Chapter 4: Hampshire Landuse and an Original Landowner
… Hampshire Landuse and an Original Landowner Proposal for a New England Farm Center, 1978 Hampshire Forest, 1979 … College's Land. Prepared by Ralph Lutts, Doug Riggs. Oct. 26, 1979 Hampshire's property embraces an extraordinary … winds, and the lack of warmth and light from the sun. (p.26) Natural Factors: Recommended The proposals to ameliorate …
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Chapter 10: History of Hampshire College
… 10: History of Hampshire College Mixed Nuts Food Coop: a History (1996) Cultivating the Agricultural Heritage of … with one another was eye-opening and unusual."... (p.26-28) You Must Remember This, 2000 "You must remember … with one another was eye-opening and unusual."... (p.26-28) You Must Remember This, 2000 "You must remember …
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Prominent Activist Loretta Ross to Deliver Commencement Address
… ceremony. For more than 40 years, Ross has been a prominent public intellect, activist, and scholar. Her work … on women’s rights, human rights, and reproductive justice—a term she is credited with co-creating. During the academic year 2017–18, Ross held a one-year appointment as visiting associate professor in …
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Working Together at the Heart of the College
… Working Together at the Heart of the College A collaboration brings together students, staff, and faculty to create a special project that nods to the history of the College. Last fall, in a class taught by Professor of Architecture and Design Thom …
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Every Ocean Hughes 96S to Exhibit Interdisciplinary Work in Solo Show at Whitney Museum
… Roysdon at Hampshire, Every Ocean Hughes 96S will present a four-part show, Alive Side , that comprises performances, … 2, 2023. The Whitney Museum of American Art commissioned a piece from Hughes to include in the exhibit —a performance that will be the third part of a series …
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Chapter 8: Staff
… History of Hampshire College. 1989. Howard Paul: As a point of introduction here I think many of you know who we … its power over the employees. From The Staff Reunion, Nov. 26, 1974 On November 15 the Hampshire College clerical staff, … its power over the employees. From The Staff Reunion, Nov. 26, 1974 On November 15 the Hampshire College clerical staff, …
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Aid Policies
… to apply during their Hampshire career even if there is a change in their family's circumstances. Current Hampshire … or relatives in the prior-prior year; for a 2025-26 application, this would be 2023. A financial aid officer … or relatives in the prior-prior year; for a 2025-26 application, this would be 2023. A financial aid officer …
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Hampshire Alum Opens Store of Handmade Upcycled Goods
… on the side, they ultimately took the plunge and opened a brick and mortar storefront this spring. Their shop, So … , is rooted in reimagining everyday objects. Since she was a kid, Coronado-Jensen has been refashioning things—making … focus was in theater direction, but she explored a variety of subjects and art media ranging from dance to …
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Recent Graduate Flynn Hibbs 17F on the Impact of Solar Development on Wildlife
… it could have with communities like Amherst. Tell me a bit about your Hampshire experience. I came to Hampshire … biology, and global change ecology, and worked as a teaching assistant for a course on biodiversity in the Hampshire woods. I took a …
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Dr. Fadia Nordtveit 03F Launches TV Show and Consulting Company to Address Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
… brought me to Hampshire College rather than a more traditional school.” Fadia Hasan grew up in Bangladesh … and people of color) changemakers may relate to: I had a series of really bad experiences in one of my past workplaces,” she says. “Then I happened to go to a weeklong conference that offered a great deal of workshops …
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Alum Stephan Jost 87F Credits Hampshire for His Flexibility and Interdisciplinary Thinking
… and Interdisciplinary Thinking Karen Corday His years as a student at the College continue to inform his work heading … Jost 87F came to the College knowing he wanted to be a museum director. When he studied 16th-century Dutch stained … innovation as well as the importance of pluralism — that a diverse community leads to diverse perspectives, and …
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Introducing SHIFT Assistant Professor of Applied Ethics and the Common Good Dr. Jina Fast
… Good Dr. Jina Fast Hampshire College is pleased to welcome a substantial cohort of new professors to campus to support … and the Common Good Dr. Jina Fast . Established with a gift from the SHIFT Foundation, the SHIFT Professorship in Applied Ethics and the Common Good is a full-time faculty member whose academic expertise is in …
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Nathan Kensinger 97F Tackles Environmental Issues in Film on Exhibit at Brooklyn Museum
… show comprises primarily sculpture and painting, so a video piece about environmental pollution stands out. Black Mayonnaise is a nine-minute experimental documentary about the Gowanus Canal, in Brooklyn. “The film is a somewhat surreal portrait of a cleanup the Environmental …
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Division III Student Isaac Rubin F22 Builds Community Through Play and Projects
… Community Through Play and Projects Whether he’s producing a film, helping with a student-written theater production, or planning a live-action role-playing game, Isaac “Ike” Rubin F22 is …
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Student Co-teaches Interdisciplinary Class in Environments and Change Learning Collaborative
… weaves together an array of related topics. Luka, who is a transfer student, is a trained practitioner of the broom-making craft, having … in Kentucky, “whereas,” Cohn says, “I know how to run a class.” Lest she sell herself short, she is also an expert …
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Stephen Gifford 00F’s Studio Reimagines Blue Man Group’s Visuals Nationwide
… run of the New York City and Chicago shows , the launch of a new large-scale show in Orlando signals a new era. “We’ve created new and exciting content that will take audiences on a gorgeous abstract ride,” says Gifford. “From the very …
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Documenting Hampshire: Graduating Student Photographer Alysha Ras 22F Reflects on Her Experience
… of Admissions Fumio Sugihara’s kindness. Especially for a transfer student, he made the admissions process so simple … What are you studying? I study photography (duh), with a little mix of whatever else is interesting to me. I was … and Race, Sex, and Tourism (at Smith College), played a big role in influencing my thought processes and ideologies …
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Chapter 7: Governance
… and not try to cover up poverty with empty pretense. If a time of scanty resources brings out an inner truth, one … A Report on the Remaking of Hampshire Governance August 26, 1974. Click here to download a pdf of the full report. … A Report on the Remaking of Hampshire Governance August 26, 1974. Click here to download a pdf of the full report. …
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The “Super 8 Filmmaking in Paris” Program Changed My Life
… in Paris” Program Changed My Life Zukiswa Mhlongo F22 A student reflects on her inspiring summer experience … in 2023. I took this course because I wanted to improve as a cinematographer — a storyteller through imagery. The black and white film work …
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Introducing Visiting Assistant Professor of Film and Video Magdalena Bermudez 10F
… Bermudez 10F Hampshire College is pleased to welcome a substantial cohort of new professors to campus to support … essayistic film and video works. Bermudez received her B.A. from Hampshire College and her M.F.A. in cinematic arts from the University of …
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Hampshire Student Seeks to Improve Accessibility in Basketball with a Speech–to–Sign Language Algorithm
… Student Seeks to Improve Accessibility in Basketball with a Speech–to–Sign Language Algorithm Driven to merge his … impact — Division II student Rupert Tawiah-Quashie built a tool to help officiate basketball games for deaf players. … For his Div II, Rupert Tawiah-Quashie F22 designed a speech–to–sign language algorithm. We spoke with him about …
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Psychology Professor Ethan Ludwin-Peery 09F Presents Big Findings in Uniquely Accessible Way
… ensuring that the information would be available to all. A recent article in Big Think delved into findings from … his regular collaborator, Adam Mastroianni. Published in a paper titled “ Things Could Be Better, ” their curiosity in exploring a specific question — “Why do some things seem good and other …
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Hampshire Hosts Local Branch of a Worldwide Game Jam
… Hampshire Hosts Local Branch of a Worldwide Game Jam Karen Corday Game design and the College … other. It made sense, then, that our students helped host a global game event. Game design is interdisciplinary, … it’s wildly creative, so it’s unsurprising that there’s a lot of interest among Hampshire students. As Visiting …
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The Stephen Petronio Company Gives Final Performances After 40+ Years
… After 40+ Years Karen Corday Stephen Petronio 74F, a renowned dancer, choreographer, and collaborator, has been … This month, the company wraps up its final season with a series of performances at the Jacob’s Pillow Dance … to have created an instantly recognizable style and also a substantial oeuvre.” His career is one of both innovation …
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Hampshire College’s Semester Unbound Creates Campus Climate Action Plan
… to disciplinary thinking in the College’s academics, a new kind of course, Semester Unbound, was born. In the same … Semester Unbound gives students the opportunity to tackle a real-world problem from a multitude of angles. Designed to function more like a work …
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