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Artistic Opportunities

… Winter Concert in the early spring. Additionally, there is often an informal showing at the end of the fall semester … dancers and choreographers, it also needs a crew. Crewing is an essential part of dance at Hampshire and in the Five … and more. Training in the technical aspects of production is an important learning experience done in a comfortable and …

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Procedures for Filing for Field Study

… and the faculty supervisor outlining the obligations each is willing to undertake is necessary. A statement about how and when the work will be … and Finalizing Plans The enrollment notification deadline is listed each year in the online academic calendar and with …

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Facilities and Grounds

… The Hampshire College Facilities and Grounds mission is to optimize the physical built environment for teaching, … needs of our Campus. Hours & Information Our main office is staffed from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Please email … Monday-Friday, 6 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Limited weekend support is available from Campus Services without 24/48 hour notice.  …

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Prescott House

… Prescott House Prescott House is one of Hampshire's apartment-style residences, referred to … Residence Life Coordinator The residence life coordinator is a live-in, professional staff member who is available to answer questions, give advice, and help with …

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Digital Signage Policy

… and maintenance of digital signs. If the request is granted, installation will be coordinated with Facilities … at least five days before the first day the content is to be displayed. Signage will run for fourteen days at … as well as location-specific content. Content creation is the responsibility of the group or person presenting the …

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Parent Loans

… loans . Our suggested hierarchy of loan borrowing is: 1. Student maximizes their  Direct student loan ; 2. … equity loan, or a  private alternative loan . Your goal is to determine which loan best fits your current and future … loan payments. For a PLUS loan, the maximum loan amount is changing as of July 1, 2026.  For a private alternative …

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Commencement Remarks by President Ralph J. Hexter

… and learn together for these past few years. This is a day of applause, of laughter and joy. We have, … serving as Hampshire's first staff trustee but fortunately is not going out of "on-call" range, and Brian Van Slyke, who … mind a sacred precinct of learning and self-exploration, a site on the earth where seekers come to inquire about all …

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Brief History of Loan Consolidation

… One attractive feature of federal loan consolidation is that a consolidation loan may replace a loan with a … federal consolidation loans. The most significant change is the repeal of the Single Holder rule. This rule required … school. Direct loan borrowers must now wait until the loan is in grace, repayment, or in deferment (other than in-school …

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Voter Registration and Jury Duty

… resident and you live on campus, your physical address is 893 West Street. Your mailing address is your campus box number. Should you decide to register to … "Every U.S. Citizen 17 years of age or older who is a Massachusetts resident or an inhabitant for more than …

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Services, Facilities, and Conference Spaces

… The Red Barn The R.W. Kern Center The R.W. Kern Center is a living symbol of Hampshire’s values in practice and … from local and regional sources. The 17,000-sq-ft center is a major piece of Hampshire’s broad sustainability … Center The Hampshire College Early Learning Center is a College-based early childhood center serving children …

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Scope of Practice

… psychotherapy: The decision to seek an outside therapist is considered to be a shared decision between the student and … treatment options can take several sessions . Diagnosis is not the critical factor in making a treatment decision. At … functioning for college life and studies A person who is looking for formal psychological assessments, such as ADHD …

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Off-Campus Resources

… Looking for a housemate, or local services? There is an entire section of the University of Massachusetts … website devoted to off-campus services , which is full of useful information, including a listing of rentals … Looking for a housemate, or local services? There is an entire section of the University of Massachusetts …

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Tick and Mosquito-Borne Illness

… working, playing, or just enjoying the great outdoors, it is important to take precautions to protect yourself from … on tick-borne illnesses and mosquito-borne illnesses   is available from the Massachusetts Department of Public … working, playing, or just enjoying the great outdoors, it is important to take precautions to protect yourself from …

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Chapter 2: September 11, 2001 and Anti-War Protests

… it represents.   The primary mission of Hampshire College is "to graduate men and women with the skills and … on the topic. Here are a few: Posts from FreeRepublic.com forum on the "flag-haters" of Amherst: "The haters will … could find its way to Amherst?"... From the Masslive.com forum: "To the freedom loving people everywhere. While …

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Announcements and Events Calendar

… This allows them to generate an announcement, which is directed toward any or all of the audiences, and is sent out via email as soon as it is submitted instead of waiting to be included in the …

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(Not So) Free Downloads

… the worst threats still target Windows computers, the Mac is not immune to threats. The best way to protect your computer from unknown threats is simply to not download or install any free applications. If you feel a need to do so, it is crucial that you read the "End User License Agreement" …

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Other Archival Resources and Full Text Documents

… the University of Massachusetts Amherst, this 1958 report is one of the original founding documents for Hampshire … R. Longsworth (Hampshire's first two presidents), this is the original educational blueprint for the College. First published in 1966, this is the text of the 1975 edition. The 1998 Constitution of …

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Federal Consolidation Loans - Student and Parent Loans

… Loans - Student and Parent Loans Loan consolidation is a process similar to refinancing. Loan consolidation … The interest rate on a federal consolidation loan is FIXED at the weighted average of the rates of the loans being consolidated. The rate is rounded up to the nearest one eighth of one percent. Read …

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Bradford College Alumni Endowment Scholarship

… Scholarship The Bradford Alumni Endowment Scholarship is awarded to incoming (either first year or transfer) … the Bradford College Alumni Scholarship. Deadline is February 1.  Value of scholarship is $5,000.  There are 12 scholarships available.  The …

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Summer Academic Programs

… Summer Academic Programs To know is not enough. No approach to education is better geared to meet the challenges ahead than the … learner-centered, inquiry-driven. Hampshire is extreme sports for the mind. Each June and July, Hampshire …

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Cole Science Center (CSC)

… Cole Science Center (CSC) The Cole Science Center (CSC) is open to students 7 days a week except for holidays and … Sheets . Cole Science Center Hours Cole Science Center is closed when the College is closed (including weather related closings), and will have …

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Resume and Cover Letters

… Resume and Cover Letters Finding a great job or internship is only half way to landing a position. To get the position, … and helps you stand out from the crowd.  A resume is a concise document that summarizes your experience, … a resume as part of the application process. Your resume is a way to set yourself apart from other applicants, and …

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Minutes of Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC): November 17, 2011

… Clock - Sabbatical keeps accruing as the faculty member is still doing work for the College during leave. … FMLA for adoption would apply when the child adopted is under the age of 5 (we will double check this with the … mirror those already established in 401(k) plans, there is fiduciary responsibility placed on the employer to analyze …

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Hampshire Culture of Care Agreement

… other—acting as if everyone's life has inherent worth and is at risk; as if the health of one is the health of all—will we actually be able to lessen the … that the well-being of the campus community, which is composed largely of residential students, depends …

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Community-Supported Agriculture

… a small number of shares, so sign up soon. This share is separate from the traditional fall CSA share, which will … 12 weeks (September through November) .  Where? Produce is picked up at the CSA barn at the Hampshire Farm. How? To become a member, all you need to do is buy a share. How much? This year, we are again offering …

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