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Marine Science

… trips are subsidized to keep student fees as low as possible. A monthly newsletter disseminates … trips are subsidized to keep student fees as low as possible. A monthly newsletter disseminates …

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January 15, 2019: Letter from President Nelson

… and we’re not immune to them. However, at Hampshire our budget is balanced, our $52 million endowment has performed … and we’re not immune to them. However, at Hampshire our budget is balanced, our $52 million endowment has performed …

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Student Speech by Unique Robinson

… of thought that thinks it's perfectly acceptable that low-income black homeowners are shamed and blamed for a … of thought that thinks it's perfectly acceptable that low-income black homeowners are shamed and blamed for a …

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Chapter 8: Student Life and the Houses

… classrooms and large meeting rooms), a substantial budget and staff for the development of house-based … matters. House staff salaries appear to be unreasonably low in view of the amount of energy, imagination, and … matters. House staff salaries appear to be unreasonably low in view of the amount of energy, imagination, and …

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Miriam Nelson, Prominent U.S. Health Scholar, Educator, and Policy Adviser, Named President of Hampshire

… of two to a diverse workforce of 55, growing the annual budget from $300,000 to $7.9 million. She and the associate … because they lack predictive value and are biased against low-income families; Developed an investment policy that is … because they lack predictive value and are biased against low-income families; Developed an investment policy that is …

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Professor Dorceta Taylor Brings Social Justice to Environmental Studies

… Equally disturbing, she found that “none of the largest-budget environmental organizations has had [at the time of … Equally disturbing, she found that “none of the largest-budget environmental organizations has had [at the time of …

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Hampshire College Welcomes Five New Members to the Board of Trustees

… data governance, analytics, customer service, compliance, budget, and enterprise risk. Plenty is a graduate of … data governance, analytics, customer service, compliance, budget, and enterprise risk. Plenty is a graduate of …

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SXSW Director Pierson Developed Critical Eye as Hampshire Student

… school football documentary Undefeated , and the monster-budget blockbuster Furious 7 . When picking a film, Pierson …

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Chapter 7: Planning and Governance

… aid was not envisioned as a significant portion of the budget. Cost efficiencies would be achieved through a 20:1 … very top of the national list; nearly 25 percent of the budget is dedicated to financial aid; the faculty is aging in … largely imagined hippie past, the modest communications budget, and the general lack of public understanding about …

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Master List of Hampshire Grants

… the time of application. Applications require a proposed budget and advisor approval. Possible areas of study include: … the time of application. Applications require a proposed budget and advisor approval. Possible areas of study include: … the time of application. Applications require a proposed budget and advisor approval. Possible areas of study include: …

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Our Year of Renewal

… team and the Board to carefully manage the College's budget amid reduced revenues. Our resources must be … team and the Board to carefully manage the College's budget amid reduced revenues. Our resources must be …

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Hampshire Is Going 100% Solar for Electricity

… is about preparing students for the future, which will be low-carbon. "We encourage our students to question and … is about preparing students for the future, which will be low-carbon. "We encourage our students to question and …

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Majora Carter, Bill McKibben, and Jason McLennan to Headline Dedication Event for Environmentalism and Environmental Justice

… toward greater self-esteem and economic potential for low-income people. The “What Buildings Should Do” event … toward greater self-esteem and economic potential for low-income people. The “What Buildings Should Do” event …

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Social-Justice Interns Work on the Front Lines of Immigration, Poverty, Health, Reproductive Rights, Global Warming

… in poverty in Kigali, Rwanda, from health services for low-income families in Los Angeles,, to an activist movement … in poverty in Kigali, Rwanda, from health services for low-income families in Los Angeles,, to an activist movement …

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Baldwin Scholar's Determination Brings Returns

… myself anywhere else,” and she enrolled. But coming from a low-income family and being the first in her family to go to … myself anywhere else,” and she enrolled. But coming from a low-income family and being the first in her family to go to …

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Hampshire College President Ed Wingenbach to Step Down in June

… funds, unrestricted endowment) to supplement the operating budget, enabling Hampshire to maintain resources as if it … funds, unrestricted endowment) to supplement the operating budget, enabling Hampshire to maintain resources as if it …

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Hampshire College Appoints Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students Zauyah Waite

… life administration encompasses strategic planning, budget management, team development, diversity and inclusion, …

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"That's It," And He Left The Room: Lessons From a Veteran Professor

… the antibiotic mycostatin, which kills fungi when given at low doses, the yeast could become resistant to them. How does the yeast resist the low-level of mycostatin? I discovered that they had mutated … the antibiotic mycostatin, which kills fungi when given at low doses, the yeast could become resistant to them. How does …

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Listening and the Brain

… became interested in hearing loss. "I was intrigued by how low levels of hearing perception can affect everything else … became interested in hearing loss. "I was intrigued by how low levels of hearing perception can affect everything else …

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Letter from Ken Rosenthal, Interim President: June 13, 2019

… collaborated in helping the College to reduce our salary budget to meet our reduced enrollment.  Regarding faculty, … collaborated in helping the College to reduce our salary budget to meet our reduced enrollment.  Regarding faculty, …

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Letter from Ken Rosenthal, Interim President: June 20, 2019

… includes $50 million to keep the College operating and the budget balanced, plus investments in improving the student … includes $50 million to keep the College operating and the budget balanced, plus investments in improving the student …

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A History of Student Activities, 1983-1987

… and White: May, 1985] Sep 1 Student enrollment falls to a low of 936. [In Black and White: October 24, 1986] Oct 30 … and White: May, 1985] Sep 1 Student enrollment falls to a low of 936. [In Black and White: October 24, 1986] Oct 30 …

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Chapter 7: Student Activism

… of the core, there is considerable delay before the low pressure coolant injection system can reflood the core up … is being considered as expendible in next year's budget.) Town meetings, a College Council, an ombudsman, and … of the core, there is considerable delay before the low pressure coolant injection system can reflood the core up …

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Chapter 2: Views from Outside

… on tuition and fees for 80 percent of its $24 million budget, was finding its efforts to attract new students … for the faculty. The 11-to-1 student-faculty ratio is not low enough, and students often have to cajole overworked … for the faculty. The 11-to-1 student-faculty ratio is not low enough, and students often have to cajole overworked …

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Chapter 3: Some Presidential Initiatives

… problems, such as waste management, may be solved through "low tech" methods applied in innovative ways. In Appropriate … is especially troubling to me after serving on the latest Budget Task Force. Those discussions were painful and … problems, such as waste management, may be solved through "low tech" methods applied in innovative ways. In Appropriate …

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