School Definitions of Research

… Research carried out by Hampshire faculty and students in the School of Critical Social Inquiry focuses on questions … experience, etc.). This approach to research challenges the mainstream assumption that useful, legitimate knowledge … others) aim to provide a more nuanced understanding of the world from a variety of perspectives rather than simply …

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Academic Listserves and Blogs

… in opportunities for research and exploration in the field of animal behavior. It provides news on current … and funds available, as well as information on the Animal Behavior Student Group. Join Animal Behavior … related to child development; children/youth and the arts; teaching and learning; and youth empowerment. Join …

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Labs on Campus

… For assistance with computers, copiers, and printing in the library, see lab monitors in the Airport Lounge or 3rd floor lab, or go to the circulation desk on the 1st floor. IT maintains the

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Financing Graduate School

… General First, you must have a realistic expectation of the costs involved in attending graduate school: It can be … in several forms. Listed below are brief descriptions of the types of aid available for graduate students beyond … Many provide tuition and a stipend. Most are awarded on the basis of academic merit; therefore, it is important to …

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Employee Direct Deposit Policy

… are strongly encouraged to participate in direct deposit. The College does not issue paychecks, except for student employees and for the first paycheck received by an employee, due to … deposit.  An employee may set up multiple accounts at the same or different banking institutions for receipt of …

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Hampshire Network

… Hampshire Network The Hampshire Network  is a great resource for students and … grad school, and more.  Alumni can also post jobs on the Hampshire Network that would be ideal for alums with more … Up: Current students and alumni already have access to the Hampshire Network . You may be asked to complete your …

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Alum Email

… . When a student account is converted to an alum account, the account's access to any data on any Hampshire College … , TheHub , and some electronic Library resources listed in the Alum Access section of the Library's Circulation Policies . Email accounts will …

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About Us

… helpful for students to get an early start on discovering the potential connections between their academic interests … use a wide variety of resources to help students develop the skills and confidence to realize their dreams and make a difference in the world. We also assist alums who are refining their goals …

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Environmental Health and Safety

… Environmental Health and Safety The office of environmental health and safety provides the campus community, including faculty, staff, students, and visitors, with the support, advice, and leadership necessary to maintain a …

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Student Risk

… Student Risk The Five College Office of Risk Management (ORM) exists to minimize risk on behalf of the students, employees, and institutions within the Five College Consortium. For the student population of …

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Sample Questions for an Informational Interview

… Sample Questions for an Informational Interview Begin the interview by explaining that you'd like your contact's … to where you are in your process. Remember to stay within the time frame agreed upon for your meeting. Job and Career What are the duties/responsibilities of your job? What do you do in a …

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Course Guides 2000-2009

… Course Guides 2000-2009 Note: For the years 2000 through 2003, the Spring Supplements were to be used with the previous year's Fall course guide, which included …

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Passing Division II: Transfer Students

… II: Transfer Students Passing Division II as a Transfer The final step in Division II completion is scheduling a … to discuss your Division II performance.  Check that the Division II passing term is correct on your timeline on … Summary on your divisional/course evaluations link). The term listed is your final full semester in Division II. …

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Identity-Based Housing

… Identity-Based Housing Residence life facilitates the continuation of identity-based housing communities … Students self-select their housing designations for any of the spaces available. In accordance with federal and state … in collaboration with identity centers on campus, benefits the entire community. We must have the full engagement of all …

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Email Lists

… test info F ulbright For information and updates about the Fulbright program Creative Media Internships Film internships and the Creative Media Internship Program Health Professions News …   Hampshire College does not investigate or verify the nature or quality of opportunities posted on these email …

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Climbing

… Climbing During the early 1970s, Hampshire College constructed one of the first indoor climbing walls. The climbing wall has continued to expand and, through the

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Short-term Field Course Eligibility

… prerequisites.   Students are required to apply through the global education office using the online application system by the published application deadlines.  Review detailed …

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Access from Off Campus

… Access from Off Campus You can search the Five College Libraries catalog from any browser, … to research tools. If an item is available, click on the "Request Item" button below the item Choose "Hampshire College Student, Faculty, and …

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Timeline for Division I Completion

… I Meet with your advisees to plan course selection for the spring. Be sure to check each advisee's courses carefully … fulfilling their distribution requirements and addressing the cumulative skills. Remind them to complete and reflect … need to put together their Division I portfolios and write the retrospective essay, and complete the online passing …

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Hampshire’s 50th Anniversary Celebration

… 50th Anniversary Celebration October 16–18, 2020 Save the date for Hampshire’s 50th Anniversary and 2020 … Commencement. During this special event, which will take the place of Family & Friends Weekend, we will also come … Alums, students, faculty, staff, families, and friends of the College will gather on campus for our largest celebration …

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Sample Thank-You Letter

… Road Pittsfield, MA Dear Dr. Pierson: Thank you for taking the time to talk at length with me yesterday about my plans … I appreciated your willingness to speak so openly about the kinds of qualifications that are desirable for work in this field. Your advice about how to learn more about the field was extremely helpful. As you suggested, I talked …

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Common Data Set

… Common Data Set The Common Data Set (CDS) initiative is a collaborative effort among data providers in the higher education community and publishers as represented by the College Board, Peterson's, and U.S. News & World Report. …

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Transition to GMail and Google Calendar, May 2022

… Transition to GMail and Google Calendar, May 2022     The IT Department conducted a survey in the fall concerning our current email and calendar system.  … our personal and office calendars to Google Calendar after the end of the spring semester in late May, 2022. We plan to …

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Hampshire College Data Request Form

… Hampshire College Data Request Form The office of institutional research, in collaboration with … created a form that will make it easier for members of the Hampshire community to request and receive data about the College. If you are looking for information about …

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Elora Pindell

… numerous fields and subjects, her truest interest remains the one she arrived here with. "I always knew I wanted to write," she said. "Because of the requirements I took a little of everything, and it made … project, a collection of short stories that comment upon the intersection of race and gender. "I feel I'm writing …

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