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Neuroscience

… Intro to Neuropsychology Minds, Brains, and Machines: The 50 Key Ideas Molecular and Cellular Biology The … Intro to Neuropsychology Minds, Brains, and Machines: The 50 Key Ideas Molecular and Cellular Biology The …

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First All-Campus Address by President Ed Wingenbach: September 3, 2019

… That was one of the fundamental missions of this place 50 years ago. Higher education 50 years ago was in a crisis, a different kind of crisis. And … That was one of the fundamental missions of this place 50 years ago. Higher education 50 years ago was in a crisis, …

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Chapter 7: Student Activism

… But from the standpoint of a private citizen living within 50 miles of a nuclear plant, all the possibilities have a … is being considered as expendible in next year's budget.) Town meetings, a College Council, an ombudsman, and … is being considered as expendible in next year's budget.) Town meetings, a College Council, an ombudsman, and …

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Vehicle for Learning

… less than even Salway, who had drawn up a projected budget of $2,300, had anticipated. She was awarded a $400 … less than even Salway, who had drawn up a projected budget of $2,300, had anticipated. She was awarded a $400 …

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Revitalized Holyoke Textile Mill to Host Premiere Exhibition by Hampshire Students and Professor

… works in solo and group shows, and this year, more than 50 students are presenting their final art theses, nearly all … works in solo and group shows, and this year, more than 50 students are presenting their final art theses, nearly all …

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Classes to Begin August 25: Planning for Fall at Hampshire

… out within campus residences, maintaining all areas below 50% capacity. The number of students sharing any bathroom … out within campus residences, maintaining all areas below 50% capacity. The number of students sharing any bathroom …

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For Alum Artemis Joukowsky III 81F, His Family’s Lasting Legacy of Support for Hampshire College Shines On

… and Ourselves, which reaches over two million students in 50,000 schools worldwide. He is also the organizer of the … and Ourselves, which reaches over two million students in 50,000 schools worldwide. He is also the organizer of the …

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Hampshire Acquires Works by Renowned Artist and Illustrator Barry Moser

… Moser has taught in western Massachusetts for almost 50 years, no exhibition of his work to date has examined the … Moser has taught in western Massachusetts for almost 50 years, no exhibition of his work to date has examined the …

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Yasmine El Baggari Pushes Academic and Geographic Boundaries in her Search for Knowledge

… in 2011, Yasmine El Baggari made it a goal to visit all 50 states before she graduated. By the time the spring 2014 … in 2011, Yasmine El Baggari made it a goal to visit all 50 states before she graduated. By the time the spring 2014 …

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$400,000 Luce Grant Funds Research, Cultural Connections

… This multi-year implementation grant builds on a $50,000 LIASE exploration grant awarded to Hampshire in 2011, … This multi-year implementation grant builds on a $50,000 LIASE exploration grant awarded to Hampshire in 2011, …

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Hampshire a Top-40 College for Alums Earning a Doctorate, Federal Data Reveals

… alums advanced to earn a doctoral degree. (See list of Top 50 colleges, below.) Hampshire moved up one place; it placed … alums advanced to earn a doctoral degree. (See list of Top 50 colleges, below.) Hampshire moved up one place; it placed …

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Hampshire College to Admit a Spring 2020 Class in January

… Hampshire College was founded in Amherst, Mass., more than 50 years ago to offer a major departure from traditional … Hampshire College was founded in Amherst, Mass., more than 50 years ago to offer a major departure from traditional …

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Native American and Indigenous Studies Professor Robert Caldwell Brings Deep Research to His Teaching

… consortium’s largest grant awards from any funder in its 50-year history. We sat down (virtually) with Caldwell to … consortium’s largest grant awards from any funder in its 50-year history. We sat down (virtually) with Caldwell to …

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Social-Justice Interns Work on the Front Lines of Immigration, Poverty, Health, Reproductive Rights, Global Warming

… two weeks ago on campus ( photo gallery below ). Almost 50 students served a range of summer internships across … two weeks ago on campus ( photo gallery below ). Almost 50 students served a range of summer internships across …

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Lab Safety Manual: Introduction

… of the School of Natural Sciences. A quorum is defined as 50% or more members. Voting is by simple majority. Members … of the School of Natural Sciences. A quorum is defined as 50% or more members. Voting is by simple majority. Members …

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Taxes and International Students

… United States currently has tax treaties with more than 50 countries. These treaties are designed to decrease the … United States currently has tax treaties with more than 50 countries. These treaties are designed to decrease the …

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Closure Information

Closure Information A message from President Jennifer Chrisler and the Board of Trustees Seven years ago, the Hampshire community presented the College with a powerful mandate: to maintain independence and remain true to Hampshire’s deepest-held values. …

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Ken Burns Recalls His College Thesis as His First History Documentary

… Variety , he learned how to write a proposal, manage a budget, shoot as a cinematographer, and edit. His faculty … Variety , he learned how to write a proposal, manage a budget, shoot as a cinematographer, and edit. His faculty …

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A History of Student Activities, 1974-1977

… the Academic Council has failed to meet quorum (usually 50 to 60) in three of their past six meetings, citing … 1975] Mar 15 The Board of Trustees approves a $7.5 million budget for the 1975-76 academic year, despite being presented … 1975] Mar 15 The Board of Trustees approves a $7.5 million budget for the 1975-76 academic year, despite being presented …

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Letter from Ken Rosenthal, Interim President: July 10, 2019

Letter from Ken Rosenthal, Interim President: July 10, 2019 Dear Hampshire College Community, As we start our new fiscal year and prepare for what promises to be a transformative school year for Hampshire—leading up to our 50th anniversary in fall 2020—I …

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Students in New Social Enterprise Course Learn to Develop Tech Serving Small Farms Worldwide

… grantees are reaching millions of people in more than 50 countries and helping to solve some of our greatest … grantees are reaching millions of people in more than 50 countries and helping to solve some of our greatest …

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National Science Foundation Awards Hampshire Major Grant for New Spectrometer for Student, Faculty Research

… and the Five Colleges, has been published in some 50 peer-reviewed journals . “Our collaboration has been so … and the Five Colleges, has been published in some 50 peer-reviewed journals . “Our collaboration has been so …

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Confessions of a Class Notes Fanatic

… passed by summer 2005, when I instead talked about turning 50, traditionally a time for taking stock. “A blunt, … passed by summer 2005, when I instead talked about turning 50, traditionally a time for taking stock. “A blunt, …

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Hampshire Ranks Among Top U.S. Colleges for Alums Earning Doctorates

… who earn the most advanced degree in their field. (See Top 50 colleges at bottom of article below or the full list at … who earn the most advanced degree in their field. (See Top 50 colleges at bottom of article below or the full list at …

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Commencement Remarks by President Ralph J. Hexter

… vast expansion of the senior administration, and surgical budget cuts. Aaron, you are a genius to have come up with all … vast expansion of the senior administration, and surgical budget cuts. Aaron, you are a genius to have come up with all …

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