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President-elect Ed Wingenbach Greeting to Hampshire College
… to Hampshire College Today, members of Hampshire College's Presidential Search Committee introduced President-elect Ed … months and years is to process that trauma and turn it into action. No one's ever going to get over what has … meaningful and impactful, and it will allow them to go off into the world and live purposeful, meaningful impactful, …
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Hampshire College Events: January-March 2017
… transformation of personal truths look like if translated into a fairy tale? Using creative and metaphorical design … For ticket information, e-mail hctboxoffice@gmail.com . NOK — Next of Kin , an exhibition by Inbal Abergil: Leo … as time passes. Through images and testimonials, Abergil’s project honors the dead and at the same time gives voice to …
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Suitable for Framing
… were still using it.” The visual arts weren’t Lancaster’s main area of study; she was into psychology and cognitive science. But she also felt at … in San Francisco. There she initiated a research project into how extrovert and introvert personalities interpret …
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Hampshire College Alum Galina Vromen 72F Publishes Debut Novel in Her 70s
… living in secrecy while their families built the world’s first atomic bomb. Released in October, the book became a … exams — to the point where my personal essay to get into Hampshire was entitled “ How to Succeed in School … thinking about both of these subject areas evolved. I went into Hampshire wanting to be an international journalist, …
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80s Alum Writes Banned Books on Kids, Gender Issues, and Now, Book Banning
… with diverse gender identity and expression. The couple’s titles are currently banned in 26 states, and their latest … about the experience of raising a child who didn’t fit into gender norms. My husband, an architect, was writing … book titles were challenged each year. (A challenge means someone objected to the book, and the school or library has …
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Telling a Larger Story
… fall. This summer, he is working in the Fresh Air Fund's Career Awareness Program at Camp Mariah, teaching children to make videos. This fall, he moves into a job as an assistant editor and production assistant … teaching children to make videos. This fall, he moves into a job as an assistant editor and production assistant …
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Hampshire College Celebrates 50th Anniversary; Marks Major Contributions to the Innovation of Higher Education
… activities were a talent share, trivia night, campfire s’mores, a twilight swim in the RCC pool, a reception with … When the cheers subsided, President Wingenbach leaned into the microphone and smiled: “That felt good, didn’t it?” … When the cheers subsided, President Wingenbach leaned into the microphone and smiled: “That felt good, didn’t it?” …
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Andrew Figueroa's "Mixed-Race Mixtape"
… Andrew Figueroa's "Mixed-Race Mixtape" Andrew Figueroa is done with his … becomes more relevant than ever. The show is really diving into the complexities of identity in the U..S, and not just … becomes more relevant than ever. The show is really diving into the complexities of identity in the U..S, and not just …
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Hampshire Honored with Civic Engagement Award
… be presented with the award during the Washington Center’s annual awards luncheon in Washington, D.C. at the National … in developing the skills necessary to put their ideas into action. To be recognized for these efforts is … in developing the skills necessary to put their ideas into action. To be recognized for these efforts is …
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Annual Pritzen Lecture to Focus on War in the Age of Climate Change
… In recognition of this confluence of tragedies, this year’s annual Jackie Pritzen Lecture will focus on conflict in the … and speaking on these issues—will share his insights into these pressing matters. Klare is the Five College … and speaking on these issues—will share his insights into these pressing matters. Klare is the Five College …
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Womens Activism in 20th Century Iran
… Womens Activism in 20th Century Iran Taliesin Nyala 07F The fact … offended when people take these texts and then turn them into weapons of hate," she says. Campbell will be attending … offended when people take these texts and then turn them into weapons of hate," she says. Campbell will be attending …
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When Two Tibets Meet
… has grown in the northern Indian city. Alana Vehaba's 05F Division III explores the often-strained relationship … that the student will return home, he has integrated into society in India and is successfully building a life … that the student will return home, he has integrated into society in India and is successfully building a life …
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2014 Gruber Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Advising
… III level, they're not my students but my colleagues. That's the beauty of Hampshire." Moreira (pictured right), who is … Award for Excellence in Teaching for drawing her students into what is considered one of the more difficult science … Award for Excellence in Teaching for drawing her students into what is considered one of the more difficult science …
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Experiencing the Journey Through the Woods: A Theatrical Adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood
… assistant professor of theatre and a member of Smartt's faculty committee. The project is a theatrical adaptation … Farm Center. The second is that the audience is divided into three groups; one stays in the grandmother's house with … Farm Center. The second is that the audience is divided into three groups; one stays in the grandmother's house with …
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NeuroSculpture
… is concerned, the brains are just the beginning. Buntaine's Div III—titled NeuroSculpture—combines her love of … off in science to get my basic conception and then move into aesthetics." Part of her inspiration comes from a … off in science to get my basic conception and then move into aesthetics." Part of her inspiration comes from a …
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Quantum Teleportation Theory Pushes Boundaries in Field
… has been achieved by scientists numerous times. Bernstein's proposal worked out a way to send twice as much information … added that it's exciting when his students delve deeply into theories like these, especially at a school like … added that it's exciting when his students delve deeply into theories like these, especially at a school like …
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Hampshire Appoints Timothy Zimmerman to Endowed Professorship Honoring Jonathan Lash
… and Academic Affairs Division to honor President Lash’s tenure. Funded by gifts from more than 100 donors and … and environmental action.” After receiving his bachelor's and master’s degree in marine biology, Professor Zimmerman … the most pressing issues of our time,” Rueschmann added. Visit Tim Zimmerman’s faculty profile page . Jonathan Lash's …
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Hampshire College Press Conference: October 16, 2019
… complex jobs and roles that are not yet imagined. If that's the goal, it's obvious nobody would suggest college should … So Hampshire will integrate these entrepreneurial skills into its curriculum explicitly , ensuring every graduate has … So Hampshire will integrate these entrepreneurial skills into its curriculum explicitly , ensuring every graduate has …
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Inventory of Anti-Racist Education, Actions, and Support Systems
… in systems of oppression, and this must also translate into changes to policies, practices, narratives, and norms. … globally Other speakers: Highlight racial injustice in U.S. and global South Evelyn Hammonds (race in health and … in systems of oppression, and this must also translate into changes to policies, practices, narratives, and norms. …
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Financial aid for Field Study
… during their time at Hampshire. Students who transferred into Hampshire may be limited to one semester of field study … may elect to enroll in an accredited program at a U.S. or international school. The accreditation must have been … during their time at Hampshire. Students who transferred into Hampshire may be limited to one semester of field study …
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International Students
… from different areas of study . While more traditional U.S. universities focus on memorization and testing, Hampshire … recommendations, etc. — must be in English, or translated into English. Please check with your school(s) regarding … recommendations, etc. — must be in English, or translated into English. Please check with your school(s) regarding …
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Division II Procedures
… part of that process, they talk with faculty in their area(s) of interest, working toward the goal of both having a … II is ready to be passed, the faculty committee takes into consideration: whether the student has met the goals set … II is ready to be passed, the faculty committee takes into consideration: whether the student has met the goals set …
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Artificial General Intelligence: Why Aren’t We There Yet?
… hadn’t quite come out yet — this was 1986. I came for a visit on January 27, and I know that because on January 26 … you with arbitrary problems. Kurzweil still thinks that’s happening in 2029. Andrew Ng, of Stanford, takes a … worry about the world changing. But when you move things into the real world, say driving a vehicle where there’s …
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Designing for a Purpose
… is rarely a one-step process. Most of the time it's not a one-person process, either. Collaborative skills, … says Conlisk. Ryan found herself accompanying physicians into rural villages where cervical examinations were done … and robust," she says. "Then we had the idea to make it into a backpack, so it could be more easily carried." When …
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Hampshire Announces Ribbon-Cutting Opening Ceremony for Kern Center
… as Hampshire is now finalizing plans for the building’s official ribbon-cutting on Friday April 29, 2016. In … as stewards of input from students, inviting their peers into the process and putting them in contact with the … hope students recognize how much care and attention went into representing our community’s voices in the design,” …
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