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President-elect Ed Wingenbach Greeting to Hampshire College
… up my tie. I'll put this back on for the press, this is my outside clothing but... I really want to thank … I won't ask everyone to silence their cell phones, this is not my seminar room. I really believe that Hampshire … just signed the contract about 45 minutes ago so it's now official. I moved a bunch of stuff into the house last night …
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Spector Receives NSF Grant To Propel Computer Programs Modeling Biological Evolution
… Hampshire Professor of Computer Science Lee Spector is trying to propel computer programming forward by … perhaps in the next decade when consumers can use an app store to specify what they want and a computer will … developed called “Pucks” (video http://blog4pucks.blogspot.com ). He has used Pucks both for research and education and …
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Professor Roosbelinda Cárdenas Wins Woodrow Wilson Fellowship
… civil war in the late 1990s. More broadly, Cárdenas is interested in identity and rights for Afro-descendants in … “Afro-descendants were “invisible.” In fact, she says, “official data on the black population of Mexico was collected … civil war in the late 1990s. More broadly, Cárdenas is interested in identity and rights for Afro-descendants in …
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Reeve Thompson 93F: How Hampshire Prepared Me
… he went to Panasonic Interactive Media, then PlanetRX.com, an Internet company. While at PlanetRX.com, Thompson was … at parties with but that you're so passionate about," is promoted at Hampshire. "I realized, I'm too young to … Thompson, are trying to catch up with the iPhone's App Store, sometimes even paying developers directly to create …
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Updates on Covid-19 Novel Coronavirus
… and mental health services. After-hours medical advice is available 24/7 through UMass Triage at 413.577.5229 or … as seeking emergency medical care, going to the grocery store or pharmacy, picking up take-out food, or receiving … the needs of our community. Ed Wingenbach President March 26, 2020 Dear Hampshire College Community, Hampshire College …
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Stephen Dillon Publishes 'Fugitive Life: The Queer Politics of the Prison State'
… book and give a talk at Amherst Books on Friday, October 26, at 7 p.m. When viewed from the perspective of U.S. history, Dillon says, prison is itself a form of slavery. “The Thirteenth Amendment bans … someone has been convicted of a crime,” he says. “Slavery is alive in the U.S. prison system.” A recent example, he …
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Hampshire Library Extends Five College Partnerships
… histories, campus newspapers, and student research at a site called Five College Compass: Digital Collections , … collection or school. Most of the content on the site is publicly accessible. Compass will soon become the sole … of twenty-first-century library innovation.” On May 26, Five Colleges held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the …
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April 29, 2019: Letter from Ken Rosenthal, Interim President
… on personnel changes at Hampshire. As you know, Hampshire is preparing to operate as a smaller college next year, with … Hampshire including many remaining in the Five Colleges (26); Faculty reducing their appointments from, for instance, … faculty, in visiting and research positions. The College is especially grateful for the cooperation of the Dean of …
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Covid-19 Information
… students. Information will be added here as we have it and is subject to change Covid Policies Update Dear Students, … your vaccination status should do so at either the August 26 or September 8 asymptomatic testing days. Employees and … are outlined here . Details can also be found at pvta.com . The Academic Calendar Fall all classes will begin on …
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In Memoriam Faculty and Staff
… Braderman, Obituary published in Hampshire News , August 26, 2025 Ken Bradt, Obituary published in Hampshire News , … B. Glick, Hampshire remembrance / Obituary on Legacy.com, January 9, 2024 Kurtiss J. Gordon, Antioch College … 2024 Peter Gluckler, Obituary published in Seacoastonline.com from August, 11–14, 2020 Niki Graves Dorothy Grimm, …
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'Boundaries Between Bodies' Explores The Effects of Mass Incarceration Through Dance
… at an upcoming event at Hampshire College. The event is open to the public and takes place on Friday, February 23 … for Contemporary Dance and Thought in Northampton . Space is limited and registration is required; the event is free … a small fee for other participants. On Monday, February 26, they will lead another workshop open to Five College …
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Div III Profile: Syrian Refugee Accounts Inspire Student's Emergency Response App
… Rudra, tried to develop answers. Pearl and Rudra, who is double-majoring in math and economics, created an initial … of finding trained emergency providers in locations where official emergency services might take too long to arrive on … who showed, he said, that the localized response Bystand is designed to encourage can be effective. While developing …
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Chapter 6: Hampshire Staff
… Hampshire Reports, Summer 1985, p.2-3) His presence is made more indelible with the delivery of each day's mail. … college where traditions are only beginning to emerge, he is a genuine institution. He is Bob Stiles. Bob Stiles has … Hammen: "Mother of the College" August 17, 1916 - October 26, 1997 Ruth Graham Hammen died on October 26, 1997, at the …
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Hampshire College Offers Admission to Students at New College of Florida
… to match their current cost of tuition. This opportunity is in response to the continuing attacks on New College of … approach to undergraduate education, Hampshire College is proud to stand with students who crave a progressive … in 2022–23. New College students will need to provide official transcripts and copies of their most recent aid …
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Fiction Professor Uzma Aslam Khan on How Teaching and Writing Interconnect as a “Living Practice”
… (virtually) to discuss her favorite classes, why Hampshire is so special, and her newest novel, The Miraculous True … Islands preceding and during World War II, it took me over 26 years to complete. For more on this long journey, see my … from Muslim South Asia. Earlier in 2020, " My Mother is a Lunar Crater " was published in Calyx , and " Plum …
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Christoph Cox Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty
… Literary Studies. A member of the Hampshire faculty for 26 years, Rueschmann remains a professor of cultural studies. … management for academic affairs, and governance. The VP is the principal liaison between the faculty and the … critic, and curator of visual and sonic art. Cox is the author of Sonic Flux: Sound, Art, and Metaphysics …
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Student Plans Hampshire Deaf Studies Conference To Remove Barriers
… unlocking her passion. Daniels, now a fourth-year student, is committed to bridging the hearing and Deaf communities … Studies Conference is a free, two-day event on March 25-26, 2016, open to everyone. Registration is required at www.tinyurl.com/deafinitions . The event will be held in Franklin …
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Grants and Scholarships
… by the semester; for example, one-half of a Pell Grant is disbursed for the fall semester and the other half will be … bills. The earliest funds may be applied to the bills is ten days before the start of classes. Refunds, if any, are … education benefits offered by the VA are available at the official U.S. government website at …
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The Center for Design
… the exploration of design and fabrication. This facility is open to all Hampshire College students and features a shop … up an appointment with the facility staff. The facility is supervised by two full-time staff members and is open six days a week, including three evenings. Whether …
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Lost and Found on Campus
… and found service. If you lose an item on campus, there is a chance that it was turned in to Campus Safety and … card. Be sure to have your card deactivated until it is found. Check with the circulation desk in the library, the … desk at the Multisport facility; often found property is held for a time in these locations, and you may be able to …
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Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
… Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) What is FERPA? The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, commonly known as FERPA, is a federal law governing the privacy of education records. … situations in which the health and safety of the student is involved, or to provide information to schools to which a …
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Class Waiver
… Class Waiver What is a class waiver and when do I need it? Download the CLASS … part of the course requirements. This hands-on experience is a critical component of our curriculum. A class waiver is recommended when: Identifiable information (pdf) collected …
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The FAFSA Form
… The FAFSA Form What is the FAFSA®? The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the application for various types of federal and state … : Call the IRS at 1-800-908-9946 Online Request : At this site you may request a transcript online or by mail. Be sure …
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Identity-Based Housing
… fall and spring semesters. Our identity-based housing is available to all Hampshire students through an opt-in … race, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Residence Life is committed to offering identity-based housing. We recognize … from those of the College's mainstream population. It is through these means that we as a full community are most …
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Adware, Spyware, and Key Loggers
… popup ads, or redirection of your web browsing. Spyware is largely invisible software that gathers information about … used. The distinction between these three types of malware is blurred, with multiple threats being delivered with one installation. Often this is accomplished by the initial malware installation …
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