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March 29: Five College Pritzen Lecture
… who established modern schools, new forms of art, a center for medical research, and a printing press for Indian languages in the early 19th century. "The … including fellowships from the National Endowment for the Humanities, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, …
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Gould Named New Police Chief
… J. ("Buddy") Gould, Jr., will be the next chief of police for Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges. Gould has … Amherst College (1988-1991), and an officer and sergeant for the Hadley Police Department (1985-2006). For nearly 20 years, Gould has also taught police officers on …
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January 21, 2019: Update from President Nelson
… in touch again, following what has been an unsettling week for many. I understand how disquieting the news has been, about our seeking a long-term partner and the … and questions. On campus, I expect to hold more assemblies for staff and faculty, like those we’ve held to date. I’ll …
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Photographic Storytelling and Adapting to Change
… An avid Spanish student, she was teaching a class for English-language learners, having her students use their own photos as a tool for discussion, and developing a multimedia Div III project … the COVID-19 pandemic hit, and no one could safely gather for an exhibition. So, she did what Hampshire students do: …
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Solving Email Overload
… and streamline viewing. The solution was Inboxmgr. For his Division III project, Norby spent the past year … as bolster the economy with more high-tech jobs. Inboxmgr.com, his website, is still in beta testing, but after … as bolster the economy with more high-tech jobs. Inboxmgr.com, his website, is still in beta testing, but after …
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The Quartz Cantabile
… both the physics of sound and design issues. The seeds for the switch were planted when George Washington University … an open flame rather than solar or electrical heat, mostly for aesthetic reasons," says Lerew. Lerew's Div III, titled "The adaptation of basic thermoacoustic phenomena for a musical system", chronicles the steps he took to turn …
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Putting More In, Getting More Out
… Out By Taliesin Nyala 07F When he was shopping around for a college, Nathan Holiday 09F had a list of interests he … it felt like a launching pad. What you want to do is ready for the taking and the people are really friendly." In his … of college, Holiday is the lead teaching assistant (TA) for Professor of Physics Herb Bernstein's course, Quantum …
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Alumni Profile: Linda Earle 70F, NY Arts Program
… more interesting this community will be." Earle's passion for literature merged with a study of cybernetics at … with internships and apprenticeships designed specifically for them throughout New York City. They learn real world … life, the choices I've made and the challenges I've looked for. It made me supportive of other people who are activists …
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Water Rights and Policy
… Div III involves the development of a handbook intended for use by communities across the country facing conflicts … facing water conflicts that have no preparation for it," said Grogan. "The water resources handbook is geared … information she's gathered has built a solid foundation for the research and allowed her to be involved in numerous …
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Hampshire College Commencement 2016 Celebrates Student Achievements
… Achievements Hampshire hosted 3,000 people on campus for its 2016 commencement on Saturday, May 14, to celebrate … this year, with 315 walking in the 46th Commencement. For more information on Commencement: Hampshire College … ProgramAlumniCommencementEducationHigher Education … For more information on Commencement: Hampshire College …
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New Faculty Q&A with Daniel Altshuler
… and, sadly, not enough German, considering I lived there for three years. I do research on a whole bunch of languages … time, I have a lot of things that I look to other people for. I do feel fortunate to have experienced the world in a … all over the world, I feel extremely fortunate and lucky for that. That’s really at the heart of why I enjoy my job: …
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Hampshire Plans to be First U.S. Residential College Supplying 100 Percent of Electricity from On-Site Solar
… systems, and determine whether any upgrades are needed for safe, stable, and reliable operations. The College and … substantial, and intends to earmark some of these savings for energy-efficiency projects and academic research. The … Building Challenge, the most rigorous performance standard for sustainable building design and construction. The Kern …
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March 5: Author and Guardian columnist Glenn Greenwald
… on civil liberties and U.S. national security issues for the Guardian. He writes critically and powerfully about … A Tragic Legacy . A former contributing writer to Salon.com and a prizewinning journalist, Greenwald was named by … A Tragic Legacy . A former contributing writer to Salon.com and a prizewinning journalist, Greenwald was named by …
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NSF Grant to Support Research on Evolutionary Computation
… programs "having babies," as Spector puts it. "If, for example, I was trying to write a chess program really … to explore best practices and implementation scenarios for competitive evolutionary computation. Evolutionary … computation has been a focus of Spector's research for some time, and he is also editor-in-chief of Genetic …
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Grant Will Support Conference Organized by Prof. Falguni Sheth
… and advance the field. It first convened in 2003, meeting for the first six years in California. It has since met at … Boston in 2011. Marquette University is the host campus for the 2014 conference. Anita Allen, the Henry R. Silverman … of Law and Professor of Philosophy, and Vice-Provost for Faculty at the University of Pennsylvania Law School will …
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April 6, 2019: Letter from Interim President Kenneth Rosenthal
… As someone who has been a part of Hampshire College for more than 52 years, I know how difficult that will be. … worked to shape Hampshire’s future. I am very grateful for their passionate service. It’s time for us to take a deep breath, enjoy our early spring weekend, …
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Hampshire’s Community Orientation Day Focuses on Reaffirming Commitment to Anti-Racism
… fall semester, students, faculty, and staff came together for a panel discussion, “Becoming an Anti-Racist Institution: … struggles. Rodriguez also provided a glimpse into plans for conducting anti-racism workshops at Hampshire College … of community advocacy, and Will Severino, coordinator for restorative practice, who provided a brief introduction …
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Hampshire is Sixth on Forbes' List of Most Entrepreneurial Colleges
… Michael Vlock, F72, that established the student Seed Fund for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. The $1 million gift … and faculty. “Hampshire will operate as the checkbook for a group of students chosen, by students, to be judges,” … opportunities and negotiate with the entrepreneurs for terms of investment. If those terms are acceptable, they …
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Kate Nicoloau
… Kate enjoys embracing children's creativity and looks for opportunities to incorporate music and movement into the … along with colleagues at The National Association for the Education of Young Children on her work with children … adults alike find reasons to smile and enjoy the world. For toddlers especially, Kate believes teachers’ roles can be …
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Troncoso's International Exhibit and Capstone Research Celebrate Blackness in Cuba
… She looked at me, and said, ‘Well, what are we waiting for? Let’s plan it!’” That’s how Troncoso’s second trip to Cuba paved the way for a third—when she would actually premiere the exhibit for the public. To help fund her work, Troncoso, a James …
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'Adventures of a Kid'
… College of Art and interning last summer at the Center for Cartoon Studies in White River Junction, Vermont, she … first emerged in drawings and collages Mendes created for courses she was taking in Figuring Abstraction and in … and Thom Haxo (chair) served as Mendes's faculty committee for the Division III. During her four years at Hampshire, she …
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A Gift to Support Humanities Students' Research
… merit of the proposed work and their preparation for such work, the quality of their previous work during … II, and the necessity of the texts or related media for the proposed topic. The fund, Ellis added, will support … but felt the need to address this particular area of need for students. By starting the new grant fund, Ellis and …
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A Deep Exploration of William Blake's Poetic Genius
… These words — written in 1803 — are uncannily contemporary for student Bailey Fernandez 15F, who wrote a 100-page paper on Blake for his Div III project, an undertaking both sublime and … — Blake’s hometown — at the Swedenborg Society, named for the 18th-century scientist, theologian, and philosopher …
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Creating Art from Alienation
… Creating Art from Alienation Abigail Meisel For as long as she can remember, Lauren Burke has felt … — they don’t make any secret that they’re observing us.” For her Div III, Burke decided to explore her identity … and experienced myself." One of her tunnel books, for example, depicts her family sitting together in the …
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Documentary and Panel Explore the Challenges of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
… “The cause of ME/CFS is unknown and there’s no cure for this disease. Treatments to this point have fallen into … Dr. Darren Lynch, who has been treating ME/CFS patients for ten years. On February 21, Dr. Lynch will be at Hampshire for an expert panel Q&A after the screening of Unrest . The …
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