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It took decades for Jane Hammond to call herself an artist. For years, she was hesitant to embrace the title. Today, Hammond plays with the definition of art itself. Her pieces often test a viewer's perception about reality and truth. A new exhibit of Hammond's work traveling the country is called Paper Work. It features objects both large and small, painted and drawn, flat and three-dimensional. When the exhibit was visiting Mount Holyoke College Art Museum, Hammond took producer Tina Antolini on a tour of the collection.

David Sanford, associate professor of music, can now add recording artist to his long list of accomplishments, which include a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Rome Prize.David Sanford, associate professor of music, can now add recording artist to his long list of accomplishments, which include a Guggenheim Fellowship and the Rome Prize. Sanford's big band ensemble, the Pittsburgh Collective, has just released its premier CD, Live at the Knitting Factory. The music was recorded on May 29, 2005 at the lower Manhattan nightclub, which has long been a venue for experimental jazz and rock. Sanford's CD also features internationally acclaimed cellist Matt Haimovitz.

Attorney Monique Harden, codirector of Advocates for Environmental Human Rights (AEHR), spoke during MHC's Black History Month Keynote event on February 7, 2007. In her talk, Harden describes the status of environmental protection, human rights, and remedies for environmental racism. Since Hurricane Katrina, Harden has been advocating for the human rights of displaced Gulf Coast residents, which include the right to return to healthy and safe neighborhoods.

Ann Hamilton, a visual artist hailed as one of America's most provocative contemporary installation artists, delivered the second lecture in the Weissman Center for Leadership and Liberal Arts's Leading Women in the Arts series February 12 in Gamble Auditorium.

Leading author and scholar Katherine Arnup presents historical background and unique perspectives on marriage and family during "Civil Rites: Marriage, Partnerships, and Same-Sex Unions," the first event of the Weissman Center's Family Matters series.

Jeanne White-Ginder, mother of Ryan White, shares the compelling story of her family's journey during the AIDS epidemic, from the early days in 1984 to the Ryan White Care Act of 1991. She shares her family's story of fighting discrimination and urging compassion and support for all people living with HIV/AIDS.

Catharine Roehrig, Curator of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Department of Egyptian Art, describes the multifaceted career of the popular novelist and adventurer, Amelia Edwards. Edwards founded the Egypt Exploration Fund, which helped professionalize the field of archaeology.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks '85 was on campus March 4. Listen to her talk about her experiences as a student at Mount Holyoke College.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks '85 was on campus March 4. Listen to her talk about the fun of her new theatrical venture.