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Jennifer VanWyk

… research addresses factors that govern community dynamics for native bee populations, including disease transmission, … research addresses factors that govern community dynamics for native bee populations, including disease transmission, …

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Gaurav Jashnani

… they were a postdoctoral fellow at CUNY's Institute for Research on the African Diaspora in the Americas and the … U.S. Fulbright Program, Roothbert Fund, and Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues, and has been … Somatics, Global Action Project, and Communities United for Police Reform. Jashnani is also a licensed …

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Hampshire College Offers Admission to Students at New College of Florida

… education grounded in a commitment to free inquiry. After consulting with the student organizers rallying to … education. Hampshire will provide a welcoming environment for all who want the freedom to study and act on the urgent … education grounded in a commitment to free inquiry. After consulting with the student organizers rallying to …

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Introducing Assistant Professor of Photography, Creative Arts, and Visual Culture Veronica Melendez

… and Visual Culture Veronica Melendez , who comes to us after teaching photography at Bennington College. Professor … is integral to the College's transdisciplinary approach for faculty hiring that focuses on bringing together … and Visual Culture Veronica Melendez , who comes to us after teaching photography at Bennington College. Professor …

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LGBTQ Reporter Kate Sosin 04F Talks About the Ways Hampshire Enabled Them to Be

… run faster. I don’t care if I look ridiculous. I know that for the first time in my life, I can just be. I am queer , I … It’s this moment, running wild through the woods after orientation and before classes. “…the value of … It’s this moment, running wild through the woods after orientation and before classes. “…the value of …

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Professor of Film and Photography Abraham Ravett Soon to Retire, but Still Screening

… Berlin , will show four of his short films as part of its “After the Shoah” series. Ravett will attend the Amherst … administrative support to undertake and curate film series for the larger community.  Were there ways in which working … Berlin , will show four of his short films as part of its “After the Shoah” series. Ravett will attend the Amherst …

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Art, Community, and Pizza: A Conversation with Hampshire Alum Caterina Kenworthy 14F

… a slice of the pizza business, serving as the art director for her family founded company, La Rossi Pizza . Based in … series began on a whim during the first week of lockdown. After photographing Mr. Singh at Pop’s Package Store in … series began on a whim during the first week of lockdown. After photographing Mr. Singh at Pop’s Package Store in …

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

… “The State We Are In: Building an Intersectional Movement for Reproductive Justice,” took place at Hampshire College. … move to eviscerate voting rights and affirmative action after Dobbs, the speakers impressed on the attendees the … move to eviscerate voting rights and affirmative action after Dobbs, the speakers impressed on the attendees the …

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Division III Student Isaac Rubin F22 Builds Community Through Play and Projects

… with him about his studies, current projects, and advice for incoming students. What attracted you to Hampshire? I … At that point, I began taking a bunch of botany courses, after realizing the amount of passion I had for botanical … At that point, I began taking a bunch of botany courses, after realizing the amount of passion I had for botanical …

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Dr. J Finley 00F, Professor of Africana Studies Who Researches Black Women’s Humor, to Deliver Commencement Address

… the young version of the voice I still speak with.” After completing her degree with a concentration in Black … the young version of the voice I still speak with.” After completing her degree with a concentration in Black …

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Nathan Kensinger 97F Tackles Environmental Issues in Film on Exhibit at Brooklyn Museum

… with a heavy focus on grades and tests and not much room for creativity or experimentation. I wanted something totally … the last 20 years. I moved to Brooklyn a couple of years after graduating and have been working as an independent … the last 20 years. I moved to Brooklyn a couple of years after graduating and have been working as an independent …

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Hampshire and Four New England Colleges Partner on New Solar-Power Facility

… manage costs by “locking in” the price of electricity for the next 20 years, and     Most importantly, it provides … sources to supply campus food; operating more efficiently after establishing a Sustainable Revolving Fund to increase … sources to supply campus food; operating more efficiently after establishing a Sustainable Revolving Fund to increase …

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2014 Convocation Remarks by President Jonathan Lash

… welcome you to what I hope will be a very significant year for Hampshire. I believe we are at a turning point, and I’d … answers, and that we confront the reality that 150 years after the end of slavery its effects linger with us in the … answers, and that we confront the reality that 150 years after the end of slavery its effects linger with us in the …

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

… fascinated by many fields of study, and it was difficult for me to choose just one. I found myself particularly drawn to chemistry after taking an introductory course in high school. In … just one. I found myself particularly drawn to chemistry after taking an introductory course in high school. In …

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Former Hampshire Dean Publishes Book on the College’s Earliest Years

… College, followed by associate dean of faculty and dean for strategic planning and institutional research, a position … it, I’ll give you six million dollars.” Plimpton agreed after, as he recalled in a 1986 interview, his “mind went … it, I’ll give you six million dollars.” Plimpton agreed after, as he recalled in a 1986 interview, his “mind went …

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Hampshire College Commencement 2025 Celebrates Graduates Who Continue to Push Back

… the many grads who transferred from New College of Florida after it was targeted by the state’s “political project that … difference, and dismantle public education as a force for liberation.   “Whether you began at Hampshire or arrived … the many grads who transferred from New College of Florida after it was targeted by the state’s “political project that …

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Enter the Line, See Where it Leads You

… written by Colin Goh and Yen Yen Woo, composed by Du Yun for Theatre Above in Shanghai, and is working on a film to be … talks about how she’s classically trained as an actor, and after some time she realized that all her opportunities to … it, I was putting so much stock into my life story that after the third time none of the details mattered. I had to …

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Upended Worlds: An Evening with Acclaimed Filmmakers Ken Burns 71F and Kira Akerman at Hampshire College

… staff, and community members filled the Main Lecture Hall for a screening and conversation with filmmaker Kira Akerman … towns, some from as far away as Boston and New York. After welcome remarks from President Ed Wingenbach, Div III … towns, some from as far away as Boston and New York. After welcome remarks from President Ed Wingenbach, Div III …

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Hampshire College Alum Galina Vromen 72F Publishes Debut Novel in Her 70s

… Alum Galina Vromen 72F Publishes Debut Novel in Her 70s After decades as a journalist and literacy advocate, Galina … explores secrecy, morality, and the human cost of war. For Galina Vromen 72F, writing has always been central to her … focused almost exclusively on preparing us all year for the state’s Regents exams — to the point where my …

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Sean Wilde 21F Brings Lambing Back to the Hampshire College Farm

… 21F Brings Lambing Back to the Hampshire College Farm For his Division III project, recent graduate Sean Wilde 21F … I’ve felt really proud watching my Div III progress even after having graduated. It’s like leaving a legacy, a legacy … I’ve felt really proud watching my Div III progress even after having graduated. It’s like leaving a legacy, a legacy …

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Hampshire College Returns to In-Person Commencement, Celebrating Three Classes of Graduates

… in the festivities. All three classes were acknowledged for demonstrating extraordinary creativity, devotion, and … give up on your dreams. Make your dreams a reality.”   After the main event, a celebratory reception was held on the … give up on your dreams. Make your dreams a reality.”   After the main event, a celebratory reception was held on the …

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Hampshire Alum Noah Falstein 75F P08 Specializes in the Intersection of Games and Healthcare

… but I have to thank an advanced student, Chris Spellman, for teaching the APL programming class that both introduced … eventually led me to strike off on my own as a freelancer after spending my first 15 years working in established … eventually led me to strike off on my own as a freelancer after spending my first 15 years working in established …

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Hampshire Mourns the Loss of Founding Faculty Member Bill Marsh, a Father of the College's School of Cognitive Science

… Franklin Patterson, agreed to three logical categories for these schools: Humanities & the Arts, Social Sciences, … School’s faculty and its curriculum better than language. After waiting a couple of years to make sure the term was … School’s faculty and its curriculum better than language. After waiting a couple of years to make sure the term was …

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She Sells Seashells: Michele Mirisola 08F Mixes Media and Inspiration in Her Home Goods

… Change Lives and she thought Hampshire would be a good fit for me. I was artistic and had crazy colorful hair, but … to be a working artist? What did your journey look like? After college and even through the first few years of Chell … to be a working artist? What did your journey look like? After college and even through the first few years of Chell …

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Where Are They Now?: Ché Williams 16F Keeps It Reel

… wrapped up producing the eighth season of The Murder Tapes for ID Discovery and HBO Max and am currently doing research … works.  How did Hampshire help prepare you for your life after college, professionally and otherwise? Hampshire … works.  How did Hampshire help prepare you for your life after college, professionally and otherwise? Hampshire …

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