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A Degree Well Earned
… you know," Kovalenko reflected. "It was a good day for me when I got the acceptance letter." He deferred his … a full year, then enrolled in Hampshire. "The college gave me money, not the whole amount, but with loans and everything … his unique perspective through film. "It amazed me when I learned he was both a full-time student and a …
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Div III Profile: Suhilah Booker Studies Benefits of Movement to Early Learners
… with the academic freedom they provided. “Hampshire forced me to go out and do things, and ask for things, to demand things that I wanted. It forced me to ask questions I didn’t know I had,” she says. “It allowed me to reflect on myself, and on how I do things.” Booker, who …
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Alum Heather McCargo 78F’s Wild Seed Project Brings the Fight for Environmental Diversity to Your Backyard
Alum Heather McCargo 78F’s Wild Seed Project Brings the Fight for Environmental Diversity to Your Backyard She spent nearly 35 years working in sustainable horticulture before founding the Wild Seed Project, an initiative dedicated to building public …
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New Faculty Q&A with Jennifer Bajorek
… poetry) Gertrude Stein, How to Write Emily: Can you tell me about your own books? Jennifer: The book I’m working on … design, it’s very interdisciplinary. Emily: Can you tell me about your first book? Jennifer: My first book was on the … the challenges of their projects. Maybe you can tell me : how can faculty give students a deeper understanding of …
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Research Begun in Div III Featured on Journal Cover
… look it up.” “That exercise opened up a whole new world to me, and gave me the feeling that you can sit down and put it all together, … look it up.” “That exercise opened up a whole new world to me, and gave me the feeling that you can sit down and put it …
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For Appa Salvi, Faculty Mentors led to Dream Internship
… a number of ways. They’re always there to spend time with me, to show me how to do certain procedures or explain the science behind … a number of ways. They’re always there to spend time with me, to show me how to do certain procedures or explain the …
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Debating for Democracy
… share information like they were, but students came up to me and spoke to me first," he said. "My work was helped by my ability to … share information like they were, but students came up to me and spoke to me first," he said. "My work was helped by my …
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Alumni Profile: An Education with Teeth
… of someone's life," she said. "That was important to me; I want to have a skill where I can make a difference … more well-rounded. Those critical thinking skills set me apart from my classmates." … For Allison van der Velden … of someone's life," she said. "That was important to me; I want to have a skill where I can make a difference …
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Translation in Theory and Practice
… studies are split between theory and practice, "for me those things can't really be separated." Her students, she … Norm Holland in spring 2014. "This is a great place for me," said Tachtiris. "There are a lot of people who are … studies are split between theory and practice, "for me those things can't really be separated." Her students, she …
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A 'Very Hampshire Approach' to Academics and Athletics
… as engaged with my academics, the most important thing for me," she explains. Four years later, she's now focused on … game,” says Graff, “It reaffirmed how important it was for me to be both a student and an athlete. Sports are a way to … I’ve made in my life so far.” “Hampshire has enabled me to explore and find out what I’m passionate about” and, …
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Ringing the Div-Free Bell: A Resplendent Ritual
… Café,” remembers Jonathan Frank 76F. “A student approached me, someone who I kind of knew but not well. She was so … have anywhere to go with her excitement but she came up to me and told me her news. I said, ‘Oh, great, congratulations.’” Frank, …
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A Fresh Look at Local Flavor
… Agriculture)." Davis grew up in a rural area of Maryland, near Havre de Grace, and preserving the agricultural way of … Agriculture)." Davis grew up in a rural area of Maryland, near Havre de Grace, and preserving the agricultural way of …
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James Baldwin: The Fire Next Time, and This Time
… was founded in his honor. "The Baldwin Scholars program is near and dear to my heart,” says Melton, who worked closely … was founded in his honor. "The Baldwin Scholars program is near and dear to my heart,” says Melton, who worked closely …
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Middle Eastern Studies
… Modern Middle East (UMass) Muhammad and the Qur'an (AC) Near Eastern Civilization I and II (UMass) Sources of Islamic … Modern Middle East (UMass) Muhammad and the Qur'an (AC) Near Eastern Civilization I and II (UMass) Sources of Islamic …
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Hampshire College Denounces Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action
Hampshire College Denounces Supreme Court Decision on Affirmative Action Today, the Supreme Court ruled that Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violated the 14th Amendment by considering an applicant's race as part of their admissions …
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Community Orientation Focuses on Restorative Practices
Community Orientation Focuses on Restorative Practices Jasmyn Story presented concepts of hope and homing as an “aspirational pigeon” to the Hampshire College campus community. In lieu of a traditional convocation, Hampshire has in recent years held …
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Rebecca Nordstrom: Sparking New Discoveries
… cognition, and its effect on educational practices. For me, it was very exciting to be on a Div III committee that … cognition, and its effect on educational practices. For me, it was very exciting to be on a Div III committee that …
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Explore Western Massachusetts
… and vegetarian options." "Noho (Northampton) reminds me of a bigger city in a way because there's always so many … and vegetarian options." "Noho (Northampton) reminds me of a bigger city in a way because there's always so many …
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Martial Arts Instructor Samuel Kanner Receives Award
… contribute positively to the things that my teacher taught me how to love," he said. "It is my hope that what I'm doing … instructor and mentor: "My teacher, Marion Taylor, taught me how to make a stance in this world and to use the teaching … contribute positively to the things that my teacher taught me how to love," he said. "It is my hope that what I'm doing …
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"Tour de Hamp" Participates in Will Bike 4 Food Fundraiser
… community of Western Massachusetts. It was also a way for me to get outside, explore, and take a break from my Division … fundraiser, the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts gives me the opportunity to work towards providing one of those … community of Western Massachusetts. It was also a way for me to get outside, explore, and take a break from my Division …
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Sept. 2-27: Anchor House Artists
… . Image credit: Genevieve Burnett, "Portrait of Me as a Little Girl," oil on canvas, n.d. … Hampshire … . Image credit: Genevieve Burnett, "Portrait of Me as a Little Girl," oil on canvas, n.d. … Sept. 2-27: …
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Chapter 11: Hampshire Space: Landuse and Facilities Planning
… of Part I of our study, which dealt with the current and near-future needs for basic space, i.e., beds and … it is possible to recover the needed bed spaces for the near future needs simply by recapturing diverted bed spaces. … grant from the Pew Memorial Trusts look very good in the near future. Accordingly, last year's grant proposal has been …
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In Conversation with Christoph Cox, Part 1
… particular project. How’s it gone so far? While a part of me wishes we had another year or more to prepare, I actually … assistive technology. For example, a colleague just told me about a recent alum who worked with a women’s health … I feel that my students should always be able to ask me—when we’re considering a particular text or idea—why does …
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Hampshire College Student Awarded Prestigious Projects for Peace Grant for Program in Ghana
… to the making of Hampshire is what makes it astonishing to me. From its unique open curriculum that gives me the chance to benefit from the worlds of math, computer … I chose Hampshire because its flexibility would allow me to explore my intellectual interests. By combining studies …
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Living Land Acknowledgement Resource Guide
… Color Land Trust , or find an Indigenous-led organization near you. Want to make your voice heard? Sign the petition to … Color Land Trust , or find an Indigenous-led organization near you. Want to make your voice heard? Sign the petition to …
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