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Updates on Covid-19 Novel Coronavirus

… will continue to meet regularly. As the College develops a budget for 2020-2021 and resolves the challenges to our … at large. The risk of exposure to the public remains low according to the Massachusetts Department of Public … and to monitor Coronavirus Covid-19, which remains a low risk to the public in Massachusetts according to the …

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Chapter 1: Precursors

… was long and expensive. The college fees were none too low, and country boys received no adequate social recognition … that the moral standards of the colleges were at a low ebb. Many unfavorable stories were told, and they lost … was long and expensive. The college fees were none too low, and country boys received no adequate social recognition …

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Recent Graduate Flynn Hibbs 17F on the Impact of Solar Development on Wildlife

… solar developments is maximum energy production and low cost. We could leverage policy to push developers to … solar developments is maximum energy production and low cost. We could leverage policy to push developers to …

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President Nelson and Team of Scientists Study Environmental Impact of Dietary Guidelines for Americans

… Organization, sustainable diets are those with low environmental impacts, which ensure the security of food … Organization, sustainable diets are those with low environmental impacts, which ensure the security of food …

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Hampshire to Offer 12th Annual ‘Super 8 Filmmaking in Paris’ Course This Summer

… Super 8 film because of its unique aesthetic qualities and low cost. The collectives offer a model of the independent … Super 8 film because of its unique aesthetic qualities and low cost. The collectives offer a model of the independent …

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Center for Design Celebrates 20th Anniversary

… from advanced wheelchair technologies to building a low-cost pearl-millet thresher. ( Ben Einstein reflects on … from advanced wheelchair technologies to building a low-cost pearl-millet thresher. ( Ben Einstein reflects on …

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Hampshire Invites Campus Community to Radically Engage

… Over the past decade she has worked in Los Angeles in the low-wage labor movement, food justice movement, and has … Over the past decade she has worked in Los Angeles in the low-wage labor movement, food justice movement, and has …

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Results of Removing Standardized Test Scores from College Admissions

… at our college. SATs/ACTs are strongly biased against low-income students and students of color, at a time when … at our college. SATs/ACTs are strongly biased against low-income students and students of color, at a time when …

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Chapter 1: Academic Program and Planning, 1978-1981

… arrangement by which each House was an individual budget unit was a rapid diversification of philosophy, … percent and elite, private colleges where it is often as low as ten percent. For Hampshire, the attrition rate was … percent and elite, private colleges where it is often as low as ten percent. For Hampshire, the attrition rate was …

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April 5, 2019: Letter from Miriam Nelson

… do not casually use the word “commitment”—for Hampshire’s budget over the past two years has been in balance only … do not casually use the word “commitment”—for Hampshire’s budget over the past two years has been in balance only …

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New Class of Students Urged to Own Their Education, at Orientation Shaped by Students

… as members of our five schools. They even serve on our budget and priority committee and on the committee on faculty … as members of our five schools. They even serve on our budget and priority committee and on the committee on faculty …

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Tuition Benefits Summary

… up the time. Approval must be obtained in advance from the budget manager to ensure adequate office coverage is … up the time. Approval must be obtained in advance from the budget manager to ensure adequate office coverage is …

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Grants and Scholarships

… keep the total aid for the Fall semester within the Fall budget, or cost of attendance; total aid received for a … keep the total aid for the Fall semester within the Fall budget, or cost of attendance; total aid received for a …

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Hampshire Alum David Shulkin Appointed US Secretary of Veterans Affairs

… the federal government: “350,000 employees, an $82 billion budget and almost 2,000 clinics and medical centers that are … the federal government: “350,000 employees, an $82 billion budget and almost 2,000 clinics and medical centers that are …

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Hampshire President-elect Ed Wingenbach: Public Remarks

… now  don't have as many students as we need to balance a budget. It's not a fatal problem, it's a manageable problem, … framework within a reasonable understanding of what our budget and resources will look like two years from now and … now  don't have as many students as we need to balance a budget. It's not a fatal problem, it's a manageable problem, …

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Chapter 8: Students

… bar. Go for the credit card that has no annual fee and a low interest rate like 10 percent and a grace period...   … and numerous students expressed frustration with the low participation in community elections, especially for … bar. Go for the credit card that has no annual fee and a low interest rate like 10 percent and a grace period...   …

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A History of Student Activities, 1974-1977

… a variety of books, including class texts, for exchange or low cost; the Uroboros bookstore in the library had recently … 1975] Mar 15 The Board of Trustees approves a $7.5 million budget for the 1975-76 academic year, despite being presented … a variety of books, including class texts, for exchange or low cost; the Uroboros bookstore in the library had recently …

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Chapter 3: Academic Program and Planning, 1982-1985

… moreover, assumed a large student applicant pool, low inflation, cheap energy, and a robust faculty job market … continue current policies, cut expenditures to balance the budget, and slowly build annual giving and endowment in order … moreover, assumed a large student applicant pool, low inflation, cheap energy, and a robust faculty job market …

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Vehicle for Learning

… less than even Salway, who had drawn up a projected budget of $2,300, had anticipated. She was awarded a $400 … less than even Salway, who had drawn up a projected budget of $2,300, had anticipated. She was awarded a $400 …

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Hampshire College Raises Projection for Student Enrollment, Relaunches Admissions

… and the Board to carefully assess and manage the College's budget amid reduced revenues, while fully supporting three … and the Board to carefully assess and manage the College's budget amid reduced revenues, while fully supporting three …

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Lab Safety Manual: Chemical Management

… Large containers of reagents will be stored only on low shelving. Liquids will be stored in chemical-resistant … Large containers of reagents will be stored only on low shelving. Liquids will be stored in chemical-resistant …

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Frequently Asked Questions

… is in year one of a five-year plan to achieve a balanced budget and long-term sustainability. Fortunately, the College … controlling our expenses Reducing our operating budget Leading a five-year, $60 million fundraising campaign … is in year one of a five-year plan to achieve a balanced budget and long-term sustainability. Fortunately, the College …

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Hampshire Appoints Timothy Zimmerman to Endowed Professorship Honoring Jonathan Lash

… because they lack predictive value and are biased against low-income families Developed an investment policy that is … because they lack predictive value and are biased against low-income families Developed an investment policy that is …

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Ken Burns Recalls His College Thesis as His First History Documentary

… Variety , he learned how to write a proposal, manage a budget, shoot as a cinematographer, and edit. His faculty … Variety , he learned how to write a proposal, manage a budget, shoot as a cinematographer, and edit. His faculty …

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Updates from Health Services

… will be given priority if appointments begin to run low, but we expect our provider (Pelmeds) to have enough … will be given priority if appointments begin to run low, but we expect our provider (Pelmeds) to have enough …

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