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Preventing HIV: Teaching Thai Teens to Invest in Themselves
… course HIV/AIDS: 30 Years Later, in which they learn not only about the biology of HIV and AIDS, but also about the cultural challenges that go into their prevention. Dobro’s PhD, from Caltech, was on the … tested and treated for a variety of cultural reasons. "My original focus for this program was on the science, but it …
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Accessible Information Technology
… more about accessibility strategies in the Five Colleges? Visit the Five College Accessibility Site . For Students Visit the Office of Accessibility Resources and Services to … more about accessibility strategies in the Five Colleges? Visit the Five College Accessibility Site . For Students …
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Division III Profile: May Hemler's "Be My Body, Read My Books"
… Division III Profile: May Hemler's "Be My Body, Read My Books" Joshua Murray May Hemler’s Division III capstone … that partially through sheer size. The project, “Be My Body, Read My Books,” features ten 40" x 32" portraits of …
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Faculty
Zoila Coc-Chang
… intimacies between and within Asia and the Americas to not only reveal and work through the nuances of where and when … intimacies between and within Asia and the Americas to not only reveal and work through the nuances of where and when …
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The Singing Tower
… over "concert," he explained, because he had only had a few weeks since finishing construction to learn to … together, asking himself, "How can I fit all this into one broad topic?" Every Division III begins with the … and art in order to make something new?" "Throughout my Hampshire education—and this is the beauty of Hampshire—it …
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A History of Student Activities, 1969-1973
… Sep 12 The first entering class begins arriving, moving into Merrill House, which is divided into cottages A, B, and … offerings are notoriously few: the library is only open during limited hours, and the pottery studio and … on the driveway; the unidentified man maces her in the eyes, ties a noose around her neck, and drives for 70 minutes …
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Transfer Student Leo Giannini S23 Explores the Intersection of Biochemistry and Art
… to apply. It was the freedom to do what I want with my time and the ability to take classes I actually care about … Greg Kline have been incredibly helpful throughout my journey here. They’ve supported my projects, talked through my ideas, and helped me plan so …
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Scam information
… and we’re continually bombarded by all kinds of scams; it only takes a moment of inattention to fall into a trap. Scammers can be very good at fooling people, and they try to rush you into giving them what they want before you have time to …
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Chapter 9: Origins of Hampshire Institutions
… people, who on this ground will grow in stature and mature into well-formed, well-rounded human beings. As was said on … this ground and who--year after year--move out from here into the stream of life--truly educated through the … the line of a sonnet by Santayana: "It is not wisdom to be only wise." Pat and I have probed Latinists. "Sapientia" is …
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BESSIE Recipient Karinne Keithley 92F: "Stick with it."
… "I am so proud of that show," Keithley says. "The show was only partially made up of dancing. It was made by applying a … out and embark on a vaguely defined project and find my way through it," she says. "I think that that was definitely a product of my experience at Hampshire." Keithley studied choreography at …
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Division III: Peruanismo Between Life and Death
… matter. "The whole project emerged from the experiences of my family members in Nicaragua," said Rodriguez, who grew up … thoroughly able to tear an argument apart and build one of my own." Mariátegui, whom Rodriguez first learned of while … in on one of Professor Barskova's classes during a campus visit, he noted, as the knowledge and enthusiasm shown by …
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Smoking Cessation
… affordable. Smartphone Apps to Help You Quit ! QuitNow ! My Last Cigarette Livestrong MyQuit Coach Quit Now: My QuitBuddy Tips to Help You Quit or Cut Back Set a quit … affordable. Smartphone Apps to Help You Quit ! QuitNow ! My Last Cigarette Livestrong MyQuit Coach Quit Now: My …
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Scholarship in Honor of Hampshire Alum, Local Educator Established
… this scholarship to help preserve the memory of my wonderful daughter, and to support Hampshire College and … Scholarship, call Cheri Butler, at 413-558-5599, or visit giving.hampshire.edu . For more information on … this scholarship to help preserve the memory of my wonderful daughter, and to support Hampshire College and …
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Hampshire College Mourns the Loss of Author and Illustrator Eric Carle
… and include timeless classics such as Do You Want to Be My Friend? (1971), The Grouchy Ladybug (1977), Papa, Please … work, The Very Hungry Caterpillar , has been translated into over 70 languages and shared around the world since its … the museum as “a place for young visitors’ very first visit to a museum”, preparing them to develop the habits of …
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Naming the Buildings
… At one point, the committee considered naming not only the Houses, but the individual mods, and suggestions … Astrakin, Baldwin, Crow's Egg, Mackintosh, Russett, and my favorite--how would you have liked to live in "Northern … Astrakin, Baldwin, Crow's Egg, Mackintosh, Russett, and my favorite--how would you have liked to live in "Northern …
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When Students Stop and Think About What They're Learning
… on stimulants so I could cram for an exam. The next day, my mind foggy with relief and exhaustion, whatever … is your plan for improving? What were your goals coming into this course? Did you achieve them? What has been most … your thinking, abilities, or goals? We ask students not only to reflect but also to project, making a plan to achieve …
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Bridging Divides, Embracing Diversity Through Spiritual Student Life Work
… Alyssa, who also goes by Al, was selected to become one of only 10 college students from across the country to serve in … in religion and American studies, where she delves into questions of religious pluralism and diverse societies, … to fine-tune independent work and research in all of my classes to personal academic goals and interests,” says …
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October 11: Trek Nation Screening, Q and A with Rod Roddenberry 92F
… Star Trek has had on people's lives, as seen through the eyes of his son. It documents a 10-year journey by Rod to … Star Trek has had on people's lives, as seen through the eyes of his son. It documents a 10-year journey by Rod to …
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2014 Convocation Keynote Address from Walter Greenleaf 75S
… to help you maintain your momentum. That’s pretty much my message to you today. As a member of team Hampshire … different graduate programs and, amazingly, I was accepted into them all –Stanford, Berkley, and UC Santa Cruz. Here is … , whereas at other schools you leave with beginner skills only, if at all. As you heard from my introduction, I am a …
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Dan Sroka 85F
… art. I studied language and cognition at Hampshire, but my work-study job lead me to a career in graphic design. … internet, I helped transform them from a quirky start-up into a globally-recognized brand. However, I grew tired of … internet, I helped transform them from a quirky start-up into a globally-recognized brand. However, I grew tired of …
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Q&A Interview with Asian Religions Professor Rafal Stepien
… life? Rafal: Well, I can list seven authors who changed my life. The Buddha comes to mind. Rumi led me to go to Iran … of authority just because of their authority, and to delve into questions myself. I learned independence of mind. Emily: … of authority just because of their authority, and to delve into questions myself. I learned independence of mind. Emily: …
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Account Quota
… and 2.5 GB for home directory files. Will I know when my account goes over quota? If you approach the email quota … and 2.5 GB for home directory files. Will I know when my account goes over quota? If you approach the email quota …
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Create a Linkedin Profile
… action verbs and strong, clear language Recommendations Only people with LinkedIn profiles can be recommenders … page Change the profile to your name, e.g. www.linkedin.com/in/yournamehere Experience If possible, include current … To get the most benefit from your free membership, visit frequently: once a day, or at least several times a …
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Yiddish Language Study at Hampshire
… Samuels 09F "It's been unbelievable," says Asya Vaisman. "My class was full within weeks of being [announced], and it … a waiting list, a long waiting list." Competition to get into Yiddish classes is already fierce. Vaisman can guess … the world can sign up to take that." Vaisman's schedule only allows her currently to offer a beginners' class at …
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Div III Profile: Syrian Refugee Accounts Inspire Student's Emergency Response App
… were encouraged when they won first place in the “health hack” portion of the spring 2016 HampHack hackathon … were encouraged when they won first place in the “health hack” portion of the spring 2016 HampHack hackathon …
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