55th Anniversary Celebration
… 55th anniversary celebration. Rooms will only be available for the night of Friday, October 17, and Saturday, October … p.m. Fall Farm Fest Thorpe House Join our awesome crew for old-fashioned farm fun! There will be wagon rides from … more! 2–3 p.m. Living Building Tour Hitchcock Center for the Environment What if every single act of design and …
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New Endowment Promotes Women In Business Courses, Programs
… access, while analyzing strategies to change the landscape for women in business. A number of female professionals … bank where she says she was expected to wear pantyhose. After that experience she says she knew she wanted to pursue … bank where she says she was expected to wear pantyhose. After that experience she says she knew she wanted to pursue …
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Of Mice and Mastocytosis
… cells, Mercado says, “which are immune cells responsible for allergic diseases.” Allergies occur when the immune system goes into hyperdrive after exposure to a foreign substance, such as pollen or the … occur when the immune system goes into hyperdrive after exposure to a foreign substance, such as pollen or the …
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Hampshire Alum's Music Documentary Embraced on Global Festival Circuit
… Austin Chronicle dubbed it “practically required viewing for all music aficionados.” Amherst Cinema will hold a … moderated by Byron Coley 74F and Matt Krefting 99F. And after-party at the High Horse will follow The film has been … moderated by Byron Coley 74F and Matt Krefting 99F. And after-party at the High Horse will follow The film has been …
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Preventing HIV: Teaching Thai Teens to Invest in Themselves
… of the HIV and sexual health course she's led in Thailand for the past two years. "I looked at it as training for … biology of HIV, but she started working with Warm Heart after realizing that, although there were accurate tests and … biology of HIV, but she started working with Warm Heart after realizing that, although there were accurate tests and …
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Complexities of Representations of Children
… Katelin Wilton's 05F , it's hard to know where to begin. For her Div III—"'Where there is no water we go to the ocean … as a way to talk with each other about their experiences." After graduation, Wilton plans to defer entrance to graduate … as a way to talk with each other about their experiences." After graduation, Wilton plans to defer entrance to graduate …
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Healing the Spiritual Wounds of War
… by stories, not just as simple tales but as metaphors for explaining mysteries of the soul. Professor of Humanities … post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicide in soldiers after they have returned home. The spiritual wounds of war … post-traumatic stress disorder, and suicide in soldiers after they have returned home. The spiritual wounds of war …
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Div III Profile: Suhilah Booker Studies Benefits of Movement to Early Learners
… of concepts would open up and engage more,” she says. “After that, I read an article by a teacher who said she wished she had more resources for her students to engage in movement. So I said, ‘I’m going … of concepts would open up and engage more,” she says. “After that, I read an article by a teacher who said she …
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In Memory of Samuel Josiah Butterfield 09S
… while still an infant. "Now," he declared, "it's time for me to see what's in the middle." Sam's spirit of … and nights in grungy conditions. It means working long after the local pizza deliveries have stopped. It means … and nights in grungy conditions. It means working long after the local pizza deliveries have stopped. It means …
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Hampshire Board Decision on Admitting a Fall 2019 Class
… the College to admit two distinct categories of applicants for this fall: those students who accepted Hampshire’s offer … for fall 2019 or spring 2020. We reached our decisions after considering many factors, including heartfelt and … for fall 2019 or spring 2020. We reached our decisions after considering many factors, including heartfelt and …
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Mystery of the Mummies
… it seems, has been endangering health in the region for centuries. The discovery culminates a long, intense … work as well. Amarasiriwardena joined the faculty in 1987 after earning his doctorate at North Carolina State … work as well. Amarasiriwardena joined the faculty in 1987 after earning his doctorate at North Carolina State …
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Div III Profile: Sean Seid's Interpretations of Colonial American Music
… American Music Joshua Murray Sean Seid’s inspiration for his Division III capstone project can be traced to a … of the Five College Certificate in Ethnomusicology. After Hampshire, Seid intends to pursue an advanced degree, … of the Five College Certificate in Ethnomusicology. After Hampshire, Seid intends to pursue an advanced degree, …
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The “Super 8 Filmmaking in Paris” Program Changed My Life
… framing, camera angles, and blocking, which are essential for effective cinematography. Even after 15 years teaching the same Paris course, Hillman's … on the African continent. I came to Hampshire College after growing up in South Africa, partially because I thought …
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Friends Since Day One, Alums Collaborate on Exhibition "To Have and To Owe"
… day at Hampshire College and have remained friends since. After graduating, Ptak devoted her career to contemporary art … activities took place at the Elizabeth Foundation for the Arts (EFA) Project Space in New York City from Sept. … day at Hampshire College and have remained friends since. After graduating, Ptak devoted her career to contemporary art …
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Hampshire Remembers Longtime Professor of Philosophy and Religion Ken Bradt
… Dame and an M.A. in philosophical theology from Yale. After leaving Hampshire, he earned a Ph.D. from Yale in … and there were many times when the class would go well after midnight. His lectures were utterly absorbing and felt … of the best work I’ve done.“ Bradt taught at the College for 15 years. His lecture and seminar classes comprised close …
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Hampshire College Welcomes Five New Members to the Board of Trustees
… She previously held positions as general counsel for the North American and European regions at Mead Johnson … in liberal arts from The New School, where he transferred after two years of study at Hampshire. Warren Gorlick 77F is … in liberal arts from The New School, where he transferred after two years of study at Hampshire. Warren Gorlick 77F is …
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Black History Month: Selections from Our Students and Librarians to Read, Listen to, and Watch
… “These are all selections made by our student workers for Black History Month,” says Access Services Associate … display when there’s such a wealth of possibilities.” But for Chatham, broad representation was key. Among their picks … ultimately rooted in Black culture,” said Chatham. “Take for example [musician] Harry Styles, K-pop, and the beauty or …
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Documenting Hampshire: Graduating Student Photographer Alysha Ras 22F Reflects on Her Experience
… Her Experience Div III student Alysha Ras, who has worked for the Communications Office as school photographer for … projects, including doing a photography internship with a service dog–training program. I pursued many interesting … projects, including doing a photography internship with a service dog–training program. I pursued many interesting …
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Hampshire College Welcomes an Incoming Fall Class of Bold, Compassionate Thinkers
… short stories. One has murals displayed in a Forest Service recreational area; another’s mandala artwork hangs in … tennis, and wrestling. One student installed race courses for canoes, kayaks, and rowing for the U.S./World team trials … short stories. One has murals displayed in a Forest Service recreational area; another’s mandala artwork hangs in …
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Division III: A Study of Stream Temperatures
… the effect that land use has on the stream's temperature. After doing fieldwork and placing probes to monitor the … the effect that land use has on the stream's temperature. After doing fieldwork and placing probes to monitor the …
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Hampshire Appoints Timothy Zimmerman to Endowed Professorship Honoring Jonathan Lash
… its total endowment, all which have been priorities for President Lash, said Chair of the Board Gaye Hill. Eva … education, sustainability, and environmental action.” After receiving his bachelor's and master’s degree in marine … sources to supply campus food Operating more efficiently after establishing a Sustainable Revolving Fund to increase …
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Kent State, One Generation Removed
… event are they themselves monuments. We are all, for that matter, monuments to our own lives and the era in … included writing instructor Will Ryan. Goldblatt's plans after graduating from Hampshire College on May 22 include … included writing instructor Will Ryan. Goldblatt's plans after graduating from Hampshire College on May 22 include …
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Hampshire to Host Five College PoetryFest 2016
… derive from fragmentary or decontextualized information. For her poetry component, she says, Assistant Professor of … used to think that my poems could only be written directly after an experience, and was skeptical about the contrived … used to think that my poems could only be written directly after an experience, and was skeptical about the contrived …
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Hampshire Alums Yahui Liu 21F and Cherlynn Zhang 18F Shape a Co-Creation Space in Nepal
… Zhang 18F Shape a Co-Creation Space in Nepal Karen Corday After their years at Hampshire, the two friends are now … following through on an idea that they had dreamed about for some time. Jivanta Kalalaye (“A Living Space for … describes her Hampshire experience as “transformative.” After she transferred from a Chinese university, she says, “I …
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NOTICE: Covid-19 Case in the Hampshire Community
… identifying information about the employee out of respect for their privacy and applicable HIPAA privacy laws. We ask … also be used for counseling and mental health services. After-hours medical advice is available 24/7 through UMass … also be used for counseling and mental health services. After-hours medical advice is available 24/7 through UMass …
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