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Hampshire Alum Elizabeth Green 16F on Filmmaking and Environmental Justice
… We spoke with her about her latest projects, advice for prospective students, and how Hampshire’s … Film Festival 2024. I also worked with the National Park Service to create a series of short videos that span a … Film Festival 2024. I also worked with the National Park Service to create a series of short videos that span a …
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Side-by-Side Faculty and Alum Art Show Exhibits Relationships and Impact
Side-by-Side Faculty and Alum Art Show Exhibits Relationships and Impact Anne Pinkerton 91F The Scope of Things opened on October 14, the first night of Friends & Family Weekend, in the Hampshire College Art Gallery in the Johnson Library, and runs …
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Hampshire Alum and Restaurateur Howard Wein 93F Launches Western Massachusetts Mountainside Retreat
… I taught during Jan Term, and four weeks as a touring chef for the Beastie Boys into my Div III. I was looking for and … and operated and to be the anti institutional food service option on campus. Of course, we developed the concept … and operated and to be the anti institutional food service option on campus. Of course, we developed the concept …
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Smithsonian Curator to Speak about 'For Whom It Stands: The Flag and the American People'
… Smithsonian Curator to Speak about 'For Whom It Stands: The Flag and the American People' … Event Note: Free campus parking is available at all lots after 5PM. Follow event signs to Franklin Patterson Hall. … Event Note: Free campus parking is available at all lots after 5PM. Follow event signs to Franklin Patterson Hall. …
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Hampshire Student Competes in Bluegrass Festival
… and included numerous headliners as well as a competition for young musicians. There were three main categories in the … learned to play music using the Suzuki method; named after a Japanese musician, the method is designed to teach … learned to play music using the Suzuki method; named after a Japanese musician, the method is designed to teach …
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Students' Test of Water Quality Taps into Excellent Results
… The students, working with Associate Dean of Students for Campus Leadership and Activities Pam Tinto, wrote a … that they will seek additional funds to install even more after that money has been used. "It's an ongoing project. … that they will seek additional funds to install even more after that money has been used. "It's an ongoing project. …
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A Tree of Cultural and Economic Importance
… but she did explore the story of the American chestnut for her Division III project. "It's a fascinating tree, it … to him about various aspects of forest ecology," she says. After graduation, Horne hopes to continue working in nature. … to him about various aspects of forest ecology," she says. After graduation, Horne hopes to continue working in nature. …
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Hampshire College Receives Historic $5 Million Gift Honoring Alum Ken Burns
… arts education. “This is yet another historic moment for Hampshire College,” said President Ed Wingenbach, who … many treasured commencement addresses. He is a sought-after public speaker, appearing at colleges, civic … many treasured commencement addresses. He is a sought-after public speaker, appearing at colleges, civic …
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'Defying The Nazis' Film by Hampshire Alums Burns and Joukowsky Premieres on PBS
… Assignment X, Joukowsky explained that the process for making the film actually began in 1999, when his … time out of thirty films that he has joined a project after it was shot, but he recognized that Joukowsky had a … things that were at the end to the beginning. Gradually, after three years of working on it, I moved from informal …
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Erick Msumanje Awarded Princess Grace Foundation Film Scholarship
… film." He is drawing on stories from within his family for the film, working closely with his mother and aunt. "The … Hillman said. The Princess Grace Foundation-USA was formed after the death of Princess Grace in 1982. The publicly … Hillman said. The Princess Grace Foundation-USA was formed after the death of Princess Grace in 1982. The publicly …
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Alex Emmanuele 12F: Challenging the Status Quo
… past August, Emmanuele made a video proposing his ideas for a new application and sent it to his Division II … the video to share with Hampshire's board of trustees.” After hearing Emmanuele explain his goals and motivations for … the video to share with Hampshire's board of trustees.” After hearing Emmanuele explain his goals and motivations for …
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Hampshire Alum and Soon-to-Be Dr. Talia Adi 10F Studied Neuroscience and Dance on Her Way to Researching Migraine Pain
… about her experience at the College and how it set her up for success. What originally drew you to Hampshire? I knew I … of the Five College Dance Program and even took a year off after my first year at Hampshire to move to New York and … determinants that impact their health. What happened after you graduated? After my time at Hampshire, I spent four …
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March 29: Five College Pritzen Lecture
… who established modern schools, new forms of art, a center for medical research, and a printing press for Indian … consortium. The lectures were initiated in 1996, the year after her retirement, in tribute to the central role that … consortium. The lectures were initiated in 1996, the year after her retirement, in tribute to the central role that …
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Photographic Storytelling and Adapting to Change
… An avid Spanish student, she was teaching a class for English-language learners, having her students use their … for her final project was to design 10 courses modeled after the framework of TESOL, integrating the use of content … for her final project was to design 10 courses modeled after the framework of TESOL, integrating the use of content …
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Solving Email Overload
… and streamline viewing. The solution was Inboxmgr. For his Division III project, Norby spent the past year … Inboxmgr.com, his website, is still in beta testing, but after graduation Norby plans to complete the application for … Inboxmgr.com, his website, is still in beta testing, but after graduation Norby plans to complete the application for …
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Water Rights and Policy
… Div III involves the development of a handbook intended for use by communities across the country facing conflicts … first became interested in how water impacts societies after taking biology professor Lynn Miller 's course Natural … first became interested in how water impacts societies after taking biology professor Lynn Miller 's course Natural …
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Shakespeare and Pie
… Shakespeare and Pie Some people came for pie. Others showed up for the Bard. Whatever their … Shakespearean discussion and snacks came to him shortly after he arrived on campus. The addition of pie, he said, was … Shakespearean discussion and snacks came to him shortly after he arrived on campus. The addition of pie, he said, was …
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In Year Two, Hampshire's No-SAT No-ACT Strategy Continues to Align Admissions with Mission
… college rankings, as the publisher doesn’t have a process for measuring institutions of higher education without … The College stopped accepting these scores in June 2014 after an internal study of its most successful students … Learning," about a group of students who this summer, after only their first year at Hampshire, outperformed teams …
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Marlene Gerber Fried Honored with APHA Advocacy Award
… many young people whose lives [she’s] changed profoundly.” After taking a course taught by her, “Marlene sent me off to … is coauthor of Undivided Rights: Women of Color Organize for Reproductive Justice , which was awarded the 2004 … many young people whose lives [she’s] changed profoundly.” After taking a course taught by her, “Marlene sent me off to …
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SHIFT Foundation Increases Gift to Hampshire Ethics Program to $4.59 Million
… to $4.59 Million John Courtmanche A year and a half after Hampshire College launched its Ethics and the Common … students with courses, mentoring, and opportunities for research to explore questions of ethics, engagement and … open to Five College students, and new opportunities for students to concentrate their studies in applied ethics …
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Hampshire Alum Jova Lynne 06F Named MOCAD’s Inaugural Artistic Director
… Lynne was named a Ford Curatorial Fellow at MOCAD. Now, after holding the position of director of Temple Contemporary, the center for exhibitions and public programs at the Tyler School of … an integral role in my growth as a curator and artist.” After graduating from Hampshire College in 2010, Lynne went …
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Alum Brings Thai Labor Leader to Hampshire
… , participates in the IVLP as a coordinator and guide for foreign leaders in the region. "You see a lot of world … program is "for an exchange of ideas," Melcher explained after the luncheon. "We have something to teach the visitors, … program is "for an exchange of ideas," Melcher explained after the luncheon. "We have something to teach the visitors, …
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Hampshire Alum Orisanmi Burton 99F Named 2021 Freedom Scholar
… War,” sponsored by the Cultural Center and the Office for Institutional Diversity & Inclusion . After graduating from Hampshire, Burton earned a master’s … and the Office for Institutional Diversity & Inclusion . After graduating from Hampshire, Burton earned a master’s …
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Interweaving Women's Health Education into Traditional Cultures
… with college and career readiness, with preparing her for the challenges and possibilities that Hampshire presents. … medicine in India mixes with modern medical practices. After Hampshire, Chemi plans to either attend law school or … medicine in India mixes with modern medical practices. After Hampshire, Chemi plans to either attend law school or …
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Studying in London
… became used to laughing and translating turns of phrase for me, when it came to grades and to life in general. … to the Czech Republic, from Austria to Italy to France. After everything that we had seen and done, from watching the … to the Czech Republic, from Austria to Italy to France. After everything that we had seen and done, from watching the …
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