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Former Faculty Member Marlene Gerber Fried Publishes Book on Abortion and Reproductive Justice
… states ban or restrict abortion earlier than the standard set by Roe v. Wade. The lens of reproductive justice as used … states ban or restrict abortion earlier than the standard set by Roe v. Wade. The lens of reproductive justice as used …
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Professor of Cognition and Education Laura Wenk Contributes to Book on Innovative Education
Professor of Cognition and Education Laura Wenk Contributes to Book on Innovative Education Anne Pinkerton 91F Laura Wenk, director of assessment and professor of cognition and education, contributed two chapters to the recently published book, The …
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An Alum from Hampshire's First Class, Luis Hernandez Pays It Forward
… Children, and the National Latino Children’s Institute. “I’m by nature a teacher, and now I’m more of a facilitator and … at the 2015 commencement. And 48 years after he first set foot on campus, he’s looking ahead to the College’s 50th … at the 2015 commencement. And 48 years after he first set foot on campus, he’s looking ahead to the College’s 50th …
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April 19, 2019: Securing Hampshire’s Future: A Letter from Ken Rosenthal
… be hard work ahead. We may face new challenges, but I’m confident we are on the right path. This is our chance to … . We can use the support now more than ever. We’ve set ambitious goals and we’ll move quickly. At the same time, … . We can use the support now more than ever. We’ve set ambitious goals and we’ll move quickly. At the same time, …
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Recent Graduate and Documentary Filmmaker Mecca Lewis on How Investigation and Play Infuse her Work
… about yourself and what attracted you to Hampshire. I'm a documentary filmmaker from Baltimore, Maryland. After … and II, I joined the NDC Improv troupe at Hampshire which set the tone for my first three years. Improvisation and play … and II, I joined the NDC Improv troupe at Hampshire which set the tone for my first three years. Improvisation and play …
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Animated Film Takes Owen Neuburger from Div III to Pixar
… computer programming background, gave him a diverse skill set that proved a good fit at Pixar. “Those two fields go … computer programming background, gave him a diverse skill set that proved a good fit at Pixar. “Those two fields go …
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Student-Driven Theatre On Display in Hampshire’s Theatre Board
… They said, “and beyond the workshop where props and set pieces are built, to the boardroom where budgets are … They said, “and beyond the workshop where props and set pieces are built, to the boardroom where budgets are …
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Area Of Study
Architecture and Environmental Design
… challenge the difference between utopia and dystopia will set up our discussions of displacement and chaos, as we … challenge the difference between utopia and dystopia will set up our discussions of displacement and chaos, as we …
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Chemistry
… a process and way of thinking. The natural sciences form a set of theories, methods, and data for understanding the …
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Theatre
… rooms. Our stock collections of props, costumes, and set pieces are augmented by the open borrowing system among … rooms. Our stock collections of props, costumes, and set pieces are augmented by the open borrowing system among …
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Artificial General Intelligence: Why Aren’t We There Yet?
… is standing by his prediction that AI is coming. I’m talking about strong AI. Not just AI that can help you find … in noisy rooms. And image recognition works with a limited set of objects, but not when it’s open-ended. (You can get … better and better on these benchmarks, like recognizing a set of a thousand objects. We also might be getting close to …
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Chapter 6: Hampshire Staff
… sense of humor remains intact, and he still rises at 7 a.m. in order to begin sorting the mail by 8 in Hampshire's … periods of discouragement many have found warmth in Bob's kitchen; and sustenance from his applesauce sundaes has tided … periods of discouragement many have found warmth in Bob's kitchen; and sustenance from his applesauce sundaes has tided …
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FAQ: For Parents and Families of Prospective Students
… We offer information sessions and campus tours at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.; however, if you are unable to make the scheduled … in a mod feels more like living in a house as they have a kitchen, a common space, and more private bathrooms. Are …
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A History of Student Activities, 1988-1989
… The Grateful Dead Historical Society sponsors a party to set the record for most people in the RCC sauna; founder of … and Community Council as the head count hits 30 at 6:16 p.m. [The Permanent Press: May 6, 1988] Apr. 29: Concerned … October 13, 1989] Oct. 6: A chemical fire extinguisher is set off in the basement of Dakin L filling the halls with …
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Historical Action Against Racism and Homophobia | Hampshire College
… Term, and funds for this purpose should be designated and set aside in advance. A member of the staff or faculty should … also be designated as a permanent resource person to help set up activities of this nature. Any serious attempt to deal … 1984. Preface The Task Force on Sexual Preference was set up in the spring of 1983 by President Adele Simmons as a …
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Chapter 1: The Academic Program
… issues the students address be "an integral part of the set of questions that guide the Division II." Throughout … Perspectives requirement is to be an integral part of the set of questions that guide the Division II at its inception … rate that student drop classes in their first semester, set off alarms strong enough to look at changing the …
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Michael Beggs 07F Is Passionate About Doing For the Sake of Doing
… experience at Hampshire influence your current work? I’m now firmly embedded in the world of Black Mountain College … me to be more responsible for my own learning really set me up well for that work. In typical Hampshire fashion, … it felt very familiar to have that freedom to identify a set of questions that interested me and then try to find some …
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'Quidditch' as Artificial Intelligence Experiment
… year fine-tuning his Quidditch skills. Crawford-Marks - set to graduate on May 22 - has created a computerized … year fine-tuning his Quidditch skills. Crawford-Marks - set to graduate on May 22 - has created a computerized …
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Tara Bynum to Publish 'Reading Pleasures'
… honor their promises, Bynum explains. The British also set aside Sierra Leone as a space for blacks to live freely … honor their promises, Bynum explains. The British also set aside Sierra Leone as a space for blacks to live freely …
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For Amber Bonarrigo, Ice Meets Math in Svalbard
… subject in relation to the Earth and how it works. I'm a tinkerer at heart, so in order to understand climate … Amber stood out early on as someone who had a good skill set and curiosity, and also the ambition to learn and … Amber stood out early on as someone who had a good skill set and curiosity, and also the ambition to learn and …
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Can Art Fight War?
… Most people don’t want to read about this. But I guess I’m in a strange kind of role. I’m the person who wants to read … The Living Pictures has been sold out during its run. Set in the Hermitage, one of the largest and oldest art … The Living Pictures has been sold out during its run. Set in the Hermitage, one of the largest and oldest art …
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Q&A with Ass't Professor of Theatre Mei Ann Teo
… began her first year at Hampshire after earning her M.F.A. from Columbia. Welcome to Hampshire. Is this your … adaptation of a comic book called Dim Sum Warriors. It’s set in a futuristic place where all the characters are dim … adaptation of a comic book called Dim Sum Warriors. It’s set in a futuristic place where all the characters are dim …
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Hampshire Student To Attend U.N. Climate Talks in Morocco
… of the planet. Each of the first six months of 2016 set a record as the warmest respective month globally in the … of the planet. Each of the first six months of 2016 set a record as the warmest respective month globally in the …
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Chapter 2: Views from Outside
… is not a community of people holed up in a big ivory tower; it's 1,200 ivory towers.... Much of Hampshire's … is not a community of people holed up in a big ivory tower; it's 1,200 ivory towers.... Much of Hampshire's …
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First All-Campus Address by President Ed Wingenbach: September 3, 2019
… a huge accumulation of money to support them? How do we set an example? “Our mission, and it's one we think we need … versions of what our accreditors have told me which is, I'm eager to support you, I want you to be successful, show me … a lot of interest in this place. We had a really strong set of applications last year. We know how to recruit …
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