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Hampshire College Position Statement: U.S. Dept. of Education "College Scorecard"

… to a White House Fact Sheet, the goal of the Scorecard is “to provide the clearest, most accessible, and most … volunteerism (the Peace Corps, etc.). Hampshire College is sixth on Forbes list of most entrepreneurial colleges; … education. The typical total debt for Hampshire graduates is $20,000, lower than the debt held by graduates even of …

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Professors'’ Paper Explores Dynamics of Wolf Pack Behavior

… reveal that a pack size limited to four or five wolves is the most effective for surrounding prey. "If a pack is too big, all hell breaks loose," said Spector. "The … looking at animal behavior, you want to explain why it is the way it is. Computational and mathematical models …

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Sept. 6-8: Five College New Music Festival at UMass Fine Arts Center

… music. Tom Service of The Guardian calls it "music that is very much at the heart of our modern world." It's a … details and other information can be found at www.5cnmf.com . For more information, contact Kevin Kennedy, … details and other information can be found at www.5cnmf.com . For more information, contact Kevin Kennedy, …

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Depicted Space

… generations of artists for many reasons — one of which is the complex use of space as a narrative device, … paintings, depicted space versus actual space. My interest is also on the princess. Although she is visually centered, many argue that the painting is as much …

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Div III Profile- Grusha Prasad on the Cognition of "They"

… study how people process they as a singular pronoun. They is increasingly used to allow individuals to move beyond … references. For her study, Prasad asked, “Since they is usually used in plural contexts, does a person have to use … it was possible to detect this processing effort, if there is any. She used Hampshire’s Events Related Potential (ERP) …

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Hampshire Chooses Bon Appétit as Food Service Provider

… Lash said in making the announcement. The campus community is invited to meet with the food service selection committee … Howard Wein 93F , whose company Howard Wein Hospitality is a hospitality advisory and venture firm. Hampshire's Healthy Food Transition is the first step in a sustainability initiative that will …

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Aug. 30: Edward Humes, Author of Garbology

… session and book signing will follow his talk. The event is open and admission is free. Humes will speak about his most recent book, … was a member of the entering class in fall 1975. Garbology is the third in a trilogy of environmental books by Humes …

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Earl Ubell Grant Awarded to SarahMay Harel 11S

… Grants support journalism-related academic projects. Harel is interested in the new field of "positive psychology," the … Workshop, for her Division III (senior) project. "My goal is to proliferate popular knowledge of positive psychology … "Preventative mental health should be promoted. My goal is to implement a brief educational program to inform …

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A Study of Access to Healthcare for Immigrant Women

… 09F At a time when the national immigration debate is loaded with insensitive discourse, Susana Sanchez hoped to … the subjects' humanity always in mind. Her Division III is an ethnography on Costan Rican immigrant women in New … "you have privilege according to your location." The first is a paradox Sanchez saw in migration from Costa Rica to the …

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After Service In AmeriCorps and Peace Corps, Leanna Pohevitz Earns Fulbright to Brazil

… A prolific world traveler and a linguist, Pohevitz is actively and formally studying 14 languages. She wrote in … Before leaving for her Fulbright service, Pohevitz 08F is completing her time with AmeriCorps in the Montana … the spread of germs, and sanitary kitchens. Pohevitz is hopeful that the Peace Corps in Morocco will continue …

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Valedictory Letter from Board Chair Luis Hernandez

… facing Hampshire as we move forward—most immediate is the financial sustainability of the institution. … generation of students starting in 2020. Our accreditation is stable, and a vibrant administration is leading the College. With a sense of confidence and …

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Hampshire College Alum and Somatic Movement Therapist Martha Eddy Featured in New York Times on ‘Slowing Down to Feel’

… call it slowing down to feel,” she said. “Related to that is going into the breath, and related to that is releasing tension. Sometimes I separate those two and … tension and breathing.” Read the full NYT article . Eddy is a registered somatic movement therapist and certified …

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Other Worlds Are Possible Event and Community Education Day Focus on Restorative Justice

… the academic year. The Other Worlds Are Possible series is a partnership between Community Advocacy, Community … Rochelle Lewis on Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. EST Uglification is a tool and ideology that has been used to justify slavery, … empower, and uplift themselves and others. This event is part of the Other Worlds Are Possible series, hosted by …

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Burton Conducts Bee Research in China, and Learns The Language

… at the Anhui Agricultural Institute (AAU) in Hefei, which is in the eastern part of the country. “The original plan was … in only a few months. Burton decided to do it. “Chinese is among the hardest language for native English speakers … Working with Chinese PhD candidate Tengfei Shi, Burton is exploring publishing a scientific article on topics …

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2014 Convocation Remarks by President Jonathan Lash

… community, students, staff, faculty . . . good friends, it is good to see you all. I welcome you to what I hope will be … in the vision that sets the direction for that plan is Hampshire’s leadership developing students’ “skill and determination to turn ideas into action.” This is the entrepreneurship fostered by Hampshire’s approach to …

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Admissions Counselor

Anthony Thomas 07F

… Thomas 07F Anthony Thomas joined the Board in 2017. He is a Hampshire and Baldwin Scholar alum. Anthony is a Bronx native with over fifteen years of experience in … Meet the rest of the Board . Admissions Counselor … He is a Hampshire and Baldwin Scholar alum. Anthony is a Bronx …

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Notable Alumni

Doug Plotkin 80F

… where he was he was when he woke up in the morning, he is now looking forward to new adventures closer to home most … that's what Hampshire can do for its students, and why it is so important it continues to thrive. Doug studied more … commercial and some governmental organizations. He is delighted to join the Alumni Advisory Group. Notable …

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Omar S. Dahi

… and Dean of Faculty / Professor of Economics Omar S. Dahi is interim vice president for academic affairs and dean of … Institute at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. He is the founding director of Security in Context, a research … on the editorial committee of the  Middle East Report . He is a founding member of the Beirut School of Critical …

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Richmond Mayo-Smith III 70F

… 70F Richmond Mayo-Smith III 70F Singapore Rick Mayo-Smith is the president of Indochina Fund Management Pte. Ltd., an … registered with the Monetary Authority of Singapore. He is also the managing director of Indochina Capital, one of … The group's real estate division, Indochina Land, is one of Vietnam's premier real estate development firms, …

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Exhibit by photographer using 19th century processes opens at Hampshire Model gallery

… and as metaphors.  The exhibit entitled Two Projects, is on view in the Leo Model Gallery at Hampshire through … and two National Endowment for the Arts grants. Her work is included in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, … 9am-5pm Friday 9am- 5pm Sat/Sun 1-5pm The gallery is wheelchair accessible. EventsExhibitsHumanities … Frey has …

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Award-Winning Author Claudia Rankine to Deliver Race Matters Lecture at Hampshire

… and as finalist for the National Book Award. Rankine is the Aerol Arnold Chair in the University of Southern … and Diversity and Multicultural Education. The event is free and open to the public. A light reception and book … following the lecture. Among her numerous honors, Rankine is recipient of the Poets & Writers Jackson Poetry Prize and …

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Just Our Type

… Division III  —  Digital Type Design and Typography   It is difficult to imagine a more perfect "Hampshire" story than … and became irretrievably intrigued with how information is stored and accessed visually. Ross recruited Wald and Cohn … balance." In true Hampshire fashion—after all, "to know is not enough" is the college's motto—he looks for ways to …

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Culture, Brain, and Development Program to Celebrate 15th Anniversary at Family & Friends Weekend

… & Friends Weekend John Courtmanche Hampshire College is celebrating the 15th anniversary of Culture, Brain, and … exchange of research and ideas. At the core of the program is the idea that human beings are both thoroughly biological … growth, and activities. The program’s cornerstone is student research. CBD annual grants, currently totaling …

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Notable Alumni

Gary Hirshberg 72F

… Gary Hirshberg 72F Gary Hirshberg 72F Gary Hirshberg is the cofounder, chairman, and former president and CEO of the organic yogurt producer Stonyfield Farm Hirshberg is co-founder, chairman, and former president and CEO of the … environment and public health. Notable Alumni … Hirshberg is co-founder, chairman, and former president and CEO of the …

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Yasmine El Baggari Pushes Academic and Geographic Boundaries in her Search for Knowledge

… importantly than simply arriving in these places, though, is the fact that much of this travel has been a direct result of her Hampshire studies. "Hampshire is perfect for me," she says. "It is what you make of it. And, if you work hard, it pays off in …

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