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A Tree of Cultural and Economic Importance
… culturally and economically important tree," she says. "It is highly valued as timber. It's durable. It's rot-resistant. … the look of bark. Every figure on the quilt, whether it is the squirrel that stands in the foreground or the plentiful forestry, is multi-chromatic and thoroughly detailed. "This is my sixth …
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Experimental Dance Show by Dean Slepian and Collaborators To Premiere This Week
… Duggan “The Dancing Room,” an experimental work that is part dance, part light show, featuring the work of Dean … the dancers do create this world they’re in.” Slepian is dean of the school for interdisciplinary arts and Five … performance debuts Tuesday–Thursday, March 7–9 . Slepian is quick to call the presentation a collaboration through and …
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Update on Accreditation: June 7, 2019
… hearing. Our presentation, on the theme of Fifty Years is Not Enough , encompassed the spirit of our endeavors to … sustain and grow Hampshire. Specifically, the Commission is concerned about Hampshire’s ability to meet its standards … to our students and the future of the College. There is much we have accomplished in the two short months since …
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April 5, 2019: Letter from Luis Hernandez 70F
… has stepped down as president of Hampshire College. It is with a heavy heart that I accept her resignation. In the … to do was emphasize that Hampshire’s long-term viability is an existential question, and I hope we can now move toward … for and volunteering on behalf of Hampshire. Ken is the parent of an alum, a former vice chair of the Board of …
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Poet Ross Gay, Winner of National Book Critics Circle Award, To Present Reading
… poet, orchardist, and creative writing professor Ross Gay is the featured writer for this year’s Andrew Salkey Memorial … at 4 p.m, in the Taylor Room, at the R.W. Kern Center. It is free and open to the public. Gay is the author of two other books of poetry: Against Which; …
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A Director of Photography Reflects on How Hampshire Primed Him for Success
… years who have gone on to reach impressive heights. Pessah is, in fact, the third Hampshire alum to join ASC; cofounder … are also members. Founded just over 100 years ago, the ASC is, essentially, the coolest club a cinematographer can join … Pessah says. “The camera that filmed Citizen Kane is there. It’s full of books and equipment, and history …
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Hampshire Students Launch Hands-on Lessons in Building Systems
… to help treat the building’s wastewater. Avery’s team is one of several adding into their bins soil, gravel, … effusus ), and water. How much of each material they add is a team decision. So began a semester-long experiment, a … and water and treat its own waste. Hampshire’s goal is certification under the Living Building Challenge , which …
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The Singing Tower
… The project takes at least the final year of study and is guided by a committee of faculty mentors recruited by the … places his fingertips or one of a number of other tools he is trying out as he practices. He debuted the tower at a … The best comparison made so far for the tower's deep tones is the sound of a whale, with the length of the strings …
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Feb. 21-22: ASK for Social Justice Conference
… Center's eleventh annual ASK for Social Justice Conference is on February 21-22. The conference will be held in Franklin Patterson Hall and is free for members of the Hampshire College community and, … Skills, Knowledge) for Social Justice Conference is built around the theme "ASK 2014 Takes on …
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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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Funds to Which You Can Contribute
… Scholarship Endowment The Bradford Alumni Scholarship is awarded to Hampshire students each year in need of … Network: Supporting 1st Generation Student Success FIRST is a network that aims to support the holistic well-being of … environmental science are given priority, but the program is not restricted to these areas. Lowry-Bruno-McNeil …
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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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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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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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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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