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When Identity Trumps Self-Interest

… may have suspected my politics, they still connected with me on the basis that I was also a white woman,” Brochu writes. “The kindness shown to me was perhaps because they felt I could relate to, or … may have suspected my politics, they still connected with me on the basis that I was also a white woman,” Brochu …

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Sept. 12: Opening of the Robert Seydel Reading Room

… Curated by Audrey Nefores 08F and Ryan Mihaly 08F, “I MAKE ME UP: The Work of Robert Seydel and His Pupils” will … about twenty of his former students. “The focus of “I MAKE ME UP” is the connection between teacher and pupil,” wrote … Curated by Audrey Nefores 08F and Ryan Mihaly 08F, “I MAKE ME UP: The Work of Robert Seydel and His Pupils” will …

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Healing the Spiritual Wounds of War

… own life. My theological training reinforces and helps me to understand this conviction." Meagher teaches ancient … activist. In many ways, the Vietnam War has been with me my entire adult life, as it has been with our country. … own life. My theological training reinforces and helps me to understand this conviction." Meagher teaches ancient …

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Students and Athletic Staff Launch Hampshire Track and Trail Team as New Spring Sport

… new to the sport and just learning,” says Nazar. “For me, this is an impressive first year, and we really want to … and trail-running team,” he says. “It’s taught me that there’s no obstacle too big to overcome with the … new to the sport and just learning,” says Nazar. “For me, this is an impressive first year, and we really want to …

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With Eqbal

… assistant for a seminar on world politics, he asked me to read an essay he’d just completed. (He often had me preview articles he was considering assigning in his … assistant for a seminar on world politics, he asked me to read an essay he’d just completed. (He often had me

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Hollywood Animation Alum Builds Stop-Motion Studio at Hampshire

… students were so creative,” says Markey. “One student told me, ‘I can’t believe I’m excited to be learning physics.’ “We … artistic director because of it. The teaching has given me more confidence in everything I do.” Stop motion employs a … students were so creative,” says Markey. “One student told me, ‘I can’t believe I’m excited to be learning physics.’ “We …

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

… the College has always held a certain mystique to me. Hampshire’s exciting curriculum, self-directed … NAIS program? The openness of the Hampshire system helps me learn as well as teach. I consider myself an engaged … Five College NAIS community and certificate program allow me to be part of a much larger community than at most …

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

… part of the summer.” But the experience, he said, “brought me back to understanding what it means to be an organizer,” … be doing better,’” she said. “Advocacy is a big thing for me, and when we were asked how to expand the way we do … I put on myself to prove I’m a perfect activist keeps me from being the activist I need to be.” She then asked the …

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Hampshire Student's Essay on American Chestnut Trees Published

… how to learn, and Hampshire was really helpful at helping me through that process." "I never thought I'd be involved in … how to learn, and Hampshire was really helpful at helping me through that process." "I never thought I'd be involved in …

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Hampshire Students Participating in Massachusetts Poetry Festival

… a panel or reading," Professor Madden said. "What struck me, in reading the work of these poets, was the variety of … a panel or reading," Professor Madden said. "What struck me, in reading the work of these poets, was the variety of …

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Video of Commencement Keynote Address by Laverne Cox

… and star in her own television show, VH1's TRANSForm Me , which was nominated for a GLAAD media award for … and star in her own television show, VH1's TRANSForm Me , which was nominated for a GLAAD media award for …

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"That's It," And He Left The Room: Lessons From a Veteran Professor

… board and graph it. That's something nobody ever taught me in college and it's really useful. So the next time, if I can't graph it, I go to them, and they keep on teaching me how to learn myself. That's the notion of having the … A while back a new faculty member who was teaching with me designed a project for our students. He outlined it for me

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Notable Alumni

Jeff Ritter 78F P14

… Cerullo, Jan Tallman, Laurie Nisonoff, and more inspired me to go towards a PhD in the hopes of being in the gilded …

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

… I am deeply thankful to all our employees for working with me and showing dedication to our students, our College, and … with veteran, highly qualified administrators. Please join me in thanking our outgoing dean of admissions and financial … we’ve been exponentially growing our assets. One alum told me recently she and her partner were planning to give to …

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For Writer and Neuroscientist Erik Hoel 06F, Dreams and Consciousness Interweave to Create “Revelations”

… most important thing that the faculty at Hampshire did for me was just to listen to this kid who was in absolute love … and take them seriously. And Hampshire did just that for me.” The Revelations is out on April 6. Alumni Cognitive … most important thing that the faculty at Hampshire did for me was just to listen to this kid who was in absolute love …

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Recent Graduate Searches for Paradise Amidst Upheaval in Div III Film

… self-designed program of study was also very important to me. I didn’t want to just fit into a mold, but rather explore … my own writing and the images and sounds that were calling me, and I put them all together to create the short film, … self-designed program of study was also very important to me. I didn’t want to just fit into a mold, but rather explore …

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Hampshire Social Justice Summer Program a Model for MSU Initiative

… in the street and picket lines, but the institute taught me that activism can be whittled down to a single … sustainable change,” Dennis said. “Marlene has directed me to several national organizations that provide research, … in the street and picket lines, but the institute taught me that activism can be whittled down to a single …

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Form 1098T

… will be listed by year. When will my 1098-T be mailed to me? If you did not consent for electronic delivery only, your … will be listed by year. When will my 1098-T be mailed to me? If you did not consent for electronic delivery only, your …

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Sue Darlington: Trees, Monks, and Interdisciplinary Teaching

… Interesting ideas come out of those conversations; it gets me to rethink pieces of these courses." Darlington has two … Interesting ideas come out of those conversations; it gets me to rethink pieces of these courses." Darlington has two …

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

… what looked like the potential end of this ideal for me, it was tragic. I couldn't believe what I was seeing and I … class]… Talking with them over this weekend reminded me of the Elizabeth Warren moment in the Senate last year … who are interested in supporting the college is they tell me some versions of what our accreditors have told me which …

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Bloodborne Pathogen Plan

… health and safety staff. Waste transport by a vendor to a licensed incinerator is coordinated by the … health and safety staff. Waste transport by a vendor to a licensed incinerator is coordinated by the …

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Hampshire to Offer 12th Annual ‘Super 8 Filmmaking in Paris’ Course This Summer

… creating a project that synthesized my thinking gave me a unique and valuable opportunity to think through complex … hybridity, and cultural exchange. Miatta Kawinzi 07S “For me it was an opportunity to both learn from the experience of … I spent in Baba’s program has clearly opened the door for me and many others to work and create and study around the …

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Hampshire Alum David Shulkin Appointed US Secretary of Veterans Affairs

… says Coppinger. “We would talk and joke about it, with me being doubtful that such processes could be interfered … added: “He must have failed at that quest because look at me now.” In his final year, in the School of Natural Science, … conversations on difficult topics he brought to me.” Lowry wrote a recommendation when he applied to medical …

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Chapter 1: Precursors

… arranged as wings and commanding attractive views. Near the library, and connected, if possible, by covered … their common rooms and dining halls; the latter must be near enough to each other so that a common kitchen can serve … arranged as wings and commanding attractive views. Near the library, and connected, if possible, by covered …

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Atlas, a Short Film by Nadia Lesy 95F

… Hampshire, when I convinced the theatre department to let me shoot in the black box theater." She credits Hampshire … Hampshire, when I convinced the theatre department to let me shoot in the black box theater." She credits Hampshire …

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