… disconnected from one another. Approaching the subject of homelessness from the vantage point of the Los Angeles Public Library, the nation's third largest … for the homeless. "Anyone can go to the library regardless of how much money they have," Wagner, a Los Angeles native, …

… Led Voter Engagement Efforts in Georgia Amy Diehl As part of Hampshire College’s In/Justice Learning Collaborative, … Victory in Georgia.” Redmond is a founding director of the Georgia-based Women Engaged , an organization that … engagement and advocacy. Redmond is also the board chair of ProGeorgia , a non-profit coalition of more than 30 voter …

… at the New York Times . Every day she has the pleasure of working with the editors of the column, Dan Jones and Miya Lee, to bring the most … at NPR in Washington, D.C. Julia studied a combination of creative writing and feminist literature and art for her …

… 1. Barrett is the administrative assistant in the School of Natural Sciences and Nelson is an annual giving associate … The awards recognize staff who, individually or as members of a team, have made an exceptional contribution to Hampshire College. Nominations can be made by any member of the campus community. Barrett’s professionalism and …

… Wilder (MIT), and Randall Griffey (Metropolitan Museum of Art). There was a time when prominent, public discourse about the nature of the human condition was considered a necessity in a civil … Chomsky, and others illuminating public debate. The end of the Cold War brought Václav Havel to the forefront, and …

… Use Found Objects in Library Gallery Exhibit An exhibit of works by Hampshire alumni artists who both use found … 17, 2016. Kamil Peters 06F is showing work from his series of welded sculptural masks made from discarded propane … and social justice. Justin Norris 10F is exhibiting dozens of drawings he has made reacting to cardboard beer coasters …

… Research "I came to Hampshire because I liked the idea of creating my own program of study," says Nathan Whitmore. "I knew I probably wanted to … Now in his fourth year, he can still recall the impact of Morris's teaching style. "I had read about the brain …

… campaigns. These countries have all undergone periods of instability and civil war, creating an environment ideal … from the U.S. military, thus creating a perpetual cycle of violence. Although a freeze on intervention might not be … could help. “There could be a drastic restructuring of whom the U.S. military deems worthy of targeting,” he …

… and instrument designer, playing music that’s largely of her own creation. “I’ve played a bunch of instruments: harp, guitar, and violin,” O’Reilly says. … music show Spinning on Air . “Through the process of building new musical instruments, I became increasingly …

… Hampshire College is proud to announce the founding of the world's only academic program for non-human species. … Science Center. "We are delighted to have representatives of the Physarum genus join our academic community," says Eva Rueschmann, Dean of Faculty & Vice President for Academic Affairs. “As they …

… approaches, Hampshire College is expanding its calendar of academic programs to year-round and opening up … opportunities to diverse learning communities. A variety of summer academic programs based in Hampshire's approach of linking critical engagement to experience-based education …

… a class taught by Brian Schultz , associate professor of entomology and ecology. Their final project evolved into a … system like a bog. The twist in this case is the layout of the construction. Historically, most hydroponics and … and Liam refer to as a “wall,” is packed with a variety of edible greens, such as arugula, romaine lettuce, cilantro, …

… Virtual Immersion Experience Amy Diehl Early into the fall of 2020, Associate Professor of U.S. Literatures and Cultural Studies Michele Hardesty … Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the program—one of the longest-running college-level study abroad programs to …

… veteran and alum Dillon Markey, who led the building of it while on a one-year teaching assignment at the College … his wife, fellow filmmaker Sanda Lozancic, with the help of students, built the studio in a former storage space in … PES, said the chance to fill in for Associate Professor of Media Arts and Sciences Chris Perry while Perry was on …

… Trekkies: Executive producer Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry—son of the legendary Gene Roddenberry—will screen Trek Nation at … the audience following the screening. He is an alumnus of Hampshire College, where he studied film. Trek Nation is a … Trek has had on people's lives, as seen through the eyes of his son. It documents a 10-year journey by Rod to explore …

… 07F both recently published essays in The Nation as part of the ongoing series Scenes from a Pandemic . Alum Divad … during his first year at CUNY’s Feirstein Graduate School of Cinema, which he attended while also working as a firefighter for the New York Fire Department. As part of his coursework, Durant collaborated with Yera Dahora, a …

… Abigail Meisel Although they comprise nearly a third of Colombia’s population, Afro-Colombians hold sway little in … they’ve fought for social and economic justice in the face of continuous adversity. Their political mobilization … fascinates Roosbelinda Cárdenas, assistant professor of anthropology and Latin American studies. Last spring, she …

… Abigal Meisel Team-taught by Ira Fay, associate professor of computer science and game design, and Peter Kallok, associate professor of theater design, the class calls for students, guided by … immersive theater experience during which groups of four to six players collaboratively solve analog and …

… accomplishments, as well as recognize the support of the many faculty, staff, and family members who have … and “cancer warrior” Ericka Hart. You can find the list of all participants and Commencement details at … Fundraising. There is a tremendous amount of momentum from alumni, donors, and friends behind our …

… from Hampshire 10 years ago, I’ve had the privilege of founding two ed-tech companies and developing software … to build on lessons learned as I begin my term as Chair of Hampshire’s Board. I grew up in Guatemala in a supportive environment that fostered a journey of self-actualization: I experimented with technology, art, …

… their causes and their beliefs, and I wanted to be a part of that community. The self-designed program of study was also very important to me. I didn’t want to just … Latin American history. I also wanted a more expansive way of sharing my thoughts, and that's when I leaned into the …

… special, and her newest novel, The Miraculous True History of Nomi Ali . What are some of the classes you teach? Do you have a favorite? Birds With … Big Noses: Creative Writing For Nature Lovers; Primacy of Character in Historical Fiction; Reading and Creating …

… that are warming the Earth. In past years as head of the World Resources Institute, I would have been caught up in a frenzy of preparation: Analysis of each country's position; strategy meetings; exchanges of …

… from Hampshire College and his M.F.A. from the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. He is currently facilities director of the film and photography program at Hampshire College. … Smith College, Mount Holyoke College, and the University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth. His photographs are exhibited …

… Lynne Hanley Lynne Hanley, professor emerita of literature and writing, received a B.A. from Cornell … University, and a Ph.D. in English from the University of California at Berkeley. She has taught at Princeton, … and literary criticism. She has published a collection of short stories and critical articles on women and war …