… species, to understand if the movement of genetic material is a factor in producing climate adaptive traits, such as … and prioritize 115 crop wild relative plant species, that is, the wild relatives of the most socioeconomically … knowledge about crops and wild species, which she believes is imperative for ensuring long-term, sustainable global food …

… first within an academic library on a college campus. It is a collaborative project, initiated by a student and … Thea Atwood, interdisciplinary science librarian. There is no penalty for the poor gardener who fails to return … tastier, said Atwood. Hampshire's seed lending library is a small project, but it connects to bigger goals and …

… "Most of the information about their vocalizations is contained in only three unpublished master's theses," … In the early fall, just before sunrise, they make what is termed a "jeer" call, the typical "jay, jay, jay" call. This call is heard throughout the day, but is most pronounced in the …

… drug treatment?  Most people would say that sobriety is the only legitimate marker of success. But Clara Wagner, a Div III student, would disagree.  “Sobriety is the main goal, but people in treatment have to gain a … for their recovery to be successful. That in itself is an important milestone,” says Wagner.  Last winter, when …

… of aesthetic theory, and to ask questions such as What is authenticity? What is originality? What is creative expression? Is art transcendent? The NEH grant …

… tech giants such as Foursquare and YouTube. Currently, he is head of Instagram Japan Spalter is no stranger to accolades; he has been named one of Fast … Abstract: The Art of Design . Notable Alumni … Spalter is no stranger to accolades; he has been named one of Fast …

… Grant Monique Roelofs, Associate Professor of Philosophy, is a recipient of a 2015 Curriculum Diversification Grant for … by the American Society of Aesthetics. Professor Roelofs is the author of The Cultural Promise of the Aesthetic … by the American Society of Aesthetics. Professor Roelofs is the author of The Cultural Promise of the Aesthetic …

… Americans to date has been on one story: trauma. The truth is so much more nuanced than that.” Bynum’s classes explore … history and to the present: What makes lives matter? What is literature? What do race and culture mean, both in the … she’s teaching two courses: a Div I class called What Is African American Literature? and a more advanced class, …

… While we rebuild, one of the hardest things we have to do is lose wonderful colleagues. This is a financial necessity. Even before I was named president, … Office. Employee Transition Our Human Resources Office is providing resources for employees to transition, through …

… associate professor of Russian literature at Hampshire, is one of her country’s most famous poets of her generation. … was released when she was 15.       The Living Pictures is her first book of prose, and the image on the book’s cover is the stated reason the bookstore won’t carry it. Artist and …

… back and looked at those students’ admissions files. This is how we began realigning admissions with our founding … does Hampshire produce such exceptional graduates? What is it about Hampshire that attracts such high-potential … accepting scores, every other piece of the application is more vivid. We’re getting to know students in a more …

… does the feminization of the labor force mean, and how is it different from the feminization of labor?  What are the … of these trends? Can we generalize across countries? Is there a role for government policy, international labor … students: The Political Economy Research Institute (PERI) is actively engaged in research, dissemination, policy …

… general counsel. Of the appointment, Hoffer says, “there is so much important work to be done to advance environmental … Hoffer also represented detainees held at Guantánamo and is among the attorneys who contributed powerful personal … Guantánamo Lawyers . “One thing that Hampshire taught me is that with the privilege of education comes obligation,” …

… personnel for the Biden-Harris administration. Citron is a former Obama White House staff member and longtime … his time at Hampshire: “The question at Hampshire isn't 'is it OK to be queer?' The question at Hampshire is 'what does it mean to be queer today, how can a queer …

… and rape culture, and racist trolling. Viveca’s work is published in various transdisciplinary academic journals ( … online publications (Cultural Critique Online, TheNation.com, and In Media Res) . Viveca is also co-editor (with Ted … The Nation , The New York Times , Insider , Wired.com, and National Public Radio, but she prefers the dynamic …

… Heaven" Made into Television Limited Series Jon Krakauer is a mountaineer and author of such bestselling books as Into … played by Andrew Garfield, a devout detective whose faith is “tested as he investigates a brutal murder that seems to … Hell or High Water, Perfect Sense ), the FX limited series is coming this spring and will be exclusively available for …

… a clean, renewable biofuel powers our lives. No open land is consumed. No destructive emissions are released into the … atmosphere. Jon Spencer (04F) does. And the key, he says, is algae. Spencer's Div III project, Algae photobioreactors: … from refined landfill gas in Rochester, New Hampshire. He is also scouting other offers, including one from an …

… collage installation.   So be it. See to it. , which is on view Monday–Friday, 10.30 a.m.–4.30 p.m., and Sunday, … February 2, 2–5 p.m. (five spots available) *Space is limited. Please email gallery@hampshire.edu to reserve a spot. Banner image: Candace Hunter, Is it a Ship, or is it Earth? , oil and paper on linen, 2016, …

… accountability, and the March 16 workshop "This Is Only The Beginning: Restorative Justice and Campus … practices at Hampshire. Jasmyn Elise Story (they/them) is an international restorative justice facilitator, doula, … government-sustained women's initiative. Honeycomb Justice is a group of restorative and transformative justice …

… students, and industry will be held at UMass. DataFest is an annual competition in which teams of up to five … proven that they can navigate the 'data deluge.' And this is very attractive to potential employers," Gould said. Each … undergraduate students usually encounter in a classroom—is carried over. The data set, which consists of real-world …

… sustainability issues. Construction of the project is supported by a lead gift from the Kern family, and the R. W. Kern Center is scheduled to open in 2016. President Lash said: “The R. W. … collection systems. The contractor for the project is Wright Builders, Inc., of Northampton, MA; principal …

… 92F Eugene Mirman 92F Actor, comedian, and writer Mirman is the voice of Gene Belcher on the Fox animated sitcom Bob’s … accolades at multiple film festivals. Eugene Mirman is a stand-up comedian, a performer in TV series such as … both a learning and launching point for where he currently is with his career in comedy today. “‘I took a variety of …

… regularly draws about 20 to 30 students. Informal gaming is as popular with club members as it was when Excalibur was … Lovecraft's tales using sidewalk chalk on Cthulu Night is a year-ending club tradition. But it's Deathfest, held … that really pulls in the crowds.  "The biggest thing we do is Deathfest, which basically is a last-man-standing, …

… of just spin in circles." Working past problems like that is what scientific inquiry is all about, and Barr is anticipating additional challenges this summer as a team …

… Hampshire's Folk Music Collective. Emily Haynes Horne 07F is one of the founders of the group. Though she enjoyed … make each night different from the next, but there is one important thing that helps bind the songs together: … in singing and dance for most of her life. The collective is always looking for new members to join in. "The bigger the …