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Meo wins Mexican Cities Initiative fellowship from Harvard School of Design

… projects in Massachusetts, California, South Korea, the Philippines, and Colombia. For his fellowship project, … a bike to demonstrate resilience and shape perceptions of the city. As a researcher, he is immersing himself in the lives of the city’s bicyclists—educators, policymakers, …

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Faculty

Lise Sanders 90F

… her M.A. and Ph.D. in English language and Literature from the University of Chicago.  Sanders works on 19th- and … and Popular Culture in Britain, 1910s-1930s: Redressing the Romance , focuses on early 20th-century magazines for … women addressing women’s sexual and political agency in the interwar period . Her books include Consuming Fantasies: …

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2013 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Grant Recipients

… Seven Hampshire students have been chosen as recipients of the 2013 Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Grant by the Career Options Resource Center (CORC) to support … and Zuzanna Weyman 11F will all receive funding through the $7,000 grant, which is used to support internships either …

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Staff

David Matheson P11, P13

… David Matheson was vice president and senior partner of The Boston Consulting Group, where his work focused on the integration of health care and technology; since his retirement, he continues to work for the firm on a part-time basis. He also consults individually …

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Hacking for Health

… 09F , Jamie Matheson 10F , and Eric Locke , co-founders of the company Trext, hosted the 2nd Annual Health Literacy Hackathon November 2 and 3 at … and innovators together," McCoy said. She noted that the term "hack" does not necessarily need to have a negative …

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Notable Alumni

Flavia Mayrinck Vidal 88F, Chair

… at Phillips Academy, Andover, where she was director of the Brace Center for Gender Studies and instructor in English and interdisciplinary studies at the Jonathan French Foundation. During the summers, she ran one of Andover’s learning in the world …

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Confirmation of Two H1N1 Cases at Amherst College

… at Amherst College Amherst College has shared with us the information that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) confirmed through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health that the two …

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WGBH Public Radio Boston Reports 'Hampshire College Leads Way in Sustainability'

… first new building in more than two decades and estimating the cost of solar panels, they were so encouraged they decided to plan to solar-power the whole campus, reports WGBH radio. President Jonathan Lash told WGBH the solar project aligns with the college’s founding mission …

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Div III Project Sows Seeds for DIY Film Community

… DIY Film Community Through his Division III (senior) film, The Games We Play , Michail Charalampidis 09F saw a way to … with just a few people, why not try something bigger?" The film, focused on "the dangers of youthful ignorance," has involved more than 50 …

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Telling a Larger Story

… in age from six to 80 and living in different parts of the country, exploring commonalities and differences in … he interviewed after they responded to a notice about the film that he posted on an Internet listserv. The video grew out of his own experience; he is the child of …

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Alumni Profile: John Bohannon 96S, Creator of "“Dance Your PhD”"

… dancers, John Bohannon 96S has always been fascinated with the dedication it requires—both physically and cognitively. This inspired him to create the annual international "Dance Your PhD" contest, which asks … of dances about their scientific PhDs. Bohannon says the idea for the contest initially started as "a joke—a fun …

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'Movement as an Intervention' with Miriam King

… in moving bodies, in a shared space, in relationship with the music. Neuroscience is also my passion, the intricacy of our brains. Our brains control how we perceive the world and how we move. Hampshire enabled me to combine my …

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Hampshire Establishes Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students

… worth up to $10,000 a year. "We're excited to recognize the academic achievements of our transfer students and welcome them to the Hampshire community," said Associate Dean of Admissions … at community colleges, or return to school after years in the workforce, and merit scholarships are a way to make their …

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Media Arts and Education

… and Education After spending seven weeks as a fellow with the Northwest Institute for Social Change in Portland, … media arts and education with a whole new comprehension of the skills needed to tell compelling stories in a wide variety of formats. "I've always been interested in the way media can be used for social matters," said Bangs. "I …

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Hampshire College Ramps Up Admissions and Recruitment for a Fall 2020 Class

… and transfer students this fall to apply for enrollment in the fall 2020 class.  The Common Application will re-open in early fall 2019. … a campus visit. Alums, community members, and friends of the College can actively help support recruitment by using …

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February 12, 2019: Letter Concerning Accreditation and Admissions by President Nelson

… decision not to admit a full entering class for fall 2019. The prospect of eventual changes in the state’s regulatory environment—which remain, as of now, still undefined—was not a deciding factor. Among the multiple factors considered, our Board carefully examined …

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Response to ICE Ruling

… a new rule requiring international students to leave the country if their colleges or universities shift to full online operations. The ruling is deliberately cruel and manifestly unjust. It is transparently intended to disrupt the education of international students and force them to …

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Translation in Theory and Practice

… Corine Tachtiris asked her students their opinion of the ideal translation. "Their answers were the opposite of what I expected they would say," said … a good read." That was as good an introduction as any to the academic interests and rigorous preparation Hampshire …

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Students in Hampshire's American Sign Language Collective Plan Second Deaf Studies Conference

… Most hearing people have little or no interaction with the Deaf community, and although they may not think they have … This month Hampshire College will host DEAFinitions, the second annual Deaf Studies Conference, providing a space for all individuals to discover and explore the multifaceted experiences of Deaf lives and celebrate Deaf …

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Alum Dan Inglis to Direct Hampshire Chorus

… Chorus Alum Dan Inglis has recently become director of the Hampshire College Chorus. He brings years of experience … of his Div III— and logging his first podium time with the Hampshire College Chorus as assistant director, in 2003 … as a choral director and freelance musician throughout the area. He also plays organ in the rock band Matt Byrde and …

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Hampshire Alum Rapper Merci D. Featured on WBUR for New Album ‘Ooze’

… album Ooze , an impactful collection of songs exploring the “tenuous duality of life.” She describes the project as "a little peek into what life has been like for me for the past two years [...] It's a little bit of fun, a little …

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Board Member

Nicholas Bythrow 18F

… journalism as a primary focus—Nicholas wishes to use the skills he learns at Hampshire to pursue a career in the journalism industry. Prior to attending Hampshire, he was … his school’s news program “Wamp TV.” His time working on the program included contributing a story to Eurasia …

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Hampshire Highlighted in AASHE's 2014 Sustainability Review

… College is one of 11 institutions worldwide highlighted in the AASHE 2014 Higher Education Sustainability Review, which … on a local and global front.” In its annual review , the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) …

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A Degree Well Earned

… age 32, with his wife and two children, he immigrated into the United States, settling in Springfield, Massachusetts, … that teachers urged him to think about further study. In the back of his mind, he had always been drawn to film. The only program at STCC that even remotely touched on film …

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Immigrants' Rights Issues Drive Kamika Bennett's Studies

… says Kamika Bennett. “I have a good foundation in what the different issues related to immigration are, and what I … spend time bonding with teens," she says. "I knew some of the issues they faced, but as an outsider to the community, I needed to build trust and solidarity. There …

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