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Jonathan Stevens 81S on Baking, Community, and “The Hungry Ghost Bread Book”

… alum and co-owner of Hungry Ghost Bread in Northampton, is celebrating the release of The Hungry Ghost Bread Book … From researching Inuit traditional medicine at Hampshire to running a beloved Northampton bakery, Stevens has always … terms. “What I’m hoping to do with the book is not just get people to make my bread,” Stevens told NEPM . “I want …

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Atlas, a Short Film by Nadia Lesy 95F

… jumping, and other acrobatic movements) from the streets to the stage in several acclaimed performances as well as in … was at Hampshire, when I convinced the theatre department to let me shoot in the black box theater." She credits … to Parkour and the Bullettrun group. "Even if people can't get to the performance space, you can bring that space to the …

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Collaboration and Cooperation Drive Innovative Kern Center Construction

… Drive Innovative Kern Center Construction The Kern Center is quickly taking shape as the most visible symbol of the College's commitment to sustainable building practices, placing Hampshire at the … is something simple and graceful. It's all about finding a way to meet the intentions of the Living Building Challenge. …

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Refrigerant Use Program

… Refrigerant Use Program Purpose To establish guidelines for the appropriate health and safety …  A device that contains and uses a refrigerant, and which is for household or commercial purposes, including any air … external container without testing or processing it in any way. Recycle: Extract refrigerant from an appliance and clean …

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Google Workspace at Hampshire: FAQ

… system.  After careful consideration, we have decided to transition our email to Gmail and our personal and office calendars to Google … works well with the Google Apps product suite. Firefox is a good second choice, but any modern web browser will …

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Just Our Type

… Division III  —  Digital Type Design and Typography   It is difficult to imagine a more perfect "Hampshire" story than that of May … than he ever anticipated. "I just had the urge to get my work out there," he says. "I wanted people with type …

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Students Present at Genetic and Evolutionary Computation Conference

… computer science professor Lee Spector was pleased to have so many of his students join him in presenting there. … Amherst (two of whom also participated at GECCO). Spector is also a member of the executive committee of the … could be a lot more interesting if it was done in another way. It helps students become much more comfortable drawing …

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Eric Schocket Memorial Lecture Series

… of literature. Among the Hampshire College community, Eric is remembered not only for the skill and insight of his … works, but for the passion and humanity he brought to his work as a teacher, an advisor, and a colleague. The … Memorial Lecture on Class and Culture was established to honor Eric's memory and to further the field to which he …

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Dan Sroka 85F

… and cognition at Hampshire, but my work-study job lead me to a career in graphic design. Starting at a rural print shop, I quickly advanced my way through the profession, becoming the original creative … Starting at a rural print shop, I quickly advanced my way through the profession, becoming the original creative …

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The Envelope, Please

… envelope with her name on it without saying a word. Trying to read my face, she opened it, let out a joyful scream and … successful future for themselves and their families. Zaily is a hopeful, brilliant, and previously untapped young mind … College. Zaily and I put in the effort and the hours to get her enrolled in HCC. It’s in moments like these — as I …

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Div III Tests Boundaries

… and Palestine, May graduate Sharon Goldberg (04F) sought to break down barriers. The walls she hopes to dissolve are … play to be rooted in quality research," she says. "Jaffa is one of the world's oldest cities, about four thousand to … the boundaries between audience and actors. In the same way that Jaffa served as a port for pilgrims coming to

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'Art Questions' Course Provides Sweeping, Immersive Arts Experience

… recently capped their studies by presenting their work to the campus community. The presentations —written analysis, … of aesthetic theory, and to ask questions such as What is authenticity? What is originality? What is creative … impact. “We got to look at a lot of amazing artwork and get up close to it, an experience that doesn’t usually happen …

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Hampshire's Concentration in Psychoanalytic Studies

… the College with related scholarly interests are able to provide in-depth support to those who want to explore … even to be able to minor in psychoanalytic studies is a rarity. For them to be able to shape an individualized … young alums: "You are fortunate enough to have found your way to a program that offers you these resources as …

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The Excalibur Club

… in Franklin Patterson Hall that regularly draws about 20 to 30 students. Informal gaming is as popular with club members as it was when Excalibur was … allows people to be ridiculous in their own special way for an evening," says Evan Silberman 07F, next year's …

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Upcoming Events at the Five College Women’s Studies Research Center

… campus unless otherwise noted. All events are free, open to the public and wheelchair accessible. On Thursday, … Mount Holyoke College campus in South Hadley, the Center is pleased to present a reading by Saiya Miller and Liza … . The collection aims to provide a new approach to the way we teach about sexuality; a more accessible, interactive …

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Div III Profile: Project Partners Design Natural Haircare Product Venture

… ever read the back of your shampoo bottle, and struggled to figure out what those ingredients really are?” This is the … recalls regularly spending a day traveling by train to get the products needed for her custom mixes.    So they … Beauty Supply in Amherst , and online at lymphandhoney.com .   “I feel lucky. I just turned 22, and I know what my …

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Erick Msumanje Awarded Princess Grace Foundation Film Scholarship

… Film Award, a highly-competitive scholarship awarded to an undergraduate student working in film. Msumanje plans … steps, where my father took me to see my first film." He is drawing on stories from within his family for the film, … and Journey , speak of trauma, race, and displacement in a way that is powerful and illuminating." "Erick is a gifted …

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Five College Connections: Three International Students Take MHC Sisters'’ Recommendation

… not unheard of for students at one of the Five Colleges to recommend another to younger siblings, Hampshire's current … invaluable. For international students, visiting campus is rarely possible. "What we have in mind is just on the … two other students who came to Hampshire in the same way wasn't much more than a nice surprise. He, Tazeem and …

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In Memory of Marion Taylor

… arts in OPRA for 39 years until his retirement in 2012. He is survived by many hundreds of students across the country … loss. Marion was an inspiring teacher and timeless mentor to those who carry his legacy through the practices he … being a representative of this now, but only in a certain way.  His most precious knowledge remains as proof of his …

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Interweaving Women's Health Education into Traditional Cultures

… second-year student immigrated with her family from Tibet to Nepal before they finally settled in Brooklyn, and faced … Hampshire, Chemi plans to either attend law school or get a masters degree in public policy. She eventually hopes … within the Tibetan community," she says. "The culture is different. With reproductive rights work, it's a challenge …

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Transferring Your SEVIS Record from Another U.S. School

… be studying in an English language program before coming to Hampshire College, you will need to transfer your SEVIS record. Your existing F-1 or J-1 … of transferring your SEVIS record: This procedure is completed within the U.S. You do not have to depart and …

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ADHD at Hampshire: A Guide for Students

… testing within the past three years, you will be asked to complete an ADHD evaluation by an off-campus psychologist.   For academic accommodations due to a disability, documentation and specific requests for … transferred to Hampshire HCS before an intake appointment is scheduled. For Counseling/Organizational Skills/Academic …

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Tabita Doujad F20’s Div III Considers Land Relations With Pollinators, Native Plants, and Humans

… colonialism, including blight and the lumber trade. To me, engaging in this research from a multispecies … age!).   Nadja and Otter inspired me every step of the way. Whereas writing a paper felt like pretty isolated work … in continuing the learning I’ve done here; I’d love to get a graduate degree and continue reading, writing, and …

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Address Updates

… Address Updates Need to update your address? Current students and their … You are responsible for notifying the College of changes to your address. You can view and update your primary (in … you live on or off-campus. Electronic correspondence is sent to your Hampshire College email address. When away …

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Baldwin Program Receives $150,000 Grant from Kenan Trust

… the James Baldwin Scholars as a means for Hampshire to address gross societal imbalances in educational … million by the end of 2014. The fundraising total so far is up to $2.3 million. Marquez noted that this funding … organizations and individuals to contribute in a similar way to the program," said Marquez. For more information on …

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