Area Of Study

Language, Linguistics, and Translation Studies

… language in which they are already proficient may qualify for an advanced language and literature class at one of the … Identification in English Language Learners "The P600 for singular 'they': How your brain reacts when John decides … Indigenous Religions of East Asia Quantum Mechanics for the Myriad Social Movements and Social Change: Zapatismo …

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Politics

… its citizens. In this course we will examine the reasons for this dubious distinction, focusing on Americans' historic … with employment-based insurance, and the conservative push for programs based on personal responsibility. We will pay … Politics (AC) Facilities and Resources Collective Power for Reproductive Justice Hampshire is home to Collective …

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Area Of Study

Digital Media

… and limits of new technology, innovative sources for creative expression, and engaging technology as a … New Interfaces for the Digital Playground pseudofemme.com: a virtual narrative environment Cyborgs, Posthumans, and … New Interfaces for the Digital Playground pseudofemme.com: a virtual narrative environment Cyborgs, Posthumans, and …

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Area Of Study

Legal Studies

… of Law (AC) Facilities and Resources Collective Power for Reproductive Justice Founded in 1981, the Collective Power for Reproductive Justice (formerly Civil Liberties and Public … rights issues on campus. In addition, Collective Power for Reproductive Justice offers the Reproductive Rights …

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News

'Quidditch' as Artificial Intelligence Experiment

… Hampshire Student Uses J.K. Rowling's Quidditch as Basis for Artificial Intelligence Experiment   Although enrolled in … the 2001 Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference. For Crawford-Marks, who had taken two years off from college … interested in the challenge Spector posed. He read them for the first time last year, in Spanish while studying in …

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Q&A Interview with Asian Religions Professor Rafal Stepien

… and Persian Islamic poetry that have been accepted for publication but need revision. I just put together a … and letters’. Emily: Thanks so much. While I’m asking for book recommendations, can you name some of the books that … go to Iran to study Persian. I also have to name Dante , for whom I went to Bologna to study Italian. Laozi , the …

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Bioregional Wool Clothing Exhibit Organized by Alum

… the journey. Western Mass Fibershed received a microgrant for this debut project from Fibershed California , an … to navigate new territory to map the process and potential for future bio-regional cloth-productions and second, to inspire, educate, and generate interest for locally sourced, sustainable materials. Uniquely …

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Area Of Study

Asian Studies

… Japanese Literature (AC) Facilities and Resources Center for East Asian Studies The Five College Center for East Asian Studies is one of many programs administered … the quality, quantity, and distribution of resources for teaching about East Asia at the college and precollege …

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Area Of Study

Literature

… can focus on a specific national or language-literature (for example, English, French, Russian) or alternately pursue … of literature with other areas of the arts or humanities (for example, art history, film, philosophy, religion) or … Flaubert Translating Borges Chick Lit: Popular Fiction for Women "The Problem is the Englishness:" Bodily Rapture …

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Q&A with Ass't Professor of Theatre Mei Ann Teo

… yoga. During that time, I made a piece called  Labyrinth  for the Beijing International Festival. I went traveling in … country.” It’s an oppressive system and she’s being held for the fact that her work is inspiring protests in the … that imprisoned and institutionalized a sixteen-year-old for making a YouTube video last year. It’s very interesting …

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Faculty

Nathan McClain

… Previously Owned (Four Way Books, 2022), longlisted for the Massachusetts Book Award, and Scale (Four Way Books, … Canem fellow. He earned an M.F.A. from the M.F.A. Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College. His poems and prose … Previously Owned (Four Way Books, 2022), longlisted for the Massachusetts Book Award, and Scale (Four Way Books, …

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Area Of Study

Sociology

… social and cultural formations and their implications for people's lives. Courses often emphasize comparative, … of Love (UMass) Facilities and Resources Collective Power for Reproductive Justice Founded in 1981, Collective Power for Reproductive Justice (formerly the Civil Liberties and …

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American Studies

… Several core seminars on models, methods, and materials for interdisciplinary study, plus courses from other relevant disciplines, provide the groundwork for students to pursue theoretically informed, integrative … (MHC) Facilities and Resources The Five College Center for Crossroads in the Study of the Americas The Five College …

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News

Trustees Establish Environmental Professorship to Honor Jonathan Lash Presidency

… Environmental ethics and justice will be the primary focus for inquiry and teaching. The trustees set a goal to fund the … scientists, activists, policymakers, and leaders for change across policy, research, and practice. Lash Term Marked by Advances for Hampshire Lash has steered Hampshire through a period of …

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Jewish Studies

… program has given dozens of students a valuable foundation for notable careers in the fields of Jewish Studies and … literature. The center also offers events and conferences for college students, focusing on Jewish literature and … well as kosher facilities on other campuses. Coordinator for Religious Identity and Political Intersections At …

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Sensenich Examines Native American History and its Absence from U.S. Schools

… in American school systems, either. It was an aha! moment for me. I decided, This is something I need to bring back to … Sandra Matthews:   Jennifer was passionate about the need for people to be more aware of the painful history of Native … photography drew important attention to their presence. For more of Jennifer's work, see her website . Div IIDiv …

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Introducing Assistant Professor of Creative Writing & U.S. Literatures Dr. Caoimhe Harlock

… some creative comics and graphic novel courses as well, for any students who are interested in trying their hand at … In just the short time I spent with them during my campus visit, it was apparent that Hampshire attracts a special sort … In just the short time I spent with them during my campus visit, it was apparent that Hampshire attracts a special sort …

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She Sells Seashells: Michele Mirisola 08F Mixes Media and Inspiration in Her Home Goods

… Change Lives and she thought Hampshire would be a good fit for me. I was artistic and had crazy colorful hair, but … all of the directions Hampshire offered. I was also ready for a break from New York City, where I grew up. I had never … me to become a doula later in life. What did you do for your Div III? My Div III had two parts — a group of oil …

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From the Stage to the Stein: Alum Malcolm Purinton 98F Brewed Up His Own Academic Specialty

… things, propelled my perception of what was possible for my future. We were all deep-diving into unique, often … Professor Emeritus of Theater Wayne Kramer and my advisor for the whole time, the irascible and supportive Professor of … trends in the beer and alcohol industries with major news organizations.  Alumni … It turns out that beer is about …

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Q&A on the Bauhaus with Dr. Karen Koehler

… to be involved in Bauhaus Modern? What was the inspiration for the exhibition? A: I have been working on the Bauhaus … is a Bauhaus scholar. I began to focus on the Bauhaus for my dissertation, completed at Princeton on a fellowship to Harvard. I am now working on a book for Phaidon Press on the Bauhaus. The exhibition started when …

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They Were a Force of Nature: Catching Up with the Unstoppable Aldersons

… Abigail Meisel When you meet Glenna and Earl Alderson for the first time, you really wish you could hate them. … student uprising in Tiananmen Square, and other breaking news.) In Siberia, he recalls, he was in a “sticky situation … and they said, ‘After all you’ve done for Matt, feel free to stay at our home,’ so we lived there for a month this …

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Hampshire Remembers Longtime Professor of Philosophy and Religion Ken Bradt

… of the best work I’ve done.“   Bradt taught at the College for 15 years. His lecture and seminar classes comprised close … learning above all else. We remained the best of friends for more than 50 years. I lack Ken’s eloquence to say what he … numerous occasions with Ken and serving as his colleague for so many years was a rare privilege and joy. Ken and I …

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Miriam Nelson, Prominent U.S. Health Scholar, Educator, and Policy Adviser, Named President of Hampshire

… yearlong national search. Based at Tufts University for more than three decades where she served in a series of … Show, The Today Show, Good Morning America, ABC Nightly News, CNN, Time, Fresh Air, Discovery Channel , and others. … leadership for this remarkable College.” Nelson plans to visit campus often this spring and to devote time to meeting …

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Hampshire President-elect Ed Wingenbach: Public Remarks

… Wingenbach: Public Remarks Today, Hampshire College held a news conference introducing President-elect Ed Wingenbach to … remarks at the event. ED WINGENBACH Thanks everybody for coming, I'm Ed Wingenbach, it's a hard name to pronounce … I wish I'd gotten and I think my kid should have, come visit us. Go to our website, write an email, make a phone …

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President Lash's Convocation Speech

… David helped invent Hampshire, and shared his passion for the humanities with generations of Hampshire students. He … at anything but an intellectual level ... or even to be free of myself. But for exactly those reasons racism is an … at anything but an intellectual level ... or even to be free of myself. But for exactly those reasons racism is an …

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