Chapter 5: Diversity at Hampshire

… also question the necessity of such policies. The question is a fair one, but the core principles of affirmative …   I. Introduction Hampshire's Affirmative Action policy is integral to the mission and goals of the college. It recognizes that a diverse community is essential to its overall educational goals, and sets forth …

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Mettler Published Material

… presents exercises and lessons in creative dance. This is Creative Dance!  Part 1  and  Part 2 . A Picture Book. … presents exercises and lessons in creative dance. This is Creative Dance!  Part 1  and  Part 2 . A Picture Book. …

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Chapter 2: Views from Outside

… October 18-21, 1987. In addition, the Chair of the team is especially grateful for the cooperation of President … committment to feminist values, which has produced on-site day-care facilities and positions of power for women, … image, Frisbee photographs were declared verboten in official publications. "We knew we were taking an enormous …

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Presidential Search Updates

… will provide support.  The Presidential Search Committee is constituted as follows: Erik M. Benau 03F, trustee Elle K. … Co-chairs, presidential search committee You can read the official news release here.   October 1, 2025 Dear Hampshire … and Lauren McCaghren at hampshirepresident@greenwoodsearch.com . Meanwhile, the committee is reviewing statements from …

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Chapter 3: The Physical Campus

… Chapter 3: The Physical Campus Site Evaluation. (1966) Hampshire College (Architectural … to the north from the mountains to the south. The site is further divided under two political jurisdictions; the … see me but would do nothing for a new college. (One town official must have changed his mind.) In the early sixties …

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Course Listings

… Course Listings Complete and up-to-date course information is available on Hampshire's online catalog. View Upcoming … Wenk Where does good curriculum design come from? What is the relationship between curriculum and pedagogy? How do … has a Prerequisite: Time: Location: / Academic Year 2025-26 Fall 2025 Academic Year 2024–25 Spring 2025 Course Listing …

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News

Artificial General Intelligence: Why Aren’t We There Yet?

… a visit on January 27, and I know that because on January 26 the Patriots had lost the Super Bowl. To tell you how … people have been predicting that artificial intelligence is about 20 years out. They predicted that in 1950 — and in … and Papa Smurf keeps saying, “Not far now.” And Kurzweil is standing by his prediction that AI is coming. I’m talking …

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Chapter 1: Hampshire College: Planning and Review

… commitment to innovation and experimentation. There is a strong agreement on campus that Hampshire no longer is … this issue with the members of the visiting team.(p.20-26) Special Topic #3. Relating Faculty Resources to Patterns … market potential, pricing structures, possibilities of off-site instruction or weekend institutes that might enable us …

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Chapter 5: Faculty Concerns

… so we may follow-up children in both groups. This paper is an attempt to put what has become a yearly event into a … and minority students in biomedical research. This paper is intended to focus on one of the recent outcomes of … complete the course noted on their transcript. Proposal: Official Hampshire transcripts will include a list of all …

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Path to Purpose: Division 1

… to your individual path.  A PDF version of this page is also available for download here .  For each of the … research , community organizing, coursework, or whatever is right for you.) Gain valuable work and life experience in … develop relevant skills Discern which professional path is really a good match for your interests, skills, preferred …

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Division II Project Requirement

… prepare for more independent work in Div III. WHAT is a Div II Project? The supported Div II Project produces a … prepare for more independent work in Div III. WHAT is a Div II Project? The supported Div II Project produces a …

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Living Land Acknowledgement Resource Guide

… for our campus community. For us, a land acknowledgement is "living" when it is part of an on-going process of reflection, education, and … you are entering the space where the land acknowledgement is being given? Educate Yourself: In order to do this, taking …

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Notice of Non-Discrimination

… Hampshire’s Nondiscrimination Policy & Procedures is located online .   … Notice of Non-Discrimination … Hampshire’s Nondiscrimination Policy & Procedures is located online .   … Notice of Non-Discrimination …

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Transforming Education

… that haven’t been invented yet. At Hampshire, our message is simple: To know is not enough. For us this means to focus on meeting the … discipline. Our Learning Collaborative-based curriculum is experimental and radical. It extends beyond conventional …

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Understanding Your Financial Aid Offer

… your submitted financial documents. The information below is intended to help you and your family understand the … any supporting documentation requested, your level of need is determined. “Need” is the difference between the cost of attendance and the …

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A Day To Learn, To Educate, To Influence

… and engineers were happy to share what was, and still is, unknown about how the building would operate. We ran … to asking incredibly complex questions. Asking questions is the cornerstone of our curriculum, and in the Kern Center … that changed their perspective of learning. Sarah Hews is an assistant professor of mathematics in the School of …

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"It Was A Building That Spoke The Loudest"

… in this structure,” he said, “the most exciting tome is the inextricable involvement of students in every step of … through modeling, through improving. This process is what’s greatest for me because what’s now needed in the world is not more talk about sustainability. Sustainability is not …

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FAQ for the Workplace

… risk of becoming infected with influenza during a pandemic is to avoid crowded settings and other situations that … the risk of exposure to someone who may be infected. If it is absolutely necessary to be in a crowded setting, the time … with soap and water or with hand sanitizer if there is no soap or water available. Also, encourage your employees …

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Q&A on the Bauhaus with Dr. Karen Koehler

… critical theory, and socio-political history. Dr. Koehler is associate professor of architectural history at Hampshire … at the University of Illinois, Marcel Franciscono, is a Bauhaus scholar. I began to focus on the Bauhaus for my … German art school, the Bauhaus (1919-1933). Exhibition site   Artwork Accreditations ( top to bottom ) : 1. Werner …

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Q&A with Ass't Professor of Theatre Mei Ann Teo

… earning her M.F.A. from Columbia.  Welcome to Hampshire. Is this your first job after grad school? I wouldn’t say my … system and she’s being held for the fact that her work is inspiring protests in the country. Jean is a Singaporean writer, and I’m Singaporean, I was born …

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Chapter 9: Evaluations and Studies

… from a letter to a recent alumnus: Hampshire's mission is to provide an outstanding liberal arts education to … since its founding. The liberal arts focus of this mission is common to many educational institutions--to develop a … enabling them to provide helpful academic advice... (p.22-26) Campus Ethos  ...The concerns raised in this section have …

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Faculty

Nathalie Arnold

… Nathalie Arnold Nathalie Arnold (Koenings) is  professor of anthropology, literary arts and African … Having spoken French and Swahili all her life, Nathalie is also an active literary translator working from and into … Review. Publishing fiction as N.S. Koenings, Nathalie is focused on global peripheries where diverse multilingual …

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Faculty

Nathan McClain

… Nathan McClain Nathan McClain (he/him) is the author of two collections of poetry: Previously Owned … Book Award, and Scale (Four Way Books, 2017).   He is a recipient of fellowships from The Frost Place, the … Conference, and Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference and is a Cave Canem fellow. He earned an M.F.A. from the M.F.A. …

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News

Hampshire College Student Awarded Prestigious Projects for Peace Grant for Program in Ghana

… student from Duke University. The team of students is working with a long list of advisors, field experts, and tutors to implement“<Code_gh>.” Projects for Peace is a global program at Middlebury College that "encourages … this journey, and what drew him to Hampshire College. What is “<Code_gh>”? “<Code_gh>” is a training program that aims …

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Hampshire Ranks Among Top U.S. Colleges for Alums Earning Doctorates

… Cornell, Dartmouth and most Ivies, Stanford, and Duke, is Hampshire College, at #40 among the nation's nearly 3,000 colleges.  This result is notable from a college with no majors and no grades, … academic experience. Six Ways Hampshire's Academic Program is Different 1. Hampshire offers no traditional majors, …

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