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Redefining College Dining: Hampshire College's Food Plan for the Future
… Redefining College Dining: Hampshire College's Food Plan for the Future When Hampshire College students … might adopt. A pioneer in integrating agriculture into a liberal arts program, the Hampshire College Farm … and discussed are: ways to move curriculum outward into operations, the environmentally and socially responsible …
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Environmentalism and Environmental Justice
… but he humored me and went on a college tour. Our first visit took us to this windowless basement where they showed … to all the freshman parents. It said, “Because Hampshire’s selection process was becoming more rigorous, because it … my black son and for many, many others. To my mind, that’s the highest purpose of an educational institution. I’m a …
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Nelson Mandela, A Moral Educator
… us. Nelson Mandela turned a history of pain and injustice into a remarkable lesson in the power of love. After what he … us. Nelson Mandela turned a history of pain and injustice into a remarkable lesson in the power of love. After what he …
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A Sumptuous 'Repast'
… for the first time. A chapter entitled "Other People's Food" offers a counter-narrative to the familiar cliché … Repast tells new stories and provides insights into what and why our ancestors ate, making it clear that the … Repast tells new stories and provides insights into what and why our ancestors ate, making it clear that the …
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Pale Cowboy: "Hampshire was a launching point"
… guitar/vocals). The band, which also includes Helander's cousin Aaron Moon on drums and Andy Cass on bass, formed in … a project through as far as you can, is really a glimpse into how to be a professional artist. " The band is on the … a project through as far as you can, is really a glimpse into how to be a professional artist. " The band is on the …
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Media Arts and Education
… downtown so that it remains vibrant and lively. "It ties into gentrification and a lack of affordable housing," says … downtown so that it remains vibrant and lively. "It ties into gentrification and a lack of affordable housing," says …
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Hampshire Winter Dance Concert 2020
… an expansive, inclusive, and incisive art form. This year’s concert features choreography by Hampshire College … Crawford and Makenna Finch, opens with two dancers pressed into a narrow hallway. The cramped passageway, like the … (413) 559-5889 or emailing HampDanceReservations@gmail.com . Photo by Derek Fowles … The Hampshire Dance Program …
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New Students at Hampshire Join a Conversation on Race and Justice
… society? That question will shape Hampshire College’s 2014 common reading discussions during new student … selected Twelve Years a Slave this year to provide a lens into racial justice,” said Dean of Multicultural Education … selected Twelve Years a Slave this year to provide a lens into racial justice,” said Dean of Multicultural Education …
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PopDev Program Writes Background Chapter for UN Report
… been presented to the UN General Assembly and translated into all six official UN languages. Betsy Hartmann and Anne … the background paper on population that framed the report’s chapter on Population, Sustainable Development and Gender … been presented to the UN General Assembly and translated into all six official UN languages. Betsy Hartmann and Anne …
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For Appa Salvi, Faculty Mentors led to Dream Internship
… set of studies: “I feel I wouldn’t have been able to get into that internship without the help of Hampshire faculty,” he said. “It’s competitive, and they only accept twenty students each … set of studies: “I feel I wouldn’t have been able to get into that internship without the help of Hampshire faculty,” …
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Notable Alumni
Gabrielle Hamilton 83F
… the chef/owner of PRUNE, which she opened in New York City’s East Village in October 1999. PRUNE has been recognized in … She won her third James Beard award in 2015 for her piece “Into the Vines” published in Afar . Most recently, she wrote … She won her third James Beard award in 2015 for her piece “Into the Vines” published in Afar . Most recently, she wrote …
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Chemistry Professor Expands Research on Mummies and Toxic Metal Contamination
… high in this particular area, and they’re leaching into the drinking-water,” he says. “Research on the mummies … metal contamination in soils and water, Amarasiriwardena’s research has taken him and many of his students around the … high in this particular area, and they’re leaching into the drinking-water,” he says. “Research on the mummies …
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FAQ for Personal Preparedness
… before: Cover your nose and mouth by coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your sleeve rather than your bare hand. Wash … before: Cover your nose and mouth by coughing or sneezing into a tissue or your sleeve rather than your bare hand. Wash …
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Division III Profile: Claire Sammut's 'Holding/283 Green Avenue' To Be Showcased
… Division III Profile: Claire Sammut's 'Holding/283 Green Avenue' To Be Showcased Lara Leilani … to old industrial spaces. That attraction then evolved into a focus, as she’s spent much of her final year at Hampshire producing a …
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Chapter 1: Hampshire College: Planning and Review
… we will address all important aspects of Hampshire College's operations, but we wish the accrediting team to focus … contract system for faculty. The system quickly evolved into that which existed at Hampshire at the time of its last … the College-wide reappointments committee. This leads us into a consideration of the criteria for reappointment and …
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Announcing the Creative Media Institute at Hampshire College
… and visiting artists each summer, Hart said. This year's focus is nonfiction media. Themes for the four weeks are … own curriculum, a mode of inquiry that I was able to bring into the real world. 'The Summer Institute of long ago' was … and video faculty are also offering guidance and insight into the program's design. Since its opening in 1970, …
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Music Professor Junko Oba Uses Listening to Explore Musical Sensibilities and Sound Cultures
… Oba was also chosen for the first cohort of Hampshire’s Ethics and the Common Good faculty fellows to support her … and thinking about "music" and sound cultures; they feed into each other and constantly evolve. The course Listening … the cumulative research outcome of the past two decades into a “book" manuscript, though I am exploring different …
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Introducing Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and Video Magdalena Bermudez 10F
… film courses in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee’s film, video, animation, and new genres program. What are … My current research centers on synthetic media, delving into questions of agency and autonomy at a time when more and … My current research centers on synthetic media, delving into questions of agency and autonomy at a time when more and …
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Hampshire Student Seeks to Improve Accessibility in Basketball with a Speech–to–Sign Language Algorithm
… for deaf players. The program translates referees’ voices into sign language. For his Div II, Rupert Tawiah-Quashie F22 … language algorithm. We spoke with him about his project’s genesis, the mentors who guided him, the grants that … players and referees face during fast-paced games. I dove into articles on communication techniques and refereeing …
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Psychology Professor Ethan Ludwin-Peery 09F Presents Big Findings in Uniquely Accessible Way
… be available to all. A recent article in Big Think delved into findings from studies conducted by Ludwin-Peery and his … exciting phrase in science isn't ‘I found it!’ but ‘That's funny . . .’ so it was very cool to find something we … Science Psychology … A recent article in Big Think delved into findings from studies conducted by Ludwin-Peery and his …
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The Stephen Petronio Company Gives Final Performances After 40+ Years
… final season with a series of performances at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival. Hampshire College alum Stephen … Its final performances will take place at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance Festival on July 23–27 in Becket, … out another way to continue making work,” he says. “It’s been a wild, beautiful ride. This is the Year of the Snake, …
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Hampshire Hosts Local Branch of a Worldwide Game Jam
… science, literature, and the social sciences, and it’s wildly creative, so it’s unsurprising that there’s a lot of … his own game, both as independent studies. “I didn’t come into the jam planning to participate, only to help organize — … his own game, both as independent studies. “I didn’t come into the jam planning to participate, only to help organize — …
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President Nelson Welcomes Class of 2018, Announces Year of Strategic Visioning
… Class of 2018, Announces Year of Strategic Visioning It’s a time for renewal: This was the message from Hampshire … can’t think of a more Hampshire undertaking to launch us into our next half century.” She said she believes there’s no … Parolski. The first-year and transfer students were put into groups and guided by Division II and III students. …
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Hampshire Listed in Top 5 Schools to Study Video Game Design
… States, Canada, and some countries abroad. The company's 50-question survey asked schools to report on a range of … has long been our mission to help students find - and get into - the schools best for them. For students aspiring to … has long been our mission to help students find - and get into - the schools best for them. For students aspiring to …
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April 1, 2019: Statement from Luis Hernandez 70F and Kim Saal 70F
… news that Chair Gaye Hill P02 has resigned from Hampshire’s Board of Trustees effective immediately. As stipulated in … myriad contributions will continue to be felt. As we move into this next phase of our work to bring about a sustainable … myriad contributions will continue to be felt. As we move into this next phase of our work to bring about a sustainable …
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