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Healing the Spiritual Wounds of War

… by stories, not just as simple tales but as metaphors for explaining mysteries of the soul. Professor of Humanities Robert Meagher is one such person inspired by the ancient words of Homer, … of the soul. Professor of Humanities Robert Meagher is one such person inspired by the ancient words of Homer, …

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Professor Susana Loza on Why a Hampshire Education is a Dialogue, Not a Monologue

… in Science Fiction, Horror, & Fantasy, which is why it's one of my favorite classes to teach. You can literally see … Migrations and LatIndigenous Ghost Story . That will be one of the first books in the University Press of … University Press in 2021. Hampshire is a place known for its #Changemakers. What do you think is so special about …

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“Muhammad Ali” by Award-Winning Documentarian Ken Burns 71F to Air on PBS

… September 19. From PBS: “ Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of the 20th century, a … September 19. From PBS: “ Muhammad Ali brings to life one of the most indelible figures of the 20th century, a …

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Campus Safety and Security

… Police, and the Northwestern District Attorney's Office for matters beyond the scope of community safeguarding. In a … emergency, from a campus hard line or cell phone: Dial 911 For non-life-threatening matters that require the immediate … social injustice and quality of life issues by engaging one another in problem-solving partnerships.  If you would …

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Our Thanks to Leslie Cox, Who Grew Community on the Farm

… Cox is leaving at the end of March to become farm director for the Trustees of Reservations. "This is an opportunity to … chores around the farm is an important opportunity, and one that ties in deeply with Hampshire's focus on supporting … chores around the farm is an important opportunity, and one that ties in deeply with Hampshire's focus on supporting …

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Creating a Community Cookbook: Redefining Healthy

… Creating a Community Cookbook: Redefining Healthy For Emma Brewster 05F, spending spring semester 2008 in … sense as opposed to in an individual way. For example, one's diet is an individual decision, but the influence or … sense as opposed to in an individual way. For example, one's diet is an individual decision, but the influence or …

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Introducing Assistant Professor of Native American and Indigenous Studies Noah Romero

… Las Vegas, and collaborated extensively with the Center for Indigenous Peoples Education at Nueva Ecija University of … . This growth was funded in 2021 through a Mellon Grant , one of the largest made by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to the consortium to date, and one of the consortium’s largest grant awards from any funder …

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NOTICE: Covid-19 Case in the Hampshire Community

… College Community, Hampshire College has learned that one of our employees was confirmed this morning to have … identifying information about the employee out of respect for their privacy and applicable HIPAA privacy laws. We ask … College Community, Hampshire College has learned that one of our employees was confirmed this morning to have …

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Area Of Study

Game Design and Development

… games and digital games. You are here Sitewide Search One focus of our game design curriculum is to give students a foundation for further work in the field or outside it, by giving them … electronicsdesigngame designvideo games … One focus of our game design curriculum is to give students a …

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Launch Update from Academic Innovation Planning Group

… we presented to you, and that therefore we can pursue the one that emerged most clearly from this process. We will … further develop and design implementation of the framework for future students beginning with the Fall 2020 class. To … we presented to you, and that therefore we can pursue the one that emerged most clearly from this process. We will …

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Philosophy

… own views on these topics. These topics are controversial for a reason: there are no easy answers. Assignments will … innate, how the social and the biological influence one another, and how experience is integrated into the … innate, how the social and the biological influence one another, and how experience is integrated into the …

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Division III Profile: May Hemler's "Be My Body, Read My Books"

… she said. “They really knew me, and knew what I was going for. They helped me make work I was proud of.” Mandle led … the lead teacher, designing and implementing lesson plans. One of Hemler’s unique additions to the classes was the use … the lead teacher, designing and implementing lesson plans. One of Hemler’s unique additions to the classes was the use …

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A Multidisciplinary Examination of Depression

… a perfect example of how two disciplines are better than one. Her Division III examines the previously unstudied link … development professor Melissa Burch helped narrow it down. For Division II, "I wanted to acquire as much knowledge about … a perfect example of how two disciplines are better than one. Her Division III examines the previously unstudied link …

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Finding Focus

… the difficult task of narrowing down her interests to find one focus of study. As it turned out, a stay in Mexico … American legal courts, in the context of making arguments for migrants' rights. But she realizes that this could change … the difficult task of narrowing down her interests to find one focus of study. As it turned out, a stay in Mexico …

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Alum Ché Williams Uses Filmmaking to Tell Stories From the Inside Looking Out

… Williams 16F has been working as a production assistant for a docuseries on the Tulsa Race Massacre that will air on … a company called Blackfin, which is part of Entertainment One. They are coproducing a docuseries about the Tulsa Race … a company called Blackfin, which is part of Entertainment One. They are coproducing a docuseries about the Tulsa Race …

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How Hampshire Celebrated Earth Day 2015

… day prior, Hampshire was highlighted by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in High Education (AASHE) for “advancing sustainability on a local and global front.” We were one of only 11 institutions to be featured. What a way to …

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New Board Chair Jose Fuentes Letter to Hampshire Community

… education was about each student designing their own one-of-a-kind program, learning from each other, and … Hampshire is being forced to change, and we are overdue for change. It’s a great honor and opportunity to be able to … education was about each student designing their own one-of-a-kind program, learning from each other, and …

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Reproductive Realities

… end of all the things the people I know have been fighting for.’” Tan quickly refocused her Div III on abortion rights. … later told that there were hundreds of applications for one spot,” Tan says. “I think the thesis really helped give … later told that there were hundreds of applications for one spot,” Tan says. “I think the thesis really helped give …

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Kunga Chonyi 17F on His Div III Journey to Neurobiology and Nursing

… a student exchange program with the Central University for Tibetan Studies. We sat down with Chonyi [virtually] to … sentient beings as much as possible. Describe Hampshire in one word. Grateful. Div IIIStudents Biological/Life … sentient beings as much as possible. Describe Hampshire in one word. Grateful. … Kunga Chonyi 17F on His Div III Journey …

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Ethics & the Common Good Project Awards Student Grants

… and collaborate on visions and practices rooted in concern for cultural, artistic, scientific, and ecological … and holistic ways through art and media. She will select one play to direct and act in alongside a cast of Hampshire … to bring black youth and youth of color from the region to one of her shows, to offer an educational experience of …

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Alum Bob McCarthy Brings Hampshire Mojo to Hedge Fund Management

… says Bob McCarthy 72F. “That’s what I did at Hampshire.” For his Division III year at the College, McCarthy researched … he says. Today, he makes deals somewhat more complex. As one of the partners of Spinnaker Capital, he helps to manage … he says. Today, he makes deals somewhat more complex. As one of the partners of Spinnaker Capital, he helps to manage …

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Hampshire College Amends Investment Policy to Exclude Prison Industry

… a list of specific examples of industries not favored for investing. These include businesses that operate private … industries. Hampshire’s endowment is not a large one.  As a result, the College invests principally through … industries. Hampshire’s endowment is not a large one.  As a result, the College invests principally through …

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Professor Ryan Joo'’s Book Tops South Korean Bestseller List

… January release and it is currently South Korea's number one bestselling nonfiction work. Written from a Buddhist … an effort to notice the world around them, to find time for friends and family, and to simply ease their pace in … January release and it is currently South Korea's number one bestselling nonfiction work. Written from a Buddhist …

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Hampshire College Supports Paris Climate Agreement as Signatory to 'We Are Still In' Campaign

… magazine , recognized the College’s R.W. Kern Center as one of the Top 10 Green Buildings of 2017. Also this year, … as well. This is the economy of the future.” Signatories for the We Are Still In campaign comprise leaders from 125 … magazine , recognized the College’s R.W. Kern Center as one of the Top 10 Green Buildings of 2017. Also this year, …

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Alum Melissa Hoffer 84F Joins Environmental Protection Agency as Key Member of Incoming Leadership Team

… personal narratives to the book Guantánamo Lawyers . “One thing that Hampshire taught me is that with the privilege … personal narratives to the book Guantánamo Lawyers . “One thing that Hampshire taught me is that with the privilege …

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