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State College Republican Chair
… it, “articulating a post-modern conservatism.” He ran for MACR chair on a platform that argued that the Republican … and in his home state of Florida. But he has broader goals for the MACR: using Web 2.0 social networking technology to … the MACR into a group that provides social connections for young conservatives in Massachusetts. Tsay said what drew …
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Depicted Space
… in our house. I constructed this image as source material for a painting not yet made, and which began with me thinking … of King Philip IV and has compelled generations of artists for many reasons — one of which is the complex use of space … device, withholding and revealing critical information. For example, the way those most central Renaissance figures, …
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Baldwin Program Receives $150,000 Grant from Kenan Trust
… program, envisioning the James Baldwin Scholars as a means for Hampshire to address gross societal imbalances in … , who added that more than 60 students have applied for admission to the program in 2013. "This past year has … contribute in a similar way to the program," said Marquez. For more information on how to support the Baldwin Scholars …
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Statement on Hampshire Halloween
… Hampshire Halloween is a student-organized event, paid for by Hampshire students in their student activity fees, and is designed to be a fun evening for our entire student community. Unfortunately, voices unconnected to our campus and the planning for Hampshire Halloween drowned out what should have been a …
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Hampshire Grad Worked on Frozen's Academy Award-winning Animation
… grossing over $1 billion worldwide and winning an Oscar for Best Animated Film. Fiske was also part of a team of eight animators who won a Visual Effects Society award for Outstanding FX and Simulation Animation in a Commercial … animation and he believes "there's a role out there for everybody." AlumniAwards and GrantsFilm … From an early …
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Blair McLaughlin Saves Trees One Seed at a Time
… — put the idea of establishing water-resourced refuges for these oaks on the map with the article “Hydrologic … can protect these areas through targeted land acquisition for conservation, protecting groundwater and sustainable … has begun creating a climate-adaptive genetic bank for the California blue oak, in partnership with the …
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Div II Profile: CLAIRE SHILLINGTON 15F
… Hews, and my friends have been my strong support system for Division II. I’m always in close contact with my … reward to see that happen. Now I’ve studied the systems for two years and used them as context for the courses I’ve taken. As a result, I now have a solid …
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February 8, 2019: Hampshire Update
… following Friday’s Board announcement—extremely trying for much of the time, though with moments that have been … to hear input on workplace issues, including the process for layoffs and severance The Crisis Committee of faculty and … interest , including financial aid package notification for the 2019-2020 school year. I appreciate the engagement of …
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First Community Education Day Centers on Anti-Black Racism
… Who I Love” (watch below). A midday break provided time for lunch and advising. Discussions, story circles, and … provided mindfulness tools to offset anxiety, especially for survivors of sexual assault and intimate-partner … and celebrate and strengthen our educational community. For students, they’re also an opportunity to earn CEL-1 hours …
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Martha Pskowski 09F Receives Fulbright Award
… III (senior project) was entitled Mother Earth is Not for Sale, Love and Defend Her: Forest Carbon in Chiapas, … people of other countries. The primary source of funding for the Fulbright Program is an annual appropriation made by … is one of over 1,800 U.S. citizens who will travel abroad for the 2014-2015 academic year through the Fulbright U.S. …
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New Exhibit Showcases Young Photographers from Vietnam
… derives from the Greek word autopsia meaning ‘to see for oneself’.) The exhibit will be on view in the Leo Model … same building as the exhibit, the Jerome Liebling Center for Film, Photography, and Video: · February 18, 7pm: … 17-March 13, 2016 Leo Model Gallery Jerome Liebling Center for Film, Photography, and Video Hampshire College 893 West …
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Faculty
Kara Lynch
… and "Mouhawala Oula," a gender-bending trio performance for oriental dance, live video, and saxophone (2010). Her … of the Black experience. She is a 2018 MAPFund recipient for "Saved," an installment of "Invisible." Her projects have … Department, University of Texas, Austin and the Academy for Advanced African Studies in Bayreuth Germany. She earns a …
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Student Circus Performers at First Night Boston
… and sustainability through circus arts and performance. For First Night, Jacob, Quine, and Barbieri performed a … their talents in over 200 performances and exhibitions for the public. "Circus is supposed to make you feel like … the three, joined by four others, will ride bicycles for the entire tour. The Downside-Up Circus site … A …
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Sander Thoenes Research Award Recipients Announced
… foreign correspondent. Thoenes, the Jakarta correspondent for the Financial Times (London), was killed in 1999 by … completion of the final project required of all students for graduation from Hampshire College. Recipients' projects: … experiences of education. The Care Center is a GED program for teen mothers in Holyoke. Robrerto Rodriguez 09F—examines …
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Rehamping the Barn: Photos and Video
… could be repurposed on the Hampshire campus. An open call for proposals brought 13 parties to describe spatial needs … President Jonathan Lash's property to make furniture for the Roos Rohde House, all as a continuation of the … could be repurposed on the Hampshire campus. An open call for proposals brought 13 parties to describe spatial needs …
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Amy Jordan
… and welfare rights activism. Her essay, "Fighting for the Child Development Group of Mississippi: Poor People, … forthcoming collection entitled War on Poverty & Struggles for Racial and Economic Justice. She is currently working on … and welfare rights activism. Her essay, "Fighting for the Child Development Group of Mississippi: Poor People, …
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Ellen Donkin
… (1999). She currently chairs the Barnard Hewitt Award for Excellence in Theatre Research for the American Society of Theatre Research. Ellen Donkin … (1999). She currently chairs the Barnard Hewitt Award for Excellence in Theatre Research for the American Society …
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Elizabeth Conlisk
… the North Carolina Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Instituto de … and Science , an interdisciplinary certificate program for students interested in the socio-political and biologic … the North Carolina Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Instituto de …
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Hampshire College Mourns the Loss of David E. Smith
… by David's family. We will keep you informed about plans for a memorial celebration at Hampshire College. Jonathan … of many scholarly articles. A grant from The Society for Ethics in Higher Education provided support for his post-graduate work at Yale University's Divinity …
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Why Do Mice Horse Around?
… Why Do Mice Horse Around? Abigail Meisel For Miranda Harrison, play is a serious topic. She traveled … what the function of play is and how to define ‘play’ for animals. I see it as training for adult behavior.” Specifically, Harrison studies play as a …
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Peter Pan Pedagogy
… to analyze ESL [English as a second language] curricula for students in elementary school by building a bridge … of Jinzhong, the school has an innovative ESL curriculum for its elementary-level students: It uses children’s … After that, she hopes to get a job in the United States for a few years, but her ultimate goal is to return to China, …
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January 15, 2019: Letter from President Nelson
… that can help us achieve a thriving and sustainable future for Hampshire. With the guidance and passion of Hampshire’s … community as a whole. I would like to provide some context for such important news. In November, we announced our plans to envision …
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Hampshire Students Launch Hands-on Lessons in Building Systems
… of sustainability. Once finished, Kern’s building systems for electricity, water collection, and wastewater treatment … those systems will be available to the public on the Web. For these first-year students, two weeks into their Hampshire … mathematics professor Sarah Hews’s “Modeling Systems for a Living Building”; microbiology professor Jason Tor’s …
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Animal Behavior and Cognition
… biochemistry, genetics, ecology, and other related fields. For hands-on experiences with animals, students across the … integrate science and alternative technology as a means for testing sustainable methods of farming. In addition, the Farm Center serves the College as a living laboratory for research and teaching on sustainable agriculture and the …
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Choreographer Stephen Petronio 74F Named 2015 Doris Duke Artist
… original score by electronic hip-hop pioneer Clams Casino. For more information about the event, view the Fine Arts … of his generation and is the creator of over 35 works for his own company, and commissioned by some of the world's … original score by electronic hip-hop pioneer Clams Casino. For more information about the event, view the Fine Arts …
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