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Speech of Conferral of Honorary Degrees to Charles and Polly Longsworth
… In February 1965, you set out in a snowstorm, looking for land on which to build Hampshire College. You found this … and negotiated the purchase with area farmers, arranging for them to have life tenancy and employment with the new … In February 1965, you set out in a snowstorm, looking for land on which to build Hampshire College. You found this …
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Students' Test of Water Quality Taps into Excellent Results
… The students, working with Associate Dean of Students for Campus Leadership and Activities Pam Tinto, wrote a … the hydration stations. They were awarded an $11,000 grant for that purpose by the Committee on Community Development … The students, working with Associate Dean of Students for Campus Leadership and Activities Pam Tinto, wrote a …
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A Tree of Cultural and Economic Importance
… but she did explore the story of the American chestnut for her Division III project. "It's a fascinating tree, it … "Larry knows a lot about trees and he loves trees. For me, as a person who really loves trees, it was great to … but she did explore the story of the American chestnut for her Division III project. "It's a fascinating tree, it …
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Alum-Curated Exhibit Features Photographs from Hampshire's Collection
… that date from 1926 to 1977, the collection accounts for Álvarez Bravo’s full photographic vocabulary: lyrical, … a.m.-4:30 p.m. Closed Saturday Sunday 2-5 p.m. Closed for winter break, December 23-January 2 Leading up to the … that date from 1926 to 1977, the collection accounts for Álvarez Bravo’s full photographic vocabulary: lyrical, …
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New Study By 50 World Scientists Warns of More Severe Threat from Global Warming
… studies conducted internationally over the past 20 years. For Sistla, assistant professor of ecosystem ecology , the … and the Illinois Institute of Technology. According to a news release from UMass Amherst, soils are the largest … The results of this research could lead to new ideas for curbing the effects of climate change, such as by …
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Area Of Study
Biological and Life Sciences
… natural sciences form a set of theories, methods, and data for understanding the world in which we live. Science is not … research at the interfaces of the sciences, between, for instance, physics and biology or human health and the … projects will utilize modern molecular methods of analysis for assessing microbial diversity. Students will help design …
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Board Member
Ananda Valenzuela 07F
… provided capacity-building support to nonprofits for over ten years, and currently sit on the boards of Change … provided capacity-building support to nonprofits for over ten years, and currently sit on the boards of Change …
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Staff
Gabriela Quiñones-Torres, M.S.
… and close relationships in hopes of cracking the code for enduring satisfying relationships. While her clinical … and close relationships in hopes of cracking the code for enduring satisfying relationships. While her clinical …
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David Dinerman 72F, Vice Chair
… number of community activities, including the Association for Corporate Growth, the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and … number of community activities, including the Association for Corporate Growth, the Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, and …
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Mary James 72F
… Mary James is A.A. Knowlton Professor of Physics and dean for Institutional Diversity at Reed College. In her teaching … Mary James is A.A. Knowlton Professor of Physics and dean for Institutional Diversity at Reed College. In her teaching …
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Notable Alumni
Lee Smolin 72F
… founding and senior faculty member at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Smolin has made contributions to … founding and senior faculty member at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics, Smolin has made contributions to …
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Notable Alumni
Lucy-Ann McFadden 70F
… programs at NASA, Goddard. She has won numerous awards for her work and has had an asteroid, 3066 McFadden, named in … programs at NASA, Goddard. She has won numerous awards for her work and has had an asteroid, 3066 McFadden, named in …
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Notable Alumni
Eula Biss 95F
… Essays , won the National Book Critics Circle Award for criticism. Notable Alumni … Biss is the author of Having … Essays , won the National Book Critics Circle Award for criticism. … Eula Biss 95F …
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Photos from Div IV and Reunion 2013
… ideas and learn from one another. It is also a chance for alums to revisit their student experiences, as well as … ideas and learn from one another. It is also a chance for alums to revisit their student experiences, as well as …
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Rachael Goren-Watts, Psy. D
… worked with learning disabilities and assessment services for children and adolescents, as well as eating disorders. … worked with learning disabilities and assessment services for children and adolescents, as well as eating disorders. …
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Notable Alumni
Ken Burns 71F
… documentary filmmaker Burns has been making films for more than 40 years. Since the Academy Award-nominated … documentary filmmaker Burns has been making films for more than 40 years. Since the Academy Award-nominated …
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Faculty
Robert Rakoff
… He taught at the University of Illinois/Chicago and worked for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development … He taught at the University of Illinois/Chicago and worked for the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development …
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Hampshires Alan Goodman Coauthors 'RACE: Are We So Different?'
… a cultural anthropologist, is associate vice chancellor for diversity excellence and equity at the University of … paperback, and e-book. More>> The book is the second for Professor Goodman this year. He co-edited Nutritional … a cultural anthropologist, is associate vice chancellor for diversity excellence and equity at the University of …
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Alum Brings Thai Labor Leader to Hampshire
… , participates in the IVLP as a coordinator and guide for foreign leaders in the region. "You see a lot of world … "You'll be able to say you met her here." The program is "for an exchange of ideas," Melcher explained after the … , participates in the IVLP as a coordinator and guide for foreign leaders in the region. "You see a lot of world …
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Hampshire College Faculty Participate in Five College Working Group “Race, Indigeneity, Settler Colonialism in Global Perspective”
… and Settler Colonialism in Global Perspective." For the academic year 2021–22, the Institute for Holocaust, Genocide, and Memory Studies (IHGMS) at the … in Global Perspective" FacultyFaculty ResearchFive College News … For the academic year 2021–22, the Institute for …
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Hampshire Alum Orisanmi Burton 99F Named 2021 Freedom Scholar
… War,” sponsored by the Cultural Center and the Office for Institutional Diversity & Inclusion . After graduating … that scholars play in cultivating and nurturing movements for justice and freedom. ” Read about the Freedom Scholars … War,” sponsored by the Cultural Center and the Office for Institutional Diversity & Inclusion . After graduating …
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Interweaving Women's Health Education into Traditional Cultures
… with college and career readiness, with preparing her for the challenges and possibilities that Hampshire presents. … where I come from and the work I do, and they're here for me when I have questions." Chemi interned with the Doula … with college and career readiness, with preparing her for the challenges and possibilities that Hampshire presents. …
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Henry P. Kendall Foundation Grant Supports 100 Percent Local Food Efforts at Hampshire College
… agricultural community, the College aims to become a model for local food usage. “Cooperation with our neighbors in the … Henry P. Kendall Foundation set out our vision and goals for the next five years. There will be an increasing ability … agricultural community, the College aims to become a model for local food usage. “Cooperation with our neighbors in the …
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Jake Schievink on Power, Desire, and the 'Actualized Computer'
… Anyone can go on a website and submit poems or images for it. I have three people with these across the country … Francisco; one was wearing it at the NASDAQ headquarters for three weeks in New York City. In my artist’s statement, I … Anyone can go on a website and submit poems or images for it. I have three people with these across the country …
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Studying in London
… became used to laughing and translating turns of phrase for me, when it came to grades and to life in general. … down the road, I knew: underwhelming was not the word for it. … By Lynne Powers 05F Division III student In the … became used to laughing and translating turns of phrase for me, when it came to grades and to life in general. …
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