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Solo Exhibition by Internationally Renowned Video Artist Nicole Cohen 88F at Stony Brook
… space. “Going to Hampshire was a game changer for me,” she says. “The educational structure of Divisions and selecting courses based on what interested me enabled me to find my direction. I was able to custom-design my own …
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Hampshire College Alum Brittany M. Williams to Be an NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellow
… have always been intersectional, and this project enabled me to bridge my love of Black studies, law, and education. … in education to do that work. My time at Hampshire gave me the foundation not only to take my interdisciplinary flag everywhere with me but also to proudly wave it—even when people tell me it’s …
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Hampshire Alum Noah Falstein 75F P08 Specializes in the Intersection of Games and Healthcare
… inspired/supported you? There were several who encouraged me, but I have to thank an advanced student, Chris Spellman, … teaching the APL programming class that both introduced me to the games they had on the UMass mainframe and taught me the language I used for my Div I, and my Div II and III …
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Div III Student Olive Woodall F22 Writes Collection of Poetry on Coming of Age in Oklahoma
… the first professor I met at Hampshire, and he has advised me ever since. Because of him and his poetry workshops, I … Queer and Feminist Southern Literature course, which gave me the idea for my Div project. Since I’m a nontraditional … but my committee has always been there to encourage me and push me to believe in myself and my voice. Anyone …
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Change Management Expert Rebecca Borland Reynolds 82F Publishes Book on Methods of Reinvention
… and worked a year in California. These experiences gave me a sense of self and direction constrained by traditional … there. My first year, I took whatever courses attracted me, at Hampshire and at the other colleges [in the Five … jewel. I was enthralled. Sometime later, the idea came to me to go to Italy and continue my research on opera’s prime …
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Hampshire College Professor Sarah E. Jenkins on Pushing the Boundaries of Animation
… is one of the only places that I found that doesn't expect me to fit into a very strict curriculum,” says Jenkins. “They really want me to bring my own special knowledge, expertise, ideas, and … does make sense that it would be such a wonderful fit for me to bring a more experimental way of thinking about making …
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Greetings from Interim President Jennifer Chrisler
… Working Group . Personally, my time at Hampshire allowed me my own interdisciplinary integration, bringing together my … at Hampshire lets us be our whole selves at work makes me grateful to show up every day. I love that I’ve gotten to … love of a challenge. Solving complicated problems lights me up–I’m sure that’s part of why I feel so at home here. My …
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Frequently Asked Questions
… doesn't give grades; will a medical school consider me? A. Not to worry. We have a VERY good reputation with many … doesn't give grades; will a medical school consider me? A. Not to worry. We have a VERY good reputation with many …
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Hampshire Alum Elizabeth Green 16F on Filmmaking and Environmental Justice
… opportunity I’ve had to attend. Hampshire helped prepare me for the individual, specified work of creating thesis … Hampshire integrates multiple disciplines helped orient me to seek out diversity in my work. It built a greater … Hampshire integrates multiple disciplines helped orient me to seek out diversity in my work. It built a greater …
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Sarah Towle 80F’s “Crossing the Line” Examines Forced Displacement and Human Migration
… north and south asunder. When the pandemic forced me back home and halted my other projects, I dove into the … footsteps and go to Amherst College. “Hampshire prepared me for life beyond school because it equipped me with the greatest gift of all — it taught me how to …
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March 20, 2019: The Next Phase of Our Work
… stakeholders will be a sounding board for the trustees and me, conducting their deliberations independently, and a … stakeholders will be a sounding board for the trustees and me, conducting their deliberations independently, and a …
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A Deep Exploration of William Blake's Poetic Genius
… prepared for graduate school without what they’ve taught me.” In retrospect — as he wraps up his Div III and last … prepared for graduate school without what they’ve taught me.” In retrospect — as he wraps up his Div III and last …
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Hampshire Update On Strategic Options: February 23, 2019
… this College and secure its future. The Board has charged me with leading that effort. We have to continue moving … this College and secure its future. The Board has charged me with leading that effort. We have to continue moving …
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New Board Chair Jose Fuentes Letter to Hampshire Community
… to working with you and I invite you to reach out to me with ideas at any time. Sincerely, Jose Fuentes 05F, Board … to working with you and I invite you to reach out to me with ideas at any time. Sincerely, Jose Fuentes 05F, Board …
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Populationism and Prejudice
… opioid crisis and the war on drugs. “Betsy was a mentor to me and many others,” says Hendrixson. “She challenged the … opioid crisis and the war on drugs. “Betsy was a mentor to me and many others,” says Hendrixson. “She challenged the …
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Reproductive Realities
… spot,” Tan says. “I think the thesis really helped give me an edge.” As a program assistant for Reproductive Rights … spot,” Tan says. “I think the thesis really helped give me an edge.” As a program assistant for Reproductive Rights …
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Sofi Ward’s Div III Seeks to Make Parkour More Inclusive for Fem and Genderqueer Members of the Community
… years, so it is something very personal and important to me. As a queer person and as a fem person, my experience in … years, so it is something very personal and important to me. As a queer person and as a fem person, my experience in …
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Artist and Hampshire Alum Leidy Churchman 98F’s Paintings are Absorbing Meditations of Consciousness
… supposed to have that if you are just coming into it? For me back then, it was a feeling like when your eyes are … supposed to have that if you are just coming into it? For me back then, it was a feeling like when your eyes are …
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Hampshire Professor Christina Cianfrani on the Value of Innovation and Collaboration in a Living Laboratory
… went on to complete independent research projects with me. They used what they learned in the classes to design … went on to complete independent research projects with me. They used what they learned in the classes to design …
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Mimi Alkattan: Researching Sustainable Water-Treatment Alternatives
… work and one was wildly successful. It was interesting to me because they were done back to back, by the same group in … work and one was wildly successful. It was interesting to me because they were done back to back, by the same group in …
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Poet and Professor Polina Barskova
… things differently. This is what makes it interesting for me." Among books by Polina Barskova: Christmas (1991) A … things differently. This is what makes it interesting for me." Among books by Polina Barskova: Christmas (1991) A …
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Student Project Creating Smartphone Software to Monitor Blood Sugar
… involved with more than a dozen starter companies, "got me interested in how you could do technology startups that … involved with more than a dozen starter companies, "got me interested in how you could do technology startups that …
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Alums Return to Campus for Eventful Div IV Weekend
… he said. “It’s been incredibly meaningful; you’ve given me a great gift.” Lash also encouraged alums to give input … he said. “It’s been incredibly meaningful; you’ve given me a great gift.” Lash also encouraged alums to give input …
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Hampshire College Alum Emma Kohlmann 07F’s Debut Book Catalogs a Decade of Watercolor Works
… schools that I think ultimately weren’t the right fit for me. I applied to B.F.A. programs but didn't get anywhere, and although that was really hard, I think it was good for me. I’m glad that I didn’t go to an “art” school — not that … in the Hampshire College Art Gallery. It really helped me recognize a practice and a path that I hadn’t realized I …
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Alum Kimberly Reyes 01F’s Organization, All The Unexpected, Advocates for Maternal Health Equity
… at Hampshire influence your current work? Hampshire gave me the freedom to chart my own course and the experience of … structures was an invaluable lesson that I’ve taken with me in all the work I’ve done since. “Hampshire gave me the freedom to chart my own course and the experience of …
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