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Alum Melissa Hoffer 84F Joins Environmental Protection Agency as Key Member of Incoming Leadership Team
… book Guantánamo Lawyers . “One thing that Hampshire taught me is that with the privilege of education comes obligation,” … book Guantánamo Lawyers . “One thing that Hampshire taught me is that with the privilege of education comes obligation,” …
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Creating Cuban Consciousness
… program, I’ve met two of my favorite poets, who have told me that I’m an amazing poet [too].” Now entering its … their experiences. “One of the most surprising things for me was the beautiful community around this,” says Nina … program, I’ve met two of my favorite poets, who have told me that I’m an amazing poet [too].” Now entering its …
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Margo Dalal: Redevelopment and Entrepreneurship in Detroit
… and empty. The idea of an abandoned airport was crazy to me. But once we arrived we found some amazing examples of … and really progressive businesses made a big impact on me. I moved to Detroit in January 2014, where I was a … and empty. The idea of an abandoned airport was crazy to me. But once we arrived we found some amazing examples of …
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Hampshire College at 45: The Making of an Anniversary
… You never knew what to expect. This weekend reminded me of that." President Longsworth, who co-authored The Making … you're going to go far in the world. Hampshire taught me that," said Shelley Johnson Carey 72F during the Hampshire … You never knew what to expect. This weekend reminded me of that." President Longsworth, who co-authored The Making …
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In Support of Our and All Trans Communities: Statement From President Nelson
… as preposterous. One phrase, in particular, jumped out at me: immutable biological traits , as in, as the memo states, … as preposterous. One phrase, in particular, jumped out at me: immutable biological traits , as in, as the memo states, …
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Alum Seth Freed Wessler 03F's short film “The Facility” About ICE Detention Now Streaming
… Honduras. “I thought this country was going to protect me,” Manrique told Wessler. Rather, viewers learn just how … Honduras. “I thought this country was going to protect me,” Manrique told Wessler. Rather, viewers learn just how …
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Three Hampshire Alums Receive Nonprofit Excellence Award
… felt judgement when they asked for help, so this gives me hope that that culture is shifting." It Takes a Village … felt judgement when they asked for help, so this gives me hope that that culture is shifting." It Takes a Village …
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A History of Student Activities and Achievements at Hampshire College, 1991-2000
… our part so more information can always be collected. For me it was useful to understand that students at Hampshire can … our part so more information can always be collected. For me it was useful to understand that students at Hampshire can …
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President Lash's Convocation Speech
… endowment fund established in his name by alumni. He told me he was so happy to see Hampshire thriving. I still feel … of conflict and injustice that surrounds us - it strikes me all over again how apt, and how important, this enterprise … in high school, I somehow persuaded my parents to let me take time off from school and drive to Birmingham as a …
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Division III Profile: Jonah Taylor's Tech Project Earns Him an Award and a Job
… into a cohesive narrative is enormously gratifying for me," he says. Taylor's work at PolicyMap earned him the 2014 … into a cohesive narrative is enormously gratifying for me," he says. Taylor's work at PolicyMap earned him the 2014 …
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Lailye Weidman
… the resonance of hardcore music; Social Animal Please Tame Me , an ensemble dance theater work investigating consent and … the resonance of hardcore music; Social Animal Please Tame Me , an ensemble dance theater work investigating consent and …
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Students Tell Stories of Internships
… youth reproductive health. "A number of the students told me it was one of the first times they felt they had gotten … free writing class: "Their personal essays really touched me." Such experiences are why the internship program is so … youth reproductive health. "A number of the students told me it was one of the first times they felt they had gotten …
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Youth Leadership and Empowerment Through Collaborative Research
… say. “And being able to explore it all was what enabled me to arrive at what I was actually interested in.” From … things and feeling the adults who were there to support me made such a big difference in my life,” they say. “I’d … say. “And being able to explore it all was what enabled me to arrive at what I was actually interested in.” From …
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Unpacking Uber
… so sometimes I didn’t write,” Ongweso says. “They told me ‘Just write!’ and said it was okay if [the first draft] is … I didn’t hear back, I got confirmation that they wanted me.” Academic ProgramDiv IIIStudent Work and … so sometimes I didn’t write,” Ongweso says. “They told me ‘Just write!’ and said it was okay if [the first draft] is …
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Troncoso's International Exhibit and Capstone Research Celebrate Blackness in Cuba
… works and celebrate blackness in Cuba. She looked at me, and said, ‘Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s plan … diasporic womxn’s experience is really important for me,” says Troncoso, who began looking into the experiences of … works and celebrate blackness in Cuba. She looked at me, and said, ‘Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s plan …
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Q&A with Seeta Sistla, Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Ecology
… They go above and beyond in terms of classwork. It reminds me of some of my best graduate seminars. I think this is an … everyone was like that until my twenties. People accuse me all the time of not wearing glasses, but it’s not … They go above and beyond in terms of classwork. It reminds me of some of my best graduate seminars. I think this is an …
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Div III Profile: Syrian Refugee Accounts Inspire Student's Emergency Response App
… to find ways to help people. I hope this app will help me open some doors that enable me to do so.” Academic ProgramCivic EngagementCommunity … to find ways to help people. I hope this app will help me open some doors that enable me to do so.” … Div III …
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Actions Following the Board Meeting: February 18, 2019
… the future of Hampshire College. The Board has authorized me to move forward with investigating these options, and I am … the future of Hampshire College. The Board has authorized me to move forward with investigating these options, and I am …
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Hampshire Alum and Filmmaker Allison A. Waite Receives Directors Guild of America Student Film Award
… my curiosity and activism through film and taught me that knowing is in fact never enough.” Alumni Africana … my curiosity and activism through film and taught me that knowing is in fact never enough.” … Hampshire Alum …
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Stargazing with Samuel Singer 00F
… and mystery about space that has always captivated me." Singer came to Hampshire intending to study creative … and mystery about space that has always captivated me." Singer came to Hampshire intending to study creative …
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Of Blisters and Bliss
… body to tap into an infinite energy source that propelled me forward like I was plugged into a nuclear reactor. I used …
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Psychology Professor Ethan Ludwin-Peery 09F Presents Big Findings in Uniquely Accessible Way
… remarkable findings from original research about our near-universal tendency to envision how everything could be …
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Chapter 1: The Academic Program
… our individual projects - the only reason we should be near each other is so we can talk about what makes our … experiences good or bad - what works and what doesn't. For me, self-reflection, insight and dialogue are the best ways … our individual projects - the only reason we should be near each other is so we can talk about what makes our …
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Choosing China
… Hefei and with the visiting scholars on campus, introduced me to a language and culture that I knew very little about, … improved a lot during my semester there and really gave me the confidence to carry out an interview for my Div III." … Hefei and with the visiting scholars on campus, introduced me to a language and culture that I knew very little about, …
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Laverne Cox to Speak at May 17 Commencement
… 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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