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Alum Gordon Williams 89F Credits Hampshire for Love of Math

… Hampshire College Summer Studies in Mathematics (HCSSiM), is a professor at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and the editor of Mathematics Magazine. Williams is a discrete geometer: that is, he studies geometric objects, or shapes, that are …

Why I Love Hampshire College

… College by Zilong Wang 09F, student trustee There is no unconditional love, so here I wish to explain why I love Hampshire College. I love Hampshire because it is imperfect. An imperfect school makes a perfect place for critical thinking. Hampshire College is never a finished product; it is a constant experiment and …

Organizations and Resources

… Organizations and Resources This page is designed to give quick access to reliable information and … The first section has to do with board governance, and is an invaluable resource for governing bodies in higher … jobs for people in academe. Note that some areas of the site require a subscription. Inside Higher Ed : Inside Higher …

Dakin House

… Dakin House Dakin House is one of Hampshire's two traditional-style residence halls. … Life Coordinator The Dakin residence life coordinator is a live-in professional staff member who is available to answer questions, give advice, and help with …

Personal Protective Equipment

… PPE and to properly select and use PPE. This information is important to help ensure the safety and health of all employees at Hampshire College and is mandated by OSHA Regulation 29 CFR Part 1910.132. PPE … and prudent work practices. Respiratory protection is covered under separate program. The primary responsibility …

Merrill House

… Merrill House Merrill House is one of Hampshire College's two traditional-style residence … Life Coordinator The Merrill residence life coordinator is a live-in, professional staff member who is available to answer questions, give advice, and help with …

Examples of Research Projects Requiring IRB Review

… my Div II work. This requires full IRB review because it is occurring abroad AND because it is looking at sensitive information in the context of the site of the research. This study would require site …

Federal PLUS Loan Features

… Loan Features Please note that when the term PLUS loan is mentioned on this website, it refers to the Federal Direct … custodial parent(s) and the student for whom the parent is borrowing the loan. The PLUS loan is a federal loan, and the FAFSA determines if the student is …

Regulations for J-1 Researchers & Scholars

… to J-1 visiting professors and scholars whose sponsor is Hampshire College. Whenever you need further information … The Exchange Visitor Program The Exchange Visitor Program is used to bring people to the United States for a variety of … by the United States State Department. Hampshire College is a designated sponsor of an exchange visitor program. To …

Media Services Loan Policy

… certified by library staff Resources Offered Gadgets-to-go is a website linked to the Media Services catalog that allows patrons to peruse what is available in real time. Resource Guides are a collection … be placed on a waiting list if your requested equipment is not available. If this is the case, you will receive an …

Unix and Linux Basics

… In UNIX, everything you do, every command you type, is considered a "process". This command will list all the … p8 R 0:00 ps 15342 q7 IW 0:00 -csh (csh) The first column is the Process ID Number (PID#), the second is the number of the line you logged into (TTY). The other …

Smith-Barr Internship Award

… Smith-Barr Internship Award This award is to support a Hampshire College student who is participating in an internship with an organization whose focus is on the environment or on indigenous communities in the …

PLUS Loan Forbearance Options

… PLUS Loan Forbearance Options A forbearance is a temporary postponement of monthly loan payments for a … a specified length of time. During a forbearance, interest is charged but monthly payments are not necessary. You may … forbearance options. Note that the term deferment is often used interchangeably with forbearance. Deferment is …

The Power of Personal Preferences in Web Browsing

… blocking may be preventing the page from displaying. This is an easy feature to control. Firefox Go to: Firefox > … (Mac) or "Web Features" (PC). Note whether Popup Blocking is enabled. (It is if it is checked.) If so, click on the … window, if you do not already see "*.hampshire.edu" in the site list, type that into the "Address of web site:" box, and …

Prevent Laptop Destruction

… care of your laptop: Safe Positioning: When your laptop is on your desk make sure it is not hanging over or right at the edge. In this position it is far too easily bumped and dropped from the desk. Cord …

Library Media Labs

… Library. Access to Media Labs and classroom facilities is open to students, faculty, and staff. Digital Media … G Hampshire’s very own ‘green screen’ studio, Studio G is equipped with 4K studio cameras, a lighting grid, floor … as well as real-time Blu-ray burning. Studio G is named in honor of alum and longtime staffer John Gunther. …

Excavation Policy

… (OSHA), the fatality rate for excavation work is 112% higher than the rate for general construction. … identified prior to making any excavation. An excavation is defined as any man-made cut, cavity, trench, or depression … work is scheduled to start. Indicate the excavation site with white spray paint or other marker prior to calling …

Employment Opportunities

… Employment Opportunities Hampshire College is an independent, innovative liberal arts institution. The Hampshire campus is set on 800 acres of meadows, woods, orchards and a working … in Amherst, Massachusetts, a vibrant college town that is also home to the University of Massachusetts and Amherst …

What's New in Loans?

… students on or after July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2025 is 6.3 percent (6.39%). The fixed interest rate on Parent … students on or after July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026 is 8.94 percent (8.94%). EFFECTIVE July 1, 2024 : The … students on or after July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 is 6.533 percent (6.533%). The fixed interest rate on Parent …

Guide to Creating an Informed Consent

… Consent General notes on creating a consent form Where it is clear that research participants have the capacity (i.e., … that the information provided to research participants is presented in such a manner as to be easily and … and the risks and benefits to the research participant. It is recommended that consent forms be written for a Grade 8 …

Eligibility

… assistance at Hampshire Financial assistance at Hampshire is based on demonstrated financial need, defined as the … toward that cost from its own financial resources. Need is determined by the financial aid office using a standard formula that is applied without regard to sex, gender, race, color, …

Recognition

… Recognition Colleges That Change Lives Hampshire College is a member of Colleges that Change Lives, a non-profit … two reasons why Hampshire graduates achieve so much. One is the kind of person the college attracts. The other is what the college does for them by equipping them to become …

Chemical Hazard Program

… of all chemicals are evaluated and that hazard information is provided to employers and employees. As defined by the … hazards. Physical Hazard: A chemical for which there is scientifically valid evidence that it is a combustible … library is communicated through training, the college web site, and posters in the workplace. If an employee would like …

Airport Lounge, Bridge Café, and Upper RCC

… floor of the Johnson Library Center, the Airport Lounge is a dynamic space with equipment and furniture that supports … turned into an open, collaborative space in which talking is allowed and encouraged. Information on hrs can be found on … floor of the Robert Crown Center (RCC), the Bridge Café is the campus quick-service location. The name is taken from …

Theatre Board

… to the program and the specific position to which one is elected. The academic component of Hampshire College … about Theatre Board, contact hctfacilitator@gmail.com . … Theatre Board Positions Facilitator: The facilitator … about Theatre Board, contact hctfacilitator@gmail.com . … Theatre Board …