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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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Chapter 2: Planning in Earnest
… these recommendations of the Report present a model for a total enterprise in higher education. They are designed not … in life and art, when both are actively embraced. The total college program through which Hampshire will pursue … these recommendations of the Report present a model for a total enterprise in higher education. They are designed not …
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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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President’s Letter on Plans for Hampshire’s Future
… and supporting our work to launch Hampshire into our next 50 years. Ed Wingenbach President … Last week, Hampshire … and supporting our work to launch Hampshire into our next 50 years. Ed Wingenbach President … President’s Letter on …
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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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Hampshire Alum David Shulkin Appointed US Secretary of Veterans Affairs
… Systems” by Becker’s Hospital Review and one of the “50 Most Influential Physician Executives in the Country” by … Systems” by Becker’s Hospital Review and one of the “50 Most Influential Physician Executives in the Country” by …
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Hampshire Announces Eighth President is Ed Wingenbach, Accomplished Scholar
… leader at the University of Redlands in California. “For 50 years, Hampshire College has represented all that is best … leader at the University of Redlands in California. “For 50 years, Hampshire College has represented all that is best …
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New Collaborative Solar Facility Goes Online
… operational in late 2017, and now offset most of the total electricity consumed by campus." “This partnership is … operational in late 2017, and now offset most of the total electricity consumed by campus." “This partnership is …
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Hampshire Calls on Accomplished Culinary and Farming Alums for New Cafe
… Farm Mapleline Dairy Farm, in Hadley The Kitchen Garden, a 50-acre, certified-organic vegetable farm in Sunderland owned … Farm Mapleline Dairy Farm, in Hadley The Kitchen Garden, a 50-acre, certified-organic vegetable farm in Sunderland owned …
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A History of Student Activities, 1994-1996
… of which are using it for personal academic work. Of the total estimated cost of $12,000, $7,664 has be raised from … of which are using it for personal academic work. Of the total estimated cost of $12,000, $7,664 has be raised from …
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ECG Grants Announced
… to and build up the common good. This year, ECG awarded a total of $8,000 to 20 students engaging in a wide range of … to and build up the common good. This year, ECG awarded a total of $8,000 to 20 students engaging in a wide range of …
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55th Anniversary Celebration
55th Anniversary Celebration October 17-19, 2025 Alums, students, faculty, staff, families, and friends of the College gathered on campus during the weekend of October 17–19 to celebrate Hampshire’s 55th anniversary in conjunction with Family & Friends …
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80s Alum Writes Banned Books on Kids, Gender Issues, and Now, Book Banning
80s Alum Writes Banned Books on Kids, Gender Issues, and Now, Book Banning With her husband Ian, Sarah Hoffman (a pen name) writes picture books for children dealing with diverse gender identity and expression. The couple’s titles are currently banned in …
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Q&A on the Bauhaus with Dr. Karen Koehler
… the collections of Merrill C. Berman, who gave us almost 50 percent of the work in the show. We are indebted to his … the collections of Merrill C. Berman, who gave us almost 50 percent of the work in the show. We are indebted to his …
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Hampshire College Farm Celebrates 25th Season of Community Supported Agriculture
… 100-acre farm is flourishing: Annually it employs up to 50 students; hosts dozens of academic courses and projects by … 100-acre farm is flourishing: Annually it employs up to 50 students; hosts dozens of academic courses and projects by …
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Updates on Covid-19 Novel Coronavirus
… out within campus residences, maintaining all areas below 50% capacity. The number of students sharing any bathroom … anniversary class in the fall, when we hope to enroll a total student body of 600. Hampshire is engaging with all our … anniversary class in the fall, when we hope to enroll a total student body of 600. Hampshire is engaging with all our …
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Chapter 2: Ten Year Review
… the college, and the practice of substituting integrative solo work for the integrative seminar became common in the … Early identification of a mentor also favors progress. (p.50) If progress through the exam sequence represents … Modules can be insular and isolated, detracting from a total campus community. Greater concern was expressed …
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A History of Student Activities, 1969-1973
… Mitchell, decide to call off the last game and split the $50 prize money. [Climax: May 8, 1973] May 17 Community … [Climax: November 6, 1973] Nov 6 Statistics show that 50% of students in this year's entering class expect to meet … Mitchell, decide to call off the last game and split the $50 prize money. [Climax: May 8, 1973] May 17 Community …
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Chapter 10: Student Activism
… since changes can only be made in the context of the total Hampshire budget. The first step in the process for … INFORMATION OR DISCUSSION, CONTACT Steve Bearman x318 Box 50 Jim Ayres x318 Box 28 [QUESTIONS RAISED BY THE COMMUNITY] … since changes can only be made in the context of the total Hampshire budget. The first step in the process for …
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Chapter 1: Precursors
… with the participation of outside examiners. The College's total offering of lecture courses will be small. But it will … with the participation of outside examiners. The College's total offering of lecture courses will be small. But it will …
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Chapter 11: Hampshire Space: Landuse and Facilities Planning
… has been steadily increasing. The recent approval of a $50,000 foundation grant to be used exclusively for library … be a maximum of eight to twelve organizations utilizing 50 acres or less of college land on a lease or sale … has been steadily increasing. The recent approval of a $50,000 foundation grant to be used exclusively for library …
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They Were a Force of Nature: Catching Up with the Unstoppable Aldersons
They Were a Force of Nature: Catching Up with the Unstoppable Aldersons Abigail Meisel When you meet Glenna and Earl Alderson for the first time, you really wish you could hate them. They’re a living rebuke to middle-age lumpiness, undeniable proof that …
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Jonathan Lash's State of the College Address
… the present, and set our sights on the future. It is 50 years since the extraordinary combination of vision, … the present, and set our sights on the future. It is 50 years since the extraordinary combination of vision, …
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