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Unfinished Tom Joslin Film Completed at Hampshire College
… at Hampshire College from 1977 to 1980. He is well known for his 1977 film Blackstar: Autobiography of a Close Friend … Joslin died of AIDS in 1990 he left all of the videotapes for the Silverlake Life project to Hampshire alum Peter … History of Human Expression . All the original materials for that project, which Joslin called The Architecture of …
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In Its 12th Year, Sandol Stoddard Fund Supports Gifted Undergraduate Writers
… Writers Joshua Murray As a single mother trying to write for a living, Sandol Stoddard saw that as her “ticket to … created that awards a stipend to gifted student writers for summer projects. Stoddard, mother of Hampshire alum Gerry … 74S. “She wanted to provide cash and help pay the bills for undergraduates in the summer so they could write. “My …
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Area Of Study
Economics
… Can we generalize across countries? Is there a role for government policy, international labor standards, as well … and the Environment Economic Development Economic Theory for Social Analysis The Environment, Resources, and World … Microeconomics (SC) Law and Economics (AC) Statistics for Economists (SC) Facilities and Resources Five College …
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Hampshire College Joins Massachusetts Independent College Transfer Guarantee Program
… This program ensures acceptance to Hampshire College for students who hold an associate degree from a … are renewable each year a student attends Hampshire for up to six semesters as long as the student maintains … continues to accept transfer student applications for fall 2021. For further application questions, please call …
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No to SATs/ACTs: Not Even Optional at Hampshire College
… aid. Hampshire's "Test blind" decision reflects concern for fairness in access to educational opportunity. It is also … accurately reflect family economic status than potential for college success. That standardized testing can pose … is now widely understood, and the National Center for Fair and Open Testing lists more than 800 colleges and …
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A Project-Based Approach to Teaching Game Design
… process that was similar to the process of applying for a job. Prospective students submitted resumes and … of working as part of a studio was a new experience for many team members, and learning how to work with each other took a significant part of the semester. For student Isaiah Mann, learning to work on a team was as …
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Hampshire to Host College Outdoor Festival April 16
… by Hannah “Anish” Anderson, all the events are exclusively for college students. Hampshire students can get together for an afternoon hike by preregistering at the event’s website . A free lunch will be provided for those who preregister, but students may join any trip; …
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Researching Better Ways to Teach 21st Century Science
… funded through the NSF Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program. "This project is … schools and organizations, including the Hitchcock Center for the Environment. Together, they will engage "citizen … University of Toronto will create data collection tools for tablets that will be used by the citizen scientists. …
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Area Of Study
Physics
… of concentrations (music, education, or architecture, for example) and to pair a more standard physics curriculum … Building and Playing Keyboard Instruments A Preparation for Graduate Physics Cosmology: Where Are We? Design and … Problem-Based Learning: Slippery Slopes, Wheelchair Design for a High School Mechanical Physics Unit Living, Learning, …
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Notable Alumni
Mariana Valencia 02F
… dance artist Mariana Valencia 02F won a Bessie Award for Outstanding Breakthrough Choreographer, one of the … Whitney Biennial artist, a 2018 Bessie Award recipient for Outstanding Breakout Choreographer, and a 2018 Foundation for Contemporary Arts Award to Artists grant recipient. Her …
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The Tree of Hampshire College
… firm, the goal was to create a new, recognizable logo for college stationery and publications. The change was … firm, the goal was to create a new, recognizable logo for college stationery and publications. The change was …
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Course Guides 1990-1999
… Course Guides 1990-1999 Note: The Spring supplement for each year was intended to be used with the previous … to answer thee questions. … Note: The Spring supplement for each year was intended to be used with the previous …
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Risk Management
… program providing risk management and insurance services for the four private colleges in our Five College Consortium: … program providing risk management and insurance services for the four private colleges in our Five College Consortium: …
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Jacob Drucker Div III Project
… dry forest) went extremely well with lots of trials for both my focal species. However, the plot thickens; as it … dry forest) went extremely well with lots of trials for both my focal species. However, the plot thickens; as it …
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Working from Home? VPN Can Help
… and test it before you need it. What is VPN? VPN stands for "Virtual Private Network." It's an extension of a private … and test it before you need it. What is VPN? VPN stands for "Virtual Private Network." It's an extension of a private …
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Our Commitment to Financial Aid in 2019-2020
… information about individual financial aid packages for the 2019-2020 school year. Hampshire’s plan to establish a more sustainable business model for the College will not change the method we use to package individual financial aid awards for the 2019-2020 school year. We will use the same methods …
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New Applied Ethics Courses Funded by Ethics & the Common Good Grants
… courses, the project aims to meet student demand for critical applied ethics courses and connect Hampshire … (IA) will be collaborating to create the Fall 2017 course "For Whom It Stands: Symbolism in American Culture" , this … and Deb Goffe (HACU) will be co-teaching "Innovations for Change: Creative Interventions" , an art education, …
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Area Of Study
Computer Science
… computer science curriculum gives students a foundation for further work by providing them with skills in programming … computers, networks, and digital media as tools for learning and creativity, and as powerful catalysts of … intelligence, is also a popular field of research for computer science students at Hampshire. Student Project …
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Hampshire College Faculty News: Fall 2017
… have been producing innovative work — books, articles for peer-reviewed journal, films, plays, and panel … Holding Hands with Ilse , or Andrea Dezsö’s nomination for the prestigious Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, Hampshire … with history relates to Britain’s colonial past, nostalgia for village life, Norse myths, alternate history, and the …
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Staff
William Null 72F
… Valley's leading law firms. Bill has been lead counsel for many major development projects in Westchester County. … as a professional and a volunteer, serving on several not-for-profit boards. He currently sits on the boards of White … Planning Federation. Mr. Null, a resident of Westchester for 29 years, lives with his wife, Lauren E. Thaler (75S), in …
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Notable Alumni
Jeff Sharlet 90F
… Jeff Sharlet received the National Magazine Award for Reporting in 2015. Among his books are C Street and The … Prize, and the Outspoken Award. He’s a contributing editor for Harper’s , Rolling Stone , and Virginia Quarterly Review … to GQ. He won the 2015 National Magazine Award for Reporting for his GQ story “Inside the Iron Closet: …
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Hampshire's Policy on Environmental, Social, and Governance Investing
… regard to fossil fuels. We wanted to share our policy here for those who wish to learn more about how Hampshire manages … research and development programs that hold promise for new products of social benefit and for increased employment prospects, maintaining fair labor …
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Welcome Chief Advancement Officer Jennifer Chrisler
… us from UMass Dartmouth, where she was vice chancellor for university advancement. Before that, she was vice … friends who are interested in supporting Hampshire’s plans for a secure, sustainable future. Since May 2018, Jennifer … giving societies; developing a new brand platform for the university; implementing modeling and research to …
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Number Theory
… You never know when you're going to find your calling. For some, it's a lifelong search. For Zebediah Engberg, it took a few math classes at … internationally as a top competitor. His passion for climbing is similar to what he feels for mathematical …
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Folk Music Collective
… it comes to the task of making a little harmonious noise. For a while inside it's quiet—time for food, some catching up, random conversation. Not too much … and the music starts. It's just another Wednesday night for Hampshire's Folk Music Collective. Emily Haynes Horne 07F …
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