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For Writer and Neuroscientist Erik Hoel 06F, Dreams and Consciousness Interweave to Create “Revelations”
… to upend, well, everything . That Hoel’s first book takes on such a fascinating and complex idea as consciousness … dream. Hoel’s current theorizing around dreaming is based on work he has done with machine learning. When artificial … being “overfit.” That’s why, for instance, when we “sleep” on a problem, we might wake up with a creative solution we …
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Hampshire Social Justice Summer Program a Model for MSU Initiative
… could learn the practice of social justice through hands-on experience, like an internship. She enrolled at Hampshire … for Transforming Social Justice, a four-week intensive on the study and practice of creating social change, led by a … said the institute provided an eye-opening perspective on activism. “People think about loud protesting in the …
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Mimi Alkattan: Researching Sustainable Water-Treatment Alternatives
… developing countries. The first section was a case study on rural water development in Kenya. For the second part of … and Water Resources Engineering Labs at UMass Amherst on disinfection by-products, figuring how to see what’s in … The benefits generally outweigh the costs. But studies on water resources are finding a class of man-made iodine …
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Spector Receives NSF Grant To Propel Computer Programs Modeling Biological Evolution
… areas of science and engineering, with impacts on economic activity, human health, national security, and … The NSF grant will enable Spector to focus squarely on one of the most exciting and radical ideas that have come … developed called “Pucks” (video http://blog4pucks.blogspot.com ). He has used Pucks both for research and education and …
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Architecture Memories, Havana Interiors
… She found that people spoke more openly when reflecting on space and environment; in this indirect way she learned a … Plate prints of selected photographs, with sepia tones on cream paper replicating the feel of etchings. Professor … of the college's writing program, has worked with her on the narratives, and Wadsworth said that learning editing …
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Layoffs Update and Ongoing Discussions: February 13, 2019
… 13, 2019 Dear Hampshire Community, I want to update you on a number of key issues since I last wrote to you. First, I know that upcoming layoffs are on everyone’s minds. We’ve sought to be as careful possible … financial information to the various constituencies on campus. In addition, we’ll continue to meet with students …
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Kristína Moss Gunnarsdóttir Named Interim Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid
… the role of interim Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid on August 17. A Fulbright scholar, Gunnarsdóttir previously … at the prestigious Ashoka University Exchange Conference on Social Entrepreneurship in Higher Education. … school. She also designed and led a university course on contemporary political and cultural issues and conducted …
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Hampshire College Mourns the Loss of Professor Emeritus and Author Norton Juster
… Hall and the Charles and Polly Longsworth Arts Village on the College’s campus, which houses the Music and Dance … the Eric Carle Museum of Picturebook Art, which opened on the Hampshire College campus in 2002, appropriately … Roos 73F. Alum and writer Sarah Buttenwieser 81F reflected on her friendship with Norton, "As I got to know him best …
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Hampshire Student Murphy Hunn Bridges History and Craft through Metalworking
… project? There isn't a lot of historical documentation on the process of armoring. So I'd like to try and bridge the … Cohn . She's my chair, and she is great! I took classes on the craft of history and public history at the University … course, Hampshire’s Center for Design is my favorite place on campus. Speaking of first-year students, what’s one …
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Wetlands Boxes as Water Filters
… Boxes as Water Filters The water pouring from spigots on the wetlands boxes into buckets below ranges from almost … R. W. Kern Center, which is under construction on campus and scheduled to open in the spring. A series of … and subsequent analysis of data will give students hands-on insight into the ways different materials, such as plants, …
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State College Republican Chair
… a post-modern conservatism.” He ran for MACR chair on a platform that argued that the Republican Party in … works to elect Republican candidates, and Tsay spent weeks on the campaign trail last year, supporting candidates in … networking technology to bring together Republican clubs on campuses across the state, establishing direct …
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Professors' Paper Explores Dynamics of Wolf Pack Behavior
… in the Journal of the Royal Society Interface sheds light on the effectiveness of cooperation in wolf pack hunting. … packs exhibit while hunting prey. This latest paper built on that work, and explored how a varying number of wolves can … simulated the movement of the wolf pack and did not focus on the behavior of the prey, followed a simple pattern: …
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Ravett Recordings Preserve "A Certain Kind of Life"
… Life" Film and photography professor Abraham Ravett takes on projects for varied reasons. But underlying his decades of … of preservation," said Ravett, who in 2012 released a DVD on North Indian classical vocalist Devashish Dey and a CD of … to record Devashish Dey's final concert at Smith on April 19, 2012. The DVD incorporates the "evening raga" …
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… TheHub TheHub: Help Theatre Program Theft Tickets (On-Campus Parking) Tour, Admissions Tour on Campus Tour, Virtual Transcripts Travel Treasurer's Office … TheHub TheHub: Help Theatre Program Theft Tickets (On-Campus Parking) Tour, Admissions Tour on Campus Tour, …
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Faculty Toast Commencement 2011
… Charlie's Summer Camp to those in the know? but I digress. On the first day of Alan's very popular undergraduate seminar … will inspire everyone you encounter to do the same. On behalf of my colleagues, I applaud your courage, tenacity, … Charlie's Summer Camp to those in the know? but I digress. On the first day of Alan's very popular undergraduate seminar …
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New Collaborative Solar Facility Goes Online
… homes. Competitive Energy Services acted as an adviser on the project. Each of the colleges is purchasing … both for what it does, and for what it represents. On a practical level: The Farmington facility is creating new … generated by the facility will have a significant impact on sustainability, moving each of the five campuses closer to …
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Hannah Todd 03F Directs Up a Storm (Tempest)
… program like it, completely student-run," she says. "Being on Theatre Board was like helping run a small theater … a group of talented artists, providing unique perspectives on classic texts," she says. We Happy Few is currently … "That was when we realized we really had something on our hands that was worth continuing and growing." The …
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Jan. 31: Ken Burns, Screening of 'The Central Park Five'
… Five and participated in a question-and-answer session on January 31 from 2:30 to 5 p.m. in Franklin Patterson Hall … rights lawyers who are involved in the ongoing civil suit on behalf of the Central Park Five. She is the author of the … of the book, he was immediately convinced that her take on the famous story would make an extraordinary film: "I felt …
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Hampshire Chooses Bon Appétit as Food Service Provider
… will become Hampshire's new food service contractor on June 1, and has extended an offer to current dining … over the summer and during the next academic year on collaborative plans for purchasing products from the Farm … invited to meet with the food service selection committee on Thursday, May 9, at 3:30 p.m. in West Lecture Hall to …
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Aug. 30: Edward Humes, Author of Garbology
… a dozen nonfiction books, will speak at Hampshire College on Friday, August 30 , at 7:30 p.m. in the Robert Crown … . Of having his book selected as a common reading on campus, Humes has written: "It's always gratifying when … produce more trash per capita than any other people on the planet. Trash is the biggest thing we make and our …
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Division III: Using Microscopy to Extract Beauty
… used a process called microscopy to manipulate the mold on the surface of found photo negatives and develop them as … that could be connected to a microscope, exposing the mold on the surface of the negatives. Her curiosity piqued, … re-growing organisms and the mold that were stuck dormant on the negatives," she says. "I knew something was on there, …
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Nicole DelRosso Wins Fulbright for Biophysics Research
… Six years later, she won a Fulbright and set her sights on building a sculpture of science: a minuscule, nanoscale … first year at Hampshire when she was inspired by a course on the brain and cognition taught by Professor Joanna Morris. … They are functional art and, with them, I can shed light on the workings of the living world.” In her final year at …
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Hampshire Farm Provides Free Vegetables to Students
… vegetable shares to all students living in mods. These on-campus, apartment-like houses contain kitchens, so … are able to cook their own meals in addition to enjoying on-campus dining offerings. Each weekly pickup includes a … to be providing access to fresh, healthy food right on campus, eliminating potentially risky trips to grocery …
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A Year of Events Celebrating 50 Years
… we’ve been honoring the impact Hampshire continues to have on the world through a calendar full of virtual events with … to learn, connect, and celebrate together. Both centered on timely topics, addressing some of the big questions our … Professor of Sociology Margaret Cerullo, took place on October 8. Professor Alex Vitale 84F, author of The End …
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Alums and Students To Gather for Career Dev Panel Events
… will bring alums back to campus to speak with students on professional and career development options for graduates of Hampshire's unique program, one centered on the broad range of possibilities in the library … Education – career development event featuring four alums On Thursday, March 24, at 4:30 p.m., also in West Lecture …
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