… A solar array atop the roof will be the primary means of generating that energy, and the R.W. Kern Center Solar … Challenge Initiative began this week to raise a total of $276,000 toward its installation. Sparked by an $80,000 … and a $58,000 gift from an anonymous donor, the goal of the Solar Challenge Initiative is to raise an additional …

… at Hampfest. It's a student group showcase, where each of the College's more than 100 clubs gather to present … people in, Hampfest is also known for a huge selection of free ice cream. The line for ice cream this fall, as usual, stretched from one side of the giant room to the other, close along one wall. Waiting …

… to be here ." Melcher was beginning her introduction of Thai labor leader Jittra Cotshadet, who was about to speak … Program (IVLP). Melcher, who is Executive Director of the World Affairs Council of Western Massachusetts , participates in the IVLP as a …

… his passion for history. When the unexpected disruptions of the pandemic forced Ditto to Connecticut, he needed to … began volunteering remotely for the Smithsonian as part of one of their largest crowd-sourced initiatives, transcribing …

… College’s effort to eventually provide nearly 100 percent of food on campus from local sources. The two-year grant will … plan, healthy food and sustainability are part and parcel of what we do here,” said Beth Hooker, director of food, farm, and sustainability. “This grant allows us to …

… Superman Orchestra . Their goal was to bridge the genres of film and music to create a show that appealed to a wide audience: they succeeded in drawing hundreds of people from college students to kids to adults nostalgic for the Superman of their childhoods. "When I started this project, I didn't …

… College since 1972 and, until 2008, served as the director of mental health. Dr. Klein was trained at the University of Massachusetts and the University of California Medical School, San Francisco. He has a special …

… Robert Coles Robert Coles, emeritus associate professor of African-American literature, received a B.A. from Lincoln … State University and his Ph.D. from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He taught at Fordham University, … College before coming to Hampshire College. His areas of interest include creative writing as well as American and …

… planetary geologist, an artist, and an entrepreneur as one of 17 visionary, young trailblazers from around the world who … humanitarian work fighting to stop the ritualistic killing of infants and children in Ethiopia's Omo River Valley and … killing is seen as the only solution. Labuko was one of the first in his tribe to receive a formal education, and …

… won a Fulbright and set her sights on building a sculpture of science: a minuscule, nanoscale motor she hopes will work … desire to design nanoscale objects mimicking the behavior of molecules and cellular components. “Designing at this … govern cellular life,” she wrote. “Constrained by the laws of physics and biology, the structures I create are no longer …

… You can’t just do one thing.” A May 2010 graduate of Hampshire, Akira Céspedes Pérez 06F now works with Teach … people that do know it but need to work on the mechanics of the language. It's my job to help them," Céspedes Pérez … the only place where I could synergistically combine all of them," she says. Her academic career at Hampshire was …

… the fall, the College community will consist predominantly of vaccinated individuals, which will significantly reduce the risk of infection for all. Students who cannot obtain a … “We demonstrated a remarkable dedication to the health of everyone in our community this year by maintaining safe …

… to help fund her education at Vermont Law. A highlight of her studies, she says, was attending the United Nations … Climate Conference, which was held in Peru. Craig was part of an observer delegation that tracked developments of the UN initiative called Reducing Emissions from …

… strategist at Google, where she crafts the personality of Google's A.I. called the Google Assistant. Her … Cleveland International Film Festival, and the Museum of Contemporary Art. Her work has also been distributed by Comcast on Demand, UMC, and PBS. Arpita is one of the three winning writers to work on the Minimum Wage …

… to their households. The infrequent delivery of drinking water to these homes impacts the water quality, which in turn impacts the health of the families that use it,” Alkattan said. As part of her research, Alkattan will study the specific impact that …

… been awarded a 2021 MacArthur Fellowship. Rivera was one of 25 Fellows chosen by the John D. and Catherine T. … "genius" grant, the fellowship includes a stipend of $625,000 for the pursuit of a Fellow’s creative, intellectual, and professional work.  …

… at Hampshire College featuring Mary Frey’s photographs of taxidermied animals and forensic facial reconstructions, … exhibit invite reflection on loss, presence and questions of life and death. The objects she creates – through a combination of science, imagination and artistic endeavor- are compelling …

… learning, and fostering community with a wide range of workshops, panels, performances, and lectures by student … and supportive environment to further explore a wide range of topics and their intersections, such as race, genders, … artists and speakers include: Sasha Alexander, Director of Membership for the Sylvia Rivera Law Project, Olympia …

… multiple national book awards, will speak on the topic of "Creative Imagination & Race" at Hampshire's Race Matters … Award. Rankine is the Aerol Arnold Chair in the University of Southern California English Department. Among the event sponsors are Hampshire's Offices of the President, Dean of Faculty, Dean of Students, and …

… Hampshire College graduate Yash Patankar 06F is one of the recipients of the John H. Cophenhaver and William Thomas Fellowship at … to Pseudomonas aeruginosa , a pathogen that is the cause of one of the most common hospital-acquired infections. He …

… a professional dancer, to spend my life courting the power of this fantastic spirit that moved me so deeply. But I was … work, and exploring and researching the integration of dance and movement with emotional work. In 2014 I traveled … together, how we use dance to think and create new ways of building community. It affirmed the dance I had learned …

… fall, Hampshire is now offering students the alternative of using the Universal College Application when submitting … applications for enrollment. "We've been an exclusive user of the Common Application for many years, but we're concerned … having problems with it this year," said Hampshire Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid Julie Richardson. "The …

… Chorus Alum Dan Inglis has recently become director of the Hampshire College Chorus. He brings years of experience as an award-winning choral director, … multi-instrumentalist, and certified master teacher of Estill Voice Training. Since teaching his first private …

… week, Hampshire President Ed Wingenbach announced a series of updated Covid-19 policies for our campus, outlining … 50th Anniversary Celebration this October 15-17. All of the protocols outlined in the updated policies apply to the event. Attendees will need to show proof of vaccination, masks will be required during all indoor …

… 2014 Sustainability Review Hampshire College is one of 11 institutions worldwide highlighted in the AASHE 2014 … In its annual review , the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) analyzes trends … initiative aiming to eventually source nearly 100 percent of food from within 150 miles of campus, is featured. The new …