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Visit the Farm

… Visit the Farm Visitors and volunteers are welcome to tour the Hampshire Farm and are encouraged to get involved! Please … access. Thank you, and enjoy your visit! Directions The farm is located on the northeast edge of campus on West …

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The Five College Consortium

The Five College Consortium One of the country's most exciting and active educational … were Amherst, Smith, and Mount Holyoke Colleges and the University of Massachusetts Amherst. They set out to … could be a more effective intellectual and moral force in the world. Part of the plan: share the resources of all five …

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The Hampshire Fellows Program

The Hampshire Fellows Program When Hampshire opened in 1970, the entering 250 students were predominently first-years, fresh out of high school. The planners felt that an older student presence would be …

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Using the Classroom Projectors

… Using the Classroom Projectors The majority of Hampshire classrooms have projection systems … for individual classroom equipment information as well as the additional equipment (DVD player, classroom computer, …

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Taxes and International Students

… International Students Taxes and International Students The information below does not apply to students who are permanent residents of the U.S. (have a "green card"), have U.S. passports, or are … for tax purposes if you have lived for 5 years or more in the U.S. All international students are required to fill out …

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Listening and the Brain

… Listening and the Brain In his first semester as a student at Hampshire … Blumberg took steroids to reduce cochlear inflammation and the condition cleared up. But Blumberg's curiosity didn't. He found books on the subject and became interested in hearing loss. "I was …

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The Wellness Center

The Wellness Center Who we are The Wellness Center is a component of the Office of Student Success and Engagement in the Department of Student Affairs. We recognize the need to …

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The Hampshire College Frog

The Hampshire College Frog When Hampshire College opened in … all kinds were just coming into academic fashion. One of the results of this trend was a desire to integrate … of purposes, academic and social. In addition, everyone at the College was brand new, and most were unknown to everyone …

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The New Employee Computing Request Form

The New Employee Computing Request Form If you're hiring a new employee, your work doesn't end with the offer acceptance. To ensure a smooth transition, please be sure to fill out the New Employee Computing Request Form well before the

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Change in the Making: A Campaign for Hampshire

… Change in the Making: A Campaign for Hampshire On December 3, alums, … parents, friends, faculty, staff, and students gathered in the Red Barn to launch  Change in the Making: A Campaign for Hampshire . It was a  perfect …

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The Baldwin Year

The Baldwin Year Opportunity. Challenge. Community. During the Baldwin year, scholars participate fully in the College academic program, residential community, and …

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A Message from the AAG: January 31, 2019

… A Message from the AAG: January 31, 2019 In the last few weeks, Hampshire alums have shown their passion and energy. More than 240 alums have joined the alumni Facebook group in just 10 days, and more than 500 …

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The Barbara Mettler Archive

The Barbara Mettler Archive Barbara Mettler , dancer, dance … to diverse lay people, including adults, children, and the handicapped, primarily from her own Mettler Studios. Her students later formed the International Association for Creative Dance to carry the

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Role of the Advisor and Advising Communities

… Role of the Advisor and Advising Communities Division I Advisor During Division I, the faculty advisor supports each student's academic … progress toward completion of Div I, including assembling the Div I portfolio. Divisional Seminar Advising Communities …

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The Center for Design

The Center for Design The Center for Design offers a unique laboratory for the exploration of design and fabrication. This facility is … a wide range of materials and processes. Students may use the facility for academic and personal projects. There are no …

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Driving for the college

… Driving for the college Only Five College credentialed drivers may drive … purpose or drive students in your own car or use: Complete the driver credentialing form  and update each year. Complete the  Driver Safety Training  for Hampshire College and …

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The Environmental Committee

The Environmental Committee The Environmental Committee (EnviroCom), made up of elected … and appointed faculty, staff, and students, engages the community in environmental and sustainability issues. … EnviroCom is an advisory body and action committee to the President and the community at large.  Responsibilities: …

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History of the Baldwin Program

… History of the Baldwin Program Founded in 1992, the James Baldwin Scholars Program originally started as an … African-American men in accessing higher education. Now, the program provides opportunities to a small group of …

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Ethics and the Common Good

… Ethics and the Common Good The Ethics and the Common Good Project is a transformative, … engagement, ethical leadership, and community building to the forefront of a Hampshire education. Our Mission The

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Policy on the Use of Third-Party Sites

… Policy on the Use of Third-Party Sites There are many reasons that … they are receiving official, accurate information about the College. Hampshire will benefit from the expanded visibility and reputational opportunities. The

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Waitlisted?

… Waitlisted? Important:  If you have been invited to join the waitlist, it is very important to  let us know if you … enroll at Hampshire this fall, we understand that being on the waitlist is a hard place to be. It also means that you likely have questions. If the answer to your question is not provided below, please …

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Financial Aid Office

… Office Learning Made for You, Made Affordable Who We Are The financial aid office's responsibility is to review all … financial aid with student accounts. Please visit the student accounts office webpage for information related to student billing. Location: 2nd floor of the R.W. Kern Center Hours: We are open Monday through …

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Sustainability at the Farm

… Sustainability at the Farm The Hampshire College Farm, like the rest of the College, has worked hard on its …

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Mission and Vision

… Mission and Vision Mission The mission of Hampshire College is to foster a lifelong … contribute to knowledge, justice, and positive change in the world and, by doing so, to transform higher education. Vision We believe that graduating learners with the ingenuity, purpose, capacity, and grit to mobilize …

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The Logo

The Logo The Hampshire College logo includes a mark with four rectangles that form an H in the open space between them, represents the four colleges (Amherst, Mount Holyoke, and Smith …

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