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Kunga Chonyi 17F on His Div III Journey to Neurobiology and Nursing
… in the fall of 2017. The two major things that attracted me to Hampshire College were its interdisciplinary curriculum … in my personal life and the pandemic crisis motivated me to become a nurse, hence, I also took pre-nursing courses … (CRNA) as my career after graduation. This path enables me to stick with my calling, as well as use my background in …
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Div III Profile: Milo Muise's 'Magic, Exile, and Defiant Miracles'
… Exile, and Defiant Miracles' Brigid Gorry-Hines 11F "For me, poetry is all about rich layers of complexity and … something small and comprehensible. Sometimes poems make me philosophically dizzy, echo around in me for days after reading." To Muise, poetry isn't about …
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Hampshire Recognized as One of the U.S. Colleges With the Greatest Economic Diversity
… of the country’s most-selective universities ranked in order of economic diversity. The Times “measured economic …
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Ken Burns Recalls His College Thesis as His First History Documentary
… “We got to practice,” Burns said. “It made it possible for me to leave Hampshire and have the confidence to start my own … machines and spurred a regional textile industry. Near the end of the film, Burns presents its only still … machines and spurred a regional textile industry. Near the end of the film, Burns presents its only still …
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President Nelson Welcomes Class of 2018, Announces Year of Strategic Visioning
… movement. The faculty who chose the book thought the near-future dystopia depicted in the book, which the College … . . that’s not only an adjective, but it’s also a verb. To me it means Hampshire should never and will never be … movement. The faculty who chose the book thought the near-future dystopia depicted in the book, which the College …
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Chapter 1: Precursors
… and to re-evaluate accepted practices and techniques, in order to draw up plans for a college which would provide … arranged as wings and commanding attractive views. Near the library, and connected, if possible, by covered … and to re-evaluate accepted practices and techniques, in order to draw up plans for a college which would provide …
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Jeff Sharlet 90F Presents “Scenes from a Slow Civil War” at Hampshire’s Community Day of Learning
… “Thank you, Hampshire, for the education that brought me back,” Sharlet began. “Thanks for holding firm to the … framed the well-known quote “We tell ourselves stories in order to live,” from the essayist Joan Didion, in its … framed the well-known quote “We tell ourselves stories in order to live,” from the essayist Joan Didion, in its …
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Admissions Counselor
Aaron Richardson 16F
… that creates the strongest character. Random fact about me: I taught myself piano at 14 years old. If you could teach … would it be called? Learning to Unlearn. Interview with me arichardson@hampshire.edu Admissions Counselor … Alma … that creates the strongest character. Random fact about me: I taught myself piano at 14 years old. If you could teach …
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Yash Patankar 06F Receives Dartmouth Graduate Fellowship
… by my peers. That was the most important thing for me in winning this award," Patankar says. Patankar's research … creative suggestions for solving problems. "He introduced me to immunology," Patankar says. "He, and Hampshire, helped me build my critical thinking and independent thinking …
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Alyssa O’Brien
… life and Hampshire College has always been special to me. I believe in Hampshire’s mission and the comprehensive … especially during peak foliage season. A random fact about me: I'm simply unable to keep houseplants alive. I’ve been … month. This is disappointing because I love plants, so let me know if you have any tips! If you could teach a class, …
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Division III Profile: Jamila Umi Jackson Builds Community Through Dance
… courting the power of this fantastic spirit that moved me so deeply. But I was being told by the professional … It was like being told I’m not good enough. That led me on this painful journey for quite a few years. I went to a … Khalil, a Hampshire alum and now dear friend and sister to me, who told me about Hampshire and convinced me to consider …
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Planning for Urban Farming
… in a giant water barrel, were caught by Robert in a lake near his Connecticut home. “I like to make the best out of … in a giant water barrel, were caught by Robert in a lake near his Connecticut home. “I like to make the best out of …
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Residence Life Office
… follow up with Facilities and Grounds staff regarding work order requests in the residential communities. They also keep … follow up with Facilities and Grounds staff regarding work order requests in the residential communities. They also keep …
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Weather, Emergency Closings, and Delays
… put out after the College is reopened to move vehicles in order to fully clear the lots of accumulated ice and snow. … put out after the College is reopened to move vehicles in order to fully clear the lots of accumulated ice and snow. …
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On-Campus Dining Services
… and the Robert Crown Center. Offerings include made-to-order items, prepared to-go meals, sweets, ice cream and … and the Robert Crown Center. Offerings include made-to-order items, prepared to-go meals, sweets, ice cream and …
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Pustejovsky Examines Responses to Trauma through Music, Art, and Art History
… is regarded as beautiful; the piece is very beautiful to me, but this strangeness it possesses is part of what … my Div III, I had a lot of guidance and people telling me what to do, giving me ideas, and guiding me. I wanted to practice making my own …
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Upended Worlds: An Evening with Acclaimed Filmmakers Ken Burns 71F and Kira Akerman at Hampshire College
… “The history of the Mississippi River is fascinating to me. The river moved so drastically for such a long time and … profound connection with Indigenous cultures, the species’ near extinction, and the dedicated conservation efforts … profound connection with Indigenous cultures, the species’ near extinction, and the dedicated conservation efforts …
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Jane Marsching 85F Combines a Passion for Sustainability with a Thriving Art Practice
… colleges I got into, Hampshire was the one that interested me the most. I don’t feel like I understood what I was … and the Blue Hill Observatory, a weather observatory near Boston. And you’re also a teacher at MassArt ! Yes, I … and the Blue Hill Observatory, a weather observatory near Boston. And you’re also a teacher at MassArt ! Yes, I …
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A Director of Photography Reflects on How Hampshire Primed Him for Success
… “Professor Abraham Ravett was a key influence for me,” he says. “He introduced me to filmmakers who had a huge impact on my work. He taught me that cinema visuals can convey a deeper, almost spiritual …
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Health Professions Links
… Resources for Prospective Students Pharmacy is Right for Me Learn about Programs Learn about Prerequisite Coursework … Resources for Prospective Students Pharmacy is Right for Me Learn about Programs Learn about Prerequisite Coursework …
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Chapter 1: Hampshire College: Planning and Review
… at the forefront of educational thinking and practice in order to maintain its special qualities and to be responsible … prospect of this pattern of student demand changing in the near future; ...the proportion of entering students listing … backgrounds and abilities (as well as temperaments) in order to advise well, which is a key ingredient in our …
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President’s Update on the Effects of the Covid-19 Pandemic
… co-learning, and community. I hope you will join me in thanking the members of our staff who continue to come … campus, ensure safe operations, and keep our finances in order. As I've shared in our weekly town halls, the Covid-19 … campus, ensure safe operations, and keep our finances in order. As I've shared in our weekly town halls, the Covid-19 …
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'Movement as an Intervention' with Miriam King
… my eye when I was searching for schools that would allow me to study both neuroscience and dance. Dancing is how I … we perceive the world and how we move. Hampshire enabled me to combine my two passions. My Division III project … Brain, and Development, made it financially possible for me to complete the Dance for Parkinson’s teacher training and …
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Division III Profile: Illustrating Geological History for Middle-School Education
… Ecology Noah Charney "was really responsible for getting me to love ecology, and to embrace a style of education … and Education Tim Zimmerman was "great at pushing me to wrestle with how to visually represent tough concepts, … grateful for the grant," Reynolds says. "It will enable me to continue sharing my work with communities that require …
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Lab Safety Manual: Introduction
… environmental health and safety office (EH&S). In order to implement this safety manual, all faculty and staff … environmental health and safety office (EH&S). In order to implement this safety manual, all faculty and staff …
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