It seems hard to believe, but course selection for spring semester is right around the corner. Now that October is upon us, many of us are beginning to look forward to winter break plans, January Term, and musings about spring semester to come. There are still lots of exciting things coming up in the next few months, though, so don't get too distracted yet!

Hampshire Halloween is coming up in just a few weeks, on Friday, October 25. Have you thought about your costume yet? Favorites in the last few years have included a PVTA bus with room for passengers and the entire crew from Alice in Wonderland. The student-run Hype Committee and the office of campus leadership and activities have worked hard to put together a terrific event this year; it should be a great night.

October also means that the weather is getting colder. Do you have winter clothes and other gear ready to go? There are lots of good local places to get coats and gloves and the like if you need them, including a variety of local thrift stores. If you need other ideas of places to get clothes or winter needs, just email us and ask. Stay warm!

  -- Jessica Ortiz, director of new student programs

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Health Services offers flu shots
Flu shots are now available at health services at no cost to students, 9 a.m.-12 p.m., Monday through Friday. No appointment is needed; just drop in, and stay healthy all winter long.

Keeping Up With Your Reading
Having difficulty getting through all of your reading? Interested in learning the skills that will help you to read better and make the most of your reading time? Join Professor Lise Sanders for a special skills-based workshop from 12-1 p.m. on Thursday, October 24 in the FPH Faculty Lounge. A free lunch will be provided for all attendees.

Life Management 101
Need to get organized? Wondering how to keep track of it all? Join Joel Dansky from the Center for Academic Support and Advising for a special workshop on Monday, November 4 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. in the FPH Faculty Lounge. Learn the skills to help you stay one step ahead of your work and manage your time, and enjoy some free snacks!

Upcoming Events
Want to know what else we have planned for the semester? Check out our new events calendar on the blog for the most up to date information. We hope to see you at an upcoming program!

October 10: Mid-semester evaluations due for fall and spring 2013 entrants
All students in their first or second semester are asked to complete mid-semester evaluations on TheHub. You can do this by logging onto TheHub; under the "Courses" menu you will see a link to "Course/Divisional Evaluations." On this page you can select your "Current Semester" courses and input your midterm self-eval for each Hampshire course you are enrolled in.

October 18-20: Family, Alumni, and Friends Weekend
Family, Alumni, and Friends Weekend is a weekend of lectures, readings, workshops, exhibitions, and other events that showcase the amazing work of students, faculty, and alums. View the schedule of events, or contact the office of alumni and family relations with questions.

November 6: Advising Day
Advising Day happens twice per semester; this is the second time. There are no classes on this day, but all offices are open. Use this time to check in with your advisor about the courses you are planning to take for the spring semester. Your advisor must meet with you and approve you on The Hub to sign up for courses before you will be able to register, so don't forget to schedule a meeting with your advisor for Advising Day. If you have questions about Advising Day, speak with your advisor or call the Center for Academic Support and Advising at x5498.

November 11: Jan term and spring course registration opens
Courses for January Term and spring semester will be viewable on TheHub in the coming weeks, so you will soon be able to take a look and come up with a tentative list of courses that you'd like to take. You will receive an email from central records letting you know when registration times are posted on The Hub. You will then have to log in and look under your "approvals and holds" menu to see what registration time you have been assigned. Questions? Call central records at x5421.

TEDxHampshireCollege
On Friday, October 18, TEDxHampshireCollege, an independently organized event, licensed by TED, will be held in Franklin Patterson Hall. The event will take place in the Main Lecture Hall from 7-9 p.m., and will offer attendees inspired, 18-minute presentations from students, alumni, and special guests. Seating in the Main Lecture Hall is limited to 100 seats, and tickets are available from 3-4 p.m. in the Franklin Patterson Hall lobby. The event is free and open to the public, so please plan to arrive early for tickets. Want to learn more? Visit the event page to read about scheduled speakers, event details, and past events. 

15th Annual Eqbal Ahmad Lecture
The 15th Annual Eqbal Ahmad Lecture will be held on Thursday, October 31 at 4 p.m. in the Robert Crown Center. This year's featured speaker is civil rights expert Kimberlé Crenshaw, professor of law at UCLA and Columbia Law School, and a leading authority in the area of Civil Rights, black feminist legal theory, and race, racism, and the law. She is currently the faculty director of the Critical Race Studies program at UCLA Law School. This event is free and open to the public.

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