Acquiring Land for the New College
… Acquiring Land for the New College After Harold F. Johnson pledged six million dollars in 1965 to found the new college that would become Hampshire, one of the first tasks was to acquire land on which to build the …
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Bob Stiles: "Father of the College"
… Bob Stiles: "Father of the College" Have you ever wondered about the photo of the old Yankee farmer that is prominently displayed in the …
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The Early Learning Center
… The Early Learning Center Center Applications The Early Learning Center is currently accepting applications for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers for the 2025-26 academic year. Applications for our waitlist can …
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Richard Barber and The Whole Gritty City
… Richard Barber and The Whole Gritty City As a stu dent, Richard Barber 71F … When a fellow student started to make a film based on the comedy and then abandoned the project, Barber took the footage and taught himself to …
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Richard Barber and The Whole Gritty City
… Richard Barber and The Whole Gritty City As a stu dent, R i chard Barber 71F … When a fellow student started to make a film based on the comedy and then abandoned the project, Barber took the footage and taught himself to …
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History of the Bridge Café
… History of the Bridge Café The Bridge Café began as a student project. When the Robert Crown Center was built in 1974, the Bridge was …
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The Rosenthal Fund for Faculty
… The Rosenthal Fund for Faculty Hampshire faculty stand out in a crowd. They’re restless and inquisitive, just like the students they teach. They thrive on experimentation and … of at other institutions. In short, they redefine the meaning of college teaching. Faculty-student …
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The Bradford College Room
… The Bradford College Room Why is the special collections room in the library named for Bradford College? Bradford College was …
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About the Center
… About the Center History The Hampshire College Early Learning Center was founded in the fall of 1981 by Hampshire College staff who saw the need …
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The Division Free Bell
… The Division Free Bell When alum Jonathan Frank 76F passed his Division III after much effort, he felt the college needed a way for students to celebrate such a … an old brass bell, formerly belonging to a ship named the Olinda , and donated it to the college in 1981 with the …
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The Loan Application Process
… The Loan Application Process Step 1: Review all financing … be sure to review all available options, including the Direct Parent PLUS loan , a state-sponsored loan, home … areconsidering a private alternative loan, we suggest that the student borrow no more than $5,000 per year. Consider the …
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Readmission Information
… Readmission Information The Readmissions Committee meets once per semester in early … early December – our readmissions process is not rolling. The Committee consists of the Deans of Academic Support and Advising, the Director of …
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Naming the College
… Naming the College Would you like to attend Hitchcock College? Or … perhaps Hadley College? These were two of several names in the running for Hampshire College when it was being founded. … gift to start this new institution of higher education, the first trustees were faced with the necessity of choosing …
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The Div III Archive: Submission Instructions
… The Div III Archive: Submission Instructions Preserve your … to future Hampshire students by submitting a copy to the library’s Div III Archive. The Div III Archive, maintained by the Harold F. Johnson …
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Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship
… of Fallen Heroes Scholarship Students who are eligible for the Federal Pell Grant whose parent or guardian died in the line of duty while performing as a public safety officer are eligible to apply for the Children of Fallen Heroes Scholarship. Approved students …
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The Mitziko Sawada Resource Library
… The Mitziko Sawada Resource Library The Mitziko Sawada Resource Library, housed on the first floor of the Lebrn-Wiggins-Pran Cultural Center, …
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The Yurt
… The Yurt How does the Hampshire campus come to have a yurt? The answer lies in the imagination of a group of Hampshire students. This …
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The Division for Justice, Equity, and Antiracism
… The Division for Justice, Equity, and Antiracism Leading the collective work to transform Hampshire College into an actively liberatory and anti-oppressive community, the Division of Justice, Equity, and Antiracism (JEA) equips …
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The Carollee Bengelsdorf Scholarship Fund
… The Carollee Bengelsdorf Scholarship Fund From the moment she arrived on campus, in 1973, Carollee Bengelsdorf began shaping Hampshire’s approach to the social sciences. Her fusion of teaching, mentoring, …
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The Student Engagement Office FAQs
… The Student Engagement Office FAQs The Student Engagement Office Frequently Asked Questions What are the Student Engagement Office open hours? The Student …
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Withdrawing from and Transferring out of the College
… Withdrawing from and Transferring out of the College Students who want to withdraw from Hampshire … talk with students about their plans. Deadlines and Fees The Declaration of Intent must be filed in CASA by the enrollment notification deadline. The enrollment …
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The Ingenuity Awards
… The Ingenuity Awards Hampshire thrives on the passion, energy, dedication, and determination of our students. The Ingenuity Awards honor students and groups of students …
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Admission to the Early Learning Center
… Admission to the Early Learning Center Application Procedures Enrollment … an opening arises). Enrollment begins with students from the waiting list followed by new applications. The waiting list "rolls over" from year to year. Admissions …
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Sampling of Theatre Courses
… of Theatre Courses Intro to Playwriting: Unearthing the Stories Within This course will give students the opportunity to create original theatrical work. The class structure will function as a creative incubator for …
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The College Seal
… The College Seal The Hampshire seal comprises the breadfruit tree, the College motto Non Satis Scire (“To know is not enough”), …
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