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Reeve Thompson 93F: How Hampshire Prepared Me
… Prepared Me
Michael Samuels 09F "Who doesn't have an idea for an app?" Reeve Thompson 93F asked during a recent talk at … and set up an internship (he and Red Hill Studios put one together on the spot). "They'd say, 'Hey, could you go … he went to Panasonic Interactive Media, then PlanetRX.com, an Internet company. While at PlanetRX.com, Thompson was …
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Div II Profile: JOE NEWLIN 15F
… discussions of politics were usually too abstract for me. I’ve always been a solution-oriented person, which … elements of a traditional American government major that one may find at one of
the Five Colleges, complemented by policy-based …
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Issues of Migration and Immigration
… of Second Generation Turkish Women in Berlin, Germany For May 2007 Hampshire College graduate Sophie Woodruff, … two grants through the prestigious Fulbright Program . One is a critical language enhancement award and the other a … Fellow Woodruff will narrow her research focus to women in one or two families, with repeated intergenerational …
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Hampshire Students Recognized at Grinspoon Virtual Celebration of Entrepreneurial Spirit
… showcase . Sofia Cappello 17F received a Spirit Award for her family-founded business The Golden Stitch LA , which creates one-of-a-kind custom eco-friendly dog clothing and … during the live pitch competition. Harnisch was one of the eight finalists in the competition, and her …
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Private Alternative Loans
… private loan. Federal student loans may be a better option for you with their fixed interest rates, future payment … with any questions along the way. We do not recommend one loan over another, but if you need help to determine if … with any questions along the way. We do not recommend one loan over another, but if you need help to determine if …
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Maintaining Your Status and Organizing Visa Documents
… Visa Documents Maintaining Your F-1 Student Status (For information regarding maintaining your J-1 status, please … How to organize your documents: Keep all your documents in one safe, secure place (e.g., a locked file in your campus … How to organize your documents: Keep all your documents in one safe, secure place (e.g., a locked file in your campus …
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Chapter 4: Fund Raising and Financial Planning
… a reality. He absolutely refused to have the College named for him, but the Trustees gave him "the bum's rush" … know nothing has ever practically been done about it. Each one of these presidents has great pressure on him to use any … for faculty, would provide for a ratio of faculty ranks of one full professor, two associate professors, and four …
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Why I Love Hampshire College
… it is imperfect. An imperfect school makes a perfect place for critical thinking. Hampshire College is never a finished … Hampshire shows the world that there is more than one definition of success—all roads lead to Rome. More … Hampshire shows the world that there is more than one definition of success—all roads lead to Rome. More …
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Laptops and Temperature Extremes
… case, in the trunk of a vehicle in cold or hot weather for long periods of time. The device could freeze, which can … computer. Leave enough room to ensure that the heat from one is not affecting the temperature of the other. Do not … computer. Leave enough room to ensure that the heat from one is not affecting the temperature of the other. Do not …
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What to Bring
… What to Bring This list will help you decide what to pack for your move to Hampshire College housing. What You’ll Find When You Arrive Each room comes furnished with one bed frame and mattress; a desk and chair; an open closet … You’ll Find When You Arrive Each room comes furnished with one bed frame and mattress; a desk and chair; an open closet …
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Nov. 1 Dec. 2: "About Face" by photographer Sage Sohier
… to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. For the "About Face" project, which was published in December … of facial paralysis, a condition that usually occurs on one side of the face. Sohier will give a public talk about … deal with medical afflictions, especially when they affect one's primary appearance. Even minor facial problems …
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What's New in Loans?
… What's New in Loans? EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026 : The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has made significant changes in … per year; existing PLUS borrowers who have borrowed for their Hampshire students before July 1, 2026 are not … is 5.30 percent (5.30%). … EFFECTIVE July 1, 2026 : The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has made significant changes in …
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Of Mice and Mastocytosis
… is both a scientific document and a highly personal one.” “I worked building off the scientific literature,” … cells, Mercado says, “which are immune cells responsible for allergic diseases.” Allergies occur when the immune … of more-effective therapies for mastocytosis. “There’s no one-size-fits-all treatment for mastocytosis; each case is …
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Hampshire College Offers Scholarship to Attend Vermont Law School
… energy, take note. Hampshire offers an annual scholarship for a student or an alum within ten years after graduation to … JD from Vermont Law School (VLS), consistently ranked as one of the country’s top programs in environmental law. … life.” The scholarship possibilities are: A full one-year scholarship for the Master of Environmental Law and …
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The Blacksmith Collective
… Dupuis' dad, a foreman at the Springfield Armory, was the one who first introduced him to the trade, and he followed … way his dad did, and the way blacksmiths have been doing for centuries. "It's still an ancient way of teaching. It's handed from one person to another, and a lot of it is verbal. It's a …
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Excavation Policy
… Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), the fatality rate for excavation work is 112% higher than the rate for general … of an excavation in which the sides of the excavation form one or a series of horizontal steps, usually with vertical or … must be reported to the Massachusetts State Police within one hour. Troop B of the State Police patrols the western …
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Collaboration Brings Research Full Circle
… de Nutricion de Centro America y Panama and the Centers for Disease Control. At the CDC, Conlisk worked primarily in … in the International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology (one of which was first-authored by Division III student Anne Marie Borchelt 01F) and one in the New England Journal of Medicine . It is unusual …
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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 … had to be considered in making this decision, including: One, our obligation to the students whom we had already … counseling, dean of faculty, and other offices are working one-on-one with current and prospective students affected by …
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Hampshire Opens Advanced Collaborative Modeling Center
… Center, and already teams of students are using the space for collaborative projects across disciplines, while faculty … physical models, computer models,” explains Sarah Hews, one of five professors who led the opening of the center. … science, research, and math. We wanted to bounce ideas off one another, to innovate in our teaching,” Cianfrani says. …
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Hampshire at the Largest Climate March in History
… something was approaching, a fiery anticipation of action. For months thousands of organizers had mobilized their … for Social Change (CPSC) organized almost 80 students in one bus and two vans. Hampshire brought the most students to … of us marching in the crowd,” said Nina Levison 13F, one of the other student organizers for the march. “So many …
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President Nelson Welcomes Class of 2018, Announces Year of Strategic Visioning
… of 2018, Announces Year of Strategic Visioning It’s a time for renewal: This was the message from Hampshire President … each student has a singular story to tell, she said: “One of you builds musical instruments and already spent time … a Hampshire summer program working in our design center. One of you made a documentary on your school’s health …
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'What Are Those Alien Things In Bacteria?' Professor Dobro and Team of Scientists and Students Publish Discoveries
… in the Journal of Bacteriology, from the American Society for Microbiology. The discovery and recording of these … list of parts inside bacteria. This will help us one day be able to control those that impact human health, … distributed on WAMC and other stations, InsideHigherEd.com, and elsewhere on the Web. …
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Organizations and Resources
… to do with board governance, and is an invaluable resource for governing bodies in higher education. The second section … current trends, and hot topics. The last section lists news sites dedicated to higher education. Board of Trustees … is published every week both in paper and on-line, and is one of the top destinations for news, advice, discussion …
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Professor Girmay's New Book Is A National Poetry Month Pick by Oprah.com, NBC News
… Girmay's New Book Is A National Poetry Month Pick by Oprah.com, NBC News Professor Aracelis Girmay's new book The Black … Angeles Times and NBCNews.com, where the writer dubbed it one of five exceptional new books of poetry by Latino poets. … Oprah.com recommended the book as one of five to pick up for National Poetry Month. González describes The Black Maria …
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Hampshire Art Gallery Presents “The Distance Is Getting Closer,” from Artist-in-Residence Serena Himmelfarb 05F
… infrastructure, and divergent ecologies of landscapes. For the past three years, Himmelfarb has immersed themselves … and living in the outdoors, is driven by a yearning for a decentered expression of place. The upcoming exhibition … intern Reid Pitman F22, and Senior Faculty Associate for Studio Art Gregory Kline. Financial and in-kind support …
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