SPARC-Sponsored Internship Grants

… SPARC awards grants to assist students with the costs of doing an unpaid or underpaid internship.  Smith-Barr … honor two individuals: David E. Smith , professor emeritus of English and American Studies and one of Hampshire's founding faculty members, and Iris Barr , the …

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The Yurt

… come to have a yurt? The answer lies in the imagination of a group of Hampshire students. This project, student-initiated, … in 1993 as a group independent study project. The goals of the project were to "explore the processes of experiential …

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Mission Statement

… Mission Statement It is the mission of SPARC (Supporting your Purpose through Action, Resources, … Connections) to complement the innovative academic program of Hampshire College by supporting the efforts of students and alumni/ae to take their knowledge and …

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Jonathan Lash Professorship

… president in 2018. Jonathan brought more than four decades of environmental leadership, climate-change, and … when he took over the helm as the engaged, patient leader of this experimenting college. To honor Jonathan’s legacy of service to the environmental movement and his remarkable …

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Division I (pre-fall 2020)

… 2020) Division I (pre-fall 2020 students) The first stage of a Hampshire education, meant to expose students to at … course (or other supervised learning activity) in four out of five distribution areas to fulfill their distribution … or specially designated 200-level course in four out of five distribution areas (which includes the tutorial) and …

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Number Theory

… really catches Engberg's attention. Essentially a study of the properties of integers (negative and positive numbers and zero, … fractions), it's a field that has captivated some of history's greatest mathematical minds. "There are a lot of

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Meet Your Wellness Center (Enfield) Peer Supports!

… and Biology. I’m particularly interested in the evolution of interpersonal/group dynamics, empathy, and the emerging science of psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy. I love gobbling up … me because the opportunity to be involved in a community of compassionate and caring students who want nothing more …

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News Archive 2012 / 2013

… Photos from Div IV and Reunion 2013 "Guarding the Doors of Our Dream Palaces" Speech of Conferral of Honorary Degrees to Charles and Polly Longsworth CASE …

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Maintaining Your Status and Organizing Visa Documents

… legally in the U.S. for a period referred to as "duration of status" (D/S). This means that the student may remain in the U.S. for that period of time during which the student is "maintaining F-1 student … with the international student advisor at the beginning of each semester. This has to be done within 30 days after …

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Informational Interviewing

… Interviewing Informational interviewing is one of the best ways to get good career information and start building your network of career contacts after graduation. It simply involves … ask questions to learn about such things as pros and cons of the work, the demands, the sources of satisfaction, the …

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Disorientation Packet

… » This disorientation packet was created in the summer of 2007 by graduating students interested in documenting their perceptions regarding issues of race and diversity on campus. It was updated in the summer of 2011 by Ria Sen 07F and JD Stokely 07F. While it is not …

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No to SATs/ACTs: Not Even Optional

… these scores if a student wished to submit them as part of an application. As of 2014, we haven't even accepted them; we are entirely test … with faculty to create a rigorous personalized course of study, culminating in a yearlong final project. Classroom …

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Carbon Nation Film Premiere

… on February 10, 2011. This premiere marked the start of a nationwide tour that runs through March. The film is directed by Peter Byck. Read L.A. Times review of Carbon Nation >> Byck's sister-in-law, Deanna Byck 82 F, … to Artemis Joukowsky 81F , and the pair saw the screening of An Inconvenient Truth together at Sundance in 2006. In the …

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Massachusetts ID and License

… if you want to avoid having to provide additional proof of identification or carry your passport in stores, you may … while in the U.S.) can be obtained through a Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) branch office. Note: In order to … you need to have a Social Security number and pay a fee of $25. You can begin the ID application process online at …

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Virus and Security

… interconnected global environment, adequate protection of information involves some steps, including policies, … Password Security You are responsible for the security of your account and the confidentiality of your password. Learn how to keep it secure, keep it safe, …

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Your Financial Aid Offer

… and any supporting documentation requested; the level of need is determined. The Hampshire College Financial Aid … policies. Need is the difference between the cost of attendance and the expected family contribution. The financial aid offer may contain these different types of aid: a student loan recommendation (a federal loan that …

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Teaching Assistant

… to attend the class sessions and spend a minimum of six hours weekly outside of class on duties related to the course. Teaching assistants … the semester in order to be able to assist in any of the following as negotiated with the professor: Course …

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Roles and Responsibilities

… 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 grants. PI: Principal investigator (or project … for the programmatic and administrative aspects of the project and/or research. GO: Grants Office (Jennifer …

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Loan Extension Policy / Exceptional Request Process

… committee as well as media services staff well in advance of their desired date of loan and be ready to follow this procedure: 1. Student … name and entering year Student phone number and email List of all items being requested, including all cables and …

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Five College Dance

… Dance  Five College Dance comprises the dance departments of our member campuses (including Amherst, Hampshire, Mount Holyoke, and Smith Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst), with each offering its own … Among the Five Colleges, a complete and varied schedule of classes is offered taught by a wide range of faculty …

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Funding and Eligibility for CS Research Fund

… can apply. You must be a current student at the time of the research project/internship. Graduating students are … Applications will be evaluated on the intellectual merit of the proposed work and the necessity of the budget items, as justified in your proposal. …

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Student Position with SSiMS Fall 2014

… SSiMS Fall 2014 Hampshire College’s Center for the Study of Science in Muslim Societies (SSiMS) seeks a diverse selection of Five College students to work on a video evaluation … compile and evaluate online videos about various aspects of Islam and science that have been created and posted to the …

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Cycling

… in a road bike and mountain bike mecca! There are hundreds of miles of trail riding accessible directly from Hampshire's campus. … across the Pioneer Valley. Within this range are miles of technical and scenic trails that are ideal for mountain …

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Tobacco Task Force

… Tobacco Task Force The purpose of the Tobacco Task Force was to bring together a representative group of Hampshire College staff, faculty, and students on campus to: Evaluate the effectiveness of current smoking  policy, compliance, enforcement, and …

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IRB General Information

… a formal application if your project or study meets both of these conditions: If you are conducting " research ," and … subjects are involved, either directly or through the use of identifiable data (pdf) about them. For purposes of this policy, a "human subject" is any specific living …

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