The College Seal

… official identifying mark, only Hampshire College's Board of Trustees, the Office of the President, and the Office of Communications may authorize its use. The seal appears on …

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Sexual Orientation

… histories have determined cultural understandings of sexuality and sexual orientation. Levels of inclusion, tolerance, and acceptance vary by culture in … and relationships? What are the histories and experiences of queer communities? What queer spaces are available to me? …

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The Early Learning Center

… with input from staff and parents to meet the needs of children and families. The Center is a unique community composed of varied constituencies: children, parents, teachers, … community that honors and is enriched by the contributions of all who play, learn, work, teach, study, and visit it. The …

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Announcements and Lists Policies

… and calendar system to facilitate the exchange of timely and topical information among students, faculty, … out each morning provides an open forum for all members of the College to post events and announcements. Both … will appear on the public campus calendar . Any member of the community may submit events or announcements and may …

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Title X Regulations Affecting Private Loans

… funds are disbursed to colleges. These provisions, part of Title X of the Higher Education Opportunity Act, help to provide more … information for borrowers and co-signers about the terms of the loan. Title X also allows for a three-day right of

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Transfer Academic Resources

… support or questions relating to planning your course of study at Hampshire. Zena Clift 90F is the senior associate dean of advising, and the dean who works with all transfer students. You can meet with any of the deans in CASA, but Anne is the person to speak with if …

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Gifts from a Retirement Plan

… heirs, consider making Hampshire College the beneficiary of all or a portion of your retirement plan. By giving your plan to the College, … your wishes, simply advise the plan administrator of your decision and sign the form the plan requires. For an …

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Religion

… Religion Studying abroad can enrich an understanding of your own religious beliefs while providing an opportunity … look like for you, it is important to explore questions of religion: Questions to Consider How will my religious … identity? How can I practice my religion? Are there places of worship? How accessible are they? What are the cultural …

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Carol Bergman 72F

… that disproportionately impact poor people and people of color, including criminal justice reform, domestic … to working for several NGOs, she served as director of legislative affairs for drug policy in the Clinton White … the Committee on Government Operations in the U.S. House of Representatives, under Chairman John Conyers. Carol was a …

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Make Your Office Eco-Friendly

… day can significantly reduce the environmental  impact of our work. Similarly, what we buy multiplied by the many … dishes, mugs/cups, and silverware to the office instead of disposables. Reduce Set up files to save emails instead of printing them out. Proof documents on screen and preview …

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Accessible Course Materials

… course materials for all our students. If you are in need of specific assistive technology for a documented disability, … and assignments online in digital form, and as much ahead of time as possible. Make sure the text of readings is selectable and/or searchable by a computer. …

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Payment Policy

… Payment Policy The purpose of this policy is to explain students' responsibilities for … for courses at the College are responsible for payment of all charges for which they are billed. Billing and payment … : eBilling notifications are emailed during the first week of June, with payment due July 1. Spring Semester : eBilling …

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Bibliography: Volume 2

… Bibliography: Volume 2 Conway School of Landscape Design, Inc. Hampshire College Landscape Study. Conway, Mass.: Conway School of Landscape Design, 1983. HC/Archives TR.S99. Course Guide, … HC/Archives DF5.3.S3 #1. Glazer, Penina. Observations of squashed cockroach testes (memo). Amherst, Mass.: …

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Dakin House

… Dakin House Dakin House is one of Hampshire's two traditional-style residence halls. Dakin … student use. Floors and Sections There are seven sections of Dakin, each with three to four floors. The sections are: … to the dining commons and Merrill. A hall is one floor of an entire section. So, G1 is the hall that is on the first …

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Alumni Profile: Animal Behaviorist Alyssa Ward 94F

… alum, she works with a strong social conscience and a view of the big picture. In 2001, while working as an adoption … to be put down. "I wanted to be on the prevention side of that," she says, "to fix the behavior." Ward started her … planning to become a veterinarian, but Professor Emeritus of Biology Ray Coppinger "kept on me about how cool behavior …

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Identity-Based Resources

… and job landscape.  SPARC's student ambassadors put a lot of love into compiling these resources, and SPARC is committed to the continuous expansion of services and programming that promote justice, equity and … hiring to finding a workplace culture that fosters a sense of genuine belonging, BIPOC students often face unique …

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The FAFSA Form

… Student Aid (FAFSA®) is the application for various types of federal and state financial aid, such as federal grants, … get an FSA ID using their ITIN to fill out their portion of the FAFSA form online. If no ITIN is available, another … is in development, please be patient as the Department of Education makes this new process available. The 2024-25 …

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Employee or Independent Contractor?

… Massachusetts law has a significantly narrower definition of "independent contractor" than what is used by the federal … be an independent contractor relationship unless each of the following three factors applies: The individual must … job/service must be performed "outside the usual course of business of the employer." In other words, whenever the …

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Elora Pindell

… "I always knew I wanted to write," she said. "Because of the requirements I took a little of everything, and it made me realize even more that I want … noted Pindell 08F. Ryan and Arnold are co-chairs of her Division III (senior) project, a collection of short …

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Jobs and Internships

… Resources, and Connections) can help with every stage of your job or internship search, including finding your … involves understanding your skill level and the types of jobs you qualify for, finding opportunities through … Job Guide PDF Internships Internships are a form of experiential learning where you learn about a career that …

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Amended tax returns and the Verification process

… process. We need the following to verify the income of the student or the parent if an amended return was filed: A SIGNED copy of a completed and submitted IRS 1040X form. This is the form … the original IRS tax return. Please send us a SIGNED copy of the two-page form. On the student's online financial aid …

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Alumni Reel

… Alumni Reel The Alumni Reel is a curated collection of short film, television, and video clips showcasing the vision and creativity of our alums who work across these media.   Following a … celebration, we plan to return to in-person showings of the 2023 edition this fall.  Along with John Bruner 94F …

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Passports and Visas

… Passport Services and Information from the U.S. Department of State provides information and services to U.S. citizens … passport be valid six months or longer beyond the dates of your trip. Apply for or renew your passport as early as … Country Specific Information from the U.S. Department of State for every country of the world, including entry, …

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Safe Computing

… Safe Computing A variety of threats to a wide range of computing devices from client computers to mobile devices … adware, and spyware, as well as the growing nuisance of spam. Personal responsibility for protecting your computer …

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International Student Employment

… during vacation periods. *Note: You must keep track of your own hours. The student employment office and … from international student services prior to the first day of work. "Off-campus work" includes any paid work, paid … count as an off-campus work or volunteer activity. Think of it this way: If you are leaving campus (or have connected …

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