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A Deep Exploration of William Blake's Poetic Genius
… worth exploring. “The way Blake used the world genius is idiosyncratic and weird,” he says. To more fully grasp the … and evolution. “The proto-European root of genius is ‘gen,’ he explains. “It means ‘to produce’ in pre-Latin … such as religion, poetry, and national identity. Hampshire is the freedom to design your own path Fernandez first …
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Professors Earn Whiting Foundation Grants for Research and Teaching
… Teaching John Courtmanche Assistant Professor Tammy Owens is traveling through New York and New Jersey documenting the … youth cultures in the School of Critical Social Inquiry, is examining the histories of black girls in the domestic … in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies, is researching urban sites and architectural designs that are …
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Hampshire Wins International Campus Sustainability Achievement Award for R.W. Kern Center
… a sustainable future. Opened in 2016, the R.W. Kern Center is a multi-purpose Living Building that generates its own … project worldwide. ILFI's Living Building certification is the most advanced green-building standard in the world, … winners, AASHE’s 2018 Lifetime Achievement Award Winner is Dr. Tony Cortese, Principal at Intentional Endowments …
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Seeking Justice for the Disenfranchised
… of low-income people, the most important part of my job is to tell a story in a compelling way so that a jury or … years as an undergraduate. Hampshire’s academic program is challenging and at times exhausting, but it gave me intellectual stamina. My job is to assist my clients in telling their story. And my work …
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Alum Matt Hinderhofer 17F Researching Type-I Diabetes at Harvard
… advisor, [Professor of Applied Design] Donna Cohn , is the one who got me into biology. I came to Hampshire … on our own, and I think Harvard was like “yeah, this is exactly what we’re looking for.” Our experiences at … on our own, and I think Harvard was like, ‘Yeah, this is exactly what we’re looking for.’ Matt Hinderhofer 17F Are …
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Hampshire Professor Christina Cianfrani on the Value of Innovation and Collaboration in a Living Laboratory
… A student’s educational experience at Hampshire College is unlike anywhere else — and unlike anyone else’s. We sat … what they see to impact the systems around them. Hampshire is a place where students and faculty often collaborate … to these projects, the students drive the research—it is their questions they are pursuing. Hampshire is a place …
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Area Of Study
Politics
… and racial injustice, the study of politics at Hampshire is interdisciplinary and all encompassing. You are here … seep into many Hampshire concentrations. Political debate is also quite lively outside of the classroom as political … First-Year Course Politics of Health Insurance The U.S. is alone among the wealthy capitalist nations in not …
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Scholar, Organizer Against Racial Inequality Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor to Deliver 2017 Commencement Address
… teaches African American studies at Princeton University, is one of the organizers of today's International Women’s … and imperial wars abroad. Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor is the author of the critically acclaimed book From … Taylor “the rare academic writer whose sense of humor is as sharp as her scholarship. She’s written a sweeping yet …
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Area Of Study
Animation and Digital Art
… areas of animation and digital art at Hampshire College is as varied as the school itself. You are here Sitewide … Sample First-Year Course Women in Animation This course is a general introduction to animated filmmaking with an … and digital animation tools. No prior animation experience is expected in this first-year tutorial; ideal candidates …
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Students in Yearlong Course Design Across Cultures, Study in Thailand, Collaborate Across Disciplines
… so it might be replicated elsewhere “One of our goals is to help the farmers shift from cash crops to … and professor of anthropology and Asian studies. She is co-teaching the September–May course with Naomi Darling, … to have the opportunity to travel overseas to see a site, meet a client group, and have the time to study so many …
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Hampshire College to Admit a Spring 2020 Class in January
… Admissions for New and Transfer Students Hampshire College is now accepting applications for admission for its upcoming … remaining an independent College. Hampshire’s application is now live on the Common App for new and transfer students … limited due to last spring’s uncertainty . The College is projecting its student enrollment will likely remain …
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Baldwin Scholar's Determination Brings Returns
… the following years. Anything you are willing to give is going to college expenses. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.” (link https://www.gofundme.com/23chwyk ) She also applied to GoFundMe for the company’s … I am.” Read more about Aubriana’s journey in this Boston.com feature: …
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Board Member
Juana Schurman 72F
… Juana Schurman 72F joined the board in February 2021. She is an attorney and senior vice president of Oracle America, … Inc., serving as its global head of employment law. Juana is a past president and former board member of the Bay Area … Juana Schurman 72F joined the board in February 2021. She is an attorney and senior vice president of Oracle America, …
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Faculty
Sarah Partan
… the areas of animal social behavior and communication. She is particularly interested in multisensory signaling: how and … laboratory studies of birds and dolphins. Partan is currently creating mechanized animals that simulate animal … the areas of animal social behavior and communication. She is particularly interested in multisensory signaling: how and …
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The Five College Library Depository: the Bunker
… and loans to the Five College community. And the War Room is still there, though empty--a reminder of the deadly … and loans to the Five College community. And the War Room is still there, though empty--a reminder of the deadly …
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Franklin Patterson, Founding President
… them. The Schools would teach "mode of inquiry", that is, the methods used by a particular academic discipline to … them. The Schools would teach "mode of inquiry", that is, the methods used by a particular academic discipline to …
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Holland, Rebecca - 1977F
… Holland Class of 1977F Alumni Trustee Rebecca Holland is an attorney, currently working as the Associate University … Holland Class of 1977F Alumni Trustee Rebecca Holland is an attorney, currently working as the Associate University …
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Division of Finance and Administration
… and craft the best possible outcomes. Our diverse division is bound together by a common set of principles. We aspire to … and craft the best possible outcomes. Our diverse division is bound together by a common set of principles. We aspire to …
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Alumni Guide to the Hampshire Network
… professional field/industry, and more. Joining the network is a small commitment of your time that could lead to … to Sign Up To create an account, visit hampshirenetwork.com and login with your email address, Facebook, or LinkedIn. … to Sign Up To create an account, visit hampshirenetwork.com and login with your email address, Facebook, or LinkedIn. …
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Social Identity and Privilege in Psychotherapy
… seeking out a therapist with similar social identities is an empowering and important part of their therapeutic … seeking out a therapist with similar social identities is an empowering and important part of their therapeutic …
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Housing-based Accommodations
… on your individual, disability-related need. Our goal is to provide equitable access to enjoy the communal, …
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A Fateful Moment on Boylston Street
… Music and Dance Building. A key goal of the gift is to provide more individual and group practice spaces, as … Music and Dance Building. A key goal of the gift is to provide more individual and group practice spaces, as …
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The Yes and No of What Can Go in the Recycle Bins
… straws, or cups that are not BPI Certified Plastic #7 that is not BPI Certified Plastic straws Corks Produce stickers … straws, or cups that are not BPI Certified Plastic #7 that is not BPI Certified Plastic straws Corks Produce stickers …
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Help Hampshire Recruit Students
… are already enrolled are not eligible for this award. It is our hope that this scholarship program will help foster … are already enrolled are not eligible for this award. It is our hope that this scholarship program will help foster …
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Christoph Cox Publishes 'Sonic Flux: Sounds, Art, and Metaphysics'
… Flux: Sounds, Art, and Metaphysics' Abigail Meisel “Sound is always around us,” says Christoph Cox, professor of … a field of artistic production called ‘sound art,’ which is distinct from music.” He defines sound art as an … began to see music as just a way to order sound. “Music is essentially patterns of organization, tension, and …
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