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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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Aaron Andrews 16F Launches Sustainable Wellness Brand
… was immensely helpful. It was, he says, “a way for me to check in emotionally with myself through physically … my business for six years,” he says. “Hampshire helped me bring all the pieces together while I was there. After I … things took off very quickly.” "Hampshire didn’t teach me how to sit in a box and work until I was tired; Hampshire …
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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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A History of Student Activities, 1974-1977
… to resign before the controversial December meeting, in order to take care of "other responsibilities".[Climax: … until he forcefully has to separate himself from them in order to leave.[Climax: March 11, 1975] Mar 7 Andrew Rucks is … to resign as President effective June 30, 1977, in order to take over the Presidency of the Colonial …
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Christoph Cox Publishes 'Sonic Flux: Sounds, Art, and Metaphysics'
… these thinkers began to see music as just a way to order sound. “Music is essentially patterns of organization, … these thinkers began to see music as just a way to order sound. “Music is essentially patterns of organization, …
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Area Of Study
Neuroscience
… have full access to the labs outside of classroom hours in order to perform and analyze their experiments, and are given … have full access to the labs outside of classroom hours in order to perform and analyze their experiments, and are given …
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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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Chapter 10: Student Activism
… short, we are asking the community to make sacrifices in order to balance this year's budget. At the same time, I … aid, some not, have to work at off-campus jobs in order to pay for school or food each week. Can they afford … sanction. Students involved have been asked to meet with me, and, if they wish, may pursue available routes of …
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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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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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