The event services and summer programs office (ESSPO) is staffed by event professionals who are committed to working with the Hampshire community, external organizations, and individuals to plan events and programs on the Hampshire campus and to act as the liaison between service departments and the greater campus community.
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A certified one-stop shop operation, ESSPO coordinates efforts of College service departments on behalf of event sponsors.
Logistical support services include assisting with the selection of the appropriate event or program space; coordination of campus event support services (facilities and grounds, media services, food and beverage, and public safety); equipment rentals; floral arrangements; signage; security; and parking.
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Meet Our Staff
Kate Fields
Assistant Director of Sales and Marketing for Summer Programs
krobert@hampshire.edu
Samantha Coulter
Assistant Director of Event Operations
scoulter@hampshire.edu
Deanna Theroux
Reservations and Events Coordinator
dtheroux@hampshire.edu
Room Scheduling
The ESSPO reserves most space requested on campus and uses the Ad Astra scheduling program to do so. The ESSPO also manages the Ad Astra scheduling program, the online calendar, and online space requests.
Summer Programs
The ESSPO contracts and coordinates all residential and non-residential summer programs held on the Hampshire College campus. For further information regarding our facilities and services and to view our virtual campus tour, please visit http://www.hampshiresummerprograms.com/
Event and Program Coordination
The ESSPO contracts and coordinates facility space requests and provides logistical support services for the Hampshire community, external organizations, and individuals planning an event on the Hampshire campus.
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