Faculty
Michael Lesy
… Menu Collection. Many of his books have been based on historic photographs, gathered in archives; several have been based on oral histories, gathered during fieldwork. Professor … Menu Collection. Many of his books have been based on historic photographs, gathered in archives; several have …
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Faculty
Mary Russo
… (co-edited with Beverly Allen). She is currently working on a study of the figure of Beatrice Cenci in 19th-century … and culture. At Hampshire, she regularly offers courses on narrative theory, book history and culture, comparative … (co-edited with Beverly Allen). She is currently working on a study of the figure of Beatrice Cenci in 19th-century …
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Faculty
Sura Levine
… Art in and Outside of Belgium." She has been working on topics in the Holocaust, including a study of the attack on the 20th Convoy, and various topics in art and visual … Art in and Outside of Belgium." She has been working on topics in the Holocaust, including a study of the attack …
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Alumni Profile: Maud Daudon 73F's "Triple Bottom Line"
… of Transportation and Seattle's Advisory Committee on Tolling and Traffic, chairs the board of trustees of a sustainable development foundation, and serves on the board of trustees for the Seattle Biomedical Research … public sector. "I want to bring the private sector to bear on the public sector," she says. Her current "perch" is …
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Hampshire’s Ethics and the Common Good Project Selects Jasmyn Story and Honeycomb Justice for Spring Residency
… and Transformative Justice Have to Offer Us," focused on shifting towards a culture of healing-centered … Restorative Justice and Campus Community," focused on perspectives on how restorative justice practices can benefit a whole …
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Commencement Speaker Sonya Renee Taylor
… as their commencement speaker. Commencement will be held on Saturday, May 16, at 11 a.m. on the Harold F. Johnson Library Lawn. Taylor is founder and … released her first collection of poems, A Little Truth on Your Shirt , in 2010. Her work has been translated into …
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Notable Alumni
Jeffrey Hollender 74S
… Sustain Natural Jeffrey Hollender is a leading authority on corporate responsibility, sustainability and social … years ago, he co-founded Seventh Generation and went on to build the fledgling company into a leading natural … passion for changing the negative impact that industry has on the environment and society is evident in each of his six …
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Notable Alumni
Eugene Mirman 92F
… comedian, and writer Mirman is the voice of Gene Belcher on the Fox animated sitcom Bob’s Burgers , played Eugene on Flight of the Conchords , cohosts StarTalk Live! with Neil … of Laughter [class] and for social science I did a paper on Lenny Bruce and how he started the modern era of stand-up. …
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Evolutionary Robotics
… prior studies tied in to his investigations at Hampshire on artificial intelligence (AI). With the support of … round bathroom scale, sports a laptop and a digital camera on top (which the robot uses to "see"), wheels on the bottom, and the potential ability to navigate its way …
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A Tree of Cultural and Economic Importance
… also illustrates the history and significance of the tree on a quilt she crafted over a period of several months. "I … corduroy to replicate the look of bark. Every figure on the quilt, whether it is the squirrel that stands in the … history of the American chestnut and a personal reflection on the process of creating the quilt. She also wrote a …
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Alum-Curated Exhibit Features Photographs from Hampshire's Collection
… L. Petros, Nandita Raman, and Ani Rivera. With an emphasis on material—texture, touch, friction, weight, density, light—these works reconfigure discourses on place, indigeneity, and heritage. The portfolio of fifteen … thinking out loud designed to start accumulating thoughts on what we can do with this collection of Álvarez Bravo …
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Div III Gallery: Charlotte Hawkins – Vinegar Then Honey
… her work premiering in the Hampshire College Art Gallery on April 2-5, 2017. Here we present highlights of an … do: be in cities as often as you can to see what’s going on. I grew up in Athens, Georgia. My project is an effort to … as I finished my Division II. It’s been the only thing on my mind for almost 12 months — I started with a basic …
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Feb. 20-22: Hampshire College Winter Dance Concert
… Dance Program presents its annual Winter Dance Concert on February 20-22, 2014 at 8 p.m. in the Main Dance Studio of … in collective identity. Miriam King's duet focuses on boundaries of space and movement. Sabina Smith-Moreland … Dance Program presents its annual Winter Dance Concert on February 20-22, 2014 at 8 p.m. in the Main Dance Studio of …
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Thoenes Research Awards for Alissa Graff, Marleigh Higgins
… killed by Indonesian militia while in East Timor reporting on its attempts to become independent, Thoenes was Jakarta … Graff is studying urban anthropology, with a focus on peace and conflict resolution. Graff will conduct field … killed by Indonesian militia while in East Timor reporting on its attempts to become independent, Thoenes was Jakarta …
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Feb. 27: Announcement of the new Concentration in Psychoanalytic Studies at Hampshire College
… Studies at Hampshire College will be announced on Thursday, February 27, at an event held at the National … be Dr. Marilyn Charles of the Austen Riggs Center, talking on "The Future of Psychoanalysis and the Next Generation." A … Studies at Hampshire College will be announced on Thursday, February 27, at an event held at the National …
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Admissions Counselor
David H. Matheson P11 P13
… care practice. Dave managed the Boston office and served on the BCG Executive Committee. Dave is currently the chair of Pharos Global Health. He served on the boards of PLAN International/Childreach, where he was … care practice. Dave managed the Boston office and served on the BCG Executive Committee. Dave is currently the chair …
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Staff
Rebecca Holland 77F
… organizations in Chicago and New York, focusing on criminal justice policy, program development, and program … City Bar Association; mentoring teenage girls; and serving on the board of directors of Illinois NARAL and the Illinois … organizations in Chicago and New York, focusing on criminal justice policy, program development, and program …
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SEARCH: Students and Social Entrepreneurship
… a business that both makes money and has a positive impact on the community sounds like a great idea. The social … whose own social entrepreneurship goals are focused on human rights enterprises. … Starting a business that both makes money and has a positive impact on the community sounds like a great idea. The social …
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Faculty
Robert Meagher
… Out: Moral Injury and Just War . He has offered workshops on the translation and contemporary production of ancient … He has also published, blogged, and lectured widely on these matters of urgent national concern. Robert Meagher … Out: Moral Injury and Just War . He has offered workshops on the translation and contemporary production of ancient …
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Board Member
Jordan Strauss 96F
… security law at Drexel University and regularly presents on investigations, governance issues, fact-finding, and risk … to people who cannot afford their own lawyer, with a focus on artists and victims of predatory lenders. Board Member … … security law at Drexel University and regularly presents on investigations, governance issues, fact-finding, and risk …
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Choosing China
… have a society that considers decisions and consequences on a global level, we need to first become aware of and … my experience in Hefei and with the visiting scholars on campus, introduced me to a language and culture that I … Baker began his college education with an eye already on the Asian perspective. Baker has studied in China three …
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Tara Bynum to Publish 'Reading Pleasures'
… feel bad all the time,” says Bynum. “The focus of scholars on early African Americans to date has been on one story: trauma. The truth is so much more nuanced than … asks students to question their assumptions and reflect on topics that are important both to history and to the …
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Leadership Team Update from President Wingenbach
… forward to working closely with these and all colleagues on our important work ahead. Djola Branner has accepted the role of vice president of student affairs, building on 12 years of experience as a faculty member, adviser, and … board of volunteers contributing their time and resources on behalf of Hampshire, and it currently comprises 22 members …
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Can Art Fight War?
… Living Pictures is her first book of prose, and the image on the book’s cover is the stated reason the bookstore won’t … prostitution, theft — so we decided to put this image on the cover as a symbol of the siege that was silenced. The … largest and oldest art museums in the world, it’s based on the letters and diaries of a young artist, Moses Vakser, …
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Aligning Admissions With Mission
… we conducted with applicants, we heard that the emphasis on the standardized tests in high school had become … financial aid to those who don’t need it. The Path We’re On Since we stopped accepting scores, every other piece of … way. We now ask them to write more essays and reflect on themselves as learners. When reviewing applications, we …
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