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Harris-Veit Artists' Grant Fund Will Support Student Work
… arts. The goal of the Harris-Veit Artists' Grant Fund is to help students from diverse economic backgrounds with … said Veit. Art professor Bill Brayton noted that it is exciting to be able to present students with this funding, … said Brayton. "The best part of education in the arts is to see projects come together in exciting ways. In the …
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Garbology Selected as Common Reading for Fall 2013
… Reading for Fall 2013 Author Edward Humes 75F asks: "What is America's largest export, most prodigious product and … will be part of new student orientation. Humes, who is a graduate of Hampshire, is scheduled to speak at the College on August 30. Author's …
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Invitation for Public Comments for NEASC Reaccreditation
… The Commission on Institutions of Higher Education is one of seven accrediting commissions in the United States … accreditation on a regional basis. Accreditation is voluntary and applies to the institution as a whole. The Commission, which is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, accredits …
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Response to ICE Ruling
… universities shift to full online operations. The ruling is deliberately cruel and manifestly unjust. It is transparently intended to disrupt the education of … serves no public good, and has no justification. It is purely malevolent. The new guidance does not impact …
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Assault on Democracy — Letter from President Wingenbach
… of the actions of this regime, not a departure. It is despicable and deplorable, but not, sadly, shocking. Trump … of democracy, and Trump’s open embrace of white supremacy is the foundation of his power to mobilize followers. Their rejection of the election results is a negation of multi-racial democracy. It is an attempt to …
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Notable Alumni
Gabrielle Hamilton 83F
… Hamilton 83F Gabrielle Hamilton 83F Gabrielle Hamilton is the chef/owner of Prune restaurant and the author of New … Times bestsellers Blood, Bones & Butter and Prune Hamilton is the chef/owner of PRUNE, which she opened in New York … all major press, both nationally and internationally, and is regularly cited in the top 100 lists of major food …
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April 22: Earth Day – Regional Food System Strategies Panel
… be held in Franklin Patterson Hall’s Main Lecture Hall, is free and the general public is invited. A leading visionary and voice in the sustainable campus movement, Orr is author of the influential book Earth in Mind . He …
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Number Theory
… have to focus on that." Number theory, in particular, is what really catches Engberg's attention. Essentially a … that even when answers are discovered, constructive use is minimal. "There are no real-world applications. It's … as a top competitor. His passion for climbing is similar to what he feels for mathematical problems, where …
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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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Staff
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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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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