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Youth Leadership and Empowerment Through Collaborative Research
… Valley. “When I was looking through the course catalog for the spring, I saw a class about participatory action … their argument is pretty advanced and impressive.” After graduating, Dvorak will be working with the … their argument is pretty advanced and impressive.” After graduating, Dvorak will be working with the …
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Div III Profile: Syrian Refugee Accounts Inspire Student's Emergency Response App
… and that sometimes no help came at all. “People were dying for ridiculous reasons,” Pearl says. “It’s a vulnerable … and it’s done. You need to approach it in all its phases.” After returning from Jordan, he and his partner, Mount … and it’s done. You need to approach it in all its phases.” After returning from Jordan, he and his partner, Mount …
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Hampshire Plans to be First U.S. Residential College Supplying 100 Percent of Electricity from On-Site Solar
… systems, and determine whether any upgrades are needed for safe, stable, and reliable operations. The College and … be publicly accessible online and visible in the building after opening, to be employed by users and occupants to … be publicly accessible online and visible in the building after opening, to be employed by users and occupants to …
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Hampshire College Alum Emma Kohlmann 07F’s Debut Book Catalogs a Decade of Watercolor Works
… of schools that I think ultimately weren’t the right fit for me. I applied to B.F.A. programs but didn't get anywhere, … tell us about that process? I worked at an amateur archive after college and that actually inspired me to begin … make that week and saving them in a Dropbox. Eventually, after many years of scanning, I accumulated about 1,000 …
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Open-Access Education: Students Win When Schools Team Up
… When Schools Team Up Jonathan Lash Most colleges compete for students, but for more than 50 years, Five Colleges in … on building a DNA circuit that can solve logic problems. After graduation, she published her research findings in an … on building a DNA circuit that can solve logic problems. After graduation, she published her research findings in an …
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Faculty
Nathan McClain
… Previously Owned (Four Way Books, 2022), longlisted for the Massachusetts Book Award, and Scale (Four Way Books, … Canem fellow. He earned an M.F.A. from the M.F.A. Program for Writers at Warren Wilson College. His poems and prose … Previously Owned (Four Way Books, 2022), longlisted for the Massachusetts Book Award, and Scale (Four Way Books, …
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Current Students Find and Follow Personalized Paths of Study
… experienced with historical reproduction.” TJ Olson F22 “For my Division III Capstone project, I wanted to create … I think about learning and education.” Jacory Martin F24 “After a major foundational year, I was drawn to film, … generation of disabled students.” Schuyler Durand F23 “After many classes and a few revelations, I have narrowed my …
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Area Of Study
American Studies
… Several core seminars on models, methods, and materials for interdisciplinary study, plus courses from other relevant disciplines, provide the groundwork for students to pursue theoretically informed, integrative … (MHC) Facilities and Resources The Five College Center for Crossroads in the Study of the Americas The Five College …
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Jewish Studies
… program has given dozens of students a valuable foundation for notable careers in the fields of Jewish Studies and … literature. The center also offers events and conferences for college students, focusing on Jewish literature and … well as kosher facilities on other campuses. Coordinator for Religious Identity and Political Intersections At …
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Sensenich Examines Native American History and its Absence from U.S. Schools
… in American school systems, either. It was an aha! moment for me. I decided, This is something I need to bring back to … Sandra Matthews: Jennifer was passionate about the need for people to be more aware of the painful history of Native … photography drew important attention to their presence. For more of Jennifer's work, see her website . Div IIDiv …
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Hampshire Mourns the Death of Founding Science Professor John M. Foster
… in 2017) were the first full-time faculty members hired for the new Natural Science school being developed at … Association for the Advancement of Science. A memorial service will be held on March 2 at 2 p.m. at the Amherst … Association for the Advancement of Science. A memorial service will be held on March 2 at 2 p.m. at the Amherst …
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Chapter 2: Views from Outside
… faculty, staff, and students of Hampshire College for their gracious hospitality on the occasion of our visit … written his thesis on the aerodynamics of the Frisbee. After much discussion, the college decided to make a … enormous risk," recalled Adele Simmons, who recently left after 12 years as president to head the John D. and Catherine …
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From Reel to Reel to Reel
… the Sundance Film Festival, also made the 2016 shortlist for the Academy Awards. She’s now working on a Netflix … that I wouldn’t necessarily have gotten in New York.” After living and working in Memphis for six years, Meyer went … that I wouldn’t necessarily have gotten in New York.” After living and working in Memphis for six years, Meyer went …
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Native American and Indigenous Studies Professor Robert Caldwell Brings Deep Research to His Teaching
… and focus on student portfolios confirms its reputation for student-centered and collaborative learning. Hampshire’s … in the early 18th Century) then new Nations (U.S., Mexico after 1821), I have traced the complex interrelations … in the early 18th Century) then new Nations (U.S., Mexico after 1821), I have traced the complex interrelations …
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Q&A on the Bauhaus with Dr. Karen Koehler
… to be involved in Bauhaus Modern? What was the inspiration for the exhibition? A: I have been working on the Bauhaus … is a Bauhaus scholar. I began to focus on the Bauhaus for my dissertation, completed at Princeton on a fellowship to Harvard. I am now working on a book for Phaidon Press on the Bauhaus. The exhibition started when …
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Students in Yearlong Course Design Across Cultures, Study in Thailand, Collaborate Across Disciplines
… Centre, based in Nan, as a component of “Designing for Life: Agriculture, Ecology, and Design in Northern … by the government or large multinational corporations. After seven months of intensive coursework, which included … by the government or large multinational corporations. After seven months of intensive coursework, which included …
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Commencement Remarks by President Ralph J. Hexter
… so let's begin with the first of many rounds of applause for our triumphant graduating students. Graduating students … true patriotism, and his love of France and its army even after and over and beyond the acts of treachery, betrayal and … true patriotism, and his love of France and its army even after and over and beyond the acts of treachery, betrayal and …
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Statement In Response to Executive Order on Immigration Policy
… and national security. I too am dismayed and worried, both for the safety of individuals who may be caught up in these … calls for inclusion of other nations into the ban after a 60-day review period, so citizens from other Middle … calls for inclusion of other nations into the ban after a 60-day review period, so citizens from other Middle …
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Hampshire Film Professors and Alums Screen Works on Place and Placemaking
… join alums Emily Drummer 09F and Josh Weissbach 04F for “Up and Down the River,” an event taking place at the … color, silent. 4:00. 2012) tells the story of a return after many years to the home of a beloved teacher. Hillman … color, silent. 4:00. 2012) tells the story of a return after many years to the home of a beloved teacher. Hillman …
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Hampshire Alums Co-Create New Comedy Show "Seasoned"
… their married life, but they also utilize their platform for advocacy and activism. Their TikTok bio reads, “Welcome … almost every video asking questions and making commentary. After two years of posting, the resulting video catalog is a … almost every video asking questions and making commentary. After two years of posting, the resulting video catalog is a …
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Collaboration and Cooperation Drive Innovative Kern Center Construction
… Hall. The view is a key part of the building's design, but for now contractor Jonathan Wright 70F, president of Wright … on track for completion in January 2016, just over a year after November's groundbreaking. Wright, who has been … on track for completion in January 2016, just over a year after November's groundbreaking. Wright, who has been …
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Mandy Young-Guzmán S25 Impresses Fellow Attendees at a National Professional Conference
… at the annual conference of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) led to several … from Central Connecticut State University (CCSU) after spending three semesters there. What inspired the talk … anyone who answered a question or shared their thoughts. After the conference, a lot of people reached out to me to …
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Changing Landscapes Together: Leyla Munist F22 and Hallie Spell F23 Join Forces on the Farm
… different disciplines. Hampshire provided the space for me to take both art and natural science classes without … laboratory work, mainly soil science and microbiology. After a research internship between my sophomore and junior … for travel and adventure, and I hope to keep exploring after I graduate. Spell: I rock climb, play roller derby, …
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Creativity Center Awards Ten Project Grants to Students
… Series Capote's workshop series is a call to action for students and community members, and directly addresses … ideas that appear in a significant portion of his music. After writing an analysis of these music theory concepts, he … ideas that appear in a significant portion of his music. After writing an analysis of these music theory concepts, he …
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Hampshire Celebrates 2020 Graduates at 50th-Anniversary Commencement, Held Online
… honor students' accomplishments as festively as possible. For its 90-minute virtual ceremony, Hampshire’s Dean of … the graduates they were finishing their college careers after the most challenging period in the College’s history. … the graduates they were finishing their college careers after the most challenging period in the College’s history. …
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