Upcoming Events

South facade of the R.W. Kern Center on a summer day.

Virtual Tour of the R.W. Kern Center

October 19, 2021 | 12:30pm

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Tour the R.W. Kern Center!

November 11, 2021, 11:30am

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December Tour at the R.W. Kern Center

December 11, 2021 | 9am

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A building with an arch statue in front. Bushes and green grass on the buildings lawn. The building has an array of shapes and colors on each side of the door. Two older people standing in the lower left corner. The photo is captioned "Ever The Land -A People. A place. Their Building.-"

“Ever the Land” Virtual Film Screening

November 2, 2020

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Overhead view of a long table with arts & crafts supplies. Students sit on either side of the table making crafts.

Hampfest Student Activities Fair | R.W. Kern Center

September 4, 2020

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South facade of the R.W. Kern Center on a summer day.

Virtual Tour of the R.W. Kern Center

September 10, 2020

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Past Events

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Earth Week Puzzle Challenge

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A tan wood background with a "BE" design in black the white space of the "E" is supposed to make a + sign. In green it reads, "Sustainability" and in black it reads, "Scavenger Hunt." It is a "Sustainability Scavenger Hunt," hosted by BE+.

BE+ Sustainability Scavenger Hunt

Kickoff Event: Wednesday, April 14th, 5:00-6:00 PM

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View of south facade of R.W. Kern Center; text below reads "Earth Day Tours" A logo of an earth and green leaf are in the left bottom corner.

Earth Day Tours | R.W. Kern Center

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A building with an arch statue in front. Bushes and green grass on the buildings lawn. The building has an array of shapes and colors on each side of the door. Two older people standing in the lower left corner. The photo is captioned "Ever The Land -A People. A place. Their Building.-"

“Ever the Land” Virtual Film Screening

November 2, 2020

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Overhead view of a long table with arts & crafts supplies. Students sit on either side of the table making crafts.

Hampfest Student Activities Fair | R.W. Kern Center

September 4, 2020

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South facade of the R.W. Kern Center on a summer day.

Virtual Tour of the R.W. Kern Center

September 10, 2020

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Virtual Tour

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Living Building Makers in Conversation

Thursday, January 30th, 6:30-8pm

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The Illusion of Away: Eco Art Night

Thursday, February 13, 7pm

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BSA Author’s Night | Living Building Makers | R.W. Kern Center

Living Building Makers at the Boston Society of Architects Join builder/author Jonathan A. Wright of Northampton, founder of Wright Builders Inc., in conversation with designers at the BSA about his new book Living Building Makers: Creating Sustainable Buildings that Renew Our World. Hear first-hand project and construction experience, and the stories of inspiration derived from […]

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“Living Building Makers” Reading | R.W. Kern Center

Join Jonathan Wright for an author’s talk at Amherst Books. Introduced by recent acting Hampshire College President, Ken Rosenthal, this evening’s guest Jonathan Wright will talk about his new book, Living Building Makers: Creating Sustainable Buildings that Renew our World. Wright has been an expert builder specializing in the construction & design of sustainable, healthy, […]

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A photo of three tan wood planks connected together leaving differen shaped triangles in the open space that shows the blue sky and one white cloud. The photo is captioned, "Living Building Markers. Creating sustainable buildings that renew our world." The name, "Jonathan A. Wright," on the bottom right corner.

Living Building Makers: Book Presentation & Discussion | R.W. Kern Center

Building Energy Exchange presents Living Building Makers. Join Jonathan A. Wright, founder of Wright Builders Inc. and author from Northampton, Massachusetts, in conversation about his new book, Living Building Makers: Creating Sustainable Buildings that Renew Our World. This book is a collection of stories celebrating the people who bring the built environment to life. Set […]

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Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center

Please join the International Living Future Institute this June for the second annual Net Positive Symposium at the R.W. Kern Center: A Higher Education Event. This is THE PLACE to network and learn with others dedicated to created Living Buildings and Living Campuses. Last year’s event sold out fast so register today. Higher education institutions […]

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Rainwater collection at the southwest corner of R.W. Kern Center

Earth Week: R.W. Kern Center Symposium

Thursday, April 25, 2019, 5-8pm

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Lupin flowers in meadow in front of R.W. Kern Center.

Earth Week: Self Care/Earth Care

Wednesday, April 24, 2019, 10am-4pm

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Earth Week: Serve the Earth

Get your hands dirty helping clean up the RWKC raingardens to get them ready for spring growth. Sip on some lemonade, eat a dirt cup (not real dirt!), and start your own baby jade plant with clippings from the RWKC greywater planters. RSVP on Facebook!

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Earth Week Poster

Earth Week: Earth Day Treasure Hunt

Head over to the R.W. Kern Center to begin an Earth Day Treasure Hunt designed by Professor Ira Fay’s Designing Puzzle Hunts class. While you’re here, grab lunch, hang, and listen to the earthy sounds of Cats in the Limelight. 10:30am-5:30pm: Earth Day Puzzle Hunt (R.W. Kern Center Atrium) 12-2pm: Cookout with local burgers, veggie […]

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Systems Theory Workshop

Come explore the Systems Theory model of thinking with Div II RWKC intern Oliver Silberstein and Professor Timothy Zimmerman. This interactive workshop will focus on developing a system model which explores the implications of the R.W. Kern Center upon equity, access, and environmental significance. Lunch provided!

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Poster for headshot day, featuring the Mona Lisa.

Hampshire Headshot Day

Want a new photo for your LinkedIn or Facebook profile, professional needs, or just for fun? Join us in the RWKC Atrium for Hampshire Headshot Day, co-hosted by the Center Options and Resource Center and photographer Andrew Hart. Students, staff and faculty are all welcome; your photos will be emailed to you. Snacks will be […]

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#No Filter event graphic with water imagery.

What’s up with the water in the Kern | R.W. Kern Center

Why is Hampshire trying to make drinking water in the Kern basement? Why isn’t it working? And what’s the solution? Bring your questions—and answers!— to a pizza-fueled Design Conspiracy brainstorming session with the Kern Center’s civil engineer and water operator. Meet the Experts: Chris Chamberland is a civil engineer with Northampton-based Berkshire Design Group, an […]

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Drinking Water Policy & Advocacy Panel | R.W. Kern Center

Join Clean Water Action and Five College professors for dinner and a “deep dive” on drinking water. We’ll discuss the policies that shape our water systems, issues of equity and access, and how to be an effective advocate for safe and sustainable water. Meet the Panelists: Dr. David Reckhow is a professor in the Department […]

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#No Filter event graphic with water imagery.

Drinking Water Hackathon

Friday, September 28, 12-4 p.m., dining commons middle dining room How can we provide safe, sustainable, and equitable access to drinking water for all? You tell us! Join fellow students, faculty, engineers, social justice advocates, and policy experts as we “hack” our way to a better water system. Who’s Coming?: Chris Chamberland, civil engineer, Berkshire […]

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R.W. Kern Center Dedication & Symposium

“Hundreds of members of the Hampshire community and invited guests attended the R.W. Kern Center dedication and symposium on Friday, September 16, a daylong event that explored from many angles the theme, “What Buildings Should Do.” World-renowned social-entrepreneurs and environmentalists gathered with students, faculty, staff, alums, and the broad campus community to examine questions through […]

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