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Alum Bob McCarthy Brings Hampshire Mojo to Hedge Fund Management

… says Bob McCarthy 72F. “That’s what I did at Hampshire.” For his Division III year at the College, McCarthy researched … to McCarthy’s ethos. He sits on the board of the Center for Global Development , which works to reduce poverty and … Knothe, director of the museum. “He discovered his passion for Christian art and has brought together a large and …

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Assistant Professor Bynum Debuts New Course on #BlackJoy

… “The class used black joy as an interpretive tool for students to illustrate the complexity of their own human … in animation and how it can create a path of agency for black people. It covered racism in early animation and in … his learning experience, he says: “You’re showing up for your classmates to support them and all of the work they …

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Streaming Knowledge

… variability has been sought by cities bracing themselves for the increasingly extreme results of climate change. Grimm … evaporation and drying of the stream. She’s now pushing for a more innovative educational model at ASU, one that … with graduate students,” Grimm says. “It definitely worked for me.”     Banner photo by Jong Marshes on Unsplash   …

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Hampshire College Alum Dr. Justin Xavier Moore Awarded Five-Year NIH Grant

… participatory research to examine several “hot spots” for breast cancer mortality within the U.S. According to … targeted breast cancer prevention strategies are needed for mitigation of racial and geographic disparities.” To … and about Jim Crow in the South, and how that persisted for so long—it causes a sense of distress in these …

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Int'l Science Journal Publishes Student's Bee Immunity Research

… Bee Immunity Research A balanced diet may be important for bees in order to strengthen their immune system: the … science thesis in a global journal is remarkable for an undergraduate student, though not uncommon at … results tentatively suggest the value of a mixed diet. For her Division III, Biller’s committee comprised …

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Hampshire College Amends Investment Policy to Exclude Prison Industry

… a list of specific examples of industries not favored for investing. These include businesses that operate private … the urgency of this action and thanked the College for amending the policy. Hampshire College in recent years … investments using positive screens. The policy is designed for the College to choose investments based on their positive …

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

… an effort to notice the world around them, to find time for friends and family, and to simply ease their pace in … and often stopped on the street and in subway stations for photos and autographs. "I'm so humbled by the experience. … no expectations of gaining a wide audience. "I just did it for fun. I wanted to communicate in Korean. I missed speaking …

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Hampshire College Supports Paris Climate Agreement as Signatory to 'We Are Still In' Campaign

… as well. This is the economy of the future.” Signatories for the We Are Still In campaign comprise leaders from 125 … In total, the undersigned businesses and investors account for a total annual revenue of $1.4 trillion and include more … The signers believe the Paris Agreement is a blueprint for job creation, stability, and global prosperity and that …

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Culture, Brain, and Development Celebrates 15th Anniversary with Grantee Research Presentations

… and other CBD friends. The presenters, who recognized CBD for enabling them to lead their own rigorous research, were: … and activities bring together faculty and student scholars for collaboration and the exchange of research and ideas. At … across the globe. Hampshire is unique in higher education for funding such undergraduate research through direct …

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Students Win Top Design Prize at National Conference

… College students had an even stronger appreciation for what they’d learned in the past year. Making their … concepts the team used to earn the challenge's top prize. “For the competition, we were given different materials we … wool, dissolved it in vinegar, and mixed it with the sand for phosphates, and then the combination worked on the …

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Ailey Picasso Performs at Kennedy Center

… the National College Dance Festival at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 6, 2014. She choreographed … the National College Dance Festival at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on June 6, 2014. She choreographed …

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Area Of Study

Music

… Perspective on Luthiery Music as a Rehabilitative Tool for Cochlear Implant Users Adapting Buddhist Ritual/Voice … together with the program director, make it possible for students to participate in a wide variety of experiences … can also take private instrumental and vocal lessons for credit. The Private Lessons Fund helps offset some of the …

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Faculty Toast to Graduates

… and J. A. Symonds, Cole Porter, and Scholars everywhere for what you are about to hear! GAUDEAMUS IGITUR JUVENES DUM … and J. A. Symonds, Cole Porter, and Scholars everywhere for what you are about to hear! GAUDEAMUS IGITUR JUVENES DUM …

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Race and Power Requirement

… the requirement. The special presidential assistant for diversity and multicultural education in collaboration … the requirement. The special presidential assistant for diversity and multicultural education in collaboration …

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Living Building is a Learning Lab

… rainwater system. Oliver strives to work toward solutions for potable water security utilizing cutting-edge, innovative … rainwater system. Oliver strives to work toward solutions for potable water security utilizing cutting-edge, innovative …

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Alum and Graphic Novel Artist Robyn Smith’s “Nubia” Featured in New York Times Article on “When Blackness Is a Superpower”

… After Hampshire, Smith earned her M.F.A. from the Center for Cartoon Studies, where she created The Saddest Angriest … women and their hair. The project won a 2019 DiNKy Award for Best Floppy Comic. AlumniDiv IVPublicationsStudent Work … After Hampshire, Smith earned her M.F.A. from the Center for Cartoon Studies, where she created The Saddest Angriest …

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Hampshire College Alums Madeleine Hunt-Ehrlich and Miatta Kawinzi Awarded 2021 Jerome Hill Fellowships

… a $50,000 Jerome Hill Fellowship. The fellowships, named for the philanthropist Jerome Hill, are to be used over two … fellowship winners announced by the Jerome Foundation for 2021. Hunt-Ehrlich’s work has screened at the Guggenheim … a $50,000 Jerome Hill Fellowship. The fellowships, named for the philanthropist Jerome Hill, are to be used over two …

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Notable Alumni

Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry 92F

… in the creation of a world where humanity works together for the greater good. Rod became chief executive officer in … inspired him to fully embrace the vision Gene had for the world and invest himself in its future. One … in the creation of a world where humanity works together for the greater good. Rod became chief executive officer in …

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Meo wins Mexican Cities Initiative fellowship from Harvard School of Design

… School of Design’s Mexican Cities Initiative. Studying for a master’s in architecture, Meo has a particular interest … California, South Korea, the Philippines, and Colombia. For his fellowship project, titled En Bici (On Bike), Meo is … Portfolio    Blog   AlumniCivic Engagement … Studying for a master’s in architecture, Meo has a particular interest …

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Language of Environmental Justice

… Ginetta Candelario, Finkelstein helped provide information for members of HOPE and neighborhood residents, many of them … paradigms of social justice in a community and the need for facilities like this transfer station. "We were trying to … Ginetta Candelario, Finkelstein helped provide information for members of HOPE and neighborhood residents, many of them …

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Whiting Fellowships Will Support International Research

… studies professor Jill Lewis to take students abroad for a similar experience. Professor Mandle's grant will allow … oldest L'Arche community, an international organization for those living with disabilities and others who share their … studies professor Jill Lewis to take students abroad for a similar experience. Professor Mandle's grant will allow …

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Hampshire College Mourns the Loss of Roberta Tudryn

… welcomed members of our community to the Dining Commons for decades, and in particular was a cheerful and comforting … welcomed members of our community to the Dining Commons for decades, and in particular was a cheerful and comforting …

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Ken Burns Selected as 2016 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal

… Marshal “Ken Burns is a legendary figure and a great fit for this year’s Rose Parade theme, ‘Find Your Adventure,’” … … “Ken Burns is a legendary figure and a great fit for this year’s Rose Parade theme, ‘Find Your Adventure,’” …

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2009 MCC Artist Fellowship

… MCC's Artist Fellowship Program recognizes artists for creating work of exceptional quality in a range of … MCC's Artist Fellowship Program recognizes artists for creating work of exceptional quality in a range of …

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Area Of Study

Religion

… the University of Massachusetts Chapter of Campus Crusade for Christ Sample First-Year Course Exploring the Divine … during Smith's January Interterm at the Central University for Tibetan Studies in Sarnath, India.The Institute is a … program has given dozens of students a valuable foundation for notable careers in the fields of Jewish studies and …

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