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In Memory of Marion Taylor
… arts in OPRA for 39 years until his retirement in 2012. He is survived by many hundreds of students across the country … to awaken the Gods, or kami , to make it known who it is they have coming to them. Until the 49 th day on January … in our bellies, or hara, where in Japanese tradition it is believed the soul resides. Marion believed and would …
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Pustejovsky Examines Responses to Trauma through Music, Art, and Art History
… piece can be traced to ideas of challenging that which is regarded as beautiful; the piece is very beautiful to me, but this strangeness it possesses is part of what constitutes its beauty. Coltrane’s piece was …
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Christine Lindeman 80F Named Director of The Common School
… director of the Common School in Amherst. The position is the latest in what has been an extensive career in … primarily focusing on [the work of] Robert Coles." Coles is a prominent child psychiatrist and Harvard College … sense of purpose in making sure that teaching and learning is never about ?proving,' but about ensuring that our …
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2013 DIV IV weekend celebrates Culture, Mind, and Body
… Brain, and Development program. The goal of Div IV is to bring together the Hampshire community to explore ideas and learn from one another. It is also a chance for alums to revisit their student … emotional feelings are created in human brains. Panksepp is the author of Affective Neuroscience: The Foundations of …
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Professor Susan Darlington's "The Ordination of a Tree"
… degradation it causes. At the center of their movement is a tree ordination ritual, in which monks wrap orange … 1990s. By continuing her research, though, she believes it is a much stronger chronicle of their efforts. "Had I … have been influenced by her research in Thailand, and she is excited to work with Scharber to present a deeper …
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Alum-Curated Exhibit Features Photographs from Hampshire's Collection
… Hampshire's Collection The Hampshire College Art Gallery is pleased to present In each hand I keep each of my eyes , … Kress Curatorial Fellow and Hampshire alum. The exhibit is preceded by a series of student Division III showcases in … remote, committed. In each hand I keep each of my eyes is a first draft, a kind of thinking out loud designed to …
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Statement by President Lash on Raising the Flag On Campus This Morning
… on our campus about how to dismantle the bigotry that is prevalent in our society. We understand that many who hold … we deeply regret. The dialogue we have experienced so far is the first step of a process. Hampshire staff and faculty … questions, and perspectives about the U.S. flag. This is what free speech looks like. We believe in it, we will …
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Neil Stillings Scholarship Fund Created for Cognitive Science Students
… or L&C) served four terms as dean of the school. He is senior coauthor of the 1987 and 1995 editions of Cognitive … widely on undergraduate cognitive science education. He is a cofounder and was a member of the steering committee of … as chair of a number of committees. Professor Stillings is also a longstanding member of the UMass Amherst graduate …
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Div III Gallery: Charlotte Hawkins – Vinegar Then Honey
… what’s going on. I grew up in Athens, Georgia. My project is an effort to reconcile a complicated history of the … and systems of powers are built. I think the project is successful. For students considering studying the visual … arts, I’d recommend being in the studio every night. This is just a fact — you have to keep working constantly or else …
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Faculty
Lili M. Kim
… Lili M. Kim Lili M. Kim is a scholar of U.S. history from a global and transnational … of Japanese Americans during World War II. She is currently at work on her second book, In Transit: … of Pennsylvania and the University at Buffalo. She is currently an invited professor of history at Hankuk …
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Artificial Intelligence Made Simple
… customer behavior. Anticipating what consumers will do is a goal of many businesses, but doing this requires complex … solved that dilemma. “The technology to predict behavior is accessible to scientists and data engineers, but it’s slow … from Skydeck to launch Obviously AI, for which Dave is chief executive officer and Debnath is chief technology …
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Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony Honors Hundreds Who Helped Build R.W. Kern Center
… on campus had participated in that process. The result is a building that embodies the College’s values, one … his father, Ralph Washington Kern, after whom the building is named. His dad, born during the Great Depression, … wheel because the times they are a-changing. This building is a prototype. Going forward, we're going to have to build …
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Area Of Study
Neuroscience
… Neuroscience Neuroscience Neuroscience is a field that incorporates the genetics, biochemistry, … Sitewide Search Hampshire's interdisciplinary approach is well suited to the study of the complex human brain: A … (NEB) Lab The Neuroendocrinology and Behavior (NEB) Lab is a space and collaborative group of students and faculty …
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Honorary Degrees for Chuck and Polly Longsworth
… and negotiating for purchase the land where the College is located. Chuck then served as Hampshire's second … and U.S. Representative Silvio O. Conte. Polly Longsworth is an Emily Dickinson scholar. While never an employee of … and negotiating for purchase the land where the College is located. Chuck then served as Hampshire's second …
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Division III Profile: Katie Kramer Finds 'Connections'
… self expression," she says. The opportunity to learn art is "a good way to level out the playing field for students … have to have backup activities." Kramer 10F says she is eager to continue working with nonprofits, possibly as a … self expression," she says. The opportunity to learn art is "a good way to level out the playing field for students …
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Thoenes Research Awards for Alissa Graff, Marleigh Higgins
… relations, peace studies, or journalism. Preference is given to projects conforming to the spirit of Thoenes' … research into a book of essays and photographs. Graff is studying urban anthropology, with a focus on peace and … relations, peace studies, or journalism. Preference is given to projects conforming to the spirit of Thoenes' …
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Hampshire Alum Christina Quarles 04F and Author Maggie Nelson Discuss Creative Life in Artforum
… they themselves wish to have. This monthly video series is a joint production of Artforum and Bookforum . In this … Art, Los Angeles in 2021, and an exhibition of her work is currently on view at the Museum of Contemporary Art … they themselves wish to have. This monthly video series is a joint production of Artforum and Bookforum . In this …
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Notable Alumni
Chen Chen 07F
… Chen Chen 07F Chen Chen 07F Chen Chen is the author of When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of … Award and won the Thom Gunn Award, among other honors. He is also the author of the forthcoming craft/personal essay … advice for young writers: Notable Alumni … Chen Chen is the author of When I Grow Up I Want to Be a List of …
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Alum Benjamin Mako Hill 99F Awarded a National Science Foundation CAREER Award
… Career Development (CAREER) award. The NSF’s CAREER award is a prestigious grant that supports early-career faculty who … in the Behavioral Sciences at Stanford University and is a co-founder of the Community Data Science Collective , an … Career Development (CAREER) award. The NSF’s CAREER award is a prestigious grant that supports early-career faculty who …
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Five Hampshire Faculty Members Named First Cohort of Ethics and the Common Good Faculty Fellows
… ethics and the common good broadly construed. Each fellow is engaged in scholarship and artistic work that is vital to the intellectual and creative community of … ethics and the common good broadly construed. Each fellow is engaged in scholarship and artistic work that is vital to …
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NNAF Names Vanguard Award for Marlene Gerber Fried
… NNAF Names Vanguard Award for Marlene Gerber Fried “It is her forward-thinking leadership and commitment to … leadership in abortion funding and advocacy.” Gerber Fried is faculty director of the Civil Liberties and Public Policy … leadership in abortion funding and advocacy.” Gerber Fried is faculty director of the Civil Liberties and Public Policy …
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Staff
Rebecca Holland 77F
… 77F Rebecca Holland 77F Brooklyn, New York Rebecca Holland is the assistant vice president for global standards and … and the Illinois NARAL Political Action Committee. Rebecca is a member of the National Association of College and … 6/30/2017 StaffStaff … Brooklyn, New York Rebecca Holland is the assistant vice president for global standards and …
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Oct. 24-25: Scapegoat Garden Dance Theater Company
… Contemporary Dance Deborah Goffe, Scapegoat Garden’s work is intended to “create compelling, interdisciplinary … call 413.559.5889 or email hampdancereservations@gmail.com . DanceEventsFamily and Friends Weekend … Scapegoat … call 413.559.5889 or email hampdancereservations@gmail.com. … Oct. 24-25: Scapegoat Garden Dance Theater Company …
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SEARCH: Students and Social Entrepreneurship
… from biofuels to computer software. But while the theory is easy to grasp, making it a reality can be more … independent study that, starting in spring semester 2009, is evolving into a campus student group. Valenzuela first … from biofuels to computer software. But while the theory is easy to grasp, making it a reality can be more …
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Sander Thoenes Research Award for Janina Glasov 09F
… relations, peace studies, or journalism. Preference is given to projects conforming to the spirit of Thoenes' … the Financial Times of London . Glasov's Division III work is a literary journalism project that explores different … relations, peace studies, or journalism. Preference is given to projects conforming to the spirit of Thoenes' …
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