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Div II Profile: JOE NEWLIN 15F

… discussions of politics were usually too abstract for me. I’ve always been a solution-oriented person, which … law, which has given me a practical application for philosophical arguments. Decisions by the court often … on past and present disagreements on the Supreme Court   For CEL-2 I plan to coach the Northampton Rec Department’s …

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Response to ICE Ruling

… students and force them to leave the United States for arbitrary reasons. The decision advances no public … to safely add students this fall, we can offer sanctuary for at least some international students who might otherwise … to leave the United States. We will continue to search for additional ways to counter the destructiveness of this …

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Notable Alumni

Gabrielle Hamilton 83F

… PBS series Mind of a Chef. Hamilton has written for The New Yorker , The New York Times , GQ , Bon Appetit , … 2004, 2005, 2006, 2011 and 2013.  Hamilton was nominated for Best Chef NYC in 2009 and 2010 by the James Beard … six languages and won the James Beard Foundation’s award for Writing and Literature in 2012. She won her third James …

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Students Launch Hackathon to Cross Disciplines and Engage Non-Techies

… Hall, but students will also have access to the Center for Design’s machine shop and design lab. Faculty and staff … Neurosky brainwave-reading headsets will be available for participants. The event has also received support from … using funding from prizes,” says Dave. “It’s a great way for students to push themselves, learn new ideas, and form …

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Faculty

Dula Amarasiriwardena

… in international affairs from the Bandaranaiake Center for International Studies. Professor Amarasiriwardena … in the application of laser ablation (LA)-ICP-MS for investigation of past trace metal nutrition and the … Society , and he served as the Chair of the Society for Applied Spectroscopy – New England Section . He has …

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FY19 Fundraising Update

… We brought in more than double what we usually raise for our operating budget. Where we normally raise about $2M, … In addition, this year the College received commitments for another $4+ million in multi-year pledges. Earlier this … who are hard-wired to think outside the box. Thank you for making it all happen. Melissa Mills-Dick 01F Director of …

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Statement and Apology to Antonia Okafor on Hampshire College's Decision to Cancel Tonight's Speech

… 7, 10:35am] We sincerely apologize to Antonia Okafor for canceling her speech tonight that was to have been held … application before we approved it. We take responsibility for that mistake. We canceled the event when we realized that … with an offer to discuss this process and consider options for rescheduling her visit to campus. Important Announcements …

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Choreographer and Performer Mariana Valencia 02F Featured in New York Times

… the New York Times . In 2018, Valencia 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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Julia Botero 02S

… of creative writing and feminist literature and art for her Div II. For her Div III, Julia wrote a creative nonfiction story … trauma changed their relationship. It took a long time for Julia to figure out how all of her interests could align …

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'Slow Food' at Hampshire

… topic," said Catlett. Around a dozen students showed up for their first meeting in September, which started off with … the harvest season, the Valley is filled with options for students looking to support local agriculture. This … throughout the year, most to be held in Dakin Living Room for one good reason: "It has a kitchen," said Catlett, who …

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Professors Barskova, Bernstein Win 2015 Gruber Awards

… Bernstein are the 2015 winners of the Gruber Awards for Excellence in Teaching and Advising. Each winner receives … Russian literature professor Barskova received the award for teaching, and physics professor Bernstein won the … as he credited his former professor as an inspiration for the awards. “It’s difficult for me to imagine having been …

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Hampshire Honored with Civic Engagement Award

… necessary to put their ideas into action. To be recognized for these efforts is particularly meaningful,” said Hampshire President Jonathan Lash. The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, in partnership with … Hampshire’s Farm Center is a growing collaborative hub for members of the agricultural community and the Five …

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Fay Teaches Students the Work Behind the Games They Play

… science and game design Ira Fay has only been on campus for a short while, but word seems to have already gotten … approach me as teaching assistants, which is great for the students in the class, and for me so I can acclimate faster." Professor Fay has years of …

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Rebecca Thomas Earns Fulbright Award to Teach in Ecuador

… is a senior program assistant at the Five College Center for the Study of World Languages, in Amherst. Several … interest in foreign travel and culture, led her to apply for a Fulbright. “I saw how they enjoyed it and learned from … was named one of the nation's top-producing institutions for the 2014–2015 Fulbright U.S. Student Program, when four …

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Andrea Domingue Is New Director of Multicultural & International Student Services

… and international student services, responsible for the operation of the Lebrón-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center and student services for the SOURCE (Students of Under-Represented Colors and … and move forward in a direction that makes sense for Hampshire." Domingue brings extensive programming, …

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Hampshire of Color Builds Community, Connections

… "I hope this is nothing less than a sweet inspiration for you going forward," said Ed Dees 71F , one of the alums … to retire this spring were among the weekend's highlights. For Melissa Scheid Frantz, assistant dean of students for community advocacy and director of multicultural and …

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DEAFinitions Conference Draws Hundreds to Celebrate Deaf Culture

… event founders have not wavered: 1) to provide a platform for Deaf individuals to come together in the exchange of … Deaf and hearing communities, and 3) to raise awareness for the need for more sign language resources through ASL and Deaf Studies …

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Letter to HampRiseUp from President Nelson: February 18, 2019

… and have added a principle to the core guiding principles for partnership considerations that addresses this concern. … commit to meeting with you to better understand your needs for a dedicated and accessible student gathering space that … times at this extraordinary college, it is inconceivable for us not to have been witness to the longest student …

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Hampshire in Havana Program Embraces Digital Humanities to Create a Dynamic Virtual Immersion Experience

… that the Hampshire in Havana program as it has existed for the past 22 years would need to reimagine itself. Due to … the seminar, students also gained a critical framework for understanding Cuba in a historical context through … Storymap, which they then presented as a final event for the class. Additionally, the class hosted a virtual arts …

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Sept. 12: Opening of the Robert Seydel Reading Room

… we hope that it will become a favorite space to hang out for our community members.” Harold F. Johnson Library … realized how important Robert Seydel’s collection would be for this community. While Seydel had a huge impact on faculty … Creating an innovative and unique space was a priority for the renovation. She admits that Meo took the concept even …

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Catching Waves in the ERP Lab

… is a lot of work yet to be done on this. Studies of ADHD, for instance, are not often based on an understanding of what … going on in kids normally first." Sharing this passion for research with her students is something Couperus enjoys, … work and in turn my work shapes theirs." Kristen Iodice, for instance, is using the ERP lab for a study on attention …

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NYC Latina Activist to Speak at Hampshire

… a foundation to think about collaborative organizing for social change. Morales is a graduate of New York … an MFA in integrated media arts from Hunter College. For 30 years, she has helped develop organizations dedicated … war in Vietnam and organized tenants associations fighting for better housing conditions. At the City College of New …

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Hampshire to Host National Symposium on Black Aesthetics

… the symposium’s accompanying materials. “The aim here is for aesthetics to provide bridges among disciplines and art … texts on black aesthetics from a variety of disciplines—for example, African American studies, comparative … speakers from across the country, followed by a roundtable for attendees, all designed to delve into questions, models, …

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Hollywood Animation Alum Builds Stop-Motion Studio at Hampshire

… include the Adult Swim show Robot Chicken and projects for Oscar-nominated director PES, said the chance to fill in for Associate Professor of Media Arts and Sciences Chris … Scratch: Animating Absolutely Anything,” “Pre-production for Animated Short Films” and “Advanced Animated …

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Playwright and Scientist

… College, penned a one-act play on eating disorders for her senior project (called the Division III). The play … the nature of eating disorders — and help prevent them for developing such disorders themselves. Writer Susan Kelly recently sat down for an interview with Spero about her academic work at …

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