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Hampshire Professors Raymond Coppinger and Mark Feinstein Collaborate on 'How Dogs Work'

… synthesize decades of research and field experiments to explain the evolutionary foundations underlying dog … been published in journals ranging from Linguistic Inquiry to the Journal of Zoology . Feinstein is also co-author, with several Hampshire colleagues, of the …

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The Roos-Rohde House: A By-and-for Student Space

… September 2011, President Jonathan Lash invited students to examine ways they could repurpose and rebuild the barn … currently located at the President's house and relocate it to the Hampshire campus. For the past two years, the … Embodiments of Hampshire's educational philosophy "to know is not enough" are present all throughout our campus, as the …

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Faculty

William Brayton

… an M.F.A. from Claremont Graduate University. In addition to founding the sculpture program at Hampshire in 1988, he … and The Mellon Foundation. Professor Brayton's art is frequently on exhibit nationally. He has produced … plants. His website can be found at williambrayton.com William Brayton 157720 Professor Emeritus of Art …

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Nov. 22: Screening of 'Our Nixon'

… of the Jerome Liebling Center. The duo will be on campus to discuss the film on Monday, November 25, at 3 p.m. in the … media studies professors and the film's origins trace back to the College, where Frye learned from a colleague of the … filed away and forgotten for almost 40 years. Our Nixon is an all-archival documentary presenting those home movies …

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Faculty

Salman Hameed

… Videos for Science Communication, Astrobiology: Ethics to Exoplanets (with microbiologist Dr. Jason Tor and … Religion (with Dr. Laura Sizer) at Hampshire College. He is heavily engaged in science communication and has a weekly … discoveries, and on ethical and social issues related to space exploration. His writings have appeared in Dawn …

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Creative Interventions Div III Presentations

… practice and engagement with social issues. The event is from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Red Barn on Wednesday, May 7. In order of … Quashie (Smith College) Maggie Scott Are You Queer Enough to Be Here?: Exploring Exclusion within the Lesbian Feminist …

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Off-Campus Food and Farm Positions

… in the Valley and Beyond Please note that this listing is for informational purposes only; neither Hampshire College … in the Valley and Beyond Please note that this listing is for informational purposes only; neither Hampshire College …

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Hampshire Students Participating in Massachusetts Poetry Festival

… The Body, Trauma, Empowerment, and Transformation—is on Sunday, May 4, at 11:45 a.m. Five College student … of Poems, last fall. "Reading their work, I was glad to know that they were working together in the workshop, … of Poems, last fall. "Reading their work, I was glad to know that they were working together in the workshop, …

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Faculty

Daphne Lowell

… M.F.A. in modern dance from the University of Utah.  She is co-founder-director of Contemplative Dance Workshops & … of interest in her teaching and advising, in addition to choreography and performance, include dance’s linkages … Table: Research in Dance; Dance Advocacy: What’s Dance Got to Do with It? She has also developed courses in using …

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In her Div III, Laura Howard beams in on the shady world of museum acquisition

… in on the shady world of museum acquisition Abigail Meisel To view some of the greatest art heists in history, just … word: theft. Laura Howard, who graduated in May, is driven by a commitment to improve the ethical conditions of museum acquisition and a …

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Admissions Counselor

Arpita Kumar 03F

… distributed by Comcast on Demand, UMC, and PBS. Arpita is one of the three winning writers to work on the Minimum Wage series with Issa Rae. She was … UMC, and PBS. Arpita is one of the three winning writers to work on the Minimum Wage series with Issa Rae. She was …

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Faculty

Rebecca Miller

… Caribbean island of Carriacou, Grenada. Professor Miller is the author of Carriacou String Band Serenade: Performing … as co-producer/writer, the documentary video "From Shore To Shore: Irish Traditional Music in New York City." At … as co-producer/writer, the documentary video "From Shore To Shore: Irish Traditional Music in New York City." At …

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Faculty

James Miller

… his earliest research examined laws and policies relating to freedom of expression and nation-building across various … spans working in noncommercial FM during his student days to twice serving on our local NPR-affiliate’s board. … the MIT Media Lab and Goldsmiths, University of London. He is also a member of the graduate faculty of the University of …

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Hampshire Names 2019 Commencement Speaker Ericka Hart

… A breast cancer survivor by age 29, she advocates access to resources that will equalize treatment of breast cancer for black women, including better access to screenings, timely diagnoses, and state-of-the art … candid conversations,” arguing that sexuality education is important and should be integrated into curricula—and also …

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Area Of Study

Sociology

… in designing an interdisciplinary concentration due to the wealth of courses that incorporate sociological … approaches, and consider class, race, and gender to be key categories of social analysis. Sociology is approached from the perspective of individual and …

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March 13: Cindy Kleine Screens "André Gregory: Before and After Dinner"

… Brand Screening Room of the Liebling Center. The screening is free and open to the public. Following the film, Kleine will participate in … of the Liebling Center. The screening is free and open to the public. Following the film, Kleine will participate in …

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A Bright, Shining Moment

… would contain spectral fingerprints, giving us clues to the nature of remote materials at the far edges of our … by the light. Linear spokes radiated away from the impact site in long bright plumes, and reflected sunlight … discovery proved that the development of our solar system “is far more complex than our earlier assumptions,” says …

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Area Of Study

Environmental Studies and Sustainability

… of combining the sciences, social sciences, and humanities to study and work on these topics. You are here Sitewide … take place everywhere from the classroom and laboratory to forests and wetlands, and students develop a truly … Technology Sustainable Water Resources This Land is Your Land: Land and Property in America The Unknown …

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Student Use of Academic Services Doubles in Knowledge Commons

… a $1.2 million Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant awarded to the library in December 2015. The following areas, … In summer 2017, the library appointed eight alumni fellows to help staff these resources. National Science Foundation … resources and to help them thrive. Hampshire College is among the most innovative institutions of higher learning …

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Area Of Study

Latin American Studies

… and analyze community-based and transnational efforts to foster social transformation, including Zapatismo and … of Latin American Urban Culture From the Grassroots to the Streetroots: Urban Social Movements in Latin America … Center for Crossroads in the Study of the Americas (CISA) is dedicated to new teaching and scholarship on the Americas. …

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Area Of Study

Global Studies and International Relations

… of international relations and globalization studies to look beyond the study of nation states to the broader context of cross-national and cross-cultural … part of the international economy: Fair Trade. Fair Trade is a strategy for transforming international markets to

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Area Of Study

Agricultural Studies and Rural Life

… as a set of ecological systems and issues. It refers to ecology in both the sense of interactions between … and field trips. Given the field work, always be prepared to walk and be outside (e.g., sunscreen/rain gear, sensible … Resources Farm Center The Hampshire College Farm Center is a working farm, as well as a research, education, and …

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Notable Alumni

Aaron Lansky 73F

… Aaron Lansky 73F Aaron Lansky 73F Aaron Lansky is the founder and president of the Yiddish Book Center and … colleagues recovered that number in six months and went on to collect more than a million volumes. Their work has been … colleagues recovered that number in six months and went on to collect more than a million volumes. Their work has been …

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Faculty

Marty Ehrlich

… professor emeritus of jazz and contemporary music, is one of the most celebrated artists of his generation, … performer, ensemble leader, and creative collaborator to his teaching work at Hampshire. He has been centered in … Music, from which he graduated in 1977. www.martyehrlich.com Marty Ehrlich 1044499 Professor Emeritus of Jazz and …

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Thom Long

… architectural design from Columbia University.  Long is a practicing architect and graphic designer. His work, in … through and across various design disciplines. His work is highly interdisciplinary, taking on a broad range of … web design, corporate branding, film, and multimedia. He is the owner and creative director of IdeaCo., a creative …

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