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Hampshire Professor Nathan McClain Receives MacDowell Fellowship

… Literary Arts Nathan McClain has been awarded a fellowship to one of the most prestigious artists residencies in the … Fellowship entail? And what’s special about MacDowell? To answer your second question, and for those who may be … Coates, among many others. MacDowell’s stated mission is to “to nurture the arts by offering talented individuals an …

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Hampshire Welcomes Five New Faculty For Fall Semester 2017

… College welcomed five new full-time faculty members to campus this fall. Experts in their fields, each is … Her research and writing have received generous financial support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the … Her research and writing have received generous financial support from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the …

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'Defying The Nazis' Film by Hampshire Alums Burns and Joukowsky Premieres on PBS

… about a little-known mission by an American couple to rescue refugees and dissidents in Europe at the start of … with disabilities through a variety of media. NLM helped support Ice Warriors, a film produced by WGBH Boston about … with disabilities through a variety of media. NLM helped support Ice Warriors, a film produced by WGBH Boston about …

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Sabina Iftikhar 21F Wins Five College Statistics Prize for Hampshire

… passed for a master’s thesis.” When Sabina transferred to Hampshire, she knew she wanted to study statistics. In … of Biological Anthropology Alan Goodman , and received support from Associate Professor of Mathematics and … of Biological Anthropology Alan Goodman , and received support from Associate Professor of Mathematics and …

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Hampshire College Hosts Inaugural Harm Reduction Teach-In

… reduction, principles of practice, and resources available to the community.  On Saturday, November 12, from 9 a.m.–5 … and resources.  Cindy Marty Hadge from the grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization Wildflower … and resources.  Cindy Marty Hadge from the grassroots peer support, advocacy, and training organization Wildflower …

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Hampshire Alum Joe Minton 86F Helps Video Game Creators Navigate the Industry

… visions into global successes. Minton knows what it takes to bring a great video game to market — and how to help the people behind the game thrive. After leading …

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Center for Design Celebrates 20th Anniversary

… just as the center itself has inspired students and alums to design, make, and innovate over the past two decades.  … the Shop Coach program, which provides novice makers with support from more-experienced student mentors. 'The first … the Shop Coach program, which provides novice makers with support from more-experienced student mentors. 'The first …

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Introducing Adjunct Assistant Professor of Studio Arts and Visual Culture Christa Donner

… Visual Culture Christa Donner Hampshire College is pleased to welcome a substantial cohort of new professors to campus to support its growing enrollment and fall class. Professor …

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23rd Annual Eqbal Ahmad Lecture Tackles Reproductive-Justice Issues with Black Feminist Scholar-Activists

… as 65 listened in over Zoom. The event was free and open to the public. Black feminist scholar-activists Dorothy … of former Hampshire faculty member Eqbal Ahmad. Additional support came from the Department of Politics, Mount Holyoke … of former Hampshire faculty member Eqbal Ahmad. Additional support came from the Department of Politics, Mount Holyoke …

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Miriam Nelson, Prominent U.S. Health Scholar, Educator, and Policy Adviser, Named President of Hampshire

… dean and professor, and was a dedicated teacher and mentor to students. She was chair of the faculty at Tisch College of … dollars in resources from donors and funding agencies to support students, faculty, and programs. Nelson, who goes by … and chaired a Committee on Diversity and Inclusion to support campus climate by focusing on staff and faculty …

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Language, Linguistics, and Translation Studies

… of translation, linguistics, history and more. Beginning- to advanced-level language classes are offered throughout … they formulate hypotheses, make observations, and work to support explanatory theories. Student Project Titles … they formulate hypotheses, make observations, and work to support explanatory theories. Student Project Titles …

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President Nelson and Team of Scientists Study Environmental Impact of Dietary Guidelines for Americans

… a prominent health and nutrition scholar, former adviser to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and a leader of the … energy, land, and water use. Despite unprecedented public support, this and other sustainability language was not … energy, land, and water use. Despite unprecedented public support, this and other sustainability language was not …

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Early Learning Center Preschool Program

… Center is a mixed-aged classroom with children of three to five years old. In the preschool room, we spend most of … year, the classroom follows a more specific routine to support preschoolers transitioning into a new environment. As … year, the classroom follows a more specific routine to support preschoolers transitioning into a new environment. As …

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Alum Action Group Announces New Members

… New Members The Alum Action Group (AAG) is excited to announce the selection of seven new members from a diverse … connect alums to each other and the College in ways that support Hampshire's mission and goals, and to provide … connect alums to each other and the College in ways that support Hampshire's mission and goals, and to provide …

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Hampshire College Alum Tashal Brown 03F Awarded National Academy of Education Fellowship

… of Education (NAEd) Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship to create and implement a curriculum rooted in historically … on anti-Black curricula in U.S. education and seeks to promote comprehensive representations of Black … In her work, she collaborates with Black educators to develop strategies that honor Black students’ identities …

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Crown Founders Challenge Surpasses Goal

… the late Jim Crown 71F and his wife Paula gave $5 million to establish the Crown Founders Challenge , providing critical support for Hampshire’s Change in the Making campaign. This … the Crown Founders Challenge , providing critical support for Hampshire’s Change in the Making campaign. This …

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Stephen Gifford 00F’s Studio Reimagines Blue Man Group’s Visuals Nationwide

… Pretty Damn Sweet , has teamed up with Blue Man Group to overhaul the visual media for their performances … level you’re at, and the willingness of the community to support you in your growth.” What did you study? Did that … level you’re at, and the willingness of the community to support you in your growth.  I made a lot of terrible, awful …

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Hampshire College Welcomes an Incoming Fall Class of Bold, Compassionate Thinkers

… and Connecticut, and they range in age from 17 to 54! At least 83 of them are first-generation college … another’s mandala artwork hangs in the tunnel leading to the U.S. Capitol building. New students are deeply … design. Dozens of students are looking forward to participating in Hampshire athletics, such as track and …

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Hampshire Student Nancy Constanza F20 Folds Together Her Passions: Entrepreneurship, Art, and Community Work

… fund, which the College established in 2012. We talked to her about how her experience here evolved as she explored … myself. Writing with confidence is a challenge, but their support has been a great relief. Can you tell us about your … myself. Writing with confidence is a challenge, but their support has been a great relief. Can you tell us about your …

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Action Against Racism | Hampshire College

… I wrote: "One of our most pressing responsibilities is to be actively anti-racist. The full dimensions of our … training during intern preparation; and offer continued support for permanent identity-based housing.  (Action Items … greatest number of donors who might thus be inspired to support this campus initiative. The CAO in consultation with …

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Asian Studies

… in the Five College Consortium allows Hampshire students to pursue a wide variety of courses in nearly all … East Asian studies at the five institutions, they aim to support, encourage, and improve the teaching of East Asian … East Asian studies at the five institutions, they aim to support, encourage, and improve the teaching of East Asian …

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Enter the Line, See Where it Leads You

… decades of experience at Hampshire, the other fairly new to the College. L. Brown Kennedy and Mei Ann Teo got together … the films she directed is the documentary Please Listen to Me, about marginalized and at-risk youth in Singapore. She … to be completely different. I love Shakespeare as a drama test: there have been so many productions of Hamlet, and all …

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Chapter 10: History of Hampshire College

… Bob McNitt started his co-op with two purposes in mind: to make consumer goods available to the Hampshire community … sent an open letter to the community asking for help and support (" ... we're still cold and in the dark, and our food … co-ops. However, the biggest fund raiser and community support builder for the move was an auction that was held in …

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Hampshire College’s Semester Unbound Creates Campus Climate Action Plan

… further dissolved the already porous boundaries relating to disciplinary thinking in the College’s academics, a new … as its own definition of environmental sustainability: to support a future of coexistence and symbiosis among all life … as its own definition of environmental sustainability: to support a future of coexistence and symbiosis among all life …

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Hampshire College Receives $1 Million Gift from Cofounder of Stonyfield Organic

… in January 2019. The Hirshbergs are the seventh donors to invest $1 million or more in a campaign that includes two … years ago, Hampshire gave me the tools and confidence to overcome countless challenges in building our … important, pragmatic, and inspiring example of how to help young adults invent new, entrepreneurial solutions to …

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