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Letter from Ken Rosenthal, Interim President: May 8, 2019
… 2019 Dear Hampshire College Community, Every time I hear the Div-Free bell, it brings a smile. Congratulations to our … a Division III gallery exhibit running all next week, then the Division III Project and Performance Showcase next … honor our graduates’ accomplishments, as well as recognize the support of the many faculty, staff, and family members …
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Taking a Deep Dive into Dolphin Communication
… down to a specific major after just a year of college. The Five College Consortium also offers many resources and … to study marine mammals, I decided to concentrate on the marine world. I conducted an independent study with Dr. Sayigh, during which I learned the software for analyzing vocalizations. While taking …
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No More Bottled Water Sales at Hampshire
… initiative. Last year, students worked both to halt the sale of bottled water and to educate the entire campus community about its environmental and economic costs. In addition to the environmental impact of producing and transporting …
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Advancement Office Celebrates Successful End-of-Year Fundraiser and Full Staff
… Successful End-of-Year Fundraiser and Full Staff During the month of December, more than $2 million was committed to Hampshire’s campaign, making it the most successful December ever for raising funds for operating support. This comes on the heels of the official kickoff of Change in the Making: A …
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Notable Alumni
Aaron Lansky 73F
… Aaron Lansky 73F Aaron Lansky 73F Aaron Lansky is the founder and president of the Yiddish Book Center and author of the Massachusetts Book Award–winning Outwitting History Aaron …
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A Fresh Look at Local Flavor
… Cookbook supports local farmers and local foods market The Pioneer Valley has a new cookbook, the product of an academic project completed at Hampshire … last spring. Local Delectables: Seasonal Recipes from the Pioneer Valley was written by a May 2005 graduate of …
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Classes to Begin August 25: Planning for Fall at Hampshire
… At Hampshire, we are working to identify and dismantle the structures of implicit bias and white supremacy that have … to them with creativity and determination. We are applying the same creative thinking to the challenge of designing a safe, meaningful college …
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With New Covid-19 Policies in Place, Hampshire’s 50th Anniversary Still Slated for in-Person Celebration October 15-17
… for students, employees, and visitors. You can read the full announcement on the College's Covid-19 information page . With these policies and precautions in place, the College plans to proceed with its on-campus 50th …
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Notable Alumni
A. Kim Saal 70F
… Saal 70F A. Kim Saal 70F Kim Saal is president and CEO of the Cooley Dickinson Physician Network and former cardiology … at Harvard Medical School, where he was recipient of the Blacklow teaching award for his work educating medical … and hospital staff. He was also recognized as teacher of the year at Mount Auburn Hospital. As a physician leader, he …
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Faculty
Sura Levine
… professor emerita of art history. Levine holds a B.A. from the University of Michigan and an M.A. and Ph.D. in art history from the University of Chicago. She is a specialist in the social history of 19th and 20th century European and …
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Appointment of Co-Deans of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion
… of African American History Amy Jordan have accepted the position of co-deans of Institutional Diversity and … Inclusion (IDI) starting in July 2020. We are grateful for the work that Natalie Sowell, the current dean of IDI, and the IDI team have performed all …
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Admissions Counselor
Arpita Kumar 03F
… as a senior content strategist at Google, where she crafts the personality of Google's A.I. called the Google Assistant. Her award-winning films have screened internationally at film festivals such as the Mill Valley Film Festival, PBS online film festival, …
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Hampshire Team Bikes for Food Bank
… community members, is riding his bike to raise money for the Food Bank of Western Massachusetts. Associate Dean of … for Campus Leadership/Activities Pam Tinto assembled the team, dubbed “Tour de Hamp.” The team is part of the Food Bank’s Will Bike 4 Food (WB4F) …
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Work by Professor Sara Greenberger Rafferty in Whitney Biennial
… Professor of Art Sara Greenberger Rafferty will show in the 2014 Whitney Biennial, the prestigious survey exhibition that runs from March 7 to May 25 at the Whitney Museum of American Art's building at 945 Madison …
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Nov. 1 Dec. 2: "About Face" by photographer Sage Sohier
… Nov. 1 Dec. 2: "About Face" by photographer Sage Sohier The photography gallery in Hampshire College's Liebling … 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and 1-5 p.m. Sundays. For the "About Face" project, which was published in December … paralysis, a condition that usually occurs on one side of the face. Sohier will give a public talk about her work on …
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Faculty
Mark Feinstein
… professor emeritus of linguistics, holds a Ph.D. from the City University of New York (1977). His original training … and his early research and publication was in phonology, the study of the sound systems of human languages. He later turned his …
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Board Member
Ellen S. Sturgis 77F
… S. Sturgis 77F Ellen S. Sturgis 77F Ellen Sturgis joined the Hampshire Board in 2018. She is currently a principal of … a Corporator for Middlesex Savings Bank, and is on the Leadership Council for MassCreative, a statewide arts … advocacy organization. She is also currently serving on the Selectboard of Stow MA, having formerly served as …
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Pale Cowboy: "Hampshire was a launching point"
… Beyond academics, Hampshire provides ample opportunity for the musically inclined to connect: Pale Cowboy features alums … keyboards), and Maxwell Wareham 09S (lead guitar/vocals). The band, which also includes Helander's cousin Aaron Moon on … in 2009 after Helander transferred to Hampshire from the University of Miami. "That's when things got going. When …
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Hampshire College Graduate Hayden Gadd 18S Announced as Winner of 2021 Lorna M. Peterson Prize
… College graduate Hayden Gadd 18S was announced as the winner of the 2021 Lorna M. Peterson Prize. The Lorna M. Peterson Prize supports scholarly and creative …
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New Students at Hampshire Join a Conversation on Race and Justice
… Hampshire Join a Conversation on Race and Justice How does the legacy of slavery continue to shape, and even haunt, the understanding of race, gender, and power in contemporary … was sent to all incoming students in June to read over the summer. Professor Chris Tinson will deliver a public …
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April 1, 2019: Statement from Luis Hernandez 70F and Kim Saal 70F
… Statement from Luis Hernandez 70F and Kim Saal 70F To the Hampshire Community, We write to you with the news that Chair Gaye Hill P02 has resigned from … Board of Trustees effective immediately. As stipulated in the College’s bylaws, Luis Hernandez 70F, the longest serving …
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Hampshire Plans for In-Person Academic Year 2021-22
… resuming a fully in-person student experience for the 2021–22 academic year. Once again, we will welcome all … student experience. While remaining vigilant about the safety needs of our community and aligned with public … amenities, co-curricular activities, and services in the coming academic year. Our optimism stems from our proven …
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Faculty
Jutta Sperling
… Jutta Sperling Jutta Sperling received her M.A. from the Universität Göttingen and her Ph.D. from Stanford … history and visual culture, with a special emphasis on the Italian Renaissance, global cults of the Virgin Mary, medieval Ethiopia, decolonial archive …
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ParaNorman Set Dresser Duncan Gillis
… February 25, 2013 By Michael Samuels 09F ParaNorman , the stop-action movie from Laika Entertainment, about a … for Best Animated Feature Film at this year's Oscars. The movie's credits include directors Sam Fell and Chris … as a set dresser," he explains. "We start with all of the set pieces and various props which have been built for …
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After Service In AmeriCorps and Peace Corps, Leanna Pohevitz Earns Fulbright to Brazil
… an opportunity to advance her teaching skills; learn about the people, education system, and culture of the country; and practice Portuguese. A prolific world … that if I spoke them, opportunities to engage with the world became available.” Before leaving for her Fulbright …
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