… By Brigid Gorry-Hines 11F Adam Sweet 80F began studying and playing music at the age of four, when he started violin … to pursue music as a student at Hampshire College, and also studied animal behavior theory and psychology. At … should join jam groups. "Playing with others is the best way to learn," he says. Finally, he recommends going to …

… has on it, or could have on it, 'This is a project of, by, and for students.' This is Hampshire at work." President Lash … that students ran with the idea of demolishing the barn and moving it, and got the entire campus involved in choosing … she said. "The fact that students own it is the best."   EventsStudents Applied …

… "With my technique," says Bruss, "you can actually switch and zip together the DNA so the structure is more compact." … ability to be dynamic by changing their shape, structure, and size," Bruss says. "There are exciting applications with … and the American Chemical Society Symposium, where he took best poster (a poster explains the entire scientific …

… more challenging, collaborative with faculty, independent, and connected to community service than an education from … of the quality of a higher education: the amount of time and effort students put into their work; and how a college … students said their studies challenged them to do their best work than did students at comparison colleges. Where a …

… improve its perceived value among prospective students, and motivate potential donors to contribute significant … leader by building a genuinely unique, clearly relevant, and authentically Hampshire approach to the student … revision of current Hampshire College approaches. At its best, our curriculum builds the skills students need to ask …

… up this weekend in the Hampshire College Studio Theatre, and tickets are available now. The first, Marisol , is a published work by the award-winning playwright and Oscar-nominated screenwriter, José Rivera. The play … students understand what controls those needs and how to best meet them. For the past two years, however, one of the …

… up to see what random bit of information might take hold and weave itself into the text. For as long as she can … just as essential. "I'm really opposed to letter grading and testing. I wanted to go to college, but I couldn't stand … Will Ryan . "They're so dedicated. Lynne is the best line editor I've ever worked with," she says. "And John …

… fully the challenges Hampshire College faces today, and we have watched with concern its struggles these past few … priority will be to maintain Hampshire’s independence and distinctive approach to education – and we have each … university offers this kind of opportunity to its very best students, because they know it will provide them the …

… students. Day two of Orientation Weekend is in full swing, and the new students soon break up into small groups … the book in detail. As they get to know their classmates—and the professors who will be leading their first-year … * The students and staff who manage Orientation do their best to calm the natural anxiety of entering students. Some …

… Children , by Kay Ann Johnson, professor of Asian studies and politics, was recently published by the Chicago … Press. In her book, subtitled Abandonment, Adoption, and the Human Costs of the One-Child Policy , Johnson … as ‘throwaways’ at worst, second-class citizens at best . . . Johnson honors the stories of the birth parents, …

… would notify him whenever he received a Facebook email, and also would allow him to view messages in those emails … them into something real, and that's what Hampshire is best at teaching." Norby was raised in Philadelphia, but his … as bolster the economy with more high-tech jobs. Inboxmgr.com, his website, is still in beta testing, but after …

… Grace Drake 93F sees dogs, she doesn’t just see “man’s best friend.” Dogs are “an amazing system to study for … pointing to their relatively quick evolution as a species and their coexistence with their ancestor, the wolf. “It’s … rare to have the opportunity to study both the descendant and the ancestor,” she says. Drake, an assistant professor of …

… President Ed Wingenbach, who joined the College in 2019 and is leading its transformation. “We’re reinventing the … relevant questions at the center of our curriculum and challenging students to become agents of momentous … education requires radical change and that Hampshire is best suited to lead that disruption. We are enormously …

… . Today, he’s a producer, researcher, camera operator, and grip. He’s also working on his own documentary — his … but most of my work happens in New York City, so I get the best of both sides of the Hudson.  I’m also independently … alums; please get in touch with me at chewilliams11@gmail.com . Alumni … When we spoke with alum Ché Williams 16F in …

… experience at Hampshire College is unlike anywhere else — and unlike anyone else’s. We sat down (virtually) with … why? I teach theatre for social change, directing, acting, and devised theatre, sometimes in collaboration with … live, make community, and tell stories. What do you like best about teaching Hampshire students? They refuse to settle …

… of Bob Garmirian, Influential Director of Outdoor Programs and Recreational Athletics Robert (Bob) Garmirian joined … in 1979, then became director of Outdoors Programs and Recreational Athletics (OPRA) in 1987. He served the … cancer, at the age of 72. Garmirian’s colleagues, family, and friends describe him as a dedicated, genuine, and …

… Annual Engage! Day Focused on Anti-racism, Social Justice, and Inclusion Hundreds of Hampshire students, staff, and faculty gathered for the College’s third annual Engage! … Education on Thursday, October 24. Classes were cancelled and all community members were invited to workshops and …

… Game Design and Development Game Design and Development Games are a part of nearly everyone's life, from sports and card games to board games and digital games. You are here …

… Culture, Brain, and Development Program to Celebrate 15th Anniversary at … is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Culture, Brain, and Development (CBD) and its substantial support of student and faculty work at …

… Agricultural Studies and Rural Life Agricultural Studies and Rural Life The study of food, agriculture, and rural life brings together faculty and students …

… Hampshire College to Launch Leadership and Ethical Engagement Project Hampshire College is launching a project focused on ethical engagement and leadership. The Leadership and Ethical Engagement Project will provide a model for …

… Facilities and Grounds Projects Bring New Look to Campus Residential … residential housing. Individual room heating, ventilation, and air conditioning units will replace the current heating units, and built-in furniture in each room will be refinished. …

… Film, Video, and Photography Film, Video, and Photography Visual artists at Hampshire explore film, video, and photography primarily through independent experimentation …

… Campus Gathers at Engage! Conference to Learn, Listen, and Build Community Abigail Meisel On October 23, approximately 800 staff, students, and faculty attended Hampshire’s second-annual Engage! … goals of promoting a deeper understanding of antiracism and social justice, and practicing inclusivity. Organized by …

… Biological and Life Sciences Biological and Life Sciences The natural sciences form a set of theories, methods, and data for understanding the world in which we live. …