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Hampshire College Events: January-March 2017

… Abergil: Leo Model Gallery, Liebling Center, Jan. 27–March 1; r eception and artist lecture Jan. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Abergil … will also present at Holyoke Community College, March 21; Smith College, March 23; and El Mercado restaurant in … will also present at Holyoke Community College, March 21; Smith College, March 23; and El Mercado restaurant in …

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Maintaining F-1 Student Status While on Post-Completion OPT

… Maintaining F-1 Student Status While on Post-Completion OPT F-1 Visa Status … in which you may accrue unemployment, depending on the type of OPT you are engaging in: 12-month Post-Completion OPT … in which you may accrue unemployment, depending on the type of OPT you are engaging in: 12-month Post-Completion OPT …

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Commencement Address: May 17, 2008

… year, just as it was an element of "Making the College 2.1" released last fall. It falls in the purview of the Special … our views. Let me turn them into questions of ourselves. 1) Do we value truth and the process of seeking truth as ends … year, just as it was an element of "Making the College 2.1" released last fall. It falls in the purview of the Special …

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A Hampshire Education is More Challenging, Independent, Community-Based – National Survey Shows

… and spending time with advisers. An example of this type of engagement at Hampshire is its science programs. The … and reliability. APPENDIX Hampshire’s Comparison Group 1 New England Private Albertus Magnus College (New Haven) … and spending time with advisers. An example of this type of engagement at Hampshire is its science programs. The …

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Chapter 11: Hampshire Space: Landuse and Facilities Planning

… increase in the number of faculty offices needed....(p. 1-2) The Need for New Facilities Our initial charge from … summer recess, to address the dormitory question - size, type of living units, location on campus, social spaces and … adequate for both safety and the perception of safety.[p.21] Building the Perfect Beast: A Construction History of …

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Chapter 8: Staff

… The first thing actually put up because we were there. (p.1-2) Sheila Moos: I'd like to tell you a little bit about the … want to participate in a strike or who want no part of the type of action mentioned above? The dedication to preserving … want to participate in a strike or who want no part of the type of action mentioned above? The dedication to preserving …

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Asbestos Management

… be followed when cleaning, maintenance, repair, or any type of work that may potentially disturb asbestos must be … that are confirmed by lab analysis to contain trace (<1%) asbestos (see procedure below) can be disturbed by … be followed when cleaning, maintenance, repair, or any type of work that may potentially disturb asbestos must be …

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Aid Policies

… with, been claimed as a tax exemption by, or received $1,000 or more in support from parents, guardians, or … for Title IV federal aid and other aid depending on the type of field study. Please refer to the Field Study section … for Title IV federal aid and other aid depending on the type of field study. Please refer to the Field Study section …

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A History of Student Activities, 1994-1996

… design the new college logo. [The Omen: Feb 24, 1995] Mar 1 Concerned film students petition the administration to hire … intentions. [The Phoenix: April 19, 1995] Apr 21 Students of Color meet with administrators to discuss … intentions. [The Phoenix: April 19, 1995] Apr 21 Students of Color meet with administrators to discuss …

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Chapter 6: Programs and a Museum

… (90F), Brenda Philips; Designer, Becky Castro (78F). (p.1)   What Makes a Project a Lemelson Project? It's not an … of Picture Book Art," by Jesse Swenson. The Forward , Nov. 21, 2002, p.1,8,9. "What is that, a gymnasium or something?" … of Picture Book Art," by Jesse Swenson. The Forward , Nov. 21, 2002, p.1,8,9. "What is that, a gymnasium or something?" …

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Hampshire College President Ed Wingenbach to Step Down in June

… If a candidate is not selected and able to begin by July 1, the board announced that Jennifer Chrisler, the College’s … to operate sustainably when the student body reaches 1,000. Hampshire is on track to achieve financial balance by … and secondary school. Each year, ACG welcomes more than 1,200 study abroad students from 255 U.S. and international …

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Lab Safety Manual: Radiation and Laser Safety

… and Laser Safety PRINT VERSION (pdf) rev 7/2012 8.1 Radiation Safety At this time, radioactive materials are … Associated (Non-Beam) Laser Hazards Depending on the type of laser used, associated hazards other than those from … Associated (Non-Beam) Laser Hazards Depending on the type of laser used, associated hazards other than those from …

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Chapter 3: Academic Program and Planning, 1982-1985

… regarding long-term educational and financial policies."(p.1-2) There was widespread agreement within the Committee that … and serious engagement with academic life.(p.21-22) Basic Skills and Distribution Requirement. To … a substitute for narrative evaluation. The course option (type 3) shall be an experiment to end in May 1989, prior to …

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Chapter 9: Increasing Diversity

… Committee SUBJECT: The Change Team Report DATE: July 1, 1988 A year and a half ago Adele set up the Change … by interviews with a sample of 29 staff members, 21 students, and 10 faculty, Questions were designed to … by interviews with a sample of 29 staff members, 21 students, and 10 faculty, Questions were designed to …

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Chapter 11: Origins of the Four Schools

… to develop specific programs in the following areas: (1) cultural history, with a special concern for its … as part of their study programs. Very little of this type of educational program has been undertaken at the four … as part of their study programs. Very little of this type of educational program has been undertaken at the four …

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Frequently Asked Questions

… the full picture and the dates that have not changed. May 1: Last day of classes; Division III student progress reports … will roll over into next year. Housing Lottery For 2020-21 The Mod Lottery runs from May 6–May 13 and students can … will roll over into next year. Housing Lottery For 2020-21 The Mod Lottery runs from May 6–May 13 and students can …

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Chapter 2: Views from Outside

… on the occasion of our visit to Hampshire October 18-21, 1987. In addition, the Chair of the team is especially … applications plunged to where the college was admitting 1 applicant for every 1.23 who applied. The lower caliber of … on the occasion of our visit to Hampshire October 18-21, 1987. In addition, the Chair of the team is especially …

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55th Anniversary Celebration

… can use Dining Dollars. Credit/debit cards accepted.   1:30-6 p.m. Registration R.W. Kern Center Stop by the … the busy weekend, the library is here for you.    10 a.m.-1 p.m. Bike to Downtown Amherst Meet at the back door of the … RCC at 10 a.m. to depart by 10:15 and return to campus by 1 p.m. If you can bring your own bike, please do. Helmets …

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Chapter 8: Students

… 1997   "On Windmills," by Josh Henle. The Forward , v.1(1):3, Feb. 12, 1997   I think perhaps the most dear symbol … is active in amateur astronomy and built a unique type of telescope for a recent academic project. Thurston- … is active in amateur astronomy and built a unique type of telescope for a recent academic project. Thurston- …

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Chapter 1: The Academic Program

… Chapter 1: The Academic Program ?The Logo (1996) ?Multiple Cultural … class.   This is not a new idea. Lots of colleges do this type of self-evaluation - Hampshire's academic committees and … class.   This is not a new idea. Lots of colleges do this type of self-evaluation - Hampshire's academic committees and …

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Master List of Hampshire Grants

… academic goals and career interests.  Div I Award:  Up to $1,600 per student Div II and III Award:  Up to $500 per … civil society, and human rights. Award:  $300–$1,000 Eligibility:  Division II and Division III students … stipends, or other purposes.  Reimbursements of any type will not be made. A student may be awarded more than one …

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Chapter 3: The Faculty

… our time together that would accomplish the following:   1. Set criteria against which all proposals for restructuring …   The issues, then, really came down to the following: 1. Should there be three schools or four schools? 2. In both … and administrative needs of the faculty and students? (p.1-3)   Report of the Faculty Task Force on School …

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Action Against Racism | Hampshire College

… Note from the President In Making of the College 2.1 (October 9, 2007), I wrote: "One of our most pressing … ones. The original of the attached plan was created April 1-3 as a re-conceptualized version of a prior set of … its inadequacies were all too apparent. In my April 1 memorandum, I registered my "real reservations about the …

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Chapter 4: Hampshire Landuse and an Original Landowner

… Farm Center, which will be the organizational nucleus of (1) a demonstration program to assist in the revitalization of … developing into a strong uniform edge, so clearing of the type proposed for the above mentioned woodland site is not … developing into a strong uniform edge, so clearing of the type proposed for the above mentioned woodland site is not …

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Chapter 9: Evaluations and Studies

… place. Susan Dayall, Assistant Director of the Library (p.1) Standard Two: Planning and Evaluation Appraisal … But Hampshire College thrives on such challenges. (p.19-21) Standard Five: The Faculty ...Even apart from specific … But Hampshire College thrives on such challenges. (p.19-21) Standard Five: The Faculty ...Even apart from specific …

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