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Start-up in Senegal

… model. As someone interested in entrepreneurship, letter grades weren’t that important to me. Hampshire people … model. As someone interested in entrepreneurship, letter grades weren’t that important to me. Hampshire people …

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Statement Regarding the Department of Education’s Princeton Investigation

… into Princeton University in response to an open letter from Princeton's President Christopher Eisburger about …

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Tradition of Environmental Justice Courses Continues This Fall

… water and place.  As President Jonathan Lash wrote in a letter to the campus community, the event’s goal is not just … … As President Jonathan Lash wrote in a letter to the campus community, the event’s goal is not just …

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Professor of Creative Writing Nathan McClain Embraces the Throughline of Anti-Racism in His Teaching (and Learning)

… it’s easy to look at an institution that doesn’t submit letter grades or adhere to strict general education … it’s easy to look at an institution that doesn’t submit letter grades or adhere to strict general education …

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Christoph Cox Named Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of Faculty

… and flexible institution Dr. Christoph Cox In a letter to campus, President Wingenbach congratulated Cox and … and flexible institution Dr. Christoph Cox In a letter to campus, President Wingenbach congratulated Cox and …

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Grads Urged to Nurture Community, Work for Justice at 2017 Commencement

… Lash and Chair of the Board Gaye Hill, and another letter was initiated by a group of Hampshire faculty and … Lash and Chair of the Board Gaye Hill, and another letter was initiated by a group of Hampshire faculty and …

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Sean Wilde 21F Brings Lambing Back to the Hampshire College Farm

… learner and someone who requires more feedback than a letter grade. Hampshire provided a space where I could get my … learner and someone who requires more feedback than a letter grade. Hampshire provided a space where I could get my …

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Paula Dobbyn 79F Appointed Science and Environmental Journalism Chair at the University of Alaska

Paula Dobbyn 79F Appointed Science and Environmental Journalism Chair at the University of Alaska Dobbyn’s Hampshire education laid the foundation for a career that has spanned continents, revolutions, and newsrooms — from Nicaragua to Alaska. After …

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In Memory of Samuel Josiah Butterfield 09S

… emerging from the womb. At his insistence, a large plastic letter board was produced. Since Sam had little hand strength … emerging from the womb. At his insistence, a large plastic letter board was produced. Since Sam had little hand strength …

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President’s Spring 2020 Welcome

… begin spring semester.   
— President
 Ed Wingenbach in a letter to campus   … Fifty years ago this month, Hampshire … begin spring semester.   
— President
 Ed Wingenbach in a letter to campus   … President’s Spring 2020 Welcome …

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Fiction Writing Helped Amani Smith 15F Explore Relationships Between Time, Memory, and Generational Trauma

… relationships; and “Genesis Piece,” which takes shape as a letter to my mother but begins to explore and uncover the … relationships; and “Genesis Piece,” which takes shape as a letter to my mother but begins to explore and uncover the …

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Consumer Information and School Reports

… related to the Emergency Financial Aid Grants, including a letter from Secretary Betsy DeVos, a Certification and … A copy of these is included with the Financial Aid Award Letter or electronic award notification. State Grant … related to the Emergency Financial Aid Grants, including a letter from Secretary Betsy DeVos, a Certification and …

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Update from President Nelson: March 8, 2019

… matter what options we conceive to bring that about. In a letter two days ago our faculty spoke eloquently about the … matter what options we conceive to bring that about. In a letter two days ago our faculty spoke eloquently about the …

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Results of Removing Standardized Test Scores from College Admissions

… where we never, not once, subject them to a numerical or letter grade on a test or course. At Hampshire College, we … where we never, not once, subject them to a numerical or letter grade on a test or course. At Hampshire College, we …

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Writing and Creative Writing

… Through Poetry Poems from the Ambulance Bay Stories and a Letter Forged by the Daughter Putting on her Scarf in the … Through Poetry Poems from the Ambulance Bay Stories and a Letter Forged by the Daughter Putting on her Scarf in the …

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Direct Student Loan Program

… if it I less than the full amount stated on your offer letter. Send your request by email to loans@hampshire.edu …

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Chapter 13: Political Activism

… certain areas over the summer. 2. That it will provide a letter of information to be sent to active candidates as part … actions. We look forward to hearing your responses to this letter in a general community meeting, to be announced soon. … conduct or participate in interviews as appropriate. 5. A letter from the Third World community to prospective …

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Commencement Remarks by President Ralph J. Hexter

… then a pardon, and ultimately official exoneration. Zola's letter to the nation "J'accuse" stands as one of the great … then a pardon, and ultimately official exoneration. Zola's letter to the nation "J'accuse" stands as one of the great …

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Div III Student Jordan Foley Takes an Analytical and Creative Deep Dive into Splatterpunk Horror

… to be completely honest, its biggest draw was the lack of letter grades and tests. High school had been a real … to be completely honest, its biggest draw was the lack of letter grades and tests. High school had been a real …

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Chapter 2: September 11, 2001 and Anti-War Protests

… the armed forces..." "Direct Democracy, Not False Unity: A Letter of Solidarity with the Flag Burning Protesters." The … of Hampshire College, Gregory S. Prince, issued a public letter condemning the protesters and their tactic. In … the armed forces..." "Direct Democracy, Not False Unity: A Letter of Solidarity with the Flag Burning Protesters." The …

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Presidential Search Updates

… the Co-Chairs of the Presidential Search Committee The letter below, from co-chairs Wendy Webb Williams 86F and Jose … the Co-Chairs of the Presidential Search Committee The letter below, from co-chairs Wendy Webb Williams 86F and Jose …

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Chapter 8: Staff

… to serve your personal needs. November 11, 1974 An Open Letter to Workers at Hampshire College A relatively small … to serve your personal needs. November 11, 1974 An Open Letter to Workers at Hampshire College A relatively small …

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Chapter 5: Diversity at Hampshire

… (perhaps better spent doing academic work) writing this letter to inform the Hampshire community about our … (perhaps better spent doing academic work) writing this letter to inform the Hampshire community about our …

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Chapter 1: Precursors

… Williams bequest, for Israel Williams said in a later letter that "the funds are already in our hands." It is … Williams bequest, for Israel Williams said in a later letter that "the funds are already in our hands." It is …

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2010 Convocation Speech by Patricia Klindienst 71F

… wrote from prison. From his solitary cell, responding to a letter sent him by the daughter of Irish immigrants, who'd … wrote from prison. From his solitary cell, responding to a letter sent him by the daughter of Irish immigrants, who'd …

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