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Hampshire Dedicates Kern Center, Explores Solutions in Environmental Justice, Green Building, Education

… this right, the R.W. Kern Center will be a prototype, a model, of what a sustainable future could look like, so that … of thousands of tons of carbon for everybody, and have led countless builders to see they can do much more than they … this right, the R.W. Kern Center will be a prototype, a model, of what a sustainable future could look like, so that …

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Africana Studies

… And recently, President Barack Obama's Kenyan heritage led many to consider him a "son of Africa." Though … “North-South” approach, CISA has developed a “triangular” model for its work, where the three sides are formed by the … “North-South” approach, CISA has developed a “triangular” model for its work, where the three sides are formed by the …

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Alums, Family, and Friends Cuba Trip

… Cuba: Confounding Realities with Hampshire College alums Led by Carollee Bengelsdorf and Margaret Cerullo  Open to … Cuba: Confounding Realities with Hampshire College alums Led by Carollee Bengelsdorf and Margaret Cerullo  Open to …

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For Alum Artemis Joukowsky III 81F, His Family’s Lasting Legacy of Support for Hampshire College Shines On

… expeditions. For Joukowsky, Hampshire’s academic model mirrored what he experienced with his mother when they … you should and should not do. And this was the educational model Joukowsky longed for—and embraced—at Hampshire. “She … in which their son flourished under Hampshire’s academic model. And their involvement with Hampshire came to reflect …

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Div III Profile: RJ Sakai, Multimedia Designer

… why people travel. For his Division III thesis, Sakai 08F led ethnographic research on Turners Falls—a small … While at Hampshire Sakai also studied abroad in Cuba, and led a project titled "Las Habanas," an … why people travel. For his Division III thesis, Sakai 08F led ethnographic research on Turners Falls—a small …

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Hampshire College Student Dances for Parkinson’s

… for Parkinson’s classes this past summer. “Fiber optic LED fabric is being used to create the dance costumes … in Newport, Rhode Island, and New London, Connecticut, led by Rachel Balaban. She said the dance classes offer an … for Parkinson’s classes this past summer. “Fiber optic LED fabric is being used to create the dance costumes …

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NSF awards $300,000 to Five College–led collaboration

… NSF awards $300,000 to Five College–led collaboration (May 12, 2011) ? A new, Five College-led collaboration of K-12 school districts, higher education … Amherst. … (May 12, 2011) ? A new, Five College-led collaboration of K-12 school districts, higher education …

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Sustainable Revolving Fund Lights Up Hampshire Performances

… makes for a big electric bill and carbon footprint. New LED lights, on the other hand, use a fraction of the energy … lights in Hampshire's dance studio with LEDs. Putnam says LED technology is currently at a stage that will allow her to … makes for a big electric bill and carbon footprint. New LED lights, on the other hand, use a fraction of the energy …

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Margo Dalal: Redevelopment and Entrepreneurship in Detroit

… Alexandria, Virginia Division III: Entrepreneurship-Led Regeneration in Detroit, Michigan Faculty Advisers: … Detroit while I was participating in Co-Cycle, a student-led bicycle tour of cooperatives across the country, during … redevelopment in Detroit. However, entrepreneurship-led urban revitalization is not new. The approach was coined …

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Charging Station for Electric Vehicles at Hampshire College

… in multiple use areas, and to begin creating a replicable model of electric vehicle infrastructure. Sustainability … … in multiple use areas, and to begin creating a replicable model of electric vehicle infrastructure. … Charging Station …

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

… available to individual institutions, offering a scalable model that other colleges and universities can follow. … for the effects of our actions.” Since 2011, Hampshire has led a Sustainability Initiative to transform its operations, … purchases, as the scale of the project -- and the contract model -- enable significant progress toward environmental …

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Our Thanks to Leslie Cox, Who Grew Community on the Farm

… Hansen, has proven influential. "Leslie and Nancy were a model for what I wanted to do," said Tobin Porter-Brown 05F , … but also an educator as well. Hampshire provided this model of farming and education that really struck a chord … Hansen, has proven influential. "Leslie and Nancy were a model for what I wanted to do," said Tobin Porter-Brown 05F , …

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Professor Andrea Dezsö: “"The Metal is Paper"”

… a medium unfamiliar to her. Still, when Dezsö made a paper model of the station, she realized something. "I can think of … she recalls. "The moment you have a small-scale model made of paper, the metal is paper." "Thinking about it … a medium unfamiliar to her. Still, when Dezsö made a paper model of the station, she realized something. "I can think of …

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Roddenberry Foundation Funds Sustainability Solve-A-Thon

… Hooker, says it ties in well with Hampshire’s pedagogical model. “It’s about getting out and doing things rather than … Foundation CEO Lior Ipp and to “further refine a model that encourages students and faculty to lead social … Hooker, says it ties in well with Hampshire’s pedagogical model. “It’s about getting out and doing things rather than …

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Our Academic Program

… the needs of today’s students and the world. Hampshire’s model educates students for the challenges of jobs, graduate …

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Introducing Associate Professor of Data Analysis and Modeling Kenneth Mulder

… How do you hope to engage with our new curricular model? I’m particularly excited by the ability to tailor the … How do you hope to engage with our new curricular model? I’m particularly excited by the ability to tailor the …

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Computer Collaboration

… his coursework both at Hampshire and in the five colleges, led naturally to advanced research," Spector says. "He has … part in at the university. "Not only has my work at UMass led to graduate school, it's gotten me involved in the … his coursework both at Hampshire and in the five colleges, led naturally to advanced research," Spector says. "He has …

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Boston Globe Sunday Reports Hampshire's 'Major Leap Forward' Toward Sustainability

… years, the R.W. Kern Center, as a living building and a 'model of sustainability.' Reporter Laurie Loisel also … years, the R.W. Kern Center, as a living building and a 'model of sustainability.' Reporter Laurie Loisel also …

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Notable Alumni

A. Kim Saal 70F

… leader, he has promoted innovation and change in the model of the delivery of healthcare by utilizing quality and … leader, he has promoted innovation and change in the model of the delivery of healthcare by utilizing quality and …

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Chapter 7: Planning and Governance

… "houses," overseen by faculty masters (the Harvard/Yale model), and therefore be highly decentralized. The ideal of … of group projects and the failure to replace the house model with another that would ensure social intercourse. … so transforming for students. Sustaining this dynamic model, however, requires an unusual capacity for flexible and …

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Grievance Procedures

… prosecute, adjudicate and resolve cases of discrimination. Led by three Commissioners, one who serves as chair, the MCAD … prosecute, adjudicate and resolve cases of discrimination. Led by three Commissioners, one who serves as chair, the MCAD …

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Why I Love Hampshire College

… rigid higher education. But Hampshire's success has led to loss of comparative advantages, so Hampshire has to … rigid higher education. But Hampshire's success has led to loss of comparative advantages, so Hampshire has to …

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Environments and Change Learning Collaborative

… climate change through gardening and food production. They led gardening workshops for community members of all skill … climate change through gardening and food production. They led gardening workshops for community members of all skill …

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Success After Hampshire

Success After Hampshire What will you make of yourself? We’ve seen what can happen when you’re the entrepreneur of your own education. The possibilities are endless. 65% of alums earn advanced degrees within ten years of graduating 85% of students …

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April 6, 2019: Letter from Interim President Kenneth Rosenthal

… of the entire Hampshire community to create the model that will become the next Hampshire College. As someone … of the entire Hampshire community to create the model that will become the next Hampshire College. As someone …

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