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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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Admissions Counselor
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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Faculty
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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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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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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Division III: Peruanismo Between Life and Death
… Peruanismo Between Life and Death While a deep interest in the writings and legacy of 20th century Peruvian philosopher … Peruanismo Between Life and Death: Mariátegui, Vallejo and the Nation , a more personal influence also influenced his choice of subject matter. "The whole project emerged from the experiences of my family …
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New Orleans Experiences Influence Disaster Policy Studies
… alternative spring break was a quick introduction to the civic engagement opportunities available at Hampshire … go to New Orleans to get involved with disaster relief (in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina),” he says. “At … here.” That alternative spring break program, run through the Spiritual Life office, has been influential in shaping …
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2014 Carol and Blair Brown Award Recipients
… Award Recipients Larry Berger and Emily Rimmer received the 2014 Carol and Blair Brown Staff Excellence Awards, … dance, and Rimmer is director for queer/women services. The awards recognize staff who, individually or as members of … College. Nominations can be made by any member of the campus community. Berger's hard work and dedication to …
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Chemicals of Fear
… important to shade coffee farms," she says. "Big trees are the perfect habitat for Azteca ants. They go out onto the coffee plants, killing and eating the pests that eat coffee." The threat to the ants is the …
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Hampshire College Commits to Funding Students Affected by Hurricane Maria
… invitation for two students from Puerto Rico to enroll for the spring semester of 2018. The semester will be fully funded for the two students. Hampshire will cover the cost of tuition, …
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Chemicals of Fear
… important to shade coffee farms," she says. "Big trees are the perfect habitat for Azteca ants. They go out onto the coffee plants, killing and eating the pests that eat coffee." The threat to the ants is the …
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Sonic Boom: A New Album with a Hampshire Twist
… That’s a question that alum Meara O’Reilly 01F has spent the last decade or so answering. Based in Los Angeles, she’s … performed with it live on public radio station WNYC , for the popular classical music show Spinning on Air . “Through the process of building new musical instruments, I became …
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An Ambassador for Cultural Understanding and Hampshire College
… student to take a year off. Few, however, do so with the vision and visibility of Yasmine El Baggari 11F. While a more traditional student might take time off to explore the world, El Baggari is working to change it. She’s launched … connections worldwide to build meaningful relationships. The development of Voyaj’s digital platform is being …
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Faculty
Robert Rakoff
… his B.A. from Oberlin College and his M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Washington. He taught at the University of Illinois/Chicago and worked for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development before …
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February 19, 2019: A Most Difficult Day
… been a difficult day at Hampshire, as nine colleagues from the Admissions and Advancement offices were notified that their employment at the College will end effective April 19, 2019. I share this … immeasurable, impact on our students, families, alums, and the campus community. We will work to provide resources and …
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Three Honored by Princess Grace Foundation-USA
… won a Graduate School Scholarship. Hunt-Ehrlich, who is the daughter of Hampshire music professor Marty Ehrlich, is a … at Temple University. Lackey, who is a graduate student at the University of Illinois, Chicago, received a film honorarium. In total, the Princess Grace Foundation-USA ( PGF-USA ) is awarding …
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Faculty
Ellen Donkin
… in drama from Middlebury College, an M.A. in English from the Bread Loaf School of English, Middlebury College, and a Ph.D. in theatre history from the University of Washington. She has taught in the drama department of Franklin and Marshall College and at …
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Faculty
Elizabeth Conlisk
… Elizabeth Conlisk Elizabeth Conlisk received her B.A. from the University of Notre Dame and M.S. and Ph.D. in … state, national, and international agencies, including the North Carolina Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the …
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Networking and Alumni Connections
… work, grad school, and more. Alumni can also post jobs on the Hampshire Network that would be ideal for alums with more … work, grad school, and more. Alumni can also post jobs on the Hampshire Network that would be ideal for alums with more …
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