Chapter 1: Precursors

… the last, in independence. Other devices, such as student-led seminars associated with all lecture courses, will follow … identified for the community with the distinctive life led on it. (p. 43-44) Student Reactions to Study Facilities, … the last, in independence. Other devices, such as student-led seminars associated with all lecture courses, will follow …

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Area Of Study

Africana Studies

… And recently, President Barack Obama's Kenyan heritage led many to consider him a "son of Africa." Though … And recently, President Barack Obama's Kenyan heritage led many to consider him a "son of Africa." Though …

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President Nelson and Team of Scientists Study Environmental Impact of Dietary Guidelines for Americans

… the development of the 2015–2020 guidelines, Dr. Nelson led the Subcommittee on Sustainability and Food Safety, which … the development of the 2015–2020 guidelines, Dr. Nelson led the Subcommittee on Sustainability and Food Safety, which …

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Hampshire College to Reinvent Academic Program, Launching its Next 50 Years

… and the launch of its second half-century. The effort is led by President Ed Wingenbach and supported by a campus … guarantee that you learn lifelong skills.” … The effort is led by President Ed Wingenbach and supported by a campus …

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Center for Design Celebrates 20th Anniversary

… technology and ecologically sustainable design have led to a variety of student projects, ranging from advanced … technology and ecologically sustainable design have led to a variety of student projects, ranging from advanced …

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Q&A Interview with Asian Religions Professor Rafal Stepien

… who changed my life. The Buddha comes to mind. Rumi led me to go to Iran to study Persian. I also have to name … who changed my life. The Buddha comes to mind. Rumi led me to go to Iran to study Persian. I also have to name …

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Area Of Study

Language, Linguistics, and Translation Studies

… Students have weekly conversation practice sessions led by a native-speaking conversation partner. The languages … Students have weekly conversation practice sessions led by a native-speaking conversation partner. The languages …

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Hampshire College’s Semester Unbound Creates Campus Climate Action Plan

… class, Climate Action Unbound (CAU), launched this fall, led by Professor of Earth and Environmental Science Steven … class, Climate Action Unbound (CAU), launched this fall, led by Professor of Earth and Environmental Science Steven …

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Professor of Creative Writing Nathan McClain Embraces the Throughline of Anti-Racism in His Teaching (and Learning)

… what’s possible in a liberal arts education. Its student-led focus has been emulated by countless other programs, and … what’s possible in a liberal arts education. Its student-led focus has been emulated by countless other programs, and …

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Hampshire Professor Rachel Conrad Recognizes and Advocates for Young Creators of Literature

… childhood; eventually, the background for those classes led me to develop my 2020 book, Time for Childhoods: Young … childhood; eventually, the background for those classes led me to develop my 2020 book, Time for Childhoods: Young …

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Hampshire College Commencement 2025 Celebrates Graduates Who Continue to Push Back

… with his mother, and all the steps since then that led him to be standing on stage in front of them.    “What I … with his mother, and all the steps since then that led him to be standing on stage in front of them.    “What I …

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Hampshire College Mourns Founding Faculty Member David C. Kelly

… A brief, unfulfilling stint in graduate school at MIT led him to transfer to Dartmouth, where he completed his … A brief, unfulfilling stint in graduate school at MIT led him to transfer to Dartmouth, where he completed his …

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Chapter 1: Hampshire College: Planning and Review

… and administrators, and a policy of confidentiality led to uncertainty about the fairness of salaries among … and the substance of our first year program; b) a high drop out rate among first and second year students. 3. Our … and the substance of our first year program; b) a high drop out rate among first and second year students. 3. Our …

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A History of Student Activities, 1988-1989

… complaints and protests, Special Programs concedes to drop the $10/week rent that summer student workers had been … complaints and protests, Special Programs concedes to drop the $10/week rent that summer student workers had been …

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Commencement Address

… reauthorization. The charge on higher education has been led by Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, who … reauthorization. The charge on higher education has been led by Secretary of Education Margaret Spellings, who …

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Student’s Investigation of Family’s Holocaust History Earns a Scholarship and Fuels Further Research

… developing greater humanity in self and society. It also led to a deep look at Holocaust history, culminating in a … developing greater humanity in self and society. It also led to a deep look at Holocaust history, culminating in a …

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Alum Gordon Williams 89F Credits Hampshire for Love of Math

… problems and questions that sparked my imagination and led to me spending a lot of time running experiments on the … problems and questions that sparked my imagination and led to me spending a lot of time running experiments on the …

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Hampshire College Earns Living Building Certification for R.W. Kern Center

… was fully funded by donations from more than 100 donors, led by the Kern family and Hampshire alumnus William “Bill” … was fully funded by donations from more than 100 donors, led by the Kern family and Hampshire alumnus William “Bill” …

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America's tap dance historian donates life's work to Library of Congress and public

… of women as foundational to the history of tap, led Hill to devote herself to the historiography of the art. … of women as foundational to the history of tap, led Hill to devote herself to the historiography of the art. …

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Hampshire College Events: October and November 2016

… keeping it local--into an unexpected journey that led to one of the most successful and highly regarded brew … keeping it local--into an unexpected journey that led to one of the most successful and highly regarded brew …

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Chapter 6: Divestment

… for the Liberation of Southern Africa (HCCLSA), which has led the student campaign for divestiture, is concerned that … companies manufacturing nuclear warheads. Although we have led the way, it has not been easy. Our Board of Trustees and … for the Liberation of Southern Africa (HCCLSA), which has led the student campaign for divestiture, is concerned that …

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Hampshire Alum Noah Falstein 75F P08 Specializes in the Intersection of Games and Healthcare

… the encouragement of entrepreneurial thinking eventually led me to strike off on my own as a freelancer after spending … the encouragement of entrepreneurial thinking eventually led me to strike off on my own as a freelancer after spending …

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Dance Professor Lailye Weidman’s New Course Invites Students to Explore Movement as a Tool for Political Inquiry

… course. Makisig and Anya taught two class sessions and led a workshop in which all students in the dance program … course. Makisig and Anya taught two class sessions and led a workshop in which all students in the dance program …

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Ethics & the Common Good Project Awards Student Grants

… a strategy towards collective advancement in campesina-led workshops, agroecological farming, shared land … a strategy towards collective advancement in campesina-led workshops, agroecological farming, shared land …

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Hampshire College Maintains Accreditation, Advances Ambitious Plan for its Future

… A team of Hampshire College administrators and trustees, led by President Wingenbach and Board Chair, alumnus Luis … A team of Hampshire College administrators and trustees, led by President Wingenbach and Board Chair, alumnus Luis …

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