Web Writing Tips

… Writing effective content for web users varies from text on the printed page. These tips are designed to help authors … use subheadings to clarify the subject of various sections on a page. Users want to skim and scan for information. … Office." Do not tell users to "use the links on the left." Put the information or links you are referring …

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Request a Book or Film

… In the left sidebar menu, under  New Request , click on Book  Fill in as many fields as possible to expedite your request, then click on Submit Request on the bottom of the screen. Renew an ILL item Log in to  …

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Directions

… to the center of Amherst. At the town center, turn right on Route 116 and follow it south for approximately three … feet (.2 mile) farther south is the Alumni Affairs house on the right; a white farm house. This is also the entrance … (Exit 19: Northampton/Amherst, Route 9). Turn right on Route 9 (east) and follow it to the center of Amherst. At …

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Announcements and Events Calendar

… Calendar Hampshire announcements and events are located on the Intranet . Any student, faculty, or staff member may … and/or staff. Announcements and events are displayed on the Intranet page and emailed out in a digest format each … Check out the Intranet help section for instructions on posting announcements and events to the Intranet website, …

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Where to Save Your Files

… you to follow its rules. What are they? Why bother? Read on. Modern operating systems, in particular OS X and Windows XP, maintain a "user profile" for each account on the computer. These profiles are separate from the applications on the computer (which are generally used by everyone who …

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On-Campus Employment

On-Campus Employment Eligibility Per the Department of … Security, F-1 students are ONLY authorized to work on campus for up to an accumulated 20 hours per week while … "work-study," read through the employment opportunities on the Student Employment website and/or contact the Student …

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International Travel Info for Faculty and Staff

… Info for Faculty and Staff If you are traveling abroad on College business, which includes activities such as … refer to the Faculty/Staff International Travel Info on the Five College Risk Management website. Health Insurance … insurance. We suggest visiting http://www.insuremytrip.com/ to find the best rates and policies for your specific …

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Prospective Students

… host of resources to get you connected with OARS and well on your way to preparing for your first semester at … accommodations, programs, and support before you arrive on campus to begin classes. Your needs may be critical or … delay if their disability-related documentation is already on file. It is better to have them in place if and when you …

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Course Registration Information and Forms

… for Hampshire courses Search and register for courses on SelfService ( example ) . Register for Five College … staff , may take a maximum of one course per semester, on a space-available basis. Register for Hampshire courses as … must authorize you to preregister. Check approvals/holds on TheHub for your time and date to begin registering and for …

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Resources for Current Students

… room assignment until the spring term ends, or they go on leave/field-study/exchange. If you are hoping to change … housing assignments, visit the residence life office on the second floor of Dakin Student Life Center. January Residency Students will not be permitted to reside on campus until the beginning of the spring semester except …

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Bill Brayton: The Art of Teaching

… His students are scattered throughout the room, some on the floor, others perched on chairs and stools, all working on their latest drawings. The professor of art stops to talk …

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Event Services and Summer Programs

… and private individuals to plan events and programs on the campus of Hampshire College. Our staff provides … assistance with the selection of appropriate space based on the type of meeting or event, anticipated attendance, and … tour, please visit http://www.hampshiresummerprograms.com The event services and summer programs office is a …

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Your Home Directory

… file storage folder available to each employee. It lives on a server, and it can be used to save and back up important … folder? Any files you place in this folder will show up on a public website. The address for your website is … in your public_html folder is available to anyone , on or off campus, so never use it to hold confidential …

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Financial Aid Office

… that the student's name and/or College ID number appears on all forms. Please do not email documents to us. We are not … Net Partner Student Portal: New prospective students log on to your online portal . Current students, log on to TheHub if on campus. Off campus, visit your online …

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Mail Merge

… Look at our YouTube quick reference sheet first for tips on how to get the best viewing experience. Make sure the sound on your computer is turned on (we recommend using headphones). Have Excel open as you …

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2013 / 2014

… March 31: Screening by Rhys Ernst 01S Hampshire on List of "30 Most Promising places to work in Student … Studies April 15: Eric N. Schocket Memorial Lecture on Class and Culture Charging Station for Electric Vehicles … Falguni Sheth Our Thanks to Leslie Cox, Who Grew Community on the Farm Work by Rhys Ernst 01S Featured in Whitney …

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Recommendation Letters

… of recommendation that support your application. Depending on the application, your recommenders might be professors or … activities. Your recommenders will be asked to comment on how long they have known you and in what capacity; their … supervisors and mentors who are qualified to comment on your academic accomplishments, work habits, personality, …

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Your FAFSA and the Verification Process

… U.S. Department of Education may select a student based on certain information provided on the FAFSA, or it could be a random selection. Hampshire … students to complete verification well before they arrive on campus as the verification of their data may result in a …

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Flexible Meal Plans

… meal service consisting of breakfast, lunch, and dinner on weekdays when classes are in session; brunch and dinner service on weekends; and beverages and snacks during break and study … lunch) and Bridge Café (our quick service option located on the second floor of the Robert Crown Center (RCC), open …

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Driving for the college

… you be added to the HUBs database of registered drivers on campus.  To  RESERVE  a Hampshire College Pool Vehicle: … put in an IT request. Designate a credentialed driver on this form. Keys will only be given to drivers listed on the form and/or on the most current credentialed driver …

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Global Education Office (GEO)

… Take one or more of these steps before scheduling a one-on-one advising meeting: Start thinking about the how, when, … Sessions . Watch out for special virtual events on the Intranet. Review our Study Abroad Guide video below on the different study abroad options! Phase 2: Schedule a …

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Field Study, Exchange, or Leave of Absence

… might consider taking time away from Hampshire: to go on field study, exchange, a personal leave of absence, … the academic calendar with tuition information available on the student financial services website . Eligibility … for spring/April for fall). Enrollment Status Students on field study will be considered full-time students for the …

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Biography of Eqbal Ahmad

… Bergers short story "Two Recumbent Male Figures Wrestling on a Sidewalk" from Photocopies-Encounters (Vintage, 1996) … History in 1953 from Punjab University in Lahore, and went on to study American history at Occidental College in … that resulted in their near extinction. He went on study political science and Middle East history at …

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Information for Planning Student Events

… support you through all of the necessary steps to hold an on-campus event. Student Engagement staff are available to … process . Events held by students or a student group on campus must be approved by Student Engagement staff. … Space Requests Visit the Events tab for your student group on HampEngage and click on "Create Event" to request a space …

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Maintaining Your Status and Organizing Visa Documents

… Refer to the USCIS Fact Sheet for more information on maintaining your student status. Register with the … register you in SEVIS (this is only applicable to students on campus, not those on field study/exchange).   Be enrolled as a full-time …

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