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Gabriela Quiñones-Torres, M.S.

… M.S. Health Services Staff Gabriela Quiñones-Torres is a doctoral student studying clinical psychology at the … enduring satisfying relationships. While her clinical work is informed by a variety of psychological perspectives, her therapy approach is guided by a deep appreciation of human diversity and …

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David Dinerman 72F, Vice Chair

… 72F, Vice Chair Lafayette, California David Dinerman is the chief operating and financial officer of Zomazz, a … University. David played Ultimate Frisbee at Hampshire, is married with three children, and is involved in a number of community activities, including …

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Kenneth Rosenthal P04, Vice Chair

… Seeing Eye until his retirement in 2006. The Seeing Eye is the premier dog guide school in the world, with the … at the College from 1966 (before its opening) to 1976. He is the father of two daughters, one of whom is a Hampshire alum. Term ends 6/30/2016 StaffStaff … …

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Background on Hampshire College Flag Decision November 2016

… flag overnight before Veteran's Day, the incident is still under active investigation.  President Lash listened … on our college's flagpole for the time being, the College is seeking to enable a discussion of values among all members … not make a political statement.   Our primary mission is education, and we see this conversation on campus as an …

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America's tap dance historian donates life's work to Library of Congress and public

… Chronology of Tap Performance on Stage, Film, and Media is a 3,000-record chronological archive created by Hill with … from Hampshire College. (The direct link to the home page is http://memory.loc.gov/diglib/ihas/html/tda/tda-home.html … dance materials to the Library of Congress,” she said, “is to enlighten all who are interested in the historiography …

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March 5: Author and Guardian columnist Glenn Greenwald

… be held in Franklin Patterson Hall (Main Lecture Hall), is open to the public and free of charge. Greenwald will … A Tragic Legacy . A former contributing writer to Salon.com and a prizewinning journalist, Greenwald was named by … A Tragic Legacy . A former contributing writer to Salon.com and a prizewinning journalist, Greenwald was named by …

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May 16: A Celebration of Board Chair Sigmund Roos 73F

… trustees for 17 years, longer than any other person, and is the first alum to chair the board. Everyone is invited to attend this celebration of appreciation for the … At 4:30 p.m., a groundbreaking will be held at the future site of the Roos-Rohde House, on the lawn between Cole …

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Letter from Ken Rosenthal, Interim President: July 10, 2019

… and soul of Hampshire and have invested their careers here—is one of the College’s top priorities. I’m writing to tell … candidates whose interest in being our next president is a thrilling endorsement of the College’s mission and … Larry knows us very well as a former insider, and is much loved by many in our community. Larry will be …

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Flower Growing in Kenya

… Flower Growing in Kenya It is not likely that many people who purchase a bouquet of … in the industry. Nyong'o, a recent Hampshire graduate who is from Kenya, returned to her homeland last year to do an … of a prominent politician and a journalist, Nyong'o is well educated and urbane, but had never heard about this …

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Choosing China

… cultures, and traditions. Having experiences abroad is a good step toward this goal," she says. Hansen is one of a growing number of Hampshire students who opt to … it's a bridge that's getting wider and busier. Hampshire is in the midst of an ambitious plan to broaden its Chinese …

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Hampshire Protects 46 Acres on the Mount Holyoke Range

… Range. The protected land, owned by Hampshire College, is on the northeast flank of the Mount Holyoke Range near Bay … vistas and habitats for future generations.” Hampshire is applying for Living Building Certification for its R. W. … An equal amount of land, approximately three acres, is required to be preserved in perpetuity.  “In addressing …

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Slow Down and Enjoy the 17mph Ride: A Hampshire-style Tribute for Professor Kelly

… a lot of mathematical properties," he says.  His office is filled with 17-related scholarly accounts and ephemera. … into football, but the score? "Of course 17. And then 51 is 17 times three," he says, laughing. Hampshire is now marking Kelly’s retirement with a lasting tribute. All …

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Ronald A. Kelter, PA-C, Lic Ac, AAHIVS

… A. Kelter, PA-C, Lic Ac, AAHIVS Health Services Staff Ron is a physician assistant and acupuncturist who joined the … as well as gastroenterology specialty practice. He is a graduate of Northeastern University's Bouve College of … medicine at the New England School of Acupuncture. He is a certified HIV specialist through the American Academy of …

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New Professors in the School of Critical Social Inquiry

… There's not much flexibility. With Hampshire, there is a nontraditional economics program, so there is a lot more flexibility in what I can teach," she noted. In addition to what she's teaching, Pickbourn is also excited about the participation in her classes. "The …

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Sofi Ward’s Div III Seeks to Make Parkour More Inclusive for Fem and Genderqueer Members of the Community

… themed than just one or two disciplines. My Div III is about gender in parkour. Parkour is a niche sport, movement practice, and philosophy that has … it. I’ve been practicing parkour for four years, so it is something very personal and important to me. As a queer …

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Taking a Deep Dive into Dolphin Communication

… a “stranding alert system” to people who aren't in science is: an acoustic network that will allow scientists to analyze … communications just before a mass stranding. The goal is to develop an early warning system that would enable stranding networks to respond earlier, which is the best way to decrease the mortality rate. The most …

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Five Colleges Receives Grant to Celebrate Taiwanese Arts

… Five Colleges, Incorporated, of which Hampshire College is a member, a $50,000 grant to celebrate the richness of … a public performance at the Fine Arts Center. The project is funded, in part, by Spotlight Taiwan, a … performances and exhibitions. Central to the project is visits by Taiwanese performers to more than 40 campuses …

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$423,000 NSF Grant to Evolve "Robust" Software

… in evolutionary computing and genetic programming, and is editor-in-chief of the journal Genetic Programming and … undergraduates, to evolve "robust" software. "Evolution is the source of robustness in nature," Spector says. "Robust intelligence is capable but also flexible. Nature produces animals and …

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Writing Comics About Monsters and God

… Horvath says. In one of the passages, the protagonist is walking through downtown Washington, D.C., where Horvath … are all lit up, and trying to listen for God. “[The story] is a lot about this walking quietly and listening, which sometimes is a kind of silence that has a shape,” they say. According …

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January 23, 2019: Letter from Hampshire's Board of Trustees

… are familiar to many of you. As Mim has stated, now is exactly the time for Hampshire to seek a strategic partner. This is one of the ideas we’ve been discussing, and it has gained momentum, which is what led to both our announcement and to the media …

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Div III Profile: Julia Rauch on Histamine and Nerve Regeneration

… look at the inflammatory molecules released when a nerve is injured.” Rauch studied histamine, a molecule released … How does histamine affect how a nerve regenerates after it is injured ? Working in the labs at Hampshire, Rauch used … and regeneration potential.” Rauch says her research is promising and cites additional findings, such as …

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March 30: Eqbal Ahmad Lecture by #BlackLivesMatter Co-founders

… March 30, at 4 p.m. in the Robert Crown Center, and is free and open to the public. The lecture keynotes a … Ahmad Lecturers: Artist and organizer Patrisse Cullors is the founder and executive director of Los Angeles-based … entitled POWER: From the Mouths of the Occupied . Cullors is a Fulbright fellowship recipient and was named 2007 Mario …

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100 Percent Local Food Challenge at Hampshire College

… by a Henry P. Kendall Foundation Grant Hampshire College is going to test the limits of regional sustainable … of how we produce, transport, and consume food is a good way to get at broader questions of sustainability," … plan have already been developed on campus. Bon Appétit is working with Hampshire to research various opportunities …

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Alumni Profile: South Hadley Mandolin Orchestra Founder Adam Sweet 80F

… bluegrass and purchased his first mandolin. The mandolin is fingered the same way as a violin and he transitioned … He appreciates the mandolin's versatility, saying that it is "a very visual instrument" and easy for beginners to … Northampton Community Music Center for twelve years, which is what got him interested in the idea of starting an …

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Erick Msumanje Awarded Princess Grace Foundation Film Scholarship

… steps, where my father took me to see my first film." He is drawing on stories from within his family for the film, … always been patient and willing to work with me." Hillman is equally quick to praise Msumanje's work: "Erick is continually working towards finding a deeper understanding …

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