … Nirman Dave. Tech students will be key participants, but the event welcomes others interested in art, design, and … tech together. Student teams of up to four from Hampshire, the Five Colleges and beyond will tackle problems related to …

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Dula Amarasiriwardena

… University and his undergraduate work was completed at the University of Ceylon in Sri Lanka. He has a M.Phil. in chemistry from the University of Sri Lanka and a postgraduate diploma in international affairs from the Bandaranaiake Center for International Studies. Professor …

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Hampshire Names 2019 Commencement Speaker Ericka Hart

… School of Social Work, Ericka Hart has helped change the face of sexual health education for children and … access to screenings, timely diagnoses, and state-of-the art treatment. Hart’s work stands at the intersection of some of the most pressing social issues …

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Queer Conference Celebrates 10th Anniversary Breaking Barriers and Expanding Accessibility

… inspired that they decided to offer a whole conference to the community. A decade later, The Five College Queer Gender and Sexuality Conference is now … and discussions on current issues. This year, the conference will take place March 1–3, with events in …

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Hampshire Board of Trustees Names Ed-Tech Entrepreneur Jose Fuentes as Chair

… Jose Fuentes to serve as its new Chair to help advance the College’s bold transformation of its curriculum , support … Hampshire’s first class, Hernandez will continue to serve the College as a volunteer leader on the committee organizing its 50th Anniversary, planned for …

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Professor Ryan Joo'’s Book Tops South Korean Bestseller List

… Book Tops South Korean Bestseller List With a book atop the South Korean bestseller list, Asian religions professor … Joo has become a celebrated author in his native country. The book, roughly translated as Things That Appear When You … , is a collection of essays and shorter works written over the past year and a half. More than 100,000 copies have sold …

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Our Year of Renewal

… its enrollment and revenues and working to restore the faith of its community. My decision is affirmed every day I’m here. It’s affirmed by the more than 700 Hampshire students who have chosen to … this fall to continue their studies here, having weathered the uncertainty of last spring, and by the high school …

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Context and Schedule for Layoffs: February 13, 2019

… future for Hampshire. It’s been a painful month for the Hampshire community, to put it mildly. Announcing that … 1970. Many involved in higher education, and observers of the impact we’ve had, have spoken up in support. We said on … of a precious resource—time. Yet on February 1, when the trustees voted to not accept a full entering class this …

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Notable Alumni

Savvy Cornett 15F

… during their time at Hampshire, while also playing on the Red Scare frisbee team, being an active member of the School of Natural Science, and co-leading Animal Behavior Club and the Culture, Brain, and Development student group. Since …

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