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Exhibition Questions History of U.S. Relationship with Puerto Rico through Ironic “Museum” of Empire
… Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, and as its one-year anniversary approaches, an exhibition at the … between the United States and the island, a U.S. territory for more than a century and a commonwealth since 1952. The … reception from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, September 20 — one year to the day from Hurricane Maria’s landfall on Puerto …
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Hampshire Alum Co-produces Academy Award Winner "The Lady in Number 6"
… of it." The 39-minute film, which won an Academy Award for Best Short Documentary, documents the story of Alice … Kitzen is working on another documentary with Nick Reed—one of the producers of The Lady in Number 6 —called Soldier … Kitzen is working on another documentary with Nick Reed—one of the producers of The Lady in Number 6 —called Soldier …
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Professor Ethan Meyers and UMass Colleagues Win National Science Foundation Grant to Study Brain Function
… of a nationwide initiative to study deep-brain function for new insights into neural and cognitive systems. The … brain science. Meyers and his UMass collaborators comprise one of 18 cross-disciplinary teams across the country that … GrantsCognitive ScienceFacultyFaculty ResearchFive College News Cognitive Science … After implanting tiny hardware into …
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Hampshire Honored with Civic Engagement Award
… Honored with Civic Engagement Award Hampshire College is one of five colleges and universities chosen from more than a … necessary to put their ideas into action. To be recognized for these efforts is particularly meaningful,” said Hampshire President Jonathan Lash. The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, in partnership with …
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Historic Havana Digital Photo Archive Published by Hampshire College Library
… created in 1994 with the mandate to create a master plan for the renovation and preservation of historic Havana—a 4.4 … hosted a Cuba study abroad program for more than 20 years, one of the longest-running college exchange trips to Cuba in … hosted a Cuba study abroad program for more than 20 years, one of the longest-running college exchange trips to Cuba in …
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Hampshire College Welcomes an Increasingly Large and Diverse Incoming Class
… from last year in terms of total incoming students. For the fourth year in a row, the College has brought in a … flute, saxophone, piccolo, clarinet, oboe, and ukulele. One plays in a steel drum band. Some perform ballet, hip-hop, … films, scriptwriting, editing, and set/lighting design. One student runs a business providing services for animals, …
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Two Hampshire Students Awarded 2015 Humanity in Action Fellowships
… Action Fellowships Humanity in Action Fellows are selected for high academic standing, participation in human rights … the knowledge gained in the programs and inspiration from one another to make a difference in public service, … the knowledge gained in the programs and inspiration from one another to make a difference in public service, …
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Andrew Figueroa's "Mixed-Race Mixtape"
… performed it as part of his Div III project in October. “For my Div III, I wrote this hip hop theatre piece, based … the show, and signed on as production manager. Jorrell was one of the co-directors in the original piece and is now … the show, and signed on as production manager. Jorrell was one of the co-directors in the original piece and is now …
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Hampshire Student Nirman Dave Presenting at STUDENTx Showcase on November 19
… Dave, a first-year student who will connect his passion for computer science, entrepreneurship, building new things, … and the entire globe. STUDENTx 2015 will be held in one live session, which will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the … and the entire globe. STUDENTx 2015 will be held in one live session, which will run from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the …
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Womens Activism in 20th Century Iran
… the sharp shift to Islamic reform. "Both sides used women for their own ends," she says. "There is a Western idea that … to work together, often through the press. " Zanan was one of the few women's magazines that self-identified as … to work together, often through the press. " Zanan was one of the few women's magazines that self-identified as …
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The Superman Orchestra
… people from college students to kids to adults nostalgic for the Superman of their childhoods. "When I started this … for six of the seven-minute long cartoons (Galen wrote one of the scores). Galen resides in Portland, Oregon, so the … for six of the seven-minute long cartoons (Galen wrote one of the scores). Galen resides in Portland, Oregon, so the …
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March 7-8: Five College Queer Gender and Sexuality Conference
… and class in a specifically queer context," says one of the event's student organizers, Abigail … and class in a specifically queer context," says one of the event's student organizers, Abigail …
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President Ed Wingenbach Interviewed in Boston Business Journal on Hampshire’s Untraditional Path Back to Success
… Hampshire’s already transformative educational model into one that further pushes traditional boundaries. From the … Hampshire’s already transformative educational model into one that further pushes traditional boundaries. From the …
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May 3 Update
… measure only, and none of those rooms is occupied. One student who had experienced flu-like symptoms reported to … measure only, and none of those rooms is occupied. One student who had experienced flu-like symptoms reported to …
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Hampshire to Host College Outdoor Festival April 16
… by Hannah “Anish” Anderson, all the events are exclusively for college students. Hampshire students can get together for … groups on the approximately seven-mile Seven Sisters Hike—one group will start at Mt. Holyoke and the other at Bare … groups on the approximately seven-mile Seven Sisters Hike—one group will start at Mt. Holyoke and the other at Bare …
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'Defying The Nazis' Film by Hampshire Alums Burns and Joukowsky Premieres on PBS
… fleeing the Nazi occupation. www.DefyingtheNazis.org “It's one of the most incredible tales of compassion, sacrifice and … Assignment X, Joukowsky explained that the process for making the film actually began in 1999, when his … of 1939, as Americans remained mostly detached from news reports of the growing refugee crisis in the escalating …
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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 research, and/or provide expertise abroad for the 2018-2019 academic year through the program. … arts communities in Central Java, Indonesia. Wiriadjaja is one of over 800 U.S. citizens who will teach, conduct …
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Shakespeare and Pie
… Shakespeare and Pie Some people came for pie. Others showed up for the Bard. Whatever their … the Merrill kitchen, and, as it is a literary club, each one had to be named. "Apples You Like It," "Death by … the Merrill kitchen, and, as it is a literary club, each one had to be named. "Apples You Like It," "Death by …
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Hampshire Student Beau Guenther 23S Balances Competitive Bike Racing, Art, and Photography
… you’re doing as many laps as you can in a closed circuit for one hour, yielding one of the most all-out physical efforts cycling has to …
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Abby Grace Drake's "Significant" Discovery About Dog Evolution
… “man’s best friend.” Dogs are “an amazing system to study for evolutionary biology,” Drake says, pointing to their … path.” For her Division III (senior) project, Drake used one of the first 3-D digitizers made to study dog and wolf … path.” For her Division III (senior) project, Drake used one of the first 3-D digitizers made to study dog and wolf …
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Frederick H. Wirth
… physics and holography and sustainable energy systems. One of his main goals at Hampshire is to create laboratory … physics and holography and sustainable energy systems. One of his main goals at Hampshire is to create laboratory …
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Hampshire Student Competes in Bluegrass Festival
… and included numerous headliners as well as a competition for young musicians. There were three main categories in the … Banjoist. Hargreaves and bassist Ethan Jodziewicz were one of five finalists in the Best Duo category, and took … Banjoist. Hargreaves and bassist Ethan Jodziewicz were one of five finalists in the Best Duo category, and took …
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Speech of Conferral of Honorary Degrees to Charles and Polly Longsworth
… 73F , chair of the board of trustees on May 18, 2013 No one has been more influential in bringing Hampshire College … In February 1965, you set out in a snowstorm, looking for land on which to build Hampshire College. You found this … 73F , chair of the board of trustees on May 18, 2013 No one has been more influential in bringing Hampshire College …
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Gould Named New Police Chief
… J. ("Buddy") Gould, Jr., will be the next chief of police for Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges. Gould has … agencies. The program is certified by FEMA, and Gould is one of just eight people certified to teach an executive … agencies. The program is certified by FEMA, and Gould is one of just eight people certified to teach an executive …
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Solving Email Overload
… and streamline viewing. The solution was Inboxmgr. For his Division III project, Norby spent the past year … recognizes the important information and context from each one, and then helps the user visualize all of that data in … as bolster the economy with more high-tech jobs. Inboxmgr.com, his website, is still in beta testing, but after …
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