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How To Build A Non-Toxic Net-Zero Living Building

… Hampshire is pursuing a related plan for its campus to go 100% solar for its electricity this year. To complement the … Hampshire is pursuing a related plan for its campus to go 100% solar for its electricity this year. To complement the …

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Announcing Retirement, President Lash Promises Ambitious Agenda and Continued Momentum

… 146 meetings to hear comments and ideas from more than 1,300 individuals and a survey that collected 850 more … across disciplines. The College has committed to going 100 percent solar for electricity and has completed the … across disciplines. The College has committed to going 100 percent solar for electricity and has completed the …

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Hampshire College Farm Celebrates 25th Season of Community Supported Agriculture

… beets, and carrots, digging and picking more than 1,000 pounds of produce for the CSA (Community Supported … the Pioneer Valley, but also around the country. Today the 100-acre farm is flourishing: Annually it employs up to 50 … the Pioneer Valley, but also around the country. Today the 100-acre farm is flourishing: Annually it employs up to 50 …

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Chapter 2: Planning in Earnest

… (p. 44-45) The Library The library should be geared to the type of instruction indicated in this report, both in content … plans for the educational program of Hampshire College. (p.1) The Quandary of Freedom A commission to launch a new … were similar apprehensions about defining the age or type of student who should be recruited, except perhaps to …

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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, 1969-1973

… campus buildings. [Convocation Publication, Fall 1970] Dec 1 The first community publication is printed, sans title, … at the main gate of Westover Air Force base in Chicopee;100 protestors are arrested. [Climax: April 21, 1972] Apr 23 … Office, on "probation". [Climax: October 16, 1973] Oct 25 100 people respond to announcements for a "raffle" in the AB …

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Hampshire Dedicates Kern Center, Explores Solutions in Environmental Justice, Green Building, Education

… has been doing in Amherst with our Kern Center and 100 percent solar initiative, we’re implementing replicable … has been doing in Amherst with our Kern Center and 100 percent solar initiative, we’re implementing replicable …

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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 … even if the college's size stabilizes in the 1,000 - 1,100 range, a new institutional quality dorm of the size … summer recess, to address the dormitory question - size, type of living units, location on campus, social spaces and …

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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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Jonathan Lash's State of the College Address

… within 10 years of commencement and we rank in the top 1% nationwide in the proportion of our graduates who go on to … 15 acres of solar collectors that will make us virtually 100% solar for our electricity on an annualized basis. By the … 15 acres of solar collectors that will make us virtually 100% solar for our electricity on an annualized basis. By the …

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FAQ: For Parents and Families of Prospective Students

… courses in four academic distribution areas. Students take 100-level classes meant to help them explore their various … Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (except from 12-1 p.m.) when the College is in session. For physical … health and counseling services at 413.559.5458, option 1 for after-hours mental health concerns. For after-hours …

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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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A History of Student Activities, 1978-1982

… Activities, 1978-1982 Compiled by Tim Shary 1978 Feb 1 "Meltdown at Montague" is published, a book on the … a policy against investments in the nation's top 100 defense contractors; the Trustees reject it as "too … a policy against investments in the nation's top 100 defense contractors; the Trustees reject it as "too …

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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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Course Listings

… Sundiata, Fanon, Diop, Kenyatta, p'Bitek, Lumumba, wa Thion'go, Achebe, Ba, Biko, el Sadawi, Rugero,Tadjo and … photographic printing and process. Lab and Materials fee:$100, , Students should expect to spend 6-8 hours weekly on … area of science of their choosing and documenting how that type of research is being impacted. Students will learn to …

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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 10: History of Hampshire College

… completely set up in a new store in Prescott by September 1 (Mixed Nuts letter, 1987). However, as the end of September … advertise it as red--they advertised it as white, rice type they'd call it, small and hard. Now, if you want some to … advertise it as red--they advertised it as white, rice type they'd call it, small and hard. Now, if you want some to …

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Chapter 8: Student Protests

… concrete demands. These are the demands as of February 24: 1. The administration negotiating team should consist of … Trey chose not to deal with any of our issues. This type of disregard for our needs is clearly indicative of the … Trey chose not to deal with any of our issues. This type of disregard for our needs is clearly indicative of the …

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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 … a substitute for narrative evaluation. The course option (type 3) shall be an experiment to end in May 1989, prior 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 10: Student Activism

… our wage has been put forth as $4.25 effective March 1, 1988 with an increase to $4.75 effective July 1, 1988. The … both unanticipated, the college at one point faced a $100,000 shortfall for this year. In an effort to cut this to … both unanticipated, the college at one point faced a $100,000 shortfall for this year. In an effort to cut this to …

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Chapter 10: Educational Policy and Programs

… ought to be one of growth and not of apprehension...(p. 1) One possibility is the admission to college of some … There are not many guidelines for deciding what type of faculty skills should be recruited next. The … There are not many guidelines for deciding what type of faculty skills should be recruited next. The …

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Updates on Covid-19 Novel Coronavirus

… may still submit emergency funding requests until June 1 . Summer Housing While Hampshire is not staffed to provide … or fund group travel of five people or more outside of a 100-mile radius of campus, unless the group receives express … or fund group travel of five people or more outside of a 100-mile radius of campus, unless the group receives express …

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