News

Hampshire President Jonathan Lash Appears on WNYC with Brian Lehrer

… interview with Brian Lehrer, Lash discussed blazing trails for renewable energy, rejecting standardized testing and … interview with Brian Lehrer, Lash discussed blazing trails for renewable energy, rejecting standardized testing and …

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Faculty

Rayane Moreira

… University, where she developed combinatorial methods for catalyst discovery. Her postdoctoral work at the … University, where she developed combinatorial methods for catalyst discovery. Her postdoctoral work at the …

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Faculty

Lourdes Mattei

… the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has worked for many years as a clinical psychologist in a variety of … the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She has worked for many years as a clinical psychologist in a variety of …

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Staff

Maureen Phelon

… beef, along with many other farm animals. Her passion for working with animals encouraged her to attend SUNY … beef, along with many other farm animals. Her passion for working with animals encouraged her to attend SUNY …

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News

Professor Monique Roelofs Awarded a 2015 Curriculum Diversification Grant

… is a recipient of a 2015 Curriculum Diversification Grant for her project Theories of the Aesthetic: Rethinking …

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Visiting Cuban Scholar: “It’s about the people.”

… visiting scholars from China lived in her Greenwich mod for a time, as well, which she considered another exciting … who studied with Mirta Yáñez in Cuba, served as translator for this interview. … Author Mirta Yáñez appreciated the … visiting scholars from China lived in her Greenwich mod for a time, as well, which she considered another exciting …

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News

Hampshire Student Competes in Bluegrass Festival

… and included numerous headliners as well as a competition for young musicians. There were three main categories in the … in August, and were thrilled to make the finals. For Hargreaves, it was less about winning and more about … and included numerous headliners as well as a competition for young musicians. There were three main categories in the …

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News

Commencement Speaker Is New York Activist, Writer, and Artist Reina Gossett

… activist in residence at Barnard College’s Center for Research on Women. Before that, Gossett collaborated with … New Yorkers. Gossett has also worked at Queers for Economic Justice, where she steered the Welfare … activist in residence at Barnard College’s Center for Research on Women. Before that, Gossett collaborated with …

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News

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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News

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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News

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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Staff

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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Staff

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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News

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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Staff

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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