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… Farm Acres in Vegetable Production 15, half of which is dedicated to cover crops every year Acres in Livestock and … Farm Map … Acres in Vegetable Production 15, half of which is dedicated to cover crops every year Acres in Livestock and …

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Office Fire Safety

… If a cord or plug gets hot, remove it immediately; it is faulty or not the right size. Use of space heaters must be … If a cord or plug gets hot, remove it immediately; it is faulty or not the right size. Use of space heaters must be …

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Writing Resources

… Journal of Research Administration, 38 (2), 37-43. There is a wealth of information available--from classes to books … Journal of Research Administration, 38 (2), 37-43. There is a wealth of information available--from classes to books …

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Role of the Advisor and Advising Communities

… of absence, and withdrawal Student’s Responsibilities It is the student's responsibility to remain in good … of absence, and withdrawal Student’s Responsibilities It is the student's responsibility to remain in good …

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Office of the President

… secure foundation grants and large corporate sponsors. She is currently the chair of the board for Fenway Health, which … secure foundation grants and large corporate sponsors. She is currently the chair of the board for Fenway Health, which …

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Alumni

… to support the College. Alumni and Family Relations is excited to write Hampshire’s next chapter with our … to support the College. Alumni and Family Relations is excited to write Hampshire’s next chapter with our …

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Professor Emeritus Raymond Coppinger's book, Fishing Dogs

… tackle and wading a river without a trusted fishing dog is a recipe for disaster, suggests Raymond Coppinger in his … released Coppinger's book in February. Its full title is Fishing Dogs: A Guide to the History, Talents, and … piscatorius) . Coppinger, professor emeritus of biology, is one of the founding professors of Hampshire College, …

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Taj Musco 99F on Shortlist for Louis Vuitton Journeys Award

… , Musco's short film, was shot in Singapore, where he is studying at the TISCHAsia School of Arts. Although he has … festivals. View other work by Taj Musco 99F : www.tajmusco.com   … Hampshire graduate Taj Musco 99F recently made the … festivals. View other work by Taj Musco 99F : www.tajmusco.com   … Taj Musco 99F on Shortlist for Louis Vuitton Journeys …

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An invitation to do things differently

… An invitation to do things differently Hampshire College is a small liberal arts college in the heart of the Pioneer Valley. Founded in 1965, our goal is to empower independent-minded students with a method to … academics on campus. Why do things differently? Hampshire is not for everyone- the structure is very different, and it …

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Hampshire Brings Choice to an Increasingly Conformist Higher Education Landscape

… past, present, and big plans for the future. “There is an ethos around Hampshire that attracts a certain kind of student, one that is interested in both experimentation and risk-taking, but … see a lot of [other] places like that.” Indeed, Hampshire is organized in a way that’s different from any other college …

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Hampshire Professor Laela Sayigh on the Life-Changing Value of Hands-On Research

… A student’s educational experience at Hampshire College is unlike anywhere else — and unlike anyone else’s. We sat … learn a little about dolphin bioacoustics, how freeing it is not to teach to exams, and what she finds so compelling … allow you to do that you couldn't do elsewhere? It is incredibly liberating to not have to focus the curriculum …

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Photos by Hampshire Students Chosen for Flash Forward Festival

… England states during the current academic year. Inclusion is “a huge honor, and very humbling,” said Hanus, whose selected image is a black-and-white large format platinum print entitled My Space. “As a photographer, getting recognition is validation that my work is something worth being looked …

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Alumni Artists Use Found Objects in Library Gallery Exhibit

… both use found objects and materials for their artworks is on display in the Harold F. Johnson Library Gallery through March 17, 2016. Kamil Peters 06F is showing work from his series of welded sculptural masks … race, identity, and social justice. Justin Norris 10F is exhibiting dozens of drawings he has made reacting to …

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September 20: Sister Helen Prejean, Author of Dead Man Walking

… Helen Prejean, Author of Dead Man Walking The public is invited to hear Sister Helen Prejean speak on Thursday, … will follow in the faculty lounge. Sister Helen Prejean is a pioneering opponent of the death penalty, helping to … the Catholic Church's opposition to state executions. She is the author of Dead Man Walking , an account of her …

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Thom Long

… architectural design from Columbia University.  Long is a practicing architect and graphic designer. His work, in … through and across various design disciplines. His work is highly interdisciplinary, taking on a broad range of … web design, corporate branding, film, and multimedia. He is the owner and creative director of IdeaCo., a creative …

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Literary Collaboration and Control

… addition to finishing his thesis, or "Division III" as it is called at Hampshire College, where he will graduate May 17, and working on graduate school applications, Hill is looking forward to three forthcoming publications: Mute, a … Conference on Open-Source Software Engineering. And, he is second author of a chapter in Free/Open Source Software …

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Poet and Professor Polina Barskova

… casual conversation the thoughts of Polina Barskova - who is widely recognized as one of the best Russian poets under … 07F, who took the course Ways of the Russian Novel and is a member of the Hampshire Poetry Group, says Barskova "is absolutely devoted to her students and the material she is

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The Division for Justice, Equity, and Antiracism

… programming and the wider campus community. Their goal is to build a critical consciousness in order to create an … Learn More Learning Collaboratives Hampshire's curriculum is organized around four Learning Collaboratives, which are … programming and the wider campus community. Their goal is to build a critical consciousness in order to create an …

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Hampshire Opens Advanced Collaborative Modeling Center

… professors who led the opening of the center. “The CMC is a place where we can work on developing models together.” The vibrant space is a joint project by Professors Hews, Chris Cianfrani, Megan … to innovate in our teaching,” Cianfrani says. “This is an exciting place to try new ideas and work with other …

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In Support of Our and All Trans Communities: Statement From President Nelson

… abhorrent. Classifying a human being by their genitalia is the very definition of anti-human . As a scientist, I see … Every living organism on Earth, every plant and animal, is mutable by nature. In fact, it is through our very mutability — our ability to change and …

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Alum Presenting at National Professional Conference

… (NAEYC) annual conference in Orlando, Florida. NAEYC is the world's largest organization working on behalf of … peers, having a sweet experience." Ripley's philosophy is deeply influenced by the schools of Reggio Emilia and … Italy. "The overarching philosophy of these schools is that children are full of knowledge and are looking for …

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Bernstein's Theory to be Tested on Space Station

… interview on New England Public Radio Professor Bernstein is now part of a team of experimental quantum mechanics … space certification, and components to fly in space. This is the second NASA grant for SuperDense quantum … grant. "It sounds very jazzy, but quantum teleportation is actually about making connections for information," said …

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Hampshire Honored with Civic Engagement Award

… Honored with Civic Engagement Award Hampshire College is one of five colleges and universities chosen from more … National Press Club on September 29. “Community engagement is an important part of the Hampshire College education, … ideas into action. To be recognized for these efforts is particularly meaningful,” said Hampshire President …

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'Climate change will change everything, including the prospects for war and peace'

… peace' Mike Medeiros “I don’t suggest that climate change is a cause of war,” said Michael Klare, Five College … to ensure climate change does not cause cataclysmic events is to adopt a universal system of carbon-emission reductions, … only be done through trust and cooperation. Climate change is unique among all the challenges humans have ever faced. It …

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When Two Tibets Meet

… Tibetans, two born in India and two born in Tibet, and is based on research completed during four and a half months spent in Dharamsala last year. "Dharamsala is a unique place. It's a mix of western tourists, Dharma … A young nursing student who speaks three languages is fully immersed in Western and Indian culture. When she …

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