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Letter from Ken Rosenthal, Interim President: June 20, 2019

… necessary to do so successfully.” People have asked, why is the Board confident they can enroll a new class next fall … for fall 2019 and spring 2020? What changed? The answer is, the remarkable, historic outpouring of support this … secure an independent Hampshire.  To that end, Hampshire is actively working to: •  Reinforce our governance and …

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Hampshire College Events: September and October 2017

… Center, Room 131 Holding Hands with Ilse (2017; 93 min.), is Abraham Ravett’s documentary about the search for the … curiosity within a disability critique.  This talk is part of the School of Cognitive Science Lunch Talk series … times to the present day. Dr. Anna Felicity Friedman is an interdisciplinary scholar who writes and lectures …

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President’s Letter on Plans for Hampshire’s Future

… great progress in these areas. The college’s leadership is secure and our Board is strong. Together we’re leading a rapid, collaborative … financial management. As we told NECHE, our path forward is ambitious, data-driven, and achievable. The Commission …

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Hampshire College Maintains Accreditation, Advances Ambitious Plan for its Future

… began his tenure in August. “Upholding our accreditation is a critical step toward securing a long future for … on November 21. They reported that Hampshire’s leadership is secure and its Board of Trustees governance is strong. The … review, an extensive process involving a self-study and a site visit by leaders from other accredited institutions. …

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How To Build A Non-Toxic Net-Zero Living Building

… With a ribbon-cutting on April 29, Hampshire College is marking the building of the R.W. Kern Center as a model of … in the building and construction sector. The Kern Center is part of the College’s broad sustainability initiative and … a building that supplies its own water and energy on-site, and processes its own waste. Hundreds of Hampshire …

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Samantha Bernecker, M.S.

… her M.S. from the University of Massachusetts, where she is currently completing her Ph.D. Her research focuses on … of psychotherapy that cause change. Clinically, she is interested in integrating a variety of approaches to … her M.S. from the University of Massachusetts, where she is currently completing her Ph.D. Her research focuses on …

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Gordon Hall 01F Organizing Whitney Biennial Artist Lectures

… Lectures, an artist project Hall founded in 2011, is organizing artist lectures in conjunction with the Whitney … Jackson Pollock, and Jeff Koons rise to prominence. Hall is "reimagining" the Whitney's historic Seminars with Artists … pedagogical lecture, followed by the seminar, which is framed as a discussion of the themes of the lecture," Hall …

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Notable Alumni

Diana Arce 99F

… Diana Arce 99F Diana Arce 99F Diana Arce (she/her) is an artist, activist, and researcher, centering … about fighting the right wing around the world, Like It Is on reboot.fm . Her ongoing project White Guilt Clean Up … providing relief, support and empowerment for BIPOCs. She is the creator and founder of Politaoke , the nonpartisan …

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William Null 72F

… 72F William Null 72F Sleepy Hollow, New York William Null is one of two elected alumni trustees. He is the managing partner of Cuddy & Feder LLP, one of the … development projects in Westchester County. His practice is focused on real estate, land use, and zoning issues …

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Jeff Sharlet 90F

… Among his books are C Street and The Family Jeff Sharlet is the author of  Sweet Heaven When I Die  and  The Family , and other bestsellers. Jeff Sharlet is the nationally bestselling author or editor of six books … What it's Like to be Gay in Putin’s Russia." Sharlet is an associate professor of English at Dartmouth College. …

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Video of Commencement Keynote Address by Laverne Cox

… in the critically acclaimed Netflix original series Orange is the New Black , was the recipient of the Anti-Violence … to the cause of transgender visibility and equality, and is committed to telling diverse and three-dimensional trans* … in the independent feature film Music Chairs in 2012. She is the first African-American trans woman to produce and star …

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Laverne Cox to Speak at May 17 Commencement

… by a vote of the students who will graduate. Commencement is at 11 a.m. on the Harold F. Johnson Library Lawn. … in the critically acclaimed Netflix original series Orange is the New Black , was the recipient of the Anti-Violence … to the cause of transgender visibility and equality, and is committed to telling diverse and three-dimensional trans* …

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Hampshire Alum Antonius Wiriadjaja Receives Fulbright Scholar Award

… arts communities in Central Java, Indonesia. Wiriadjaja is one of over 800 U.S. citizens who will teach, conduct … in their respective fields. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to build lasting connections between the people …

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"Tour de Hamp" Participates in Will Bike 4 Food Fundraiser

… assisting more than 200,000 people in need. The event is not a race — it is a community event in which participants work together to … and the wife of a staff member, Theresa Crowley. This is the second year the Tour de Hamp team has participated in …

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Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry 92F

… 92F Eugene "Rod" Roddenberry 92F Rod Roddenberry is a television producer, CEO of Roddenberry Entertainment, … the Roddenberry Foundation Eugene Wesley Roddenberry, Jr., is the guardian of the Roddenberry legacy and champions its … acclaimed Trek Nation , which debuted in 2011. Trek Nation is the documentation of Rod’s 10-year journey to explore his …

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Acclaimed Comics Journalist Featured as Hampshire Writer in Residence

… in a moderated event, free and open to the public. Sacco is a Guggenheim fellow and a recipient of the Eisner Award … religious strife and conflict have occurred. “Joe Sacco is the creator of an entirely original form of narration … illustrating the first day of the Battle of the Somme. He is also a contributor to a variety of magazines and a …

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Meo wins Mexican Cities Initiative fellowship from Harvard School of Design

… For his fellowship project, titled En Bici (On Bike), Meo is examining bike cultures in Mexico City and documenting … and shape perceptions of the city. As a researcher, he is immersing himself in the lives of the city’s … community. One of the first outgrowths of his fellowship is a project called Todos en Bici , which aims to make …

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Professor kara lynch's Work in "The Wayland Rudd Collection"

… , an installation and video by Professor kara lynch , is part of "The Wayland Rudd Collection," an exhibition in … the result of this project. More information www.winkleman.com   ExhibitsFaculty … Russian Journal 1989-1999 , an … the result of this project. More information www.winkleman.com   … Professor kara lynch's Work in "The Wayland Rudd …

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Sander Thoenes Research Award Recipients Announced

… relations, peace studies, or journalism. Preference is given to projects conforming to the spirit of Thoenes' … Kofi Annan released a statement saying, in part: "It is largely thanks to the courage and determination of men and … views on and experiences of education. The Care Center is a GED program for teen mothers in Holyoke. Robrerto …

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Sept. 2-27: Anchor House Artists

… Sept. 2-27: Anchor House Artists Hampshire College is proud to announce its opening show for the fall 2013 … artwork of many members of Anchor House, over many years, is included in the Hampshire exhibition. Some artists will be … also serve as a fundraiser for the organization, which is supported entirely through grants and donations. Music …

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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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Johnson Library to be Transformed into Library Learning Commons

… into Library Learning Commons Hampshire College is using a $65,000 grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation … in the academic program.” A primary objective of the grant is to develop a model for how academic resources can come … For more information, visit the Library Learning Commons site. Awards and Grants … Hampshire College is using a …

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Marlene Gerber Fried Honored with APHA Advocacy Award

… reproductive health expert Dr. Felicia Stewart, the award is given by the Population, Reproductive, and Public Health … of reproductive health and rights. Professor Gerber Fried is known nationally and internationally as a leader in the … in 2010-2011 as interim president of the College. She is a professor of philosophy and faculty director of the …

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Sensenich Examines Native American History and its Absence from U.S. Schools

… either. It was an aha! moment for me. I decided, This is something I need to bring back to Hampshire, I wanted to … learning. I started by trying to answer the question, Why is this subject not taught in U.S. schools? I interviewed … of voices. I wanted to show that everyone’s voice is different, that there is no specific native identity I can …

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Five College Women’s Studies Research Center Events

… of David Foster Wallace's, an experience of life as it is "lived on the nerves." Baker's work - as part of this … theater and its relationship to digital media as it is achieved through a distinct mode of theatrical realism. … education through intergroup dialogue. Intergroup dialogue is conceptualized as a form of education that purposefully …

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