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The Hampshire College Alumni Reel Returns to In-Person Showings This Fall
… on award-winning productions for broadcast, cable, and industrial companies and continues to work in video and audio … on award-winning productions for broadcast, cable, and industrial companies and continues to work in video and audio …
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Filmmaker Lysandra Petersson 00F’s Lifetime of Reel Adventures
Filmmaker Lysandra Petersson 00F’s Lifetime of Reel Adventures Karen Corday Petersson broke into filmmaking after meeting some Hampshire alums in the industry as an undergraduate. More than 20 years later, she runs her own full-service production house, …
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Hampshire College Plans for its 53rd Commencement
… After substantial experience in project management at Industrial Light + Magic (ILM), Lucasfilm’s premier visual … After substantial experience in project management at Industrial Light + Magic (ILM), Lucasfilm’s premier visual …
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Hampshire Calls on Accomplished Culinary and Farming Alums for New Cafe
… sourdough-bread baking, Wein was hanging out in his mod at 1 a.m. when he got a call from someone claiming to be Mike D … labor unions, particularly the international union of the Industrial Workers of the World, aka the Wobblies. “When I … labor unions, particularly the international union of the Industrial Workers of the World, aka the Wobblies. “When I …
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Cara Page 88F’s New Anthology, “Healing Justice Lineages,” Pays Homage to Ancestral Practices of Liberation and Collective Care
… beyond commodified self-care, the policing of the medical-industrial complex, and the surveillance of the public health … beyond commodified self-care, the policing of the medical-industrial complex, and the surveillance of the public health …
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Hampshire College Art Gallery Presents “Dæmonomania,” by Anthony Discenza
Hampshire College Art Gallery Presents “Dæmonomania,” by Anthony Discenza Karen Corday The exhibition is on display in the Art Gallery from February 6 to March 21, 2026. The opening reception is Friday, February 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. Encompassing a diverse …
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Lab Safety Manual: Biological and Controlled Substance Safety
… and Controlled Substance Safety PRINT VERSION rev 9/2014 7.1 Use of Biohazards Anyone working with microbiological … which are exempt when intended for laboratory, industrial, educational, or special research purposes and not … which are exempt when intended for laboratory, industrial, educational, or special research purposes and not …
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Musician Alums to Reunite at The Drake in Amherst
Musician Alums to Reunite at The Drake in Amherst Lincoln Allen 01F, who manages the new venue, is excited to host Suitcase Junket, AKA Matt Lorenz 00F, and make more Hampshire connections. Hampshire alum Lincoln Allen 01F was a music student who …
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Hampshire Student and Alum Brew Community Connections with Woodnote Coffee Company
Hampshire Student and Alum Brew Community Connections with Woodnote Coffee Company Emma Rose DeFelice Woodnote Coffee Company, started by current Division II student Kaihla Laurent F22 and graduate Jaydon (Jay) Diamond 15F, is a mobile coffee company …
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Greetings from Interim President Jennifer Chrisler
Greetings from Interim President Jennifer Chrisler Dear Hampshire College Community, It’s an honor to send you my first official message as interim president. In my time here, I’ve relished our work together to secure an independent future for Hampshire, …
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Ken Burns Recalls His College Thesis as His First History Documentary
… War, to their lifestyle at the beginning of the industrial age. The film concludes with the opening of mills … War, to their lifestyle at the beginning of the industrial age. The film concludes with the opening of mills …
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Where Are They Now?: Ché Williams 16F Keeps It Reel
Where Are They Now?: Ché Williams 16F Keeps It Reel Karen Corday It’s time to check in with another graduate we featured here in the past. When we spoke with alum Ché Williams 16F in 2021 , he was a production assistant on the History Channel documentary …
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How To Build A Non-Toxic Net-Zero Living Building
… certification, all products must be made using responsible industrial practices for sustainable resource extraction and … certification, all products must be made using responsible industrial practices for sustainable resource extraction and …
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Q&A on the Bauhaus with Dr. Karen Koehler
… also used interchangeably with modernist architecture or industrial design. Arguably the most important school of art … Germany. What was consistent throughout was a desire to: (1) incorporate the art made into an architectural context, to … also used interchangeably with modernist architecture or industrial design. Arguably the most important school of art …
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Sebastien Dresbach F19 Finds Passion in the Classroom — and on the Soccer Field
… at the intersection of art and engineering in the realm of industrial and automotive design. “I’ve appreciated the … at the intersection of art and engineering in the realm of industrial and automotive design. “I’ve appreciated the …
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Hampshire Dedicates Kern Center, Explores Solutions in Environmental Justice, Green Building, Education
… in the South Bronx she fought local waste facilities and industrial concerns to transform what was literally a dump … in the South Bronx she fought local waste facilities and industrial concerns to transform what was literally a dump …
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Recent Graduate Flynn Hibbs 17F on the Impact of Solar Development on Wildlife
… I can tell you that the solar fields I studied were not industrial wastelands devoid of wildlife. In my field visits, … I can tell you that the solar fields I studied were not industrial wastelands devoid of wildlife. In my field visits, …
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Introducing Assistant Professor of Photography, Creative Arts, and Visual Culture Veronica Melendez
Introducing Assistant Professor of Photography, Creative Arts, and Visual Culture Veronica Melendez Hampshire College is pleased to welcome a substantial cohort of new professors to campus to support its growing enrollment and incoming fall class. Among …
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Hampshire College Names Alum Elle Chan 87F as Chair-Elect of the Board of Trustees
… named chair-elect of the Board of Trustees. As of July 1, 2026, she will succeed Jose Fuentes 05F, who is stepping … film production and advertising. She began her career at Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm’s premier visual effects … film production and advertising. She began her career at Industrial Light & Magic, Lucasfilm’s premier visual effects …
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Newly Minted Alum Sophia Hill 23F Finds Expansive Support for Anthropology and Advocacy Studies
Newly Minted Alum Sophia Hill 23F Finds Expansive Support for Anthropology and Advocacy Studies Karen Corday Sophia Hill 23F is a very recent Hampshire College graduate—she passed her Div III this month and was one of 30 winter graduates. We caught up …
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Jacory Martin F24 Took His Passion for Film Studies All the Way to Cannes
Jacory Martin F24 Took His Passion for Film Studies All the Way to Cannes Karen Corday When Jacory Martin F24 arrived at Hampshire, he hadn’t yet considered studying film, but an introduction to the medium via his foundational courses inspired him to …
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Chapter 8: Staff
… The first thing actually put up because we were there. (p.1-2) Sheila Moos: I'd like to tell you a little bit about the … Constitution, its first objective is, "To unite into this industrial union all workers within our jurisdiction." What … Constitution, its first objective is, "To unite into this industrial union all workers within our jurisdiction." What …
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Asbestos Management
… that are confirmed by lab analysis to contain trace (<1%) asbestos (see procedure below) can be disturbed by … or other projects. A certified asbestos monitor/industrial hygienist will be on site to conduct final air … or other projects. A certified asbestos monitor/industrial hygienist will be on site to conduct final air …
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A Recent Graduate Turns Their Attention to Environmental Justice through Urban Farming and Affordable Housing
… of urban Indigenous people. Residents have survived industrial pollution and environmental racism for well over a … model. Since May of this year, we’ve raised almost $1,000,000, and three legal firms have donated pro bono time … of urban Indigenous people. Residents have survived industrial pollution and environmental racism for well over a …
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Black History Month: Selections from Our Students and Librarians to Read, Listen to, and Watch
Black History Month: Selections from Our Students and Librarians to Read, Listen to, and Watch The Hampshire library is showcasing a range of materials to celebrate Black authors, musicians, and filmmakers. “These are all selections made by our student …
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