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Cooperatives and Poverty Reduction in Rwanda

… country's economic rebuilding. The cooperative movement is increasingly being promoted by international development … , chair of Chapman's Division III faculty committee, is impressed with her work. "She's studying something that no … country's economic rebuilding. The cooperative movement is increasingly being promoted by international development …

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Studying Interdisciplinarity in Arts Education . . . Interdisciplinarily

… College, Josef Albers, Color, and the Didactic Art Exhibit is actually made up of three related projects, addressing … Asheville, NC, from 1933 to 1956. Although Black Mountain is remembered as an art school, Beggs explains that it was in … College, Josef Albers, Color, and the Didactic Art Exhibit is actually made up of three related projects, addressing …

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Letter on Historical Harassment Complaint Decision

… not an isolated incident. We recognize how difficult it is to revisit painful occurrences, and we respect our … not do so, regardless of the era. The College reviewed and is currently in the process of updating its policies on … not an isolated incident. We recognize how difficult it is to revisit painful occurrences, and we respect our …

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Board Statement: February 18, 2019

… that this has been a very difficult time. Third, it is with the Board’s authorization and encouragement that President Nelson is pursuing opportunities for the future of Hampshire … that this has been a very difficult time. Third, it is with the Board’s authorization and encouragement that …

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Campus Gallery Exhibits Sabino Osuna’s Photographs of the Mexican Revolution

… against longtime dictator Porfirio Díaz. The revolution is generally considered to have lasted until 1920, although … of California Riverside. Mexico at the Hour of Combat is supported by the Hampshire College Film, Photography, and … against longtime dictator Porfirio Díaz. The revolution is generally considered to have lasted until 1920, although …

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For Hampshire Alum Allie Thorpe, a “Cathartic” Div III Leads to a Fulfilling Career Path

… side” as a teenager, feels that she wouldn’t be where she is now without her experience at Hampshire. “I liked to push … of a new website for the Eric Carle Museum, which is located on the Hampshire campus as part of the Cultural … side” as a teenager, feels that she wouldn’t be where she is now without her experience at Hampshire. “I liked to push …

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Allison Waite's Div III Film to Examine Wrongful Deaths of Black Youth

… American girl shot and killed by a storeowner in 1991, is among the inspirations for Waite’s film. “I aim to … professor Baba Hillman. Professor Hillman wrote: “Allison is a gifted filmmaker, performer, and storyteller. Her most … American girl shot and killed by a storeowner in 1991, is among the inspirations for Waite’s film. “I aim to …

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Five Hampshire College Science Students Receive Coppinger Grants

… Modeling and Analysis of the Vasculature.” Stiles is interning with a group conducting on-site research in the Computational Biology Lab of the Center … and Harvard Medical School. Stiles’ faculty supervisor is computer science professor Lee Spector. The project …

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Hampshire Art Professor Nominated for "World's Largest Children's Literature Award"

… Literature Award" Mike Medeiros Andrea Dezsö’s office is decorated with illustrations, paintings, wall-sized … April 10. “I’ll be making a new piece for the show that’s site-specific, related to the community and history of the … about Andrea Dezsö’s work, visit http://www.andreadezso.com/ . Faculty … “I try to model different ways artists work …

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Devoted Veterinarian

… Manhattan each caring for up to 500 animals a day. Care is given to all creatures that come through the doors, which … animal adoption programs in the city," says Cruse. Cruse is clearly passionate about her life's work. She became a … Manhattan each caring for up to 500 animals a day. Care is given to all creatures that come through the doors, which …

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Faculty

Raymond Coppinger

… Ph.D. thesis in biology at the University of Massachusetts is on the effect of experience and novelty on avian feeding … His last published book, co-authored with Lorna Coppinger, is DOGS: A Startling New Understanding of Canine Origin, … Ph.D. thesis in biology at the University of Massachusetts is on the effect of experience and novelty on avian feeding …

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Students’' Test of Water Quality Taps into Excellent Results

… which comes from the Amherst municipal water supply, is held to stricter standards than bottled water? Students … have water, but we also want them to know that tap water is not only cheaper, it's regulated by the EPA," said … which comes from the Amherst municipal water supply, is held to stricter standards than bottled water? Students …

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Student Enterprise In Agricultural Technology Awarded A $20K Venturewell Grant

… and makes fertility predictions in real time. The team is currently testing its second HEAT prototype, having … too immobile for efficient use while grazing.” VentureWell is a nonprofit organization that supports the creation of … and makes fertility predictions in real time. The team is currently testing its second HEAT prototype, having …

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Area Of Study

Applied Design

… and resource conservation, and physical well-being. This is a practical, hands-on design class in which we will learn … for the exploration of design and fabrication. It is open to all Hampshire students, and includes a shop … and resource conservation, and physical well-being. This is a practical, hands-on design class in which we will learn …

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An Alternative Microcredit Model

… her work in Bangladesh?where she had never been before?is all the more impressive." Paprocki became a human rights … businesses that are not otherwise creditworthy. The idea is to help people start businesses who wouldn't otherwise … seems to go as planned. On returning to Hampshire the task is to quickly and insightfully join the messy reality of …

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Creating Cuban Consciousness

… Now, she stands firmly in her artistry. Mazaheri, who is entering her senior year at Smith College, is one of seven students—including six from Hampshire—who … same neighborhood and know each other. But it’s more. It is also the people involved in past years who come back. You …

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Why Do Mice Horse Around?

… Horse Around? Abigail Meisel For Miranda Harrison, play is a serious topic. She traveled to Tinjil Island, in … debate about how to understand what the function of play is and how to define ‘play’ for animals. I see it as training … “We’re all hormonal cocktails,” she says. “There’s is a huge and sometimes contradictory continuum of male and …

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Hampshire College at 45: The Making of an Anniversary

… felt like the start of  "a resurgence of what Hampshire is all about," and several offerings over the weekend … 75F's father, showcased Hampshire's newest building, which is designed to meet the exacting standards of the … "Everyone involved  was taking a huge leap of faith. It is our good fortune that you did." View photos on Flickr »   …

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Professors Tinson and Koehler Receive 2016 Gruber Awards for Excellence

… he had to read the email three or four times. “This is one of the high points of my career. My family and I are … fields of African American and Africana Studies. Tinson is continuously innovating his field and teaching, posing the …   Koehler commented, “The best part of this award is that it comes from the students themselves, which makes me …

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HIV-Prevention Education

… recalls. "All my antennae went out and I thought, 'What is this, that students are at risk of dying before us?' It … in the time of HIV and AIDS at www.protectionthefilm.com.   … More Engaged For more than two decades Jill Lewis, … in the time of HIV and AIDS at www.protectionthefilm.com.   … HIV-Prevention Education …

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Muhammad Delivers Eqbal Lecture on Race and Policing

… said. At the heart of the issue, says Professor Muhammad, is that “this is not a rogue officer problem. This is a rogue society problem.” Asking “How did liberals with …

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Area Of Study

Biological and Life Sciences

… data for understanding the world in which we live. Science is not just information to learn; it is a process and way of thinking. You are here Sitewide … through an interdisciplinary focus. The certificate is designed to foster holistic, biocultural, and …

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Board Member

Ananda Valenzuela 07F

… transformation, and coaches values-aligned leaders. He is passionate about nourishing joyful organizational … transformation, and coaches values-aligned leaders. He is passionate about nourishing joyful organizational …

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Staff

Mary James 72F

… Mary James 72F Mary James 72F Portland, Oregon Mary James is A.A. Knowlton Professor of Physics and dean for … ends 6/30/2018 StaffStaff … Portland, Oregon Mary James is A.A. Knowlton Professor of Physics and dean for …

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Notable Alumni

Dr. Miriam Cremer 87F

… the forefront of the fight against cervical cancer Cremer is the president and founder of Basic Health International … to eradicate cervical cancer. Notable Alumni … Cremer is the president and founder of Basic Health International …

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