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Neural Connections: Research into the Brain Shapes Student's Research
… was split between artificial intelligence and psychology. After that course, neuroscience took the clear lead. That … brain activity, provided Whitmore with essential training for his research. "This is a pretty common technique in … was split between artificial intelligence and psychology. After that course, neuroscience took the clear lead. That …
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Div III Profile: Milo Muise's 'Magic, Exile, and Defiant Miracles'
… Exile, and Defiant Miracles' Brigid Gorry-Hines 11F "For me, poetry is all about rich layers of complexity and … make me philosophically dizzy, echo around in me for days after reading." To Muise, poetry isn't about finding a … make me philosophically dizzy, echo around in me for days after reading." To Muise, poetry isn't about finding a …
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New Safety and Security Office Seeks Campus Input on Community-Based Model
… will be served. The new department was created after a yearlong assessment of the security needs of our … the Amherst and Hadley Police Departments when necessary for serious infractions. Other changes expected from the new … will be served. The new department was created after a yearlong assessment of the security needs of our …
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Student Profile: Div III Kamil Peters 06F
… the talented metal sculptor is already getting commissions for his work. "When I got to Hampshire, I was searching for … fit the traditional educational model. It was only after transferring from community college to Hampshire as a … fit the traditional educational model. It was only after transferring from community college to Hampshire as a …
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March 30: Eqbal Ahmad Lecture by #BlackLivesMatter Co-founders
… Center and its ASK (Attitudes, Skills, and Knowledge for Social Justice) planning committee in response to, and as … : Ferguson protests to #FergusonNext: 5 paths to progress, after non-indictment by Patrisse Cullors and Darnell Moore … : Ferguson protests to #FergusonNext: 5 paths to progress, after non-indictment by Patrisse Cullors and Darnell Moore …
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Susana Loza
… Doctor Who in the Brexit Era,” “Steampunk Style and the After-Life of Empire,” “Hashtag Feminism, … Doctor Who in the Brexit Era,” “Steampunk Style and the After-Life of Empire,” “Hashtag Feminism, …
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Division III Profile: Jamila Umi Jackson Builds Community Through Dance
… Builds Community Through Dance I grew up going to an after-school program called Destiny Arts Center, in Oakland, … I’m not good enough. That led me on this painful journey for quite a few years. I went to a large university in … we led more than 200 hours of facilitation workshops. After the summer, as I went into my final Division III year, …
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Four Receive Earl Ubell Grants
… will learn a great deal from writers who share my passion for science. Speaking with these writers and learning about … trademark and continuing to develop movement interventions after graduating. King combines neuroscience and dance, … trademark and continuing to develop movement interventions after graduating. King combines neuroscience and dance, …
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Former Students Honor Legacy of Longtime Teacher of Martial Arts
… Director Brad King says students are able to apply for funding to support a variety of research and academic … ’74F. Zinsser was among a group of students who, years after graduating, would join Taylor for an annual three-day … ’74F. Zinsser was among a group of students who, years after graduating, would join Taylor for an annual three-day …
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In Memoriam: Kirk Robert Simon 1954-2018
… In 2010, when Kirk Simon 72F won an Academy Award for his documentary short Strangers No More — a film … and lived there for six years (alas, he took the cat, after which the mice appeared, but Kirk, ever diligent, got … and lived there for six years (alas, he took the cat, after which the mice appeared, but Kirk, ever diligent, got …
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Children of Selamta
… orphans who too often have no choice but to somehow fend for themselves. It's a tragic reality, but hidden in the … was that I had an image of the kids being traumatized after living on the streets for several years without their … was that I had an image of the kids being traumatized after living on the streets for several years without their …
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Hampshire Alum Sarah Saltwick 01F’s Play to Debut at The John F. Kennedy Center
… D.C. on February 2, 2024, at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts' Family Theater. Hampshire College … of all ages to dream about what might just be possible after all.” After Hampshire, Saltwick graduated from the Michener Center …
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Andrea Pallaoro 00F and Orlando Tirado 00F’s Film “Monica” Examines Trans Identity, Family, and Mortality
… of a trans woman as she returns home to provide care for her terminally ill mother and reconnect with her family. After premiering at the 79th Venice International Film … Monica, played by Trace Lysette, as she returns home after learning that her mother Eugenia, played by Patricia …
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Division III: Peruanismo Between Life and Death
… professor and her students embodied what he was looking for in an education. "Hampshire's faculty is great. I feel … understand why I wrote this Div III in the first place. " After graduation, Rodriguez plans to continue studies in … understand why I wrote this Div III in the first place. " After graduation, Rodriguez plans to continue studies in …
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What Do Blue Jays Say?
… model, student projects often begin with a question. For Sarah Faegre, that question was: what do blue jays say … she noted that fledglings continue to beg for food long after they are able to feed themselves. She said there is … she noted that fledglings continue to beg for food long after they are able to feed themselves. She said there is …
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Fish, Food, and Funerals
… Hampshire College with an interest in animal behavior, but after learning about hunting, conservation, and disputes over … lives that is closely related to family and ethnicity. As for funerals, they have a quality that Annear describes as … Hampshire College with an interest in animal behavior, but after learning about hunting, conservation, and disputes over …
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Study of Acceptance of Evolution Among Muslim Physicians
… forward to participating in a major study less than a year after completing his Division III project (senior thesis), … States. He is helping to develop the survey instrument for the far larger NSF-funded study. Hameed said the study … forward to participating in a major study less than a year after completing his Division III project (senior thesis), …
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Professor Annie Rogers on Language and Art by Patients in Psychosis
… offers ways to listen to language in delusion, and argues for the promise of a modified psychoanalytic treatment with … doctorate from Washington University and came to Hampshire after 15 years of teaching and research at Harvard … doctorate from Washington University and came to Hampshire after 15 years of teaching and research at Harvard …
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Culture, Brain & Development Program Spring 2019 Student Grant Awards
… awards are made twice a year, and make it possible for students to pursue independent projects and summer … developed “Eagle Club: A Critical Pedagogy of Place”, an after-school program at Holyoke High School’s Dean campus. … developed “Eagle Club: A Critical Pedagogy of Place”, an after-school program at Holyoke High School’s Dean campus. …
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Jonathan Lash Announces Retirement in 2018
… my plans this morning. This is a bittersweet decision for me. I believe profoundly in the importance of Hampshire … am. As I remarked at my inaugural, leadership is about service, and the meaning of life is about making a difference … am. As I remarked at my inaugural, leadership is about service, and the meaning of life is about making a difference …
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Ravett Recordings Preserve "A Certain Kind of Life"
… and photography professor Abraham Ravett takes on projects for varied reasons. But underlying his decades of diverse … but the cantor declined. The idea was rekindled recently after Ravett mentioned his desire to make the recordings to a … but the cantor declined. The idea was rekindled recently after Ravett mentioned his desire to make the recordings to a …
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Hampshire a Top Producer of Fulbright Scholars
… Hampshire College a top producer of Fulbright Scholars for 2016-17. Hampshire is one of 11 bachelor’s institutions … this year. Hampshire qualified for the recognition after two Hampshire employees received Fulbright Scholar … … Hampshire qualified for the recognition after two Hampshire employees received Fulbright Scholar …
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Hampshire's Library Checks Out Vegetable Seeds, Just Like Books
… produce fruits or flowers, students harvest new seeds and, after drying, return those to the library. Seed lending … interdisciplinary science librarian. There is no penalty for the poor gardener who fails to return seeds. "They're … produce fruits or flowers, students harvest new seeds and, after drying, return those to the library. Seed lending …
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Immigrants' Rights Issues Drive Kamika Bennett's Studies
… found herself increasingly involved in rights issues for undocumented immigrants. She spent last summer interning … considers “the mass criminalization of people of color.” After Hampshire, she intends to pursue graduate studies or … considers “the mass criminalization of people of color.” After Hampshire, she intends to pursue graduate studies or …
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Beyond Majors: Hampshire College Students Share What They're Studying
… excite them and prepare them to take on meaningful work after graduation. Video filmed by student Vi Pataco F22. … excite them and prepare them to take on meaningful work after graduation. Video filmed by student Vi Pataco F22. … …
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