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Hampshire Student Murphy Hunn Bridges History and Craft through Metalworking

… but Hampshire really values the practice of art as well. For your Div II project, you designed and built a bascinet. … place on campus. Speaking of first-year students, what’s one essential piece of advice you would give to someone new … place on campus. Speaking of first-year students, what’s one essential piece of advice you would give to someone new …

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Karen Marshall's Exhibit 'Between Girls: A Passage to Womanhood 1985-2015' on View at Hampshire

… the work, a sponsored project of the New York Foundation for the Arts, have been shown at various international venues … teacher in the Documentary Photography and Photojournalism One-Year Program. During her tenure she has curated two shows … teacher in the Documentary Photography and Photojournalism One-Year Program. During her tenure she has curated two shows …

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New Faculty Q&A with Jennifer Bajorek

… Hampshire fourth-year student Emily Lawson gets to know one of the College’s newly appointed faculty members, … I also try to demystify the contemporary mania for so-called African photography. By design, it’s very … about to see a revolution in this field, which is not one field in the conventional sense. Relevant to my …

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Hitchcock Center'’s Hampshire Site and Design Team Announced

… Team Announced Hampshire College and the Hitchcock Center for the Environment have identified a site on campus where … rising requests for programs, field trips, and classes. One year ago, the leaders of both organizations jointly … rising requests for programs, field trips, and classes. One year ago, the leaders of both organizations jointly …

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January 23, 2019: Letter from Hampshire's Board of Trustees

… some of you were taken by surprise. We regret that this news seemed to come out of the clear blue sky. The Board has … since she arrived to identify the best pathways forward for the College to address both our short- and long-term … time for Hampshire to seek a strategic partner. This is one of the ideas we’ve been discussing, and it has gained …

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Fall Internship Dinner 2013

… Internship Dinner 2013 Dineen O'Rourke 13F "This is truly one of my favorite events of the year," said Hampshire … Options Resource Center (CORC), Community Partnerships for Social Change (CPSC), Civil Liberties and Public Policy … is a wonderful place to be a student."   … "This is truly one of my favorite events of the year," said Hampshire …

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Hampshire Alum and Biologist Phyllis D. Coley 70F Celebrated By The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute

… on Barro Colorado Island, Panama, Dr. Coley was recognized for her pioneering fieldwork and research with an island … Emeritus of Biology Dr. Phyllis “Lissy” Coley was one of the first students at Hampshire College, arriving in … bulb ever. And after that, my Hampshire experience was one of enthusiastically following my curiosity." …

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PVTA Agrees to Five Colleges Bus Route Recommendations

… of the Five Colleges community responded to its invitation for comments, PVTA this week agreed to the following revised … at the end of August 2017, look for updates at www.pvta.com and www.pvta.com/schedules.php . In responding to PVTA’s … routes connecting the campuses and providing more than one million rides each year.  “We welcome the decision by the …

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Div III Profile: Humphrey-Blanco Studies Genocide in Modern Guatemalan Art

… when joined together,” says Nikolai Humphrey-Blanco. For his Division III project, “Genocide and Violence in … and transform them into art and sites of discourse. One of those artists is the photographer Daniel … and transform them into art and sites of discourse. One of those artists is the photographer Daniel …

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Hampshire Students Participating in Massachusetts Poetry Festival

… that they were working together in the workshop, offering one another feedback. Then I realized this should be a panel … that they were working together in the workshop, offering one another feedback. Then I realized this should be a panel …

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April 2, 2019: Statement from Trustees Kim Saal 70F and Fraser Beede

… Community, We are writing to share some regrettable news. Following a recent Board meeting, it came to our … from trustees. As a result of the incident, one Board member has resigned. These actions, while deeply … from trustees. As a result of the incident, one Board member has resigned. These actions, while deeply …

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Dance Professor Deb Goffe Joins New England Foundation of the Arts’ Regional Dance Development Initiative Cohort

… of Modern and Contemporary Dance Deborah Goffe was named one of twelve cohort members to join the New England … of Modern and Contemporary Dance Deborah Goffe was named one of twelve cohort members to join the New England …

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Ken Burns Recalls His College Thesis as His First History Documentary

… came about when the College created a production company for students to learn the craft by making films for local nonprofits and community organizations. One organization that called on Hampshire Films was Old … his first to be nominated for a national award: He was one of five students up for the American Society of …

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Architecture Memories, Havana Interiors

… last fall through Hampshire's semester in Cuba program, one of few, perhaps the only, U.S. study abroad program that allows for study with Cuban artists and intellectuals in settings … last fall through Hampshire's semester in Cuba program, one of few, perhaps the only, U.S. study abroad program that …

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Hampshire College Position Statement: U.S. Dept. of Education "College Scorecard"

… by salary and many are committed to nonprofit and not-for-profit careers including in social service, education, … who responded reported receiving a job offer within one year of graduation. And we’re certainly proud that 94% of … who responded reported receiving a job offer within one year of graduation. And we’re certainly proud that 94% of …

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Hampshire College Prof's Uplifting Performance Art Merges Mind, Technology

… necessary structure and sent a proposal to an open call for work at Zero1, which funded the project. One of the enjoyable parts of premiering the work there was … an open call for work at Zero1, which funded the project. One of the enjoyable parts of premiering the work there was …

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It's On You: Symposium Shows What it Takes to be an Entrepreneur

… campus.” The event marked the launch of a three-year pilot for Entrepreneurship Education at Hampshire College, made … with funding, mentors, markets, and partners.” For one of the day’s activities, Hampshire Sustainability … with funding, mentors, markets, and partners.” For one of the day’s activities, Hampshire Sustainability …

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Mathematics

… of their work in other disciplines, but some pursue math for its own sake. Our students engage in a exploratory and … liar and heap paradoxes ("This sentence is false," "Does one grain of sand change a non-heap into a heap?") have … liar and heap paradoxes ("This sentence is false," "Does one grain of sand change a non-heap into a heap?") have …

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Hampshire of Color Builds Community, Connections

… "I hope this is nothing less than a sweet inspiration for you going forward," said Ed Dees 71F , one of the alums behind the event. According to Killara Burn, … inspiration for you going forward," said Ed Dees 71F , one of the alums behind the event. According to Killara Burn, …

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New Endowment Promotes Women In Business Courses, Programs

… access, while analyzing strategies to change the landscape for women in business. A number of female professionals … business degree, and advanced her way through management. One of Bornstein’s major projects for her MBA was conducting … business degree, and advanced her way through management. One of Bornstein’s major projects for her MBA was conducting …

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Letter to HampRiseUp from President Nelson: February 18, 2019

… Hamp Rise Up:
 This letter is an updated draft from the one shared with you on Tuesday, February 12. I have shared … and have added a principle to the core guiding principles for partnership considerations that addresses this concern. … Hamp Rise Up:
 This letter is an updated draft from the one shared with you on Tuesday, February 12. I have shared …

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Hampshire in Havana Program Embraces Digital Humanities to Create a Dynamic Virtual Immersion Experience

… that the Hampshire in Havana program as it has existed for the past 22 years would need to reimagine itself. Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the program—one of the longest-running college-level study abroad … itself. Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, the program—one of the longest-running college-level study abroad …

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Hampshire Alum's Music Documentary Embraced on Global Festival Circuit

… Austin Chronicle dubbed it “practically required viewing for all music aficionados.” Amherst Cinema will hold a … floor, but we became really close,” Toller says. “He lived one of the most fascinating lives of the latter twentieth … floor, but we became really close,” Toller says. “He lived one of the most fascinating lives of the latter twentieth …

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Catching Waves in the ERP Lab

… a small room tucked away in Adele Simmons Hall, is just one tool at her disposal as she attempts to make some headway … is a lot of work yet to be done on this. Studies of ADHD, for instance, are not often based on an understanding of what … a small room tucked away in Adele Simmons Hall, is just one tool at her disposal as she attempts to make some headway …

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Complexities of Representations of Children

… Katelin Wilton's 05F , it's hard to know where to begin. For her Div III—"'Where there is no water we go to the ocean … a paid consultant to research and write a 50-page report (one piece of her Div III) on the pilot group she had helped … a paid consultant to research and write a 50-page report (one piece of her Div III) on the pilot group she had helped …

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