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Where Are They Now?: Ché Williams 16F Keeps It Reel
… wrapped up producing the eighth season of The Murder Tapes for ID Discovery and HBO Max and am currently doing research … and to be a lifelong student is a gift. Dr. Bynum was one of my sister’s friends at Barnard and I had no clue until … alums; please get in touch with me at chewilliams11@gmail.com . Alumni … When we spoke with alum Ché Williams 16F in …
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Background on Hampshire College Flag Decision November 2016
… that by not flying a flag on our college's flagpole for the time being, the College is seeking to enable a … of the months-long election and the escalating number of news reports from across the country over recent months and … not know who burned the flag, whether it was burned by one or more students or others. The incident is still under …
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Dr. Cate O’Keefe 95F Named Executive Director of New England Fisheries Management Council
… 1. The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) is one of eight regional councils established to conserve and … worked in New England fisheries research and management for more than 20 years, focusing on the intersection of … … The New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC) is one of eight regional councils established to conserve and …
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Hampshire Alum Brett Morgen 87F Directs Kaleidoscopic David Bowie Documentary “Moonage Daydream”
… if you’re a casual fan, being able to see the journey in one sitting is illuminating,” said Morgen in an interview … if you’re a casual fan, being able to see the journey in one sitting is illuminating,” said Morgen in an interview …
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Professor Uzma Aslam Khan's Novel Makes The New York Times's list of “Best Historical Fiction of 2022”
… whose entire family must share his incarceration, is only one of the many characters whose histories are entangled … with critical acclaim, including Trespassing , nominated for the Commonwealth Prize in 2003; The Geometry of God , a … whose entire family must share his incarceration, is only one of the many characters whose histories are entangled …
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Alum Suzanne Perkins 85F Awarded Grant to Research Child Trauma and Maltreatment
… and the Arts and an affiliated member of its Institute for Social Research. She began research as a postdoctoral … research perspective,” Perkins says. Perkins is one of only a handful to receive an award like this, which … research perspective,” Perkins says. Perkins is one of only a handful to receive an award like this, which …
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1984 Conversation Between Audre Lorde and James Baldwin at Hampshire to be Reenacted in New York City
… at Hampshire to be Reenacted in New York City This one-night-only event will take place at Performance Space New … conversation between Audre Lorde and James Baldwin, edited for the occasion by Claudia Rankine, acclaimed writer and … activist Audre Lorde on the Hampshire College campus for a live talk before an audience. Their conversation …
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Hampshire College Alum Tashal Brown 03F Awarded National Academy of Education Fellowship
… social studies at the University of Rhode Island, is one of 25 fellowship recipients chosen from over 240 … social studies at the University of Rhode Island, is one of 25 fellowship recipients chosen from over 240 …
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Tutorials Initiate Students To Take Initiative Over Their Learning
… traditions, graphic novels, and the Syrian refugee crisis, for example. One tutorial is led by a professor of psychology who has … novels, and the Syrian refugee crisis, for example. One tutorial is led by a professor of psychology who has …
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Alumni Artists Invited to 'Install Poetry in 3D Space' in Hampshire College Art Gallery Exhibit
… "Connecting with the Hampshire College Art Gallery for this festival collaboration has brought such a powerful … Amherst Arts Night Plus: www.amherstartwalk.com PICTURED BELOW: lê thi diem thúy "sông song / river song" … chapbook [ G A T E S ] and coeditor, with Zohra Saed, of One Story, Thirty Stories: An Anthology of Contemporary …
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Writing and Creative Writing
… readers and practitioners. There are no prerequisites for this course, but students should be ready to engage … to writing a final paper. Students can use the center for one-time only assistance or on a regular basis. The Writing … to writing a final paper. Students can use the center for one-time only assistance or on a regular basis. The Writing …
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Hampshire Mourns the Loss of Longtime Faculty Member Leonard Glick
… Leonard Glick The anthropologist, who taught at Hampshire for 30 years, made countless contributions to his students, … was so wide that he could talk about anything. He was one of the most well-read people I’ve ever met. There’s a … and began his career in internal medicine. (He was one of the doctors who gave Elvis Presley a physical exam …
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Recent Grad Ezra Dodson 18F’s Div III Project Explores the History of Queer Communities
… their educational journey, perfectly integrating a passion for archival research with a focus on queer communities. We … of the internet, submitting content to these magazines was one of the few ways that queer people were able to converse and form a community with one another. Last semester, I received a grant from the …
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Black History Month: Selections from Our Students and Librarians to Read, Listen to, and Watch
… “These are all selections made by our student workers for Black History Month,” says Access Services Associate … Smith title co-authored with L.L. McKinney, Nubia: real one , which tells the story of a young Black superhero trying … Jamila Rowser and Robyn Smith 11F (Book) Nubia: real one, Robyn Smith 11F and L.L. McKinney (Book) Amazing Grace , …
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Daniel Asia 71F Joins the American Academy of Sciences and Letters
… who also taught me conducting. I ended up writing a piece for the group. I took courses in music at Smith and Amherst … the new music ensemble Musical Elements, which became one of the foremost ensembles of its type for 15 years. What … in the same Bowery where all the action occurs. It’ll be one helluva show, and, yes, have no fear, the opera’s in …
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Movement opportunities: Miles Firkins Embraces the Art and Science of Dance
… and politics wrapped up in the way we use our bodies. No one ever told me that this is a thing, something distinctive … and politics wrapped up in the way we use our bodies. No one ever told me that this is a thing, something distinctive …
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Hampshire College President Chrisler Speaks to Boston Globe About Why Liberal Arts Education Remains Essential
… Why Liberal Arts Education Remains Essential In a story for Globe Magazine , ten college presidents spoke in defense … what is." “This attack on the value of higher education is one that repeats over time. Is it vocationally driven? Is it … how information elevates the whole of us.” Five College News … Hampshire College President Jennifer Chrisler …
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A Day To Learn, To Educate, To Influence
… But we heeded the advice we always give students: Just go for it . I taught “Modeling Systems,” Chris taught a water … shortage of anything as long as we have hope — and this is one of the most hopeful moments in the College’s history, and … shortage of anything as long as we have hope — and this is one of the most hopeful moments in the College’s history, and …
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New Projects from Alum Documentary Film Editor Joe Fenstermaker 05F Available to Stream
… documentary film editor, has two new projects out—one for the New Yorker , and the other for PBS. Radical Love is about Michael and Eleanora Kennedy, …
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Hampshire Trustee Catherine Smith 71F Named Donaldson Fellow by Yale
… by Yale Hampshire College alum Catherine Smith 71F is one of five alumni from the Yale School of Management to be … Yale. Smith has served as chair of business operations for Hampshire College's Board of Trustees since 2019. She also serves as a board member for Outward Bound USA and Global Atlantic Financial Group. …
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Liev Schreiber 85F’s Whiskey Brand Embraces a Broader Purpose
… Schreiber 85F’s Whiskey Brand Embraces a Broader Purpose For every bottle of Irish whiskey sold, Schreiber’s company … interview for Inc . "To be frank, I was hesitant to become one of them. But I do want to help people in Ukraine, and … interview for Inc . "To be frank, I was hesitant to become one of them. But I do want to help people in Ukraine, and …
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“Higher Ed Dive” Reports That Other Institutions Could Learn From Hampshire’s Revitalization
… to making a difference in the world. In a recent piece for Higher Ed Dive titled “ Back from the brink, Hampshire … all-in on what President Edward Wingenbach described as one of the ‘most distinctive and interesting missions’ in … all-in on what President Edward Wingenbach described as one of the ‘most distinctive and interesting missions’ in …
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Alum Sara Smith 90F Presents Installation at the Hampshire Art Gallery
… humans as part of an interdependent system, with one another, with other species, and within Earth's … humans as part of an interdependent system, with one another, with other species, and within Earth's …
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Director of the James Baldwin Scholars Program Karina Fernández Montilla 02F Honored with DEI and Justice Award
… I was raised to work hard and to give back. I was looking for a college centered on social justice where I could pursue … my high school mentor, Mr. Healy, was there to give me one last push. He’s someone who really inspired me to be an … because of their dedication to our home communities. One intersectional framework that influences my work is Tara …
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Hampshire College Reimagines Campus Safety
… reduction. Soon after assuming the role of vice president for Student Affairs and dean of students in the summer of … CCI devised a plan to shift the department’s approach to one more rooted in community response and support. The … CCI devised a plan to shift the department’s approach to one more rooted in community response and support. The …
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