A Documentary History of Hampshire College, Vol. 3: 1985-1995
… Hammen (1990) Chapter 7. Student Affairs Application for Admission (1980) Vandalism Memo (1991) Student … Hammen (1990) Chapter 7. Student Affairs Application for Admission (1980) Vandalism Memo (1991) Student …
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Division I
… learning. Students are supported to develop skills for engaging in project-based learning, deepening their …
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Gordon Hall 01F Organizing Whitney Biennial Artist Lectures
… Biennial Artist Lectures Gordon Hall 01F , as the Center for Experimental Lectures, an artist project Hall founded in … led by what Hall calls "an incredible list of artists." "For this new instantiation, I have divided the program into … in New York City. Alumni … Gordon Hall 01F , as the Center for Experimental Lectures, an artist project Hall founded in …
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Eula Biss 95F’s Newest Book Examines the Author’s Uneasy Relationship with Capitalism
… Writer and Hampshire College alum Eula Biss 95F is known for using her own identities as a lens to explore larger … No Man’s Land won the National Book Critics Circle award for criticism in 2009. Her essays and prose poems have … No Man’s Land won the National Book Critics Circle award for criticism in 2009. Her essays and prose poems have …
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Faculty
Michael Klare
… 1989; Sixth Edition, 1994), World Security: Challenges for a New Century (First Edition, 1991; Second Edition, 1994; … Resource Wars (2001), Blood and Oil (2004), and The Race for What's Left (2012). His articles have appeared in many … 1989; Sixth Edition, 1994), World Security: Challenges for a New Century (First Edition, 1991; Second Edition, 1994; …
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2014 Convocation Keynote Address from Walter Greenleaf 75S
… from Walter Greenleaf 75S It is wonderful to be here for this exciting event – Hampshire College’s Convocation! I … will serve as a foundation that will propel you forward for the rest of your life. It is a simple concept, but the … Right away I noticed that something was wrong – that for some of the data our research group had used parametric …
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School of Critical Social Inquiry Division III Presentations
… Samantha Valente Rethinking the "Doldrum Years:" The Fight for Gender Reform Through the United Electrical, Radio, and … Hernandez Growing Resistance: Voices from the Movement for Food Justice in Oakland Arslan Maradi The Role of Natural … in Horry County, South Carolina Lizzie Michael Searching for Middle Easterness: A Personal History PANEL V 2:00 - 2:50 …
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Algae as Biofuel?
… renew-able energy," he explains. "I have great respect for innovative Hampshire grads like Greasecar founder Justin … about my work and believe there is a serious potential for algae to be a renewable local fuel source for the future," he says. "We need to radically rethink our …
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An invitation to do things differently
… students with a method to self-actualize, now and for the rest of their lives. Students co-design their … on campus. Why do things differently? Hampshire is not for everyone- the structure is very different, and it takes a lot of self-motivation to make a major from scratch. But for students who are mature, hard-working, and tired of the …
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New Graduate’s Div III Uses Her Own Poetry to Address the Western Literary Canon
… to Address the Western Literary Canon Lillian Mabel 16F For my Div III, I wrote a collection of poetry in … large). Hampshire’s interdisciplinary approach was crucial for me to be able to undertake an ambitious project that’s … of texts, along with their historical context and reason for selection, could not have been accomplished without …
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Tech Startup Founded by Two Hampshire College Alums Raises $4.7 Million in Seed Funding
… people but the tools to answer them were made for technical people.” Starting with his initial concept for bridging this gap, Dave and Debnath, who became close … officer and Debnath as the chief technology officer for the company. Read an article on Obviously AI in …
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Deborah Gorlin Wins Sarton Poetry Prize
… received the 2014 May Sarton New Hampshire Poetry Prize for her poetry collection, Life of the Garment . The award … wrote to commemorate her family. She wanted to do the same for the place where she grew up, an industrial suburb in New … describes how she enjoys “figuring and feeling things out” for herself, so that writing rarely seems like a task or an …
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Allison Waite's Div III Film to Examine Wrongful Deaths of Black Youth
… killed by a storeowner in 1991, is among the inspirations for Waite’s film. “I aim to humanize the experiences of … as a result of these shootings, while also advocating for more importance to be placed on the lives of the black … against these events.” Waite’s letter of nomination for the Film Award was written by film and video professor …
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Evolutionary Robotics
… It learned a fear response because it was given penalties for bumping into walls. So it would kind of just spin in … additional challenges this summer as a team leader for NASA's Robotics Academy's Intelligent Framework for Autonomous Exploration Systems at the Goddard Space …
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Students Win Health Literacy Hackathon
… Robison notes, "but they aren't accessible to everyone." For twelve hours, six teams of technology developers and … spread beyond the quitter," McCoy says, "breaking the ice for tough health conversations between loved ones." She might … of different ways to quit smoking. "The excitement for me wasn't as much in winning the Hackathon," she says, …
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Graphic Novel Merges Art and Psychology
… five mental health patients' internal journeys after dark. For Cohen, talking about the project is problematic. "I have … committee. Now that she has graduated, Cohen is looking for a publisher for her novel, and will continue her creative endeavors. "I …
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Div III Gallery: Charlotte Hawkins – Vinegar Then Honey
… Div III Gallery: Charlotte Hawkins – Vinegar Then Honey For her Division III project, Charlotte Hawkins created … my Division II. It’s been the only thing on my mind for almost 12 months — I started with a basic framework of … of powers are built. I think the project is successful. For students considering studying the visual arts, I’d …
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Alumni Artists Invited to 'Install Poetry in 3D Space' in Hampshire College Art Gallery Exhibit
… "Connecting with the Hampshire College Art Gallery for this festival collaboration has brought such a powerful … Amherst Arts Night Plus: www.amherstartwalk.com PICTURED BELOW: lê thi diem thúy "sông song / river song" … Amherst Arts Night Plus: www.amherstartwalk.com PICTURED BELOW: lê thi diem thúy "sông song / river song" …
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Can Art Fight War?
… silenced. The image produced by the witness was too daring for the keepers of the siege ‘decency.’” Despite the … young theater professionals. “It’s important for me to work on reminding my readers what the price of the … and while that would remain her most important source for exploration of the siege of the city during World War II, …
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Massachusetts Officials and Eversource Meet on Hampshire's Groundbreaking Solar Plan
… large-scale ground-mount systems promise to be a model for large-scale renewable energy installations in the … costs through a power purchase agreement, a fixed rate for the next 20 years. Hampshire savings may exceed $340,000 … the next two decades, which Hampshire expects to utilize for campus energy efficiency projects and academic research. …
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Feb. 20-22: Hampshire College Winter Dance Concert
… 413.559.5889 or emailing HampDanceReservations@gmail.com beginning February 10. Ticket prices are $10.00 for general admission and $5.00 for students and seniors. … 413.559.5889 or emailing HampDanceReservations@gmail.com beginning February 10. Ticket prices are $10.00 for …
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Notable Alumni
Jeff Ritter 78F P14
… 78F P14 Jeff Ritter 78F P14 I have been in education for a long time and a part of ‘alternative education’ since … year and an online enrichment and self-discovery program for students from around the world. As an AAG member I hope …
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Staff
Josiah Mardell
… Federal Hill House in Providence as an AmeriCorps member for Ready to Learn Providence. Josiah first came to the ELC as a summer substitute in the summer of 2015. For the rest of his time at UMass (and during summers) he … Federal Hill House in Providence as an AmeriCorps member for Ready to Learn Providence. Josiah first came to the ELC …
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Hampshire College Commencement Celebrated Grads After a Challenging Year
… COVID-19 restrictions and required weekly testing for all students, Hampshire College officially graduated its … they faced this year, cheering themselves and their peers for finally crossing the imaginary finish line created by the … they faced this year, cheering themselves and their peers for finally crossing the imaginary finish line created by the …
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Admissions Counselor
David H. Matheson P11 P13
… Chairman; and was the Hampshire Finance Committee Chair for six years. He also serves as an advisory board member of … of Public Health Dean's Advisory Council, Harvard Center for Surgery and Public Health, Harvard Kennedy School Health … Chairman; and was the Hampshire Finance Committee Chair for six years. He also serves as an advisory board member of …
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