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Ian Spalter 94F Among the "Most Creative"
… of design and experience at Foursquare, was recently named to Fast Company's 2013 list of the 100 Most Creative People … discover great new places to try, and what to do when they get there." A multidisciplinary approach is what Spalter says distinguishes his work: "I look at …
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Hampshire Grads Launch Web Show
… a moment of frustration, Ellis showed her comedy sketches to roommate Charles Pope 07F . His response was swift: "He … Gilbert 02F . WRECKED tells the story of Spencer, who is unemployed and has been forced to move in with her … with your friends and co-workers and that voice doesn't get heard in the media." Ellis says her Hampshire education …
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Ruttenberg, John - 1971F
… Ruttenberg, John - 1971F John Ruttenberg 71F returned to campus recently to give a talk entitled "My Contribution … the Hampshire campus in the early 1970's, John found his way from Hampshire, first to one of the top philosophy … the Hampshire campus in the early 1970's, John found his way from Hampshire, first to one of the top philosophy …
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Hampshire College Alum Aidn White 15F is Changing the Narrative in Early Childhood Education
… Hampshire College Alum Aidn White 15F is Changing the Narrative in Early Childhood Education This … teacher rejects the term ‘daycare’ — a word often used to diminish the work of teachers in early childhood — … be respected, and not something to be looked down on the way that society has told us that it should be devalued.” …
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Collection Development Policy
… maintained in accordance with this policy. Each librarian is responsible for identifying curricular trends in their … faculty are always welcome, and are evaluated according to the criteria described herein. The Library relies on the … Collections contains items that are exceptional in some way. Common reasons include physical fragility, rarity or …
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Vice President of Finance and Administration Carl Ries to Move to Mount Holyoke
… Vice President of Finance and Administration Carl Ries to Move to Mount Holyoke Hampshire College announced today … and students to forge a stronger future. Along the way, I’ve been struck by their dedication, resilience, and … and students to forge a stronger future. Along the way, I’ve been struck by their dedication, resilience, and …
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Escaping the Taliban
… from Tufts Now by permission When Arslan Muradi returned to his family home in Afghanistan in the summer of 2013, he … has been working with the Americans, living in America and is an infidel.” The Taliban was “essentially saying if … and five siblings were still in danger, and he had to get them out of Afghanistan. Although Muradi wasn’t sure how …
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Master List of Hampshire Grants
… there are fall and spring deadlines. The deadline to apply for spring is February 6, 2026 . Please submit your proposal using this … you need for your Div III; we’ll work with you to try to get it! Award: Varies. Eligibility: In good academic …
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Sexual Offense Resources
… Offense Resources Hampshire College believes that sex is an experience that should be freely chosen, respectful, consensual, and enjoyable. We strive to create a violence-free campus and are committed to … : University of Massachusetts Amherst, 180 Infirmary Way, New Africa House Amherst, MA Contact: 24-hour hotline …
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Soundin' Like Weself: Jacob Hochberger's radio documentary featured on Afropop Worldwide
… syndicated radio series Afropop Worldwide. The documentary is the result of Hochberger’s fall semester abroad in … favorites such as soca and dancehall. “I had exposure to the music scene, with young producers and media creators … radio documentary on the tradition, following the way it’s evolved over the past few decades.” Professor of …
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The Five College Consortium
… and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They set out to create a lab of an undergraduate institution, … Launch Experience The Consortium enables our students to enjoy: Expanded course options: more than 7,000 … campus are open to Five College students. The exception is varsity sports, which in most cases are not open to …
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Photo Books Become Home for a Divided Family
… feelings, emotions, a body basically, as opposed to just having one narrative.” In the summer before her third … to biology and genetics. Her project was about “the way your genotype, in the biological makeup of you, is never actually a truth,” she says. “It’s always about your …
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Hampshire Alum Sarah Saltwick 01F’s Play to Debut at The John F. Kennedy Center
… Hampshire Alum Sarah Saltwick 01F’s Play to Debut at The John F. Kennedy Center The Girl Who Became … Family Theater. Hampshire College alum Sarah Saltwick 01F is a playwright based out of Austin, Texas, who wrote the … and imagination, and I hope they'll be inspired by the way the story moves and sounds too. I hope it will encourage …
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Artist and Hampshire Alum Leidy Churchman 98F’s Paintings are Absorbing Meditations of Consciousness
… Consciousness Amy Diehl Hampshire alum Leidy Churchman 98F is a visual artist whose work often explores, with thoughtful … which can vary from diminutive one-foot-tall canvases to pieces spanning more than eight feet, to their expansive … about, or things I find really curious, will make their way into the work, and some will become really detailed and …
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Jane Marsching 85F Combines a Passion for Sustainability with a Thriving Art Practice
… spans and links arts, humanities, and sciences.” We talked to her about how Hampshire impacted her life’s work. What … My Natural Science Div I was a shitshow, but learning that way made a part of who I am come to life. Did you have any … and Environment at Boston University by a professor who is also a climate activist. One of his Ph.D. students wanted …
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Media Arts and Education
… with a whole new comprehension of the skills needed to tell compelling stories in a wide variety of formats. "I've always been interested in the way media can be used for social matters," said Bangs. "I … and a lack of affordable housing," says Bangs. "Portland is one of the only places this is supported by local …
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Charlotte Senders
… many other animals) and runs a wood-fired bakery. Prior to Hampshire, she worked on a pastured livestock farm and for … veggie farming on small farm in Wales, but can’t seem to get away from working with animals. When she’s not farming, Charlotte is sewing, playing the fiddle, or hiking with her dog, Pete. …
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Professor of Cognition and Education Laura Wenk Contributes to Book on Innovative Education
… Professor of Cognition and Education Laura Wenk Contributes to Book on Innovative Education Laura Wenk, director of … between a number of leaders at liberal arts colleges, is that “higher education needs innovative institutions … available for individuals to purchase at the publisher's site . Faculty … The book also contains strategies for …
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Manuel Castro 02F, Commissioner for the NYC Office of Immigrant Affairs, To Deliver Commencement Address
… 02F, Commissioner for the NYC Office of Immigrant Affairs, To Deliver Commencement Address Hampshire is proud to announce that Manuel “Manny” Castro 02F, … time, and how institutions like Hampshire must lead the way. As a student, Castro served as a researcher and intern …
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Division III: Including Humans in the Ecological Equation
… of ?Bio 101' where you only learn what you're supposed to know, you can learn to apply [what you are studying] to … of environmental work says that we need to make things the way they were before humans were here, but I want to know … Chemistry in many other large classroom settings is so much less applied. It's ?here are the rules.' I was …
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Randy Furash-Stewart 99F Wins Advancing Equity & Justice Award from the Massachusetts Commission on LGBTQ Youth
… College, Hampshire alum Randy Furash-Stewart 99F speaks to the Hampshire experience, the joys and challenges of being … work to change. The biggest thing I learned at Hampshire is about time management. As a teacher and GSA adviser, I … politicized, but they’re still just teenagers trying to get through the school day and prepare for life beyond high …
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'Shift' - An Animated Film
… 'Shift' - An Animated Film www.joshmarvel.com Plymouth Film Festival Shift, an animated film by … Color values move fluidly from the subtle and minimalist to vibrant and sharp, creating the contrast essential to the … different cycles through time in a natural setting in a way that gently forces the viewer to look carefully. Unlike …
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Soliloquys Garden
… artist statement for her Division III. Soliloquy's Garden is an installation space of sculptures made from what Seaman … animals. The space also includes a pathway, and a bench to encourage visitors to linger. "I want people to consider … nostalgia to the work. Repurposing these objects became a way both of celebrating the things we hold on to and a way of …
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2013 Gruber Awards for Excellence in Advising and Teaching
… Established by David Gruber 72F , the awards are intended to showcase faculty excellence at Hampshire College while … receives $10,000 in recognition, which Gruber feels is a way to reward and honor exceptional teachers like the …
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2014 Convocation Remarks by President Jonathan Lash
… students, staff, faculty . . . good friends, it is good to see you all. I welcome you to what I hope will be a very … we have reduced our carbon footprint; changed the way Hampshire eats by linking food, farm, and sustainability; … students have been at the forefront in the campaign to get higher education to reconsider its investments in fossil …
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