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Hitchcock Center'’s Hampshire Site and Design Team Announced

… children, we serve while providing inspiring indoor and outdoor classrooms, accessibility to many communities through … children, we serve while providing inspiring indoor and outdoor classrooms, accessibility to many communities through …

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In Memoriam Faculty and Staff

… Kathy Kyker-Snowman,  Information on Kathy Kyker-Snowman Outdoor Leader Training Fund for Women Sandra "Sandy" McRae, … Kathy Kyker-Snowman,  Information on Kathy Kyker-Snowman Outdoor Leader Training Fund for Women Sandra "Sandy" McRae, …

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Combining Environmental Science with Policy and Management

… three months of that year, he participated in the National Outdoor Leadership School's Semester in Patagonia, … three months of that year, he participated in the National Outdoor Leadership School's Semester in Patagonia, …

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Students and Athletic Staff Launch Hampshire Track and Trail Team as New Spring Sport

… student cross-country runners, Hampshire staff from OPRA (Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics), and other …

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Tabita Doujad F20’s Div III Considers Land Relations With Pollinators, Native Plants, and Humans

… In the immediate future, though, I’m looking for jobs in outdoor education, both in the field and in administrative … my family background and my queer identity, diversifying outdoor spaces is personal and important to me. I’ve taken tons of outdoor programs courses at Hampshire and am particularly …

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Chapter 4: Hampshire Landuse and an Original Landowner

… of large barren open space and more intimate, comfortable outdoor spaces contrast drastically with 280 acres of the … seven acres--two per cent of the entire campus--are useful outdoor spaces during the academic year...The need for more comfortable, private outdoor spaces that do not provide feelings of alienation and …

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Area Of Study

Social Change

… Setting the Stage for Social Action Social Justice in Outdoor Experiential Education Social Movements and Social … Setting the Stage for Social Action Social Justice in Outdoor Experiential Education Social Movements and Social …

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Campus Events January - March 2018

… interactive talks, free community events, a gallery walk, outdoor programming, and presentations, aims to inspire … to action on worthy causes. Presented by Hampshire’s  Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics Program Hampshire … interactive talks, free community events, a gallery walk, outdoor programming, and presentations, aims to inspire …

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New Study By 50 World Scientists Warns of More Severe Threat from Global Warming

… Celsius warmer than the ambient temperature, creating an outdoor laboratory of artificial climate change. Some of the … Celsius warmer than the ambient temperature, creating an outdoor laboratory of artificial climate change. Some of the …

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Hampshire Welcomes Exhibit Display for 'Brown Bear' Picture Book 50th Anniversary

… 14 reproductions comprising an expansive and heartwarming outdoor exhibit throughout the town of Amherst. This special …

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Agricultural Studies and Rural Life

… and molecular biology labs help bridge the indoor and outdoor environments, where advanced students design and … and molecular biology labs help bridge the indoor and outdoor environments, where advanced students design and …

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Hampshire Mourns the Death of James “Jim” Crown 71F

… Center, named in memory of Jim’s uncle, houses athletics, outdoor programs, and the pool and sauna beloved by … Center, named in memory of Jim’s uncle, houses athletics, outdoor programs, and the pool and sauna beloved by …

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Youth Leadership and Empowerment Through Collaborative Research

… positive body image and self-esteem to youth girls through outdoor education.  The Hampshire experience Dvorak came to … positive body image and self-esteem to youth girls through outdoor education.  The Hampshire experience Dvorak came to …

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Hampshire College Track and Field Teams Impress at USCAA Nationals

… ever finish.   View both teams’ complete results here. Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and AthleticsStudents … Alena …

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Hampshire Mourns Founding Staff Member Andrea Wright

Hampshire Mourns Founding Staff Member Andrea Wright Wright served the College for more than 30 years, first as director of the former Early Identification Program and later as director of the Career Options Resource Center. She died on February 3, 2026, …

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A History of Student Activities, 1988-1989

… January 10, almost a third of the previously inoperative outdoor lights have been repaired. [The Permanent Press: … Council member Peter Altman presides over a successful outdoor all- community meeting. [The Permanent Press: April … January 10, almost a third of the previously inoperative outdoor lights have been repaired. [The Permanent Press: …

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Hampshire Protects 46 Acres on the Mount Holyoke Range

… Bay Road and Chumura Road. It will serve as a resource for outdoor education and research as well as offering public … Bay Road and Chumura Road. It will serve as a resource for outdoor education and research as well as offering public …

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Student Entrepreneur Nick Riolo F22 Crafts and Sells Traditional, Hand-Forged Ironwork

… and developed a fascination with crafting tools for outdoor living. After several months of research, Nick … and developed a fascination with crafting tools for outdoor living. After several months of research, Nick …

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Hampshire College Mourns Founding Faculty Member Kenneth R. Hoffman

… advanced studies in the field and sneaking in hikes and outdoor experiences for the students.   In retirement, he … advanced studies in the field and sneaking in hikes and outdoor experiences for the students.   In retirement, he …

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Arts Barn Use Policy

… paint and other aerosol cans must be put in the designated outdoor receptacle near the graffiti wall. Do not throw any … paint and other aerosol cans must be put in the designated outdoor receptacle near the graffiti wall. Do not throw any …

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Living Land Acknowledgement Resource Guide

… the beauty of the landscape, to the facilitation of our outdoor leadership programs, to the farm’s food production … the beauty of the landscape, to the facilitation of our outdoor leadership programs, to the farm’s food production …

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Hampshire College Appoints Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Zauyah Waite

… of Students for Student Engagement Brad King, Director of Outdoor Programs, Recreation and Athletics Janine Knight, … of Students for Student Engagement Brad King, Director of Outdoor Programs, Recreation and Athletics Janine Knight, …

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FAQ: For Parents and Families of Prospective Students

… full of possibilities for students who love indoor and outdoor recreation. Through the Consortium, there are daily … find an array of options right in their own backyard. Our  Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics  program provides …

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They Were a Force of Nature: Catching Up with the Unstoppable Aldersons

… Aldersons during their 31-year careers as instructors in Outdoor Programs Recreation and Athletics (OPRA). The duo … Read more stories of adventure with Glenna and Earl here . Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics … To make matters … Aldersons during their 31-year careers as instructors in Outdoor Programs Recreation and Athletics (OPRA). The duo …

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Hampshire Art Gallery Presents “The Distance Is Getting Closer,” from Artist-in-Residence Serena Himmelfarb 05F

Hampshire Art Gallery Presents “The Distance Is Getting Closer,” from Artist-in-Residence Serena Himmelfarb 05F The new exhibition will be on display March 6–31, 2023, in the Hampshire College Art Gallery. A closing reception will be held on March 30, 5–8 …

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