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Suitable for Framing

… Suitable for Framing John Courtmanche When Barbara Lancaster designed … yes, but they didn’t always look like diplomas.”  After she graduated and received one with her name on it, … expressions, which would comprise her Division III thesis. After Commencement, Lancaster transitioned from psychology to …

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Student Project: A Haven for the Homeless

… Student Project: A Haven for the Homeless Taliesin Nyala 07F In her new documentary, … from movie soundtracks to film, video, and media studies after watching alumnus Brett Morgen's 87F documentary The Kid … from movie soundtracks to film, video, and media studies after watching alumnus Brett Morgen's 87F documentary The Kid …

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'Climate change will change everything, including the prospects for war and peace'

… change will change everything, including the prospects for war and peace' Mike Medeiros “I don’t suggest that … example, and emergency responses for people seeking aid after a natural disaster, will play a major role in this. … example, and emergency responses for people seeking aid after a natural disaster, will play a major role in this. …

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New Stage in Their Lives

… New Stage in Their Lives For John and Meg Keydel 72F , restructuring their life … focus had shifted to different practicalities, looking after both the interests of their grown children and their … in their third year at the College, and married the summer after graduation. Meg had focused on special education at …

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HampHack, the College’s Hackathon, Returns After Five Years

… HampHack, the College’s Hackathon, Returns After Five Years After a five-year hiatus, HampHack, an event that encourages … exploring interactive digital design at the College. For the event weekend, he’s mapped out 72 hours of activities …

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Hampshire Ranks Among Top U.S. Colleges for Alums Earning Doctorates

… Hampshire Ranks Among Top U.S. Colleges for Alums Earning Doctorates The federal government just … benefit of a more thorough and insightful transcript after graduation. 5. Since it was founded in 1970, Hampshire … short list of most entrepreneurial colleges in the nation. After graduation, Hampshire alums are creating platforms for …

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Board Committee Member Code of Conduct

… Trustees are bound by a code of conduct as part of their service to the College, and sign it annually as evidence of … that they be similarly bound. Accordingly, as a condition for participation, the trustees ask each non-trustee member … Trustees are bound by a code of conduct as part of their service to the College, and sign it annually as evidence of …

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Chapter 10: Educational Policy and Programs

… to download a pdf of this document. Think of education for individuals, not for women; for the mind, not the drawing … students in tenth grade with matriculation deferred until after completion of twelfth grade. This would remove from … development seminars and establish supportive pre- and in-service training and review programs. Such programs, in turn, …

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Slime-Mold Symposium and Reception Presented by Hampshire College Art Gallery

… College Art Gallery Two speakers known nationally for pushing the boundaries of science, art, and sciart, will … have been documented by PBS, Reuters, and the BBC World Service, garnering attention from such media as  Science, … March 16; the exhibition's public reception will be held after the symposium on March 2.  Hampshire College Art …

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Hampshire College Installation Presents GPS For Birds Disoriented by Climate Change

… Hampshire College Installation Presents GPS For Birds Disoriented by Climate Change The migratory flyways … have been documented by PBS, Reuters, and the BBC World Service, garnering favorable attention in periodicals ranging … have been documented by PBS, Reuters, and the BBC World Service, garnering favorable attention in periodicals ranging …

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An Alternative Microcredit Model

… student work at Hampshire. She designed, raised the funds for, and implemented a microcredit program, complete with … sustainability, and has worked with the American Friends Service Committee to stop the Iraq war. Before coming to … and developed an alternative microcredit model." After studying Islam, women's studies, development, and …

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A History of Student Activities, 1969-1973

… Jan 10 The Curriculum Policy Committee approves guidelines for fall registration: pre-registration for classes takes … Hampshire in the 1970-71 school year, only 16 withdrew after the first year. [Climax: February 3, 1972] Feb 3 $3,000 … the draft, as new Congressional laws allow the Selective Service to claim students for induction; even if selected …

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Hampshire College Mourns the Loss of David E. Smith

… by David's family. We will keep you informed about plans for a memorial celebration at Hampshire College. Jonathan … of Robert Whitelaw Smith and Mary Jane (Wallace) Smith. After graduation from Mount Hermon School (MA), David entered the service in WWII as an aviation cadet in the V-12 program. He …

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Chapter 1: Precursors

… County in 1762. (1936) The New College plan: a proposal for a major departure in higher education. (1958) Student … And there will be, each year, a month-long midwinter term after the Christmas vacation, during which the whole College … business, since College Life is preparation for Life after College...(p. 52) The sort of students who arouse our …

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Hampshire College Welcomed a Diverse Group of New and Transfer Students on Opening Day

… is an important step in Hampshire’s five-year plan for returning to full enrollment and is a strong indicator … and exciting for prospective students. The growth comes after Hampshire completed a successful year of fundraising … and science Olympiads and students who have done military service. Members of the cohort have won awards in film, jazz, …

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Your FAFSA and the Verification Process

… you have been selected by the U.S. Department of Education for the process known as verification. Hampshire College may … this worksheet must be either mailed to the office after being notarized or the student may complete the … in the Federal Register or no later than 120 days after the student's last day of attendance, whichever is …

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Hampshire College Raises Projection for Student Enrollment, Relaunches Admissions

… Hampshire College Raises Projection for Student Enrollment, Relaunches Admissions Hampshire … college’s chief financial officer. He retired this summer after seven years in a similar position at Roxbury Latin … from Hampshire two years ago as director of facilities, after nearly three decades with the College, and returned …

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Financial Responsibility Agreement

… of Fees/Promise to Pay I understand that when I register for any class at Hampshire College or receive any service from Hampshire College, I accept full responsibility … and meal plans, student health insurance, parking permits, service fees, fines, bookstore charges, or any other amount, …

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Intentional Housing Communities

… this goal in mind that intentional housing communities for continuing students were established. Intentional housing … Evaluation . Evaluations are due no later than one week after the event. The ability to continue these communities is … Evaluation . Evaluations are due no later than one week after the event. The ability to continue these communities is …

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Matching Scholarships

… to offer matching grants to students who possess National Service Education Awards (AmeriCorps). Our matching grant is for matriculated Hampshire College students only; visiting … to offer matching grants to students who possess National Service Education Awards (AmeriCorps). Our matching grant is …

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Path to Purpose: Division 2

… path.  A PDF version of this page is also available for download here .  For each of the suggested actions … strengths and areas for development Develop ideas for life after college and flesh out a plan to get there Identify … Make a plan to apply to grad school as a Div III or after you graduate Check out SPARC’s Grad School handout …

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Hampshire College Earns Living Building Certification for R.W. Kern Center

… Hampshire College Earns Living Building Certification for R.W. Kern Center Hampshire College and design firm … by the ILFI, Living Building audits take place after 12 consecutive months of a building’s operation. The … the beauty and resilience of the Kern Center year after year.” Recipient of a 2017 American Institute of …

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Hampshire College's Climate Justice League Attends Students for Just & Stable Future Conference

… Hampshire College's Climate Justice League Attends Students for Just & Stable Future Conference Dineen O'Rourke 13F In … fasting at the national UN Climate Conference in Warsaw after Typhoon Haiyan until official action on climate change … fasting at the national UN Climate Conference in Warsaw after Typhoon Haiyan until official action on climate change …

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FIRST Network Members

… Learn More Latoyya Pleasant (she/her) Director for Community Advocacy; Lebròn-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center …

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Minutes of Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC): March 29, 2012

… however a handout on the program outline was circulated for the committee to review and provide feedback.  This will … College as well as a fee charged to the employees for the service.  Fees paid by the employee are for the caregiver.  … College as well as a fee charged to the employees for the service.  Fees paid by the employee are for the caregiver.  …

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