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Family and Friends Weekend to Feature Alumni Artists

… Family and Friends weekend, October 23–25. “The weekend is an opportunity to see the full breadth of what the … in the Harold F. Johnson Library art gallery . The exhibit is the culmination of a three-decade-long documentary study … girls from the ages of 16 to 45. The opening reception is Friday, October 23, 5–6:30 p.m.   The symposium Tea, Rice, …

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Alum Robin Coste Lewis Wins National Book Award for Poetry

… the greatest poets of our time….Their exquisite generosity is one of the primary reasons I am standing here tonight.” … to give a reading from Voyage of the Sable Venus . Lewis is a Provost’s Fellow in Poetry and Visual Studies at the University of Southern California. She is also a Cave Canem fellow and a fellow of the Los Angeles …

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Theatre Students Travel to NYC to See Alum Lupita Nyong'o in Eclipsed

… Lupita Nyong’o perform off-Broadway in Eclipsed , which is set to have its Broadway debut in February. The group, … and meet the people that do this work daily. That this is their passion and their profession is important to see. And that you can be an artist. You can …

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Language of Environmental Justice

… challenged the plans at numerous meetings and forums. She is continuing that assistance as she completes Division III … The waste transfer station proposal, says Finkelstein, is an example of that: Holyoke has one of the highest asthma … devaluation are also feared if the transfer station is built. … Dana Finkelstein honed her fluency in Spanish …

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Five College Program Offers Certificate in Reproductive Justice

… and other hands-on learning opportunities. But the program is about more than academics. “We hope to build community … 7.  “This valley, where the Five College consortium is based, is a hotbed of reproductive justice,” she said, “not just in …

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Faculty

Jutta Sperling

… medieval icons and miniatures of the Nursing Virgin . She is currently studying an original apocryphon written in Gəˁəz … of Mary during her flight from persecution, which she is planning to edit and translate in collaboration with Guesh … of lactation, including the European Madonna lactans . She is currently co-editing a volume entitled The Virgin’s Milk: …

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Rita Edelman: A Vanished World

… the artist on Saturday, June 22 from 5-7 p.m. This event is free of charge, and the public is invited. Edelman makes large, abstract, monochromatic … the artist on Saturday, June 22 from 5-7 p.m. This event is free of charge, and the public is invited. Edelman makes …

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Board Member

Jesús A. Colmenares 03F

… Jesús Colmenares joined the Board of Trustees in 2017. He is currently a Business Development Manager at HealthCore. In … Jesús holds a degree in neuroscience from Hampshire and is a James Baldwin Scholar alum. Meet the rest of the Board . Board Member … He is currently a Business Development Manager at HealthCore. In …

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Faculty

Norman Holland

… Cortázar’s, and Botero’s Decolonial Columns , is in collaboration with Monique Roelofs, with whom he is working on a book-length study of anachronism in … Cortázar’s, and Botero’s Decolonial Columns , is in collaboration with Monique Roelofs, with whom he is

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Amy Jordan

… Local Politics and the Complicated Legacy of Head Start," is part of a forthcoming collection entitled War on Poverty & Struggles for Racial and Economic Justice. She is currently working on a book entitled From Rural … Local Politics and the Complicated Legacy of Head Start," is part of a forthcoming collection entitled War on Poverty & …

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Hampshire College Raises Projection for Student Enrollment, Relaunches Admissions

… Ed Wingenbach, who began his tenure this month, Hampshire is rebuilding its admissions office to recruit and enroll a … for 2020. Wingenbach has appointed key administrators and is guiding the College in its work advancing other key … of Admissions and Financial Aid Kevin Kelly, Hampshire is actively filling its open staff positions, moving to admit …

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Slime-Mold Symposium and Reception Presented by Hampshire College Art Gallery

… College Art Gallery and open to the public. The Symposium is produced by a new policy research institute based at … been featured in the New York Times , ScientificAmerican.com, and national science publications. A New York Times … been featured in the New York Times , ScientificAmerican.com, and national science publications. A New York Times …

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March 29, 2019: Housing and Dining 2019-20

… services for student convenience.  Apartment-style living is the most requested option and we’re able to guarantee this … in apartment-style housing, we’ll look to Merrill if there is student demand. Students will still participate in the … status, and rooms will become vacant. As Hampshire is aiming to centralize students for community building, …

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January 15, 2019: Letter from President Nelson

… in 2020. What will Hampshire’s future look like? is how we’ve framed the initiative, keeping top of mind that … we’re not immune to them. However, at Hampshire our budget is balanced, our $52 million endowment has performed well, and the success of our educational model is confirmed by an array of stellar data. We continue to be …

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Library Opens New Academic-Services Facility for Students

… Holistic Learning Program The Knowledge Commons concept is funded by a $1.2 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon … computer monitors and a QRC computer station The hub is designed to support the full trajectory of student work — … work from a largely solitary endeavor into one that is more visible and collaborative. The goals of the Knowledge …

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Bridging Divides, Embracing Diversity Through Spiritual Student Life Work

… about community organizing. (This year, another coach is from Mount Holyoke College, right down the road from … Creating unique opportunities for conversations on campus is essential to the work. “One of the things that’s especially important,” Al says, “is that we talk about our values in tandem with our spiritual …

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Margo Dalal: Redevelopment and Entrepreneurship in Detroit

… plays in the current era of redevelopment. This is a relevant topic. My research explores how these … plans. My main finding was that entrepreneurship is currently a primary strategy for economic redevelopment in … However, entrepreneurship-led urban revitalization is not new. The approach was coined in the late-80s, and in …

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Area Of Study

Dance

… style, and written word. No previous dance experience is necessary. Sample Courses at Hampshire Black Traditions in … Dance Department   The Five College Dance Department is one of the few coordinated multi-college departments in the country. This program is an incredible resource. Among the Five Colleges, a …

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In Memory of Samuel Josiah Butterfield 09S

… the following admission: "My overarching point here is to not listen to the guidebooks; don't buy into whether a … your family friends' advice about how great his alma mater is, don't pay attention to whether your guidance counselor … into self-discovery and teaches you what you really need is invaluable. For me, at least, it took ending up somewhere …

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Feb. 25: Lecture by Gregory White

… Feb. 25: Lecture by Gregory White The public is invited to "Climate Change as a Security Issue: Where … and propose a different way of treating the issue. White is the author of Climate Change and Migration: Borders and … and global environmental politics. Lectures … The public is invited to "Climate Change as a Security Issue: Where …

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Alum Dan Inglis to Direct Hampshire Chorus

… and sings with the Illuminati Vocal Arts Ensemble. “This is a great time to get involved in reinventing the Hampshire College Chorus,” Inglis says. “Singing is important to people all over the world, and Hampshire … and sings with the Illuminati Vocal Arts Ensemble. “This is a great time to get involved in reinventing the Hampshire …

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With New Covid-19 Policies in Place, Hampshire’s 50th Anniversary Still Slated for in-Person Celebration October 15-17

… events, and the Office of Alumni and Family Relations is working to ensure that all meals will take place outside. The College is confident that we can create a safe, welcoming, and fun … events, and the Office of Alumni and Family Relations is working to ensure that all meals will take place outside. …

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Board Member

Nicholas Bythrow 18F

… 18F Nicholas Bythrow 18F Student Trustee Elect Nicholas is in his second year as a Division II student at Hampshire. … While pursuing a journalism career via his academics, he is also creating independent work. He began self-publishing … May. Meet the rest of the Board . Board Member … Nicholas is in his second year as a Division II student at Hampshire. …

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Five College Student Artists Reunite to Create Their Own Show

… in Mount Holyoke College’s Blanchard Student Gallery. This is a student-initiated show, with all Five College campuses … at 5:30 p.m. in the Blanchard Student Gallery. The show is free and open to the public. Five College NewsStudents … … in Mount Holyoke College’s Blanchard Student Gallery. This is a student-initiated show, with all Five College campuses …

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Hampshire Highlighted in AASHE's 2014 Sustainability Review

… in AASHE's 2014 Sustainability Review Hampshire College is one of 11 institutions worldwide highlighted in the AASHE … 100 percent of food from within 150 miles of campus, is featured. The new 2014 AASHE review highlights campus … 100 percent of food from within 150 miles of campus, is featured. The new 2014 AASHE review highlights campus …

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