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Ken Burns and Panelists "On the Public Intellectual," Hampshire College, Sunday, June 21, 4-6 P.M.
… Tutu and Nelson Mandela. Are they relics? Is there a place for the public intellectual in the din of a media saturated world? Hampshire College's Institute for Curatorial Practice, Creative Media Institute, and Institute for Transforming Social Justice brought together …
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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 … on campus as an important learning opportunity for all of us on campus. Our hope is we can discuss the … of the months-long election and the escalating number of news reports from across the country over recent months and …
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No to SATs/ACTs: Not Even Optional at Hampshire College
… aid. Hampshire's "Test blind" decision reflects concern for fairness in access to educational opportunity. It is also … accurately reflect family economic status than potential for college success. That standardized testing can pose … is now widely understood, and the National Center for Fair and Open Testing lists more than 800 colleges and …
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Hampshire College Receives Historic $5 Million Gift Honoring Alum Ken Burns
… arts education. “This is yet another historic moment for Hampshire College,” said President Ed Wingenbach, who … way of teaching and learning will prepare students for meaningful work that can change the world. The initiative … two Oscar nominations, and, in September of 2008, at the News & Documentary Emmy Awards, Burns was honored by the …
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Researching Better Ways to Teach 21st Century Science
… funded through the NSF Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program. "This project is … schools and organizations, including the Hitchcock Center for the Environment. Together, they will engage "citizen … University of Toronto will create data collection tools for tablets that will be used by the citizen scientists. …
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Area Of Study
Physics
… of concentrations (music, education, or architecture, for example) and to pair a more standard physics curriculum … Building and Playing Keyboard Instruments A Preparation for Graduate Physics Cosmology: Where Are We? Design and … Problem-Based Learning: Slippery Slopes, Wheelchair Design for a High School Mechanical Physics Unit Living, Learning, …
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Notable Alumni
Mariana Valencia 02F
… dance artist Mariana Valencia 02F won a Bessie Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Choreographer, one of the … Whitney Biennial artist, a 2018 Bessie Award recipient for Outstanding Breakout Choreographer, and a 2018 Foundation for Contemporary Arts Award to Artists grant recipient. Her …
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The Tree of Hampshire College
… firm, the goal was to create a new, recognizable logo for college stationery and publications. The change was … firm, the goal was to create a new, recognizable logo for college stationery and publications. The change was …
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Course Guides 1990-1999
… Course Guides 1990-1999 Note: The Spring supplement for each year was intended to be used with the previous … to answer thee questions. … Note: The Spring supplement for each year was intended to be used with the previous …
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Risk Management
… program providing risk management and insurance services for the four private colleges in our Five College Consortium: … program providing risk management and insurance services for the four private colleges in our Five College Consortium: …
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Jacob Drucker Div III Project
… dry forest) went extremely well with lots of trials for both my focal species. However, the plot thickens; as it … dry forest) went extremely well with lots of trials for both my focal species. However, the plot thickens; as it …
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Working from Home? VPN Can Help
… and test it before you need it. What is VPN? VPN stands for "Virtual Private Network." It's an extension of a private … and test it before you need it. What is VPN? VPN stands for "Virtual Private Network." It's an extension of a private …
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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 … the massive human-rights violations that occurred there for almost forty years were not often talked about in the … the agency that had been denied from Guatemalans for so many years.” The other artists Humphrey-Blanco studied …
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Alum Hawley-Crews Opens Florence Pie Bar
… by the Florence Pie Bar in the afternoon were met with bad news in the restaurant’s first week: no more pie. The … owner Maura Glennon, regularly sold out by early afternoon for weeks after opening. That first week, locals consumed … Kimball of Amherst College hosted her photography class for a critique at his house. When his wife, Maura Glennon, …
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President Miriam Nelson Resigns from Hampshire, Board Names Ken Rosenthal Interim President
… to reverse a projected deficit of more than $5 million for next year (2019-20), and a projected cumulative deficit … over the subsequent three years. Dependent on tuition for 87% of its revenues, Hampshire has a small endowment of … late fall also began pursuing the option of partnerships for the College, publicly announcing a search on January 15, …
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New Applied Ethics Courses Funded by Ethics & the Common Good Grants
… courses, the project aims to meet student demand for critical applied ethics courses and connect Hampshire … (IA) will be collaborating to create the Fall 2017 course "For Whom It Stands: Symbolism in American Culture" , this … and Deb Goffe (HACU) will be co-teaching "Innovations for Change: Creative Interventions" , an art education, …
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Area Of Study
Computer Science
… computer science curriculum gives students a foundation for further work by providing them with skills in programming … computers, networks, and digital media as tools for learning and creativity, and as powerful catalysts of … intelligence, is also a popular field of research for computer science students at Hampshire. Student Project …
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Mellon Grant of $1.2 Million Funds Reinvention of Hampshire Library
… to the College’s proposal, titled Learning Commons 3.0, for the reinvention of the Harold F. Johnson Library. … throughout the Five Colleges and beyond, creating a model for modern academic and technological requirements. “Our … broader higher ed community with an example and a process for the continued transformation of the role of the library …
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Setbacks, Outtakes, and a Little Gem of Hampshire-ness
… Non Satis Scire Magazine .) Videographer: This is just for sound check. Can I ask each of you, one at a time, to … combinations. It presents an interesting challenge for us. It means that as we’re helping them shape their … student and colleague, and the way it happens so early for these undergrads, is magical. After I had been in the …
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Staff
William Null 72F
… Valley's leading law firms. Bill has been lead counsel for many major development projects in Westchester County. … as a professional and a volunteer, serving on several not-for-profit boards. He currently sits on the boards of White … Planning Federation. Mr. Null, a resident of Westchester for 29 years, lives with his wife, Lauren E. Thaler (75S), in …
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Notable Alumni
Jeff Sharlet 90F
… Jeff Sharlet received the National Magazine Award for Reporting in 2015. Among his books are C Street and The … Prize, and the Outspoken Award. He’s a contributing editor for Harper’s , Rolling Stone , and Virginia Quarterly Review … to GQ. He won the 2015 National Magazine Award for Reporting for his GQ story “Inside the Iron Closet: …
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Karla Zarate-Ramirez 92F P16
… 92F P16 Karla has worked in the nonprofit sector for over 19 years and is currently an executive director of … in 2017. Hampshire holds many special memories for Karla: It’s where she met her husband, Kevin Ramirez 92F, … College. Karla also keeps busy by indulging her passion for cooking as well as her enthusiasm for running and the …
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Nelson Mandela, A Moral Educator
… is to witness students' potential and power to work for change in a world sorely in need of moral leadership. It … should be proud of its role." We are. And we are grateful for the life and lessons of Nelson Mandela, for in the struggles he waged, the sacrifices he endured, and …
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Hampshire's Policy on Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing
… regard to fossil fuels. We wanted to share our policy here for those who wish to learn more about how Hampshire manages … research and development programs that hold promise for new products of social benefit and for increased employment prospects, maintaining fair labor …
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Steely and Halasz Honored as 2016 Carol and Blair Brown Award Recipients
… School of Natural Sciences; Halasz is the administrator for the School for Interdisciplinary Arts. The awards recognize staff who, … help deciphering data.” Rueschmann also credits Steely for staying to support a student’s 18-hour lab experiment. …
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