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Identity and Culture
… and Culture By Taliesin Nyala 07F Rachel Rubinstein is as comfortable discussing captivity narratives from the 1700s as she is explaining Rabbinical discourse from the 500s CE. Dr. … writing, and culture this past winter. Though she is well versed in Judaism, Rubinstein says that her …
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Womens Activism in 20th Century Iran
… in 20th Century Iran"—ended up being 79 pages long is "kind of perfect," she says, because so much of it centers … sides used women for their own ends," she says. "There is a Western idea that you have to have modernization to … many ideas as possible," Campbell says. Campbell says she is searching for a "global feminism," of which she believes …
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The Superman Orchestra
… The Superman Orchestra By Taliesin Nyala 07F The animation is gorgeous. No two scenes are alike. Each has the same structure and is the perfect length. And they are all public domain. In … Filmusik to promote live music. "The downside of film is that it's static; you have an experience with it but it …
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2014 Gruber Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Advising
… in Advising. The selection committee noted "what is most striking about his mentorship is the overwhelming gratitude that his advisees feel after … the beauty of Hampshire." Moreira (pictured right), who is on sabbatical for the spring 2014 semester, was chosen as …
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NeuroSculpture
… from Styrofoam and concrete. As far as her Div III is concerned, the brains are just the beginning. Buntaine's … inspiration comes from a fascination with forms. "Biology is made up of forms that interact with each other. In … that make something larger," says Buntaine. Her goal is not to make anatomical models, but rather to create …
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Computer Collaboration
… Computer Collaboration Getting computers to work together is the goal of Gabriel Tarasuk-Levin's (04F) final Hampshire … of distributed processing. "The basic idea behind it is that things can be handled more quickly by larger numbers … heart. "The entire series of events from start to finish is rather complex," Tarasuk-Levin says. "Basically, I'm …
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Our Commitment to Financial Aid in 2019-2020
… Loans. As a first year, the maximum loan in the package is $5,500. As a second year, the maximum is $6,500. And for the third and fourth years, the maximum loan is $7,500 in each year. These increases in loan levels do not …
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Hampshire College Alum Dr. Justin Xavier Moore Awarded Five-Year NIH Grant
… infectious diseases. In the United States, breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death among all women, but … cancer and more aggressive tumors. Furthermore, poverty is associated with a 6% increased odds of late-stage … U.S. According to Moore, one of the main goals of the work is “highlighting areas where targeted breast cancer …
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Facilities and Grounds Projects Bring New Look to Campus
… of student lounges, the Merrill residence hall is undergoing a major overhaul as part of a series of planned … and tile. One of the most noticeable changes to campus is the removal of a wall separating the Merrill quadrangle … a bigger part of the community." The Enfield quadrangle is also being restored this summer; a fire pit is one of …
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Area Of Study
Philosophy
… pornography, prostitution, and abortion. Philosophy is more than a subject matter, it is a way of thinking, asking questions, and evaluating … Facilities and Resources Five College Community Soap Box is a philosophical society open to all members of the Five …
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Healing the Spiritual Wounds of War
… of the soul. Professor of Humanities Robert Meagher is one such person inspired by the ancient words of Homer, … workshops, and exhibits on homecomings from war (nostoi is Greek for "homecomings"). Western Massachusetts is home to large numbers of both antiwar activists and …
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Division III Profile: Jennifer Maxwell Takes 'One Step Forward'
… encourage recovery in mental illness through art. Maxwell is combining her studies of art, animation and computer … bigger than themselves.” Maxwell says her project is about recovery. “The message that I’m going for is ‘One step forward,’ ” she says. “One step is one drawing, …
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Hampshire to Host 31st Annual CLPP Reproductive Justice Conference
… says, “The kind of movement building that happens at CLPP is vital to efforts in sustaining movements for resistance. … need to be building across movements. The CLPP conference is an incredible opportunity for that.” Student … . Please register by Monday, April 3; limited on-site registration is available. The three-day conference …
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Hampshire College Supports Paris Climate Agreement as Signatory to 'We Are Still In' Campaign
… Top 10 Green Buildings of 2017. Also this year, Hampshire is on course to become the first US residential college to generate 100 percent of its electricity from on-site renewable energy, as partner SolarCity has completed … lives have almost no impact on warming, but on whom it is having a disastrous effect,” said Hampshire President …
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Hampshire College Professor Chris Perry Receives Technical Achievement Award
… Achievement Award The Hampshire College community is definitely excited about the 2014 Academy of Motion … wins at the Screen Actors Guild and Critics Choice Awards, is widely considered a frontrunner for the best supporting … The Lady in Number 6 , as alumnus Jonathan Kitzen 86F is a co-producer. But much of the celebrating on campus is …
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Testing the Chemistry of Mummies and Toxic-Metal Pollution
… Josh Murray For her Division III thesis, Madison McDonald is examining strands of mummy hair to determine whether … object for elemental analysis. This ICP-mass spectrometer is the latest version of an instrument that Hampshire has … from that same community, the city of Lengshuijiang, site of the Xikuangshan (XKS) mine. All three students are …
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Hampshire College Alum Represents
… know I could do this as a job,” says Robyn Smith 11F, who is now an award-winning comics artist. Smith came to … studied art education. “But because of the way Hampshire is structured, I explored a lot of other things,” she says. … got interested in the sociology of race in America, which is different from how it is in Jamaica.” Classes with Susana …
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Exhibition by Senegalese Graffiti Artists Opens October 15, 2021
… Graffiti Artists Opens October 15, 2021 Hampshire College is pleased to announce Look and Feel , an artist residency … and the show and host a Q & A for guests. Look and Feel is curated by Associate Professor of Comparative Literature … throughout their residency. Serigne Mansour Fall is a Senegalese graffiti artist evolving under the name …
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Upcoming Virtual Events Help Celebrate Hampshire’s 50th Anniversary
… celebration of its 50th anniversary, Hampshire College is hosting several upcoming events showcasing the work of … to the public. A large-scale 50th Anniversary Celebration is scheduled for October 15–17, 2021. We’ve already hosted … media ownership, and critical resistance. This event is co-sponsored by the Hampshire College Community Commons …
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Matthews Retirement Exhibit Reflects on Her Time at Hampshire
… or in generational groups. In the second part, Matthews is reprising Hampshire alum David Rosten’s Division III … Hampshire College and the University of Michigan Library, is published online twice a year. Its editorial board is an international who’s who of Asian-photography scholars. …
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Students, Professors Present Research at National Ecological Conference
… a good fit for what we’re trying to accomplish, which is to expose students to what a professional conference is like,” she says. She and Hews will also talk about using … about research. “We drove home the point that science is collaborative,” Cianfrani says, “and that you have the …
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New Study By 50 World Scientists Warns of More Severe Threat from Global Warming
… recognize that the cycling of carbon through the biosphere is responding to climate change in ways that can … industrial activities,” she says. The study’s lead author is Thomas Crowther, who conducted his research while a … researchers from more than 30 other institutions. Sistla is also part of a group of Five College scientists who …
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New Student Computing Information
… information. Check your email Your Hampshire email address is usually added to your account in May (or January, for … before your arrival. Visit the New Student Experience site often; it will be updated regularly with new information … information. Check your email Your Hampshire email address is usually added to your account in May (or January, for …
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Sample Letter Requesting an Interview
… about the effectiveness of compromise when an organization is attempting to simultaneously improve a district and … about the effectiveness of compromise when an organization is attempting to simultaneously improve a district and …
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The Red Barn
… Barn. This Humanities and Arts course (HA175) surveyed the site and existing structure, conducted a survey of the … against its use as a community center--the College is still in search of that elusive space. … Not many people … against its use as a community center--the College is still in search of that elusive space. … The Red Barn …
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