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Populationism and Prejudice
… Prejudice Abigail Meisel The topic of population control is now very much in the news because limiting population size has been linked to fighting global warming. It’s not a new way of thinking about environmental calamities. In fact, …
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HampHack Students Tackle 21st-Century Problems in 24-Hour Challenge
… but HampHack embraces Hampshire’s interdisciplinary ethics to bring together student teammates from a host of … App, by David Pearl. An app to help people in an emergency get immediate access to first aid MuSyc, by Michelle Ora Ali. … winners and prizes, visit https://hamp-hack-2017.devpost.com . All photos by Gabe Beresin Academic ProgramCognitive …
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Area Of Study
Anthropology and Archaeology
… and social sciences , anthropology students are exposed to field work and laboratory analysis. Student Project Titles … the geographic origin of enslaved Africans. This course is particularly recommended for students with interests in … their ideas and experiences with each other. In this way, participants learn from each other and the faculty …
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An Alum from Hampshire's First Class, Luis Hernandez Pays It Forward
… Hernandez — class of fall 1970 — took a chance and came to a new, experimenting college far from home. The trip from … Spanish-speaking neighborhood in northern Manhattan, is only about 150 miles, but for Hernandez, the journey to … a host of educational organizations, such as the United Way’s Center for Excellence in Early Childhood, the National …
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Redefining College Dining: Hampshire College's Food Plan for the Future
… Plan for the Future When Hampshire College students return to campus this fall, they will be welcomed back to a totally … experience can be. "We are questioning everything that is currently done and every practice that has become … and learners—the kind of future leaders who can change the way we interact with food on a daily basis. He is challenging …
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Architecture and Environmental Design
… of interest, from topics such as spirituality and space, to ecology and design, to sustainable transportation systems, … in the studio and in the local community. Indeed, our goal is nothing less than to change the way in which we live in the world. Hampshire College is also …
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An Evening with Ed Wingenbach: Presidential Speaking Tour Kicks Off in Brooklyn
… Tour Kicks Off in Brooklyn Since the pandemic put a halt to travel, this academic year presents Ed’s first opportunity … wind of this, it will matter to them too. When students get wind of this, it will matter to them too.” … with the sentiment that giving time or financial support is essential to keep Hampshire independent and sustainable …
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Biological and Life Sciences
… data for understanding the world in which we live. Science is not just information to learn; it is a process and way of thinking. You are here Sitewide Search Biology and …
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A Fresh Look at Local Flavor
… a Division III). The spiral-bound cookbook, designed to lay flat for the convenience of the cook, was published … Valley. Davis, who now lives in San Francisco where she is involved in the local foods movement, is pleased that her … near Havre de Grace, and preserving the agricultural way of life has become a passion for her. As part of her …
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Chapter 1: Hampshire College: Planning and Review
… College's operations, but we wish the accrediting team to focus especially on four questions and themes that are … commitment to innovation and experimentation. There is a strong agreement on campus that Hampshire no longer is … this issue with the members of the visiting team.(p.20-26) Special Topic #3. Relating Faculty Resources to Patterns …
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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 … at Blue Man . . . it’s been a dream come true and proved to be a great match for the level of depth of creative … in a highly collaborative environment, the result of which is incredibly fun and special.” For the last 30 years, Blue …
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Hampshire Protects 46 Acres on the Mount Holyoke Range
… Range. The protected land, owned by Hampshire College, is on the northeast flank of the Mount Holyoke Range near Bay … currently under construction on campus. In addition to a net-zero energy, waste, and water building, … in the Pioneer Valley. “Hampshire College is leading the way to show how educational institutions can protect and care …
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Baldwin Scholar's Determination Brings Returns
… Courtmanche Aubriana Mency searched hard for a college to call home for four years, because she wanted to limit … is greatly appreciated.” (link https://www.gofundme.com/23chwyk ) She also applied to GoFundMe for the company’s … I put a lot more thought and energy into it, not to get an A, but because it’s what I want my life to be. I’ve …
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Art meets science in alum's artworks, ventures
… art magazine, SciArt in America. Buntaine '06 continues to create science-inspired artworks and has exhibited them … been featured in the New York Times , ScientificAmerican.com, and a couple of dozen national science publications. A … between the scientist and the public.” To put it another way, art can be a more effective public science platform …
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When Students Stop and Think About What They're Learning
… my sins, I’m president of a college that requires students to write reflective evaluations of their own work as they … writing in Experience and Education, “‘Stop and think’ is sound psychology.” A hundred years later, Dewey’s theory … I changed. And now I understand so much more about how I get my best work done.” At its best, education helps students …
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Ken Rosenthal and Friends Endow Fund for Hampshire Faculty
… Faculty John Courtmanche Fifty years after helping to found Hampshire College as one of its first employees, Ken … also learn from,” Rosenthal says. “At Hampshire, teaching is not a one-way street of professors lecturing and dictating to students. …
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Cassidy Rappaport 12F Wins Charley Richardson Award
… was established by his classmates, friends, and family to honor his dedication to organizing and building the … hindered the experience, because part of the excitement is seeing how these groups work together.” Ellen Fitzpatrick … place,” added Fitzpatrick. “It seemed to me that one way to honor him was to make sure future generations of …
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She Sells Seashells: Michele Mirisola 08F Mixes Media and Inspiration in Her Home Goods
… line of furniture under her own name. We asked Michele to talk about her time at Hampshire and how it started her on … wanted to do? Did your course of study change along the way? Studio art was a constant every semester and I got … and in a children’s bookstore. I took all the time I could get covered under my parents’ health insurance. I had a lot …
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Reeve Thompson 93F: How Hampshire Prepared Me
… created by the company, which allows nonprogrammers to easily make applications for smartphones. "We like to call … he went to Panasonic Interactive Media, then PlanetRX.com, an Internet company. While at PlanetRX.com, Thompson was … franchise. "I was a huge fan of Star Wars , and this would get me back into gaming," he says. He considers his college …
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April 11: Update from Interim President Kenneth Rosenthal
… and a trustee from 2008-16. Hampshire was always intended to be a college that would re-imagine itself. We were founded … offers you an unparalleled education. Our program, the way it empowers you, has no match in higher ed. You know it. … While we rebuild, one of the hardest things we have to do is lose wonderful colleagues. This is a financial necessity. …
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Clauses Not Permitted
… Any contract containing these clauses should be sent to risk management for review. Automatic Renewal Limitation … renew automatically unless written notice of cancellation is received 30 (60, 90) days in advance of the contract … the harm caused by the defendant. Punitive damages are a way of punishing the defendant in a civil lawsuit and are …
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Returning From Leave, Field Study, or Exchange
… or Exchange Policies and Information Students wishing to return to active enrollment for the following semester must notify the Center for Academic Support and Advising prior to the Field Study, Leave, and Exchange Deadline. Students …
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Troncoso's International Exhibit and Capstone Research Celebrate Blackness in Cuba
… artists, and rappers," Troncoso remembers. “I joked to my friend that it would be great if we could showcase them … it!’” That’s how Troncoso’s second trip to Cuba paved the way for a third—when she would actually premiere the exhibit … mobilize, or help?” The curatorial theme of the exhibit is very much connected to Troncoso’s Division III research …
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Hampshire College Emergency Medical Services
… medical care on the Hampshire campus Our services are open to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. We provide … treatment Although we do not provide transportation to the hospital, patients may request ambulance transport via … Contact the director(s) at hampshirecollegeems@gmail.com or like us on Facebook . … Our Services Urgent medical …
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Public Release of Hampshire-UMass 2018 Negotiation Documents
… and then-leaders of Hampshire, about its negotiations to acquire Hampshire College. These documents, now published … April 5, voting to pursue an independent Hampshire. That is now our path, and we are fully engaged in raising the … independent Hampshire a reality. Let’s be clear: The only way Hampshire can sustain its distinctive mission is if we …
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