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Hoe Down

… for children and teens. The conference will center on four specific themes: the use of glyphosate and pesticides … at the Hampshire College Farm — will lead a workshop on the advantages of integrating heritage hogs into modern … for children and teens. The conference will center on four specific themes: the use of glyphosate and pesticides …

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Welcome Chief Advancement Officer Jennifer Chrisler

… has been an advocate and frequent speaker nationally on issues of LGBT equality. From 2005 to 2013, she led the … success and to tell the story of our transformative impact on students, higher education and society. She will be … has been an advocate and frequent speaker nationally on issues of LGBT equality. From 2005 to 2013, she led the …

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New Graduate’s Div III Uses Her Own Poetry to Address the Western Literary Canon

… been accomplished without Hampshire’s pedagogical focus on integrative education. In addition, with the College’s … Hampshire cultivates, requiring self-direction and hands-on involvement, rewards one with both confidence in one’s … been accomplished without Hampshire’s pedagogical focus on integrative education. In addition, with the College’s …

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Hampshire Brings Choice to an Increasingly Conformist Higher Education Landscape

… Antioch College. As Antioch President Jane Fernandes said on the topic of keeping small colleges open and independent, … of democracy.” Read the The Hechinger Report . Listen on GBH News.   Portraits by Sophie Park for The Hechinger … Antioch College. As Antioch President Jane Fernandes said on the topic of keeping small colleges open and independent, …

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In Memory of Marion Taylor

… M. Taylor, 76, born in Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 17 at the Fisher House in North Amherst. He met … who it is they have coming to them. Until the 49 th day on January 5, 2015, I will dedicate all my practices to … M. Taylor, 76, born in Chicago, passed away peacefully on November 17 at the Fisher House in North Amherst. He met …

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Scholarship in Honor of Hampshire Alum, Local Educator Established

… for those who want to specialize in helping children on the autism spectrum. Marie worked for many years in … or visit giving.hampshire.edu . For more information on Hampshire’s Childhood, Youth, and Learning program, visit … for those who want to specialize in helping children on the autism spectrum. Marie worked for many years in …

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Carol Varney Elected Alumni Trustee

… starting her term in July. She says she plans to draw on her work as executive director of the Bay Area Video … Varney brings years of nonprofit experience: she’s been on the boards of the Bay Area Chapter of the NAMES Project, … … Varney brings years of nonprofit experience: she’s been on the boards of the Bay Area Chapter of the NAMES Project, …

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The Excalibur Club

… creatures of H.P. Lovecraft's tales using sidewalk chalk on Cthulu Night is a year-ending club tradition. But it's … a record number, showed up at Franklin Patterson Hall on March 7, 2009, for the competition. Compare that to 2004, … creatures of H.P. Lovecraft's tales using sidewalk chalk on Cthulu Night is a year-ending club tradition. But it's …

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Devoted Veterinarian

… Lynn Miller, Ray Coppinger, and Ben Oke—involved a project on cattle nutrition. She earned her veterinary degree at the … work independently, giving you a more creative perspective on how to do things, so that you can go beyond the strictly … Lynn Miller, Ray Coppinger, and Ben Oke—involved a project on cattle nutrition. She earned her veterinary degree at the …

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Folk Music Collective

… something more, a place where students could just show up on a regular basis and know there would be musicians around … out in the Dakin Living Room, with ten students showing up on one of the first weeks of the new school year. "Since then … something more, a place where students could just show up on a regular basis and know there would be musicians around …

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Sustainable Revolving Fund Lights Up Hampshire Performances

… much electricity those lights use. A week of performances on Hampshire's main stage uses "the amount of electricity … a big electric bill and carbon footprint. New LED lights, on the other hand, use a fraction of the energy that … much electricity those lights use. A week of performances on Hampshire's main stage uses "the amount of electricity …

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Aimee Aubin’'s Division III is a “Gift”

… her final year at Hampshire with a refreshing perspective on her studies: Prior to fall semester, her summer employer … writing. Now that she has graduated, Aubin plans to build on her studies, continuing to write and submit pieces to … her final year at Hampshire with a refreshing perspective on her studies: Prior to fall semester, her summer employer …

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

… and radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader based on previous data. With this funding, Agrigatr plans to deploy and test the newest prototype on pilot farms and develop a business model. Agrigatr was … and radio-frequency identification (RFID) reader based on previous data. With this funding, Agrigatr plans to deploy …

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Experimental Dance Show by Dean Slepian and Collaborators To Premiere This Week

… Center for the Performing Arts, in Burlington, Vermont , on May 19 and 20, and at the Yard, in Martha’s Vineyard, on a date to be determined. “The Dancing Room” is a National … Center for the Performing Arts, in Burlington, Vermont , on May 19 and 20, and at the Yard, in Martha’s Vineyard, on a …

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Area Of Study

Applied Design

… Good Students in this class will work collaboratively on community oriented design projects with established local … and physical well-being. This is a practical, hands-on design class in which we will learn how to research … Good Students in this class will work collaboratively on community oriented design projects with established local …

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Hampshire College Mourns the Loss of David E. Smith

… Maine, formerly of Amherst, Massachusetts, passed away on Friday, August 30, at Miles Memorial Hospital in … He taught classes in English and American Studies, courses on the American Landscape, Native American cultures, Women's … you to honor and celebrate the life of David E. Smith on Saturday, September 14, 1-5 p.m. for an Open House at the …

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Creating Cuban Consciousness

… colleges to live for three months in Havana and study one-on-one with Cuban mentors across disciplines, writing, … Hampshire’s unique educational model, each student embarks on a project of their own making and at the end of the … colleges.” The Program’s annual Cuba Symposium will be on Tuesday, September 24 at 5:30 p.m., in East Lecture Hall. …

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Hampshire College Mourns the Death of Bob Garmirian, Influential Director of Outdoor Programs and Recreational Athletics

… in 2015. The College is sad to report that Garmirian died on August 25 after a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer, … of students and employees to try new adventures and take on challenges in the outdoors. Garmirian’s passion for what … made us feel like family.” “Bob was the one we all counted on thru thick and thin, a reassuring presence.” “His …

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Design, Art, Technology Grants for Innovative Student Projects

… thread through space and time will be the history of water on Earth and Mars. Embedded computer monitors will present … to gauge the effect of various chemical compounds on the surface of steel. His goals are to expand the color … fabrication, and LED lights into a temporary installation on the Hampshire College library lawn. A scientifically …

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New Study By 50 World Scientists Warns of More Severe Threat from Global Warming

… in most previous research. Past studies had concentrated on the world’s temperate regions, so they missed the vast … carbon from the soil by mid-century. The results are based on an analysis of raw data from dozens of studies conducted … of soil to store carbon. Sistla is part of the team funded on a three-year, $1.9 million study from the DOE Genomic …

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Div III Profile: Isaiah Mann, GlowLime Games, and Defender's Light

… Defender’s Light, a “tower defense” game available on Google Play and the App Store. RELATED: Hampshire Named … adventure game Pirate Squabbles ; both games are available on Google Play and the App Store. The peer-to-peer … still in existence. “Hampshire encourages students to take on bold, pioneering ventures,” he says. “It provides the …

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Hampshire Welcomes Exhibit Display for 'Brown Bear' Picture Book 50th Anniversary

… of Amherst. This special exhibit, Brown Bear Everywhere, on view through October 9, 2016, brings the high-quality … living building adjacent to the Hampshire College Farm on September 13, The Hitchcock Center offers year-round … including Brown Bear Turns 50! opening at the Carle Museum on September 13, 2016. Support for both exhibitions has been …

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Is Hampshire College Closed? Nope. No Way. Not By a Long Shot.

… continue — with confidence — to keep higher education on its toes. Since 2019, We reorganized our already … and Indigenous Studies Noah Romero published a book on decolonializing education and received a $40,000 grant to … And so much more . Curious to learn what else is going on? You should be. Come visit, and see for yourself why …

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Admissions Counselor

Brett Martin 89F

… the New York Times and The New Yorker , among others, and on public radio’s This American Life . He teaches in the … the New York Times and The New Yorker , among others, and on public radio’s This American Life . He teaches in the …

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Board Member

Ananda Valenzuela 07F

… to nonprofits for over ten years, and currently sit on the boards of Change Elemental and Hampshire College. … to nonprofits for over ten years, and currently sit on the boards of Change Elemental and Hampshire College. …

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