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Div III show: Nathan Tobiason

… ranged from a portable, folding baltic birch chair and table set to a geometric metal couch with vinyl … take one product from concept to small-scale manufacturing and distribution, Tobiason realized the Division III might be … Inspired by the work of George Nelson, Tom Friedman and Verner Panton, Tobiason says he likes geometric shapes, …

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Hampshire Establishes Merit Scholarships for Transfer Students

… the academic achievements of our transfer students and welcome them to the Hampshire community," said Associate Dean of Admissions and Transfer Counselor Devon Cruz. Previously, transfer … of both. Cruz noted that Hampshire is seeing more and more students start their education at community …

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A New Spin on Sun Dried

… Fund grants awards for innovative work in applied design and invention in the areas of sustainability and renewable energy. Each semester Five College students and alums are invited to apply for a grant to support a …

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Hampshire Films Featured in Historic Northampton Series

… of Hampshire College's nationally recognized film and media program will be showcased this fall in Historic … Our hope is to make Historic Northampton a vibrant and central participant in the city's creative arts and offer a venue for the many talented artists in the …

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As Part of Hampshire’s New Educational Model, Narrative Evaluations to be Replaced with Sea Shanties

… that as part of Hampshire’s ongoing role as a leader and innovator within higher education, narrative evaluations … about narrative evaluations to assess performance and progress, but build on them by adding a lyrical quality that also appeals to TikTok influencers and sea captains alike.” These Narrative Evaluation Sea …

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Staff

Richmond Mayo-Smith III 70F

… of Vietnam's leading fund management, investment banking, and real estate development groups. Since Indochina Capital's … development firms, with a portfolio of operating assets and projects under development valued in excess of US $2 … Capital, Rick served as an advisor to Citicorp Capital and Morgan Stanley, with responsibility for sourcing …

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Work by Professor Sara Greenberger Rafferty in Whitney Biennial

… helped artists such as Georgia O'Keeffe, Jackson Pollock, and Jeff Koons rise to prominence. The biennial features … Elms (Institute of Contemporary Art, Philadelphia), and Michelle Grabner (the School of the Art Institute, … with Rafferty atthe Ox-Bow School of Art, selected her and commissioned a new video, Mono , for the occasion. The …

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Admissions Counselor

Chuck Kaufman

… Director of Admissions Degree:  B.S., Skidmore College and MBA, Babson College Email:   ckaufman@hampshire.edu Why I … The people! People who work here tend to be helpful and caring. A random fact about me:   I once met the great singer Tony Bennett. And yes, he truly is gracious and a gentleman. If I could …

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Faculty

Rayane Moreira

… chemistry, received her B.A. from Wellesley College and her Ph.D. in organic chemistry from Columbia University, … Institute of Technology focused on the synthesis and study of metalloenzyme mimics. Her research interests include catalytic reactions of organic molecules and gases. She also enjoys birdwatching, hiking, playing the …

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Lourdes Mattei

… undergraduate degree from the University of Puerto Rico and her Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. … as academia, community mental health, private practice, and the theater. Her interests include psychoanalytic theory and practice, child development, cross-cultural psychology, …

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Hampshire Policy Institute Releases Research By Non-Human Scholars in Gallery Exhibition, Symposium

… mobile research units, containing slime mold, petri dishes and nutrient, are freely available to interested parties on … worked for the past year with Hampshire College faculty and students, who have translated some of the most … as Consortium secretary, "Their advice is objective, and transcends our polarized political environment, because …

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Professor Monique Roelofs Awarded a 2015 Curriculum Diversification Grant

… Rethinking Curricula in Philosophies of the Arts and Culture . The $5,000 grant was awarded by the American … philosophy, critical philosophy of race, aesthetics, and the theories of art and culture. Awards and GrantsFaculty … The $5,000 grant was …

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Student Receives $5,000 Award at Women's Entrepreneurship Competition

… seven years ago by Smith alum Melissa Parker Draper and her husband, venture capitalist Tim Draper, addresses the … The competition has grown into a highly regarded event and, this year, 75 female-founded startups from more than 50 … to provide professional quality results to both homeowners and contractors. “Think WALL-E the robot, but he’s here to …

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Alum Manny Castro 02F Awarded $200,000 Grant from the David Prize for his Work with New Immigrants

… the David Prize, which supports New Yorkers with the plans and vision to make a difference in the lives of the city’s … New York, with a focus on day laborers, domestic workers, and newly arrived immigrants. NICE offers an extensive set of services, community organizing, and leadership development programs. While at Hampshire …

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Michele Hardesty

… Michele Hardesty Michele Hardesty Dean of Humanities and Arts and Associate Professor of U.S. Literatures and Cultural Studies Staff … Michele Hardesty …

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Baldwin Program Receives $150,000 Grant from Kenan Trust

… of the Baldwin program. The program provides scholarships and educational support to students from underserved communities who show academic promise and leadership ability. It offers a transition year of co-curricular guidance, support, and a slightly modified course-load, with all expenses paid, …

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New Exhibit Showcases Young Photographers from Vietnam

… experience of a group of young, urban Vietnamese men and women who documented their surroundings and observations.   The photographers ranged in age from 18 … many of them students in college, with one in high school, and others working in various fields. Their photos premiered …

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Feb. 20-March 11: "James Baldwin at Hampshire, 1983-86" Photo Exhibition

… hours are 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and 2 to 5 p.m. Sunday. The exhibition is free and open to the public. "James Baldwin at Hampshire, 1983-86" … when he was teaching at Hampshire College, Smith College, and the University of Massachusetts as Five College Visiting …

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Architecture Award for Professor Naomi Darling

… focus on the relationship to the landscape, the structure and space, the way materials come together, every joint, and not worry about the workings of a building, like plumbing and HVAC systems," she said. Darling, who is in her second …

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FY19 Fundraising Update

… Through a grassroots surge led by alums, parents, faculty, and staff, extraordinary things happened. More of you gave … of our campaign committee, asked the community to dig deep and stretch, and that’s just what happened. 45% of your donations this …

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Gabriela Quiñones-Torres, M.S.

… Massachusetts-Amherst. She conducts research on marriage and close relationships in hopes of cracking the code for … is guided by a deep appreciation of human diversity and culture’s essential role in all aspects of life and psychological functioning.  Specific areas of interest in …

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David Dinerman 72F, Vice Chair

… California David Dinerman is the chief operating and financial officer of Zomazz, a digital decoration company … he holds a J.D. from the University of Oregon Law School and a L.L.M. from Boston University. David played Ultimate … Frisbee at Hampshire, is married with three children, and is involved in a number of community activities, …

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Notable Alumni

Lee Smolin 72F

… theorists. His books include The Trouble with Physics and Time Reborn Theoretical physicist Smolin is one of the world’s leading gravitational theorists. A founding and senior faculty member at Perimeter Institute for … philosophical issues raised by contemporary physics and cosmology: Life of the Cosmos , Three Roads to Quantum …

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Notable Alumni

Dr. Miriam Cremer 87F

… the fight against cervical cancer Cremer is the president and founder of Basic Health International (BHI). As a medical … women. This motivated her to develop outreach campaigns, and in 2003, she established BHI. Cremer has provided outstanding guidance and leadership to the organization, and has solidified BHI as …

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Notable Alumni

Lila Menard 16F

… structure for adult students. Lila lives in New York, and is currently enrolled at the CUNY School of Public Health … policy. Their professional interests include health equity and access, especially for trans* communities. Previously, they worked at Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston for seven years, most recently …

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