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Hampshire College Appoints Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Zauyah Waite
… nearly 12 years, Waite served as a member of the President’s Council and a leader in strategic planning and student … as each student designs the questions that drive them into their personal, original program, a hallmark of a … as each student designs the questions that drive them into their personal, original program, a hallmark of a …
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Hampshire College Student Awarded Prestigious Projects for Peace Grant for Program in Ghana
… community-centered, and scalable responses to the world’s most pressing issues." We recently spoke with … program, but rather to pique their interest, give insight into the possibilities, and leave them with a tangible … program, but rather to pique their interest, give insight into the possibilities, and leave them with a tangible …
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Queer Studies
… You are here Sitewide Search While heavily incorporated into women's studies, gender, being neither stable nor absolute, also … related issues. Queer Studies … While heavily incorporated into women's studies, gender, being neither stable nor …
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Religion
… area of the world, may integrate spiritual perspectives into a study of healing, gender, or environmental … Augustine Buddhism, Hinduism and Christianity in the U.S. Buddhist Traditions Culture, Religion, and … area of the world, may integrate spiritual perspectives into a study of healing, gender, or environmental …
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When Students Stop and Think About What They're Learning
… last century, John Dewey advocated for reflection on one’s learning, writing in Experience and Education, “‘Stop and … is your plan for improving? What were your goals coming into this course? Did you achieve them? What has been most … is your plan for improving? What were your goals coming into this course? Did you achieve them? What has been most …
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Health and Pre-Medical Studies
… develop individual projects, and utilize Hampshire's unique open labs and exceptional equipment. As in graduate … disciplines, to be innovative: the very skills built into the Hampshire curriculum. Student Project Titles The … disciplines, to be innovative: the very skills built into the Hampshire curriculum. Student Project Titles The …
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Trustees Establish Environmental Professorship to Honor Jonathan Lash Presidency
… Lash Presidency John Courtmanche To honor Jonathan Lash’s tenure as Hampshire’s sixth president and lifetime of … the College to pursuing its founding principles: put ideas into action, engage students and faculty in critical social … the College to pursuing its founding principles: put ideas into action, engage students and faculty in critical social …
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Hampshire Is Going 100% Solar for Electricity
… solar arrays and a Tesla battery-storage system. Hampshire's two solar power systems will be 4.7 DC/3.5 AC megawatts, … and approved connecting Hampshire’s solar-power system into the regional power grid. The college and SolarCity will … and approved connecting Hampshire’s solar-power system into the regional power grid. The college and SolarCity will …
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Lab Safety Manual: Introduction
… the School of Natural Science (NS) and Hampshire College's environmental health and safety office (EH&S). In order … 1.2 Elements of the Manual The safety manual is divided into 10 sections as outlined below. Section 1: Introduction: … 1.2 Elements of the Manual The safety manual is divided into 10 sections as outlined below. Section 1: Introduction: …
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President Lash's Convocation Speech
… President Lash's Convocation Speech Jonathan Lash Address to Hampshire … and demands that students find means to put ideas into action seems the best possible preparation for an … education. In this year of Trayvon Martin we need to look into our own hearts for the silently lurking stereotypes and …
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Chapter 8: Student Life and the Houses
… brought to this area at a crucial stage in the College's evolution. Members of the Task Force on the Houses: Naomi … steps toward meeting this need. Decentralizing this space into separate units for each House would facilitate House … festivals. All of his achievements have found their way into his academic projects. But, Dwork said, he didn't quite …
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Creativity Center Awards Ten Project Grants to Students
… Nebulae: Queer Hyper(In)Visibility in AfroFuturism Aileru's Division III is an interdisciplinary exploration of … work by transforming historical and philosophical analysis into a story-based interactive experience that facilitates … work by transforming historical and philosophical analysis into a story-based interactive experience that facilitates …
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April 5, 2019: Letter from Miriam Nelson
… is typical at even our most rigorous peers. A half-century’s experience proves that the greater risks involved in being … stability that has always eluded the College. As I dug into our fiscal reality, I learned we had stark choices. It … stability that has always eluded the College. As I dug into our fiscal reality, I learned we had stark choices. It …
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Hampshire Welcomes Five New Faculty For Fall Semester 2017
… of the hires teach, says they are exemplary of Hampshire’s unique educational pedagogy. “These faculty represent … and at present. These questions find their way into her book project, Reading Pleasures , which looks at how … and at present. These questions find their way into her book project, Reading Pleasures , which looks at how …
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National Science Foundation Awards Hampshire Major Grant for New Spectrometer for Student, Faculty Research
… and faculty who want to be trained in its use. Hampshire’s inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometer, matched with … high in this particular region, and they’re leaching into the drinking water,” he says. “Research on the mummies … high in this particular region, and they’re leaching into the drinking water,” he says. “Research on the mummies …
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Alumni Artists Invited to 'Install Poetry in 3D Space' in Hampshire College Art Gallery Exhibit
… and its related programs will help extend the festival into South Amherst. "Connecting with the Hampshire College … Museum. “Because the festival is rooted in Emily Dickinson’s poetry, a central focus is the work of contemporary women … Amherst Arts Night Plus: www.amherstartwalk.com PICTURED BELOW: lê thi diem thúy "sông song / river song" …
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Miriam Nelson, Prominent U.S. Health Scholar, Educator, and Policy Adviser, Named President of Hampshire
… Miriam Nelson, Prominent U.S. Health Scholar, Educator, and Policy Adviser, Named … administrator, and government policy adviser. Hampshire’s Board of Trustees made the appointment last week after … leadership for this remarkable College.” Nelson plans to visit campus often this spring and to devote time to meeting …
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A History of Student Activities, 1983-1987
… of marked mail money and undelivered mail in Tardy's possession. [Apostrophe: April 14, 1983] Apr 8 The … November 6, 1987] Nov 7 Student Joe Macau's car bursts into flames while parked in front of the Robert Crown Center; … November 6, 1987] Nov 7 Student Joe Macau's car bursts into flames while parked in front of the Robert Crown Center; …
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President’s Letter on Plans for Hampshire’s Future
… President’s Letter on Plans for Hampshire’s Future Last week, Hampshire … us in shaping and supporting our work to launch Hampshire into our next 50 years. Ed Wingenbach President … Last week, … us in shaping and supporting our work to launch Hampshire into our next 50 years. Ed Wingenbach President … President’s …
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Hampshire Ranks Among Top U.S. Colleges for Alums Earning Doctorates
… Hampshire Ranks Among Top U.S. Colleges for Alums Earning Doctorates The federal … alums are creating platforms for putting their ideas into action, in the form of, for example, social ventures, … alums are creating platforms for putting their ideas into action, in the form of, for example, social ventures, …
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Language, Linguistics, and Translation Studies
… study a variety of languages as well as integrate language into their larger academic studies. Students also look at … Theory and Practice A Summary and Analysis of Jackendoff's Verb Classification Anaphor Acquisition Chomsky's Movement … study a variety of languages as well as integrate language into their larger academic studies. Students also look at …
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'Defying The Nazis' Film by Hampshire Alums Burns and Joukowsky Premieres on PBS
… pm on PBS. The 90-minute film tells the story of Joukowsky’s grandparents Waitstill and Martha Sharp, a Unitarian … them honored at Yad Vashem. “When Yad Vashem inducted them into their Righteous Gentiles, the whole intention of the … them honored at Yad Vashem. “When Yad Vashem inducted them into their Righteous Gentiles, the whole intention of the …
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Friends of Alum Sander Thoenes, Slain as a Journalist, Dedicate Memorial to Inspire World Citizens
… the island of Timor. Two members of the Indonesian militia’s Battalion 745 were indicted by the United Nations for his … inspiration. Sander infused his spirit of adventure into all his college studies and activities, says Mian, even … who knew him are putting them together at www.sandersstop.com . His family and friends also maintain a memorial site, …
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Music
… You are here Sitewide Search Hampshire College's Music Program encourages students to engage in an … proposal writing, how to structure an argument, and dive into the processes of editing/revision. Our reading and … proposal writing, how to structure an argument, and dive into the processes of editing/revision. Our reading and …
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Position Descriptions
… with the staff and faculty coordinators of the College’s Learning Collaboratives. Participation in 60-70 hours of … includes responsibilities that extend beyond orientation into the fall semester. OLs are required to plan, organize, … includes responsibilities that extend beyond orientation into the fall semester. OLs are required to plan, organize, …
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