Staff

Corey Albert Griffin, Ph.D.

… Griffin, Ph.D. Staff Psychologist Corey Albert Griffin is a psychologist who has worked in college mental health … each individual client. StaffStaff … Corey Albert Griffin is a psychologist who has worked in college mental health …

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Ken Burns Selected as 2016 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal

… as 2016 Tournament of Roses Grand Marshal “Ken Burns is a legendary figure and a great fit for this year’s Rose … Read More AlumniAwards and GrantsFilm … “Ken Burns is a legendary figure and a great fit for this year’s Rose …

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Notable Alumni

Melissa Hoffer 84F

… Melissa Hoffer 84F Melissa Hoffer 84F Melissa Hoffer is an environmental lawyer and chief of the Energy and …

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Faculty

Lynn Miller

… the 'founding faculty' of Hampshire. His Ph.D. (biology) is from Stanford. He taught and studied at the University of … the 'founding faculty' of Hampshire. His Ph.D. (biology) is from Stanford. He taught and studied at the University of …

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Staff

Renee Sweeney

… Director of Institutional Support Services Renee Sweeney is the director of institutional support services. She grew … tiny dogs.  rsweeney@hampshire.edu Staff … Renee Sweeney is the director of institutional support services. She grew …

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News

Hampshire Well-Equipped to Pivot During Crisis, Extends Deposit Deadline

… During Crisis, Extends Deposit Deadline Hampshire College is moving its deadline for admissions deposits for fall … “These adaptations are examples of the many ways Hampshire is actively responding to the unprecedented challenges … develop creative solutions. A Hampshire College education is designed with these skills at the center. The new …

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Classes to Begin August 25: Planning for Fall at Hampshire

… to meet students’ needs. The course registration process is still in flux, as faculty at Hampshire and the other Five … maintain social distancing in their daily living situation is the minimum expectation any college should have in order … medical concerns. The Hampshire COVID-19 response team is in the process of evaluating several state and national …

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When Students Stop and Think About What They're Learning

… writing in Experience and Education, “‘Stop and think’ is sound psychology.” A hundred years later, Dewey’s theory is supported by a lot of data. A stream of recent research … ways have you struggled to make progress and why? What is your plan for improving? What were your goals coming into …

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Concerns for Women's Health

… deaths. In its pre-cancerous stages, the disease is curable, and proper medical screening and care could save these women. May graduate Juno Obedin-Maliver is committed to that possibility. Her work as a pre-med … a curable disease. "The lack of medical infrastructure is the number one reason," she said, "but political, …

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Students Design Escape Room Show To Puzzle Audiences

… locations in the United States, and that number is growing rapidly. Escape rooms have entered the culture as … the villainous characters as well. “Crime and Villainy” is located in Hampshire’s Studio Theatre. The sessions, which … 7 and 8, from 11:30 a.m. to 10:45 p.m. The escape room is open to the public, but tickets are required; they’re …

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Start-up in Senegal

… writes in the introduction to his Div III that his mission is “to foster a collaborative space where both students and … extensively. His Div III, he writes in the introduction, “is more than just a yearlong independent project; it is the … first program will be.” He chose the city of Touba as the site for his first project because it needs the service of …

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Hampshire Update On Strategic Options: February 23, 2019

… don’t all agree on how best to save Hampshire. The Board is in active communication with the academic deans and … how much capital we would need to raise, and what is the impact on our College. Some partners may bring … securing Hampshire’s future. Our information and updates site can be found here. Sincerely, Miriam Nelson President   …

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New Board Chair Jose Fuentes Letter to Hampshire Community

… Fortunately, there was Hampshire, where your education is as wide as your curiosity, imagination, and creativity. … financial realities of higher education today, Hampshire is being forced to change, and we are overdue for change. … our responsibilities as trustees. Moving forward, our goal is to devise a new set of parameters for growing the Board, …

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Alum Ché Williams Uses Filmmaking to Tell Stories From the Inside Looking Out

… on now? I am working for a company called Blackfin, which is part of Entertainment One. They are coproducing a … Tulsa Race Massacre in 1921. NBA player Russell Westbrook is the executive producer and the co-directors are Stanley … and it’s been a great experience so far. When this project is completed, do you have any ideas for future films you want …

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Statement Regarding the Department of Education’s Princeton Investigation

… racism has been embedded in the institution over time.  It is outrageous that the Department of Education is using our country’s resources to investigate an institution that is committed to becoming more inclusive by reckoning with the …

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Sept. 12-13: Living Building Challenge Mini-Conference

… projects, respectively. Keynote guest for the events is Amanda Sturgeon, executive director of the International … President Jonathan Lash said: “I’m thrilled that Hampshire is part of the Living Building Challenge. The construction … strengthen our programs and curricula for all ages. Our site on Hampshire College land will allow us to double the …

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Hampshire at the Largest Climate March in History

… we simply cannot live . It’s easy to feel like no one is ever listening when mainstream media outlets still … corporations that are causing this climate chaos . Yet it is events like the march where I’m able find peace, comfort, … individuals reminds me how incredibly large this movement is, and how many others are also dedicating their lives to …

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Off the Record With the Spaceman: When Bill Lee Pitched for Hampshire

… They called themselves Division IV National Champs. There is no Division IV.  The game was dead serious. I had a good … away right now even as I speak. The thing about Hampshire is — it’s not a place, it’s an idea. It’s like, in your … College. I was thrilled to play there. Jim Collins is a magazine editor and writer and the author of The Last …

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Area Of Study

Psychology

… Brain, and Development: Developmental Psychopathology Why is autism, a disorder with known biological correlates, suddenly so prevalent? Is it something in our culture? Our environment? Our … papers, as well as complete a course-long project that is presented to the class. Sample Courses at Hampshire …

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Area Of Study

Social Change

… students in engaging the community around them. Emphasis is placed on continuing to build infrastructures to support … continues to live up to the College motto, "To know is not enough." Student Project Titles Strategic Rebellions … rights, health, and justice. Today, the program is recognized nationally and internationally as a significant …

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He Was Frequently Headed Off On a Bus

… understand the event from below as well as from above.” It is the reason that Sander was on a motorbike in East Timor, not with a translator, but with a driver. It is the reason he was on the ground. It is a reason he liked taking the bus. At the new shelter and …

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Faculty Take Learning Outside the Classroom for First-Year Students

… with the campus and their surroundings. This dynamic is specific to the Teaching Learning Communities.” Conlisk … the importance of community when students first get here is really key, and creating opportunities to get together socially in the awkward first few weeks is really important and helps students during that …

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Area Of Study

Cognitive Science

… Cognitive Science Cognitive Science Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary field devoted to the study of the … technology. You are here Sitewide Search Cognitive Science is an interdisciplinary field devoted to the study of the … undergraduate institutions, but at Hampshire the ERP lab is in frequent use by advanced-level students who design …

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'No Fortunate One'

… work on his Division III film, No Fortunate One . The film is a narrative clown piece that aims to take a critical look … work on his Division III film, No Fortunate One . The film is a narrative clown piece that aims to take a critical look …

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April 4, 2019: Statement on Captive Insurance

… 4, 2019: Statement on Captive Insurance Hampshire College is one of four private colleges that founded the Captive … evaluation. Important Announcements … Hampshire College is one of four private colleges that founded the Captive …

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