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Erick Msumanje Awarded Princess Grace Foundation Film Scholarship
… to film. "Filming in Tanzania has always been my number one goal," he said. "(The scholarship) gives me an … film." He is drawing on stories from within his family for the film, working closely with his mother and aunt. "The … to film. "Filming in Tanzania has always been my number one goal," he said. "(The scholarship) gives me an …
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Alex Emmanuele 12F: Challenging the Status Quo
… past August, Emmanuele made a video proposing his ideas for a new application and sent it to his Division II … Café looking over the courts and screaming,” he says. One way his group will share OPRA activities is by … Café looking over the courts and screaming,” he says. One way his group will share OPRA activities is by …
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Alum's Peace Corps Service and Master's Program Focused on International Environmental Policy
… organized a seminar in Pandan, in the province of Antique, for its first Earth Day celebration, during which she … for solid-waste management and marine tourism. Cope is one of almost 10,000 Peace Corps volunteers who have served … for solid-waste management and marine tourism. Cope is one of almost 10,000 Peace Corps volunteers who have served …
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Computer Collaboration
… the sharing of the computation." It's a task not for the technologically faint of heart. "The entire series of … This year the university gave him a research position in one of its computer labs. "Working with the UMass labs has … This year the university gave him a research position in one of its computer labs. "Working with the UMass labs has …
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Theatre Professor Will MacAdams on Embodying New Possibilities
… you teach? Do you have a favorite — why? I teach theatre for social change, directing, acting, and devised theatre, … in collaboration with colleagues. I have many favorites. One that comes to mind is "Theatre for Community, Revolution, … in collaboration with colleagues. I have many favorites. One that comes to mind is "Theatre for Community, Revolution, …
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A Letter from Past Presidents in Support of Hampshire
… graduates across all fields have established within just one generation, and the testimonials published this spring by … would benefit from pursuing the model Hampshire offers, for tapping into the creative potential of its youngest … graduates across all fields have established within just one generation, and the testimonials published this spring by …
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SuperDense Quantum Teleportation Success
… of different ways to send a quantum state from one part of a laboratory to a remote station. The report — …
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Div III Profile: Maximilian Beauchene Explores U.S. Interventions and Global Conflicts
… instability and civil war, creating an environment ideal for terrorist cells such as al-Qaeda, ISIS, and al-Shabaab. … used his Div III studies as the basis for two blog posts, one displaying a grim view of the U.S. turf war with ISIS and … used his Div III studies as the basis for two blog posts, one displaying a grim view of the U.S. turf war with ISIS and …
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Experimental Pinhole Photo Exhibit by Hampshire Alum to Debut at Campus Gallery
… Freedberg’s travels in Italy and India. The exhibit is one of two running simultaneously at the Leo Model Gallery, … is currently stored off-site, and will be available for research at the Archives in 2019. Freedberg’s photography … and an MFA from Yale University. http://www.annacollette.com/ For more information on these two exhibits, contact …
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Student Speech by Unique Robinson
… Student Speech by Unique Robinson THIS IS FOR MY GREAT GRANDMOTHER, LILLY MCGHEE, WHO SHARECROPPED DAYS … and took me out of as many schools just to get me to the ONE that would lead me on the path to know that I AM CAPABLE, … and took me out of as many schools just to get me to the ONE that would lead me on the path to know that I AM CAPABLE, …
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Four Receive Earl Ubell Grants
… will learn a great deal from writers who share my passion for science. Speaking with these writers and learning about … from 1966 to 1972, and from 1978 to 1995. He served as the news director for WNBC-TV News from 1972 to 1976. Ubell … at major laboratories, and was the author of eight books (one co-authored). His numerous awards for journalism, medical …
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Yiddish Language Study at Hampshire
… as a major resource, as well as worked and interned there. For the last few years, Professor Rachel Rubinstein has … Book Center, Vaisman is developing a new Yiddish textbook, one "that would be comparable to contemporary pedagogical … Book Center, Vaisman is developing a new Yiddish textbook, one "that would be comparable to contemporary pedagogical …
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Where Are They Now?: Sunny Laprade 18F Makes Comedic History
… three years ago when she presented her Div III project, a one-hour comedy special called Queer Enough , which is still … in comedy, so he gave me the opportunity to open for touring comics who would be performing. From 2015 to … touring the country as we speak. (Check out sunnylcomedy.com for tickets, and join my mailing list to be notified when …
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Women Welders
… Megan Kenney enrolled in a noncredit fabrication workshop for women just for fun during her first year at Hampshire … them in two spots on campus that are special to her. One spot overlooks Mt. Norwottuck and is near the college's … them in two spots on campus that are special to her. One spot overlooks Mt. Norwottuck and is near the college's …
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Urgent Challenges
… to gain the kinds of skills that will prepare them for a lifetime of work that matters. Engagement with an … question that addresses an “urgent challenge” in the world—one that requires many good minds working together to even … question that addresses an “urgent challenge” in the world—one that requires many good minds working together to even …
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Computer Collaboration
… the sharing of the computation." It's a task not for the technologically faint of heart. "The entire series of … This year the university gave him a research position in one of its computer labs. "Working with the UMass labs has … This year the university gave him a research position in one of its computer labs. "Working with the UMass labs has …
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Hampshire College Student Theatre Presents Fall 2018 Productions
… family, seeking support, and identity, Weeping for Life is a premiere that will be staged on October 19th … how to best meet them. For the past two years, however, one of the slots has been given not to a single production … how to best meet them. For the past two years, however, one of the slots has been given not to a single production …
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Research Explores How Microorganisms May Help Form Minerals
… of California's Deep Spring Lakes. "It's relatively rare for dolomite to be formed in modern environments. In the … community, there's some debate on how it's formed. One thing we think is that microorganisms might be playing a … community, there's some debate on how it's formed. One thing we think is that microorganisms might be playing a …
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Hampshire Alum Orisanmi Burton 99F Named 2021 Freedom Scholar
… society.” Abolitionist archivist Orisanmi Burton 99F is one of six scholars selected to receive $250,000 each. … War,” sponsored by the Cultural Center and the Office for Institutional Diversity & Inclusion . After graduating … that scholars play in cultivating and nurturing movements for justice and freedom. ” Read about the Freedom Scholars …
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Henry P. Kendall Foundation Grant Supports 100 Percent Local Food Efforts at Hampshire College
… agricultural community, the College aims to become a model for local food usage. “Cooperation with our neighbors in the … our goals in education and sustainable food procurement.” One goal is to increase local food consumption on campus to … our goals in education and sustainable food procurement.” One goal is to increase local food consumption on campus to …
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Studying in London
… my flatmates were English, Welsh, and Japanese, along with one other American. The busy street outside - roaring with … became used to laughing and translating turns of phrase for me, when it came to grades and to life in general. … my flatmates were English, Welsh, and Japanese, along with one other American. The busy street outside - roaring with …
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Experiencing the Journey Through the Woods: A Theatrical Adaptation of Little Red Riding Hood
… second is that the audience is divided into three groups; one stays in the grandmother's house with the grandmother, … the wolf or the girl. Smartt wrote a separate script for each of these characters, which she says sometimes … second is that the audience is divided into three groups; one stays in the grandmother's house with the grandmother, …
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Five College Sustainability Initiative
… ideas and will end with up to a handful of projects for campuses to pursue, is turning to students and faculty to … 1. A Zero-Waste Initiative to make all large, annual one-college and Five College events zero-waste, including but … 1. A Zero-Waste Initiative to make all large, annual one-college and Five College events zero-waste, including but …
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Student Research on the Hampshire College Farm: Raising Pigs Outdoors in Natural Settings
… that had become available locally. “This breed is known for being docile,” Nugent says. “Students work with them, so … litters, as not all the piglets have been weaned yet. One of her mentors, Livestock and Pasture Manager Pete Solis, … litters, as not all the piglets have been weaned yet. One of her mentors, Livestock and Pasture Manager Pete Solis, …
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Hampshire College Mourns the Loss of Professor Emeritus and Author Norton Juster
… after the popular work. While perhaps best known by many for Tollbooth , Juster’s architectural career was his main … of illustrated books and dynamic construction. “Norton was one of the most creative, iconoclastic, and brilliant people … of illustrated books and dynamic construction. “Norton was one of the most creative, iconoclastic, and brilliant people …
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