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Letter from Ken Rosenthal, Interim President: June 20, 2019

… in improving the student experience: approximately $30 million to fund campus capital improvements and $20 … in improving the student experience: approximately $30 million to fund campus capital improvements and $20 …

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Hampshire College to Admit a Spring 2020 Class in January

… its full enrollment capacity within five years. On August 30, Hampshire announced it had raised its projection for its … its full enrollment capacity within five years. On August 30, Hampshire announced it had raised its projection for its …

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Chapter 1: Precursors

… the University of Massachusetts, in the academic year 1959-60, twelve faculty members tried out changes in their … the University of Massachusetts, in the academic year 1959-60, twelve faculty members tried out changes in their …

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Exhibition Questions History of U.S. Relationship with Puerto Rico through Ironic “Museum” of Empire

… will host an artist’s talk and Q&A with Delano, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Franklin Patterson Hall. The Museum of the … will host an artist’s talk and Q&A with Delano, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in Franklin Patterson Hall. The Museum of the …

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Chapter 6: Student Life and the Houses

… (1974) A [Student] Proposal for Hampshire College February 2, 1966. (Included with the Educational Advisory Committee … residences housing various numbers of students, from 8 to 30. Each would contain a lounge and kitchenette. Single rooms … residences housing various numbers of students, from 8 to 30. Each would contain a lounge and kitchenette. Single rooms …

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Chapter 8: Student Protests

… of the college. An all-community meeting, which began at 2:00 p.m. and was well attended by students, staff, faculty, … during the administration/SOURCe negotiations set for 10:30 Feb. 24. A March was planned from Dakin Quad to Cole … BECAUSE THEY'VE GOT THEIR HEADS IN SOME SORT OF HIPPIE-'60'S-JOIN-THE-STRUGGLE-ISN'T-IT-GROOVY IDEALISTIC WASTELAND. …

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Culture, Brain, and Development Program to Celebrate 15th Anniversary at Family & Friends Weekend

… A birthday party on Saturday, October 20, from 3:00 to 5:30 p.m., during Family & Friends Weekend, will feature CBD …

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Hampshire College Art Gallery and Amherst Poetry Festival Partner for Special Events in September

… Art Gallery on Friday, September 15, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Sahar Muradi will appear again the following evening, … Art Gallery on Friday, September 15, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. Sahar Muradi will appear again the following evening, …

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Hampshire Announces Ribbon-Cutting Opening Ceremony for Kern Center

Hampshire Announces Ribbon-Cutting Opening Ceremony for Kern Center The countdown to the opening ceremony for the R.W. Kern Center has begun, as Hampshire is now finalizing plans for the building’s official ribbon-cutting on Friday April 29, 2016. In …

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Friends of Alum Sander Thoenes, Slain as a Journalist, Dedicate Memorial to Inspire World Citizens

… derailed the happy ending. In September 1999, Thoenes, 30, was murdered by Indonesian soldiers while reporting for … derailed the happy ending. In September 1999, Thoenes, 30, was murdered by Indonesian soldiers while reporting for …

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Hampshire Alum David Shulkin Appointed US Secretary of Veterans Affairs

… “350,000 employees, an $82 billion budget and almost 2,000 clinics and medical centers that are overwhelmed with … Edition http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2017/03/30/521937557/the-va-is… Washington Post … “350,000 employees, an $82 billion budget and almost 2,000 clinics and medical centers that are overwhelmed with …

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Tutorials Initiate Students To Take Initiative Over Their Learning

… all incoming students chose a tutorial course from about 30 offerings across disciplines: ethnography, sculpture, … all incoming students chose a tutorial course from about 30 offerings across disciplines: ethnography, sculpture, …

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Miriam Nelson, Prominent U.S. Health Scholar, Educator, and Policy Adviser, Named President of Hampshire

… groundbreaking clinical research trials as a scientist for 30 years, Nelson demonstrated that physical activity and good … public health community program, currently operating in 30 states. The series enabled Nelson to publish a monthly … a nine-year, comprehensive campaign that raised $1.2 billion for the university. At John Hancock Research …

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Hampshire Announces Eighth President is Ed Wingenbach, Accomplished Scholar

… a semester grappling to solve a large, real-world issue. 2. Wingenbach prioritized diversifying the college community, … to raise $20 million in the campaign’s first year (by June 30, 2020) to secure the College’s finances in the short term … been working to address areas of need this year. On May 30, a team of trustees and administrators presented to the …

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Lab Safety Manual: Glossary

… animals in toxicity studies. For example, a dose may be 2 grams (of substance) per kilogram of body weight (of the … 50 percent of the test animals in a group within the first 30 days following exposure. LFL: See LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT. … 50 percent of the test animals in a group within the first 30 days following exposure. LFL: See LOWER EXPLOSIVE LIMIT. …

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Hampshire College Raises Projection for Student Enrollment, Relaunches Admissions

… to raise $20 million in the campaign’s first year (by June 30, 2020) to secure the College’s finances in the short term … to raise $20 million in the campaign’s first year (by June 30, 2020) to secure the College’s finances in the short term …

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America's tap dance historian donates life's work to Library of Congress and public

… is hosting a reception on Friday, February 12, at 7:30 p.m. The event will kick off a weekend of discussions, … is hosting a reception on Friday, February 12, at 7:30 p.m. The event will kick off a weekend of discussions, …

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Chapter 8: Students

… Mod" World." Hampshire Reports , Fall/Winter 2003, p. 2-3. It's 6:00 on a Wednesday night and four roommates in … the venue, the Main Lecture Hall. Greg Prince spoke to the 30-40 assembled students without a microphone, pacing next to … for a further discussion of democracy on campus. About 30 people were present, including Professor [Lynn] Miller. …

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Div III Student Jordan Foley Takes an Analytical and Creative Deep Dive into Splatterpunk Horror

… My Div III project is split into two parts, about 70/30 respectively. The first portion is a 45-page research … My Div III project is split into two parts, about 70/30 respectively. The first portion is a 45-page research …

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Chapter 7: Planning and Governance

… 2000 Hampshire College's Strategic Planning [Aug. 30, 2000]   I.     Introduction   AdCom met for two and one half days, June 28 through June 30, in order to begin a yearlong, college-wide process to … 1.    Establish steady state enrollment of 1200 by 2005. 2.    Increase racial, ethnic and "field-of-interest" …

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Hampshire Conducts Final Test for 100% Solar Campus

… revolving funds . In fall 2011, Hampshire joined more than 30 other leading institutions to launch the Billion Dollar … joining more than 1,200 founding signers (and now 2,600 total signers) including US cities, states, businesses, … revolving funds . In fall 2011, Hampshire joined more than 30 other leading institutions to launch the Billion Dollar …

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Chapter 3: The Faculty

… 27-28,1997 Mary-Linda Armacost, Facilitator   A group of 60 faculty and administration met under the auspices of the … which all proposals for restructuring would be evaluated. 2. Review current proposals on the table against the criteria … 27-28,1997 Mary-Linda Armacost, Facilitator   A group of 60 faculty and administration met under the auspices of the …

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Mellon Grant of $1.2 Million Funds Reinvention of Hampshire Library

… Mellon Grant of $1.2 Million Funds Reinvention of Hampshire Library John … has endorsed the plan by awarding the College a $1.2 million grant to fund it, enabling Hampshire to pilot a … coordinator of the Writing Center … Mellon Grant of $1.2 Million Funds Reinvention of Hampshire Library …

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Chapter 8: Staff

… 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 … the typewriter--not much on touch typing. (p.7) Bug Memo 30 May 1973 Lily-Tulip Cup Corporation Customer Service … the typewriter--not much on touch typing. (p.7) Bug Memo 30 May 1973 Lily-Tulip Cup Corporation Customer Service …

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Chapter 5: Faculty Concerns

… consciousness awakened in the United States during the 60's. This was a premature hope. Since 1983, the number of … as being overly burdened by student demands....[p.2-3] PROPOSALS were unanimously endorsed by the taskforce. We … consciousness awakened in the United States during the 60's. This was a premature hope. Since 1983, the number of …

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