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In Conversation with Christoph Cox, Part 1
… And what's distinctive about the Hampshire approach is that it isn't just thinking. It's also doing and creating … Students’ interests and perspectives change; and the same is true of faculty and staff. This new idea would give us all … another year or more to prepare, I actually believe this is a great way to do it: just dive in and do it. That’s a …
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Chapter 8: Student Protests
… RCC quickly emptied and students reassembled outside the site of the SOURCe occupation. Food and sleeping bags were … to their demands," according to an earlier draft of the official demands. The Petition that was circulated among the … 3. Institutionalized funding for SOURCe. This organization is vital not only to the presence of students of color at …
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Q&A with Seeta Sistla, Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Ecology
… anthropology, and conservation biology. The goal is to better understand global-change phenomena of land-use … Division III students now. One student, Chiara Forrester, is studying the effects of fungal endophytes: fungi that live … to do work locally, using the farm as an active research site. If you could be whimsical and teach any class beyond …
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School of Humanities, Arts and Cultural Studies Division III Presentations
… Tuesday, May 6, 2014 West Lecture Hall, FPH WHO IS WELCOME? THE POLITICS OF SPACE AND PLACE 9-9:50 a.m. … as a multi--faceted hidden transcript Hester Tittmann Who Is Welcome Here? An Ethnographic Analysis of Small--Scale … to Israel's Policy of Erasure Marguerite Sacerdote Orange Is the New White: Manifestations of Whiteness and the …
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FAQ for Personal Preparedness
… Homeland Security Q: One of the ways I can protect myself is to wash my hands regularly. Where can I learn more about … do not go to work or class if you are sick. Cleanliness is a key part of prevention. Our facilities are already … Homeland Security Q: One of the ways I can protect myself is to wash my hands regularly. Where can I learn more about …
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Area Of Study
Africana Studies
… Identity Construction Sample First-Year Course What is Africa to Me? Africa has always held a special if tenuous … as shaping various meanings of blackness. To some, Africa is considered the ancestral homeland of humanity. For other … turn of the 20th century poet Countee Cullen asked "What is Africa to Me?" And recently, President Barack Obama's …
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Professor of Creative Writing Nathan McClain Embraces the Throughline of Anti-Racism in His Teaching (and Learning)
… from a primarily white and male perspective. Which is to say, the environment is seen largely as an idyllic space of respite and …
What differentiates Hampshire from other institutions is the invitation to teach courses that address our …
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Faculty
Sarah E. Jenkins
… Sarah E. Jenkins Sarah E. Jenkins (they/she) is a queer Appalachian artist and experimental animator from … hidden labors, and disappearance via both in-studio and site-responsive stop motion animation. Their work has been … Children’s Museum opening September 2023. Their work is included in the forthcoming book Queering Appalachia's …
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Kenneth Mulder
… Kenneth Mulder Kenneth Mulder is a former organic farmer and community organizer who has … most recently, modeling fractal growth in polymers. He is most passionate about using data and mathematical models … tools that can empower people to be agents of change. He is also very passionate about complex board games and has …
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Jennifer VanWyk
… Jennifer VanWyk Jennifer VanWyk is a community ecologist and entomologist. Her research … Ecology and Global Change United States … Jennifer VanWyk is a community ecologist and entomologist. Her research …
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Michelle Trujillo
… of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The focus of her practice is to question and explore representations of Latin American … of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. The focus of her practice is to question and explore representations of Latin American …
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Faculty
Gaurav Jashnani
… Gaurav Jashnani Gaurav Jashnani is a scholar, educator, and organizer working at the nexus of … and Communities United for Police Reform. Jashnani is also a licensed psychotherapist and co-founder of the … and Social Transformation United States … Gaurav Jashnani is a scholar, educator, and organizer working at the nexus of …
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Div III Student Nexus Hope F22 Creates a Multimedia Experience Intended to Make the Reader/Viewer Uncomfortable
… We asked them to tell us more about it. What is the title of your Div III? “Dear Diary: A Multimedia … I put in front of them. Please describe your project. This is a multimedia 160-page, 5.8" x 8.3" lined leather journal … old box you’d find in an attic while cleaning it out. This is a catalog of their life from October 1997 to May 1998, …
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Div III Student Forrest Fleur S23 Talks Drag and Environmental Justice
… Talks Drag and Environmental Justice Sustainable Hampshire is the group on campus working on climate action and … justice and building a relationship with nature. Below is drawn from the transcript of their conversation. You can watch the video here. ASH: Hi, my name is Ash Richardson-White. I use they or he pronouns, and I am …
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Alum Gordon Williams 89F Credits Hampshire for Love of Math
… Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM), is a professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the editor of Mathematics Magazine. Williams is a discrete geometer: that is, he studies geometric objects, or shapes, that are …
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Why I Love Hampshire College
… College by Zilong Wang 09F, student trustee There is no unconditional love, so here I wish to explain why I love Hampshire College. I love Hampshire because it is imperfect. An imperfect school makes a perfect place for critical thinking. Hampshire College is never a finished product; it is a constant experiment and …
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Directions
… Directions From Boston and points east From Boston, it is approximately 2 hours to the campus. Follow the … to Hampshire. The first sign you'll see for Hampshire is the Farm Center. About one thousand feet (.2 mile) farther south is the Alumni Affairs house on the right; a white farm house. …
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Organizations and Resources
… Organizations and Resources This page is designed to give quick access to reliable information and … The first section has to do with board governance, and is an invaluable resource for governing bodies in higher … jobs for people in academe. Note that some areas of the site require a subscription. Inside Higher Ed : Inside Higher …
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Dakin House
… Dakin House Dakin House is one of Hampshire's two traditional-style residence halls. … Life Coordinator The Dakin residence life coordinator is a live-in professional staff member who is available to answer questions, give advice, and help with …
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Personal Protective Equipment
… PPE and to properly select and use PPE. This information is important to help ensure the safety and health of all employees at Hampshire College and is mandated by OSHA Regulation 29 CFR Part 1910.132. PPE … and prudent work practices. Respiratory protection is covered under separate program. The primary responsibility …
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Merrill House
… Merrill House Merrill House is one of Hampshire College's two traditional-style residence … Life Coordinator The Merrill residence life coordinator is a live-in, professional staff member who is available to answer questions, give advice, and help with …
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Examples of Research Projects Requiring IRB Review
… my Div II work. This requires full IRB review because it is occurring abroad AND because it is looking at sensitive information in the context of the site of the research. This study would require site …
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Federal PLUS Loan Features
… Loan Features Please note that when the term PLUS loan is mentioned on this website, it refers to the Federal Direct … custodial parent(s) and the student for whom the parent is borrowing the loan. The PLUS loan is a federal loan, and the FAFSA determines if the student is …
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Regulations for J-1 Researchers & Scholars
… to J-1 visiting professors and scholars whose sponsor is Hampshire College. Whenever you need further information … The Exchange Visitor Program The Exchange Visitor Program is used to bring people to the United States for a variety of … by the United States State Department. Hampshire College is a designated sponsor of an exchange visitor program. To …
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Media Services Loan Policy
… certified by library staff Resources Offered Gadgets-to-go is a website linked to the Media Services catalog that allows patrons to peruse what is available in real time. Resource Guides are a collection … be placed on a waiting list if your requested equipment is not available. If this is the case, you will receive an …
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