Rebecca Nordstrom: Sparking New Discoveries
… Rebecca Nordstrom knows movement. In theory and practice, the professor of dance has pushed the boundaries of what the human body can do. Many times, it's student work that has …
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Number Theory
… I would do philosophy, and those were good classes. But the math classes surpassed my expectations so much that I … really catches Engberg's attention. Essentially a study of the properties of integers (negative and positive numbers and … yet, that are fascinating and extremely important in the field," he says, noting that even when answers are …
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Social Media Guidelines
… based on Hampshire's community standards may be deleted by the page administrators. Norms for Community Living Each member of the community has rights that afford personal protection and ensure the College’s commitment to learning and the advancement of …
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Roles and Responsibilities
… Roles and Responsibilities The following table provides an overview of who is responsible for executing the tasks associated with the pre-award and post-award administration of faculty …
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Purchasing Department: Useful Forms
… form W-9 New vendors If you have not done business with the College before, please fill out I.R.S. form W-9 and email … 893 West St. Amherst, MA 01002. Companies: Please include the "remit to" address, as it may be different from the legal address noted on the W-9 Please include the phone …
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Lynn Miller: Producing Top-Notch Researchers
… helped shape Hampshire's School of Natural Science over the past 40 years. He continues to find fresh approaches in his research and teaching. One ongoing project, the sight of which benefits the entire campus community, involves daylilies. "I have a …
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Code of Ethics
… Code of Ethics Purchasing Manual Hampshire College endorses the code of the National Association of Educational Buyers (NAEB). When obtaining goods and services for the College, staff should understand and follow this code. It …
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Replacement and Duplicate Diplomas
… and Duplicate Diploma Policy In accordance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) , only the individual who earned the diploma can request a replacement or duplicate diploma. …
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In Memoriam 1970–1979
… In Memoriam 1970–1979 We have been saddened to learn of the deaths of the following members of the Hampshire community. If you would like more information, …
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Minutes of Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC): March 29, 2012
… talked about our billed premium versus total costs over the past 12 month period which is showing a 90.56% loss ratio … - Jerry was unable to attend, however a handout on the program outline was circulated for the committee to review and provide feedback. This will be …
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Understanding and Challenging Gender Hierarchy
… While women have attained major leadership positions in the business world in recent decades, Judy Bornstein 82F … course she helped develop through a $55,000 gift to the College will focus on that issue, with a goal of … "There aren't enough women in business, especially at the highest ranks," said Bornstein, a partner and chief …
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Library Gift Policy
… Library Gift Policy The Hampshire College library welcomes monetary and in-kind … a variety of purposes, including purchase of materials for the collection or endowments for continuing support. Because of severely limited shelf space, the library must be very selective in adding material to the …
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Division III Advising
… Division III Advising Div III The final stage of a Hampshire education is a two-semester project or paper done during the fourth year. In addition to finishing this major … Students begin to formulate their plans for Div III during the spring of their third year, or sixth semester, in a …
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Minutes of Benefits Advisory Committee (BAC) January 29, 2013
… from Thursday, October 31, 2012, were approved. II. The benefit survey from 2012 highlighted employee interest in … confidential survey our employees could take called the personal health assessment (PHA) and how members of the Tufts health plan could use the results from the PHA to …
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Commencement Remarks by President Ralph J. Hexter
… permit me to invoke presidential privilege and call for the first of many rounds of applause for the students themselves. Graduating students of Hampshire, … none of you would be graduating. First, let us recognize the staff and faculty, every one of them, who are such …
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Examples of Research Projects Requiring IRB Review
… Perspectives I propose to undertake an ethnography of the 2010 Shanghai World Exposition (SWE) in Shanghai, People's Republic of China. I will use an on-the-ground ethnographic approach to investigate where and how … cultural, and national--are produced by participants of the SWE, utilizing data collected to bring a critical lens to …
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CS Research Fund
… CS Research Fund Description: The CS Research Fund supports independent student research projects in the cognitive sciences: psychology, neuroscience, computer … travel to professional conferences can be supported if the student is presenting research findings. Deadline: …
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Using Shared Drives
… a Shared Drive and Add Members Open Google Drive . In the left navigation, click Shared Drives. At top, click New . Enter a name. Click Create. At the top, under the Shared Drive name, click +Add Members. Add people using …
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Health and Safety
… Safety COVID-19 and Travel Hampshire College has lifted the suspension of all college-sponsored international travel in light of the worldwide security situation due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Student college-sponsored …
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Area Attractions
… Area Attractions The Amherst area is rich in opportunities to explore. Whether … Museums 10 Museums10 is a consortium forged to celebrate the collections and promote the programs of its affiliated museums to local, regional, …
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Hill, Benjamin Mako - 1999F
… On October 31, 2008, Benjamin Mako Hill 99F returned to the Hampshire campus to give a lecture entitled "Revealing … Teach Us About Technology and Power." Hill's talk spoke to the power that technological forms hold over the content and methods of communication available to the …
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Chinese Language Table
… teacher Zhu Chen decided to take her lessons out of the classroom for both beginning and more advanced students. With the help of assistant teacher Huiyong Hu, Zhu has started a Chinese Language Table in the college dining hall. The group expands on lessons learned …
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Kim Saal 70F is New Alumni Trustee
… College welcomes Kim Saal 70F to its board of trustees as the elected alumni trustee. "Since attending Hampshire, learning and teaching have continued to be the cornerstone of my career. From being on the faculty at the University of Washington School of …
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Credit Balances and Refund Checks
… “Request a Refund.” Students may also elect to leave the credit on their accounts to be applied to a future … from a federal Direct PLUS Loan will be refunded to the borrowing parent upon request, unless that parent grants written permission to release the funds to the student. Additionally, a credit balance …
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Beinecke Scholarship for Graduate Studies
… for Graduate Studies To be considered, students must apply the year BEFORE graduation, i.e., apply in January 2018 if you will finish your degree in Dec. 2018 or May 2019. The Beinecke Scholarship provides $34,000 for graduate study … for that field, and financial need, consider applying! The Beinecke Scholarship program seeks to encourage and …
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