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Former Faculty Member Marlene Gerber Fried Publishes Book on Abortion and Reproductive Justice

… Associate Professor of Women and Gender Loretta J. Ross, the book is part of the Reproductive Justice: A New Vision … states ban or restrict abortion earlier than the standard set by Roe v. Wade. The lens of reproductive justice as used … states ban or restrict abortion earlier than the standard set by Roe v. Wade. The lens of reproductive justice as used …

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Professor of Cognition and Education Laura Wenk Contributes to Book on Innovative Education

… of cognition and education, contributed two chapters to the recently published book, The Impacts of Innovative Institutions in Higher Education , which provides a historical view from the progressive era to present day. The book also contains …

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Commencement Address

… to make it possible for you to study here. Can I turn the tables for a moment and ask you to recognize the faculty … a new director of the CIA. No. We need not just a new set of minds but an entirely new mindset that understands … a new director of the CIA. No. We need not just a new set of minds but an entirely new mindset that understands …

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Hampshire Acquires Works by Renowned Artist and Illustrator Barry Moser

… artist and illustrator Barry Moser has been acquired by the Hampshire College Archives and Special Collections … the Williston Northampton School) in Easthampton, where he set up his first press, to his current role at Smith College. … the Williston Northampton School) in Easthampton, where he set up his first press, to his current role at Smith College. …

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Second HampHack Hackathon Invites Students Beyond Tech, Across Disciplines

… students at a 24-hour hackathon, they were overwhelmed by the response: More than 600 college students applied for 200 spots. Participants at the weekend event represented not only Hampshire and the Five … preparing for an even greater response, as registration is set to open this month for the second-annual, 24-hour, …

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Division II Procedures and Deadlines

… II Procedures and Deadlines If students complete all the requirements for  Division I  in their first year, they … Division II in their Division I portfolio, which forms the basis for further discussion with their advisor and … II committees to discuss their ideas. Courses taken during the first two semesters of enrollment not used to fulfill  …

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Chemical Hazard Program

… Program PRINT VERSION I. Overview A. Major Provisions of the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard The Hazard Communication (HazCom) Standard of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) …

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How to Apply for a Direct Parent PLUS Loan

… Your Parent PLUS loan application is processed by the U.S. Department of Education.  Parents may apply online, … beginning on June 1st, at studentaid.gov .  Click on the Parent tab in the center of the first page.  Click here for frequently …

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Tips to Borrowing a Private Alternative Loan

… Tips to Borrowing a Private Alternative Loan Please review the following tips to help you choose an appropriate private loan. After reviewing the tips, print the loan comparison worksheet . The worksheet will help you …

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Microsoft Office Tips

… process. Mail Merge Tips for Word 2007 Office 2010 : See the features of this version of Office for Windows. Word … into hyperlinks, or UMass to Umass, AutoCorrect is the place to look. You can also use a very handy feature of … select "Proofing," and then "AutoCorrect Options"). Notice the options on the first tab and decide if you like the …

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Clauses Not Permitted

… Right of First Refusal Policy - Automatic Renewal:  The college does not allow contracts to contain an automatic … renewal clause unless they have a provision permitting the agreement to be cancelled at will, which could include a … of cancellation is received 30 (60, 90) days in advance of the contract anniversary date. The college has the right to …

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Federal PLUS Loan Features

… Federal PLUS Loan Features Please note that when the term PLUS loan is mentioned on this website, it refers to the Federal Direct Parent PLUS loan .  The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) has made significant …

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Chapter 6: Programs and a Museum

… Policy Mission Statement (2000) Eric Carle Museum (2002) The Lemelson Program, 1996 INNOVATORS UPDATE A Newsletter about the Lemelson National Program in Invention, Innovation and … exhibited their projects for Dolly and Jerry Lemelson, the founders of the Lemelson Program. This mini inventor's …

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Confined Space Program

… hazards of working in confined spaces. To standardize the College's system for working in confined spaces. II. … considered "confined" because their configurations hinder the activities of employees who must enter, work in, and exit … manholes throughout campus and one 37-foot manhole outside the Cole Science Center) Facilities and grounds maintains a …

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Lockout/Tagout and Electrical Safety Program and Procedures

… .335 and NFPA 70E Purpose This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for the lockout or tagout of energy isolating devices. It shall … employees do any servicing or maintenance activities where the unexpected energization, start-up, or release of stored …

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Chapter 10: Student Activism

… Proposal (1991) * Sexpression/X-Plicit Players (1992) * The Yurt (1995) Student Workers Coalition, 1988 To: All Students From: The Student Workers Coalition As many of you know, the Student Wage Task Force, consisting of Trey Williams, …

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PLUS Loan Repayment Options

… plans from which to choose to repay their PLUS loans: the standard, the extended, and the graduated repayment plans. Borrowers may change their …

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Chapter 5: Faculty Concerns

… Chapter 5: Faculty Concerns * Day in the Lab at Hampshire College (1989) * PC at Hampshire College (1991) * The Making of a School of Cultural Studies (1992) * Faculty Workload Taskforce Report (1993) A Day in the Lab at Hampshire College: A Hampshire response to the …

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Guidelines for Faculty Grant and Fellowship Proposal Submissions

… and fellowship-seeking activities, with support from the grants office, including: proposals to federal or private entities where the funds are awarded to and managed by the institution; proposals to federal or private entities …

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Chapter 9: Origins of Hampshire Institutions

… Institutions * Statement at Groundbreaking. (1968) * The Motto Memo. (1968) * The Tree of Hampshire College. (1968) Groundbreaking at … of Hampshire College; Harold F. Johnson, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Hampshire College; Thomas Mendenhall, …

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Chapter 2: Views from Outside

… Team's Report (1987) * What's New at Frisbee U. (1990) * The Courage and Vision to Experiment (1990) NEASC Visiting Team's Report on Hampshire College, 1987 The seven members of the team representing the New England Association of Schools …

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Direct Loan Fee and Upfront Interest Rebate

… Direct Loan Fee and Upfront Interest Rebate The Direct student loan has an origination fee equal to approximately one percent of the amount borrowed. The loan fee on the Direct parent PLUS loan is approximately …

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Trustees Establish Environmental Professorship to Honor Jonathan Lash Presidency

… as Hampshire’s sixth president and lifetime of service to the global environmental movement, the board of trustees has … the primary focus for inquiry and teaching. The trustees set a goal to fund the chair with $2.5 million in private … EducationImportant Announcements … The trustees set a goal to fund the chair with $2.5 million in private …

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Course Registration Information and Forms

… Additional forms, requirements, and advice Be prepared for the registration process and requirements Five College … courses Handling course time conflicts Registering from the waitlist Maintaining your schedule Independent Study … Auditing courses Advanced standing Enrollment between the add and drop deadline Preparing for preregistration and …

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Majora Carter, Bill McKibben, and Jason McLennan to Headline Dedication Event for Environmentalism and Environmental Justice

… recognized widely for achievements such as delivering the groundbreaking TEDTalk “Greening the Ghetto,” one of the … to lift people out of poverty.” Carter has continually set standards of excellence with projects such as green … to lift people out of poverty.” Carter has continually set standards of excellence with projects such as green …

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