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Outdoor Leadership

… Outdoor Leadership Developing outdoor leadership skills and opportunities is an OPRA … programmatic goal. In addition to offering a semester-long Outdoor Leadership course, OPRA offers opportunities for …

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Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics

… Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics (OPRA) gives special emphasis to combining your outdoor and physical learning experiences with the rest of …

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Outdoor Programs

… Outdoor Programs The OPRA staff is committed to providing … and intermediate skill levels. OPRA Trips  sign up for an Outdoor Program Outdoor trips are a great way to sample the many types of …

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Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics Staff

… Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics Staff Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics Staff You are here Sitewide Search Eric Nazar Associate Director of Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics …

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Scholarships and Funding

… Scholarships and Funding Outdoor Programs Scholarship This scholarship program …  Rolling application Apply Now Kathy Kyker-Snowman Outdoor Leader Training Fund for Women For 30 years, Kathy … of all ages to discover their strengths through energetic outdoor adventuring.  At the age of 52, Kathy lost her …

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Student Groups & Activities

… as well as intercollegiate club sports , intramurals, an outdoor recreation program , and access to the clubs, … staff are happy to help Hampshire students get involved! Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics OPRA emphasizes combining your outdoor and physical activities and physical learning …

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Outdoor Fire Procedure

… Outdoor Fire Procedure Notify Campus Safety and Wellbeing in … 2 feet (0.6m) in height. Download Print Version (pdf) … Outdoor Fire Procedure …

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Meeting Facilities at Hampshire

… gatherings, and brainstorming sessions, such as an outdoor pavilion, two living rooms, a tavern, and our rustic … Recreational Facilities Hampshire College has indoor and outdoor recreational facilities available for organizations … and locker rooms during regularly scheduled hours. Our outdoor facilities include Nature and hiking trails 10 …

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Sept. 12-13: Living Building Challenge Mini-Conference

… They include such common materials as neoprene, PVC, chlorine, lead, and cadmium. More information » … key ecological principles, demonstration gardens, and outdoor learning spaces to engage and connect people with the … They include such common materials as neoprene, PVC, chlorine, lead, and cadmium. More information » …

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Track 2017 Results

… Track 2017 Results Spring 2017 Results Outdoor Track Meet Schedule Day Date Opponent/Contest … May 6 7 Sisters Trail Race Amherst, MA Results   … Outdoor Track Meet Schedule Day Date Opponent/Contest …

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Women's and Men's Track

… Sat  2/29/20 Harvard Club Invitational  Boston   Outdoor Season - Canceled due to COVID Sat 3/28/20 Corsair … Sat  2/29/20 Harvard Club Invitational  Boston   Outdoor Season - Canceled due to COVID Sat 3/28/20 Corsair …

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Experiential Education

… day of experiential learning at Hampshire. Classes Outdoor Adventure Sampler This is an opportunity to experience the many activities that make up outdoor adventure. Students will be introduced to natural … include canoeing, sea kayaking, climbing, hiking, outdoor cooking, ropes course, caving, and group initiatives. …

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How To Build A Non-Toxic Net-Zero Living Building

… (HCFCs) Lead Mercury Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Wood treatments containing Creosote, Arsenic or … free. Virtually all wire in the world is made with PVC-coating, Wright said. The team ended up installing as few products as possible in the Kern Center with PVC wires; one product installed was a Mitsubishi heat pump …

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Centers, Services, and Offices

… within the Division of Student Affairs. Learn More Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics Rock climbing, … rafting, yoga, aquatics. With Hampshire's exceptional outdoor and athletics program, this is just the tip of your …

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Hampshire to Host College Outdoor Festival April 16

… Hampshire to Host College Outdoor Festival April 16 Lara Leilani Matthias The Appalachian Mountain Club is sponsoring the 5 College Outdoor Festival this Saturday, April 16. The goal is to … food.  The festival is organized by Hampshire’s Office of Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics (OPRA) in …

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Fire Safety

… Evacuation Plan (pdf) Hot Work Program Office Fire Safety Outdoor Fire Procedure Residential Emergency Fire Procedures … Evacuation Plan (pdf) Hot Work Program Office Fire Safety Outdoor Fire Procedure Residential Emergency Fire Procedures …

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Women's and Men's Cross Country

… fall, Coach Amy Rusiecki is offering Trail Running through Outdoor Programs. … Due to COVID-19 precautions, Hampshire … fall, Coach Amy Rusiecki is offering Trail Running through Outdoor Programs. … Women's and Men's Cross Country …

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Hampshire College Mourns the Death of Bob Garmirian, Influential Director of Outdoor Programs and Recreational Athletics

… Mourns the Death of Bob Garmirian, Influential Director of Outdoor Programs and Recreational Athletics Anne Pinkerton … excellent direction and innovation for OPRA (now called Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics) during his … tenure. At Hampshire, Garmirian developed pioneering outdoor programs and fostered the growth of athletics. He and …

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Area Attractions

… you're looking for small towns or big cities; museums or outdoor adventures; performing arts and music; or shopping, … Conservatory State Parks Volleyball Hall of Fame Zoar Outdoor (kayaking, rafting, zipping) … Arts and Museums … Conservatory State Parks Volleyball Hall of Fame Zoar Outdoor (kayaking, rafting, zipping) … Area Attractions …

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Students Win Top Design Prize at National Conference

… the filter in four-foot-tall, six-inch-diameter clear PVC tubes, and then we had two days at the conference to … focus was on gray-water filtering using similar PVC piping and Markle studied water quality and filtration … the filter in four-foot-tall, six-inch-diameter clear PVC tubes, and then we had two days at the conference to …

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Mia Sullivan F22 Digs Into Hampshire’s Outdoor Past

… Mia Sullivan F22 Digs Into Hampshire’s Outdoor Past Hampshire student Mia Sullivan F22 is all about … hands-on learning and adventures in nature. She’s studying outdoor education and leadership, digitizing images from … When Mia was looking for a college, Hampshire’s OPRA (Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics) offerings …

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C.A.P.E.S. Staff

C.A.P.E.S. Staff C.A.P.E.S. Staff You are here Sitewide Search C.A.P.E.S Lead Team Lori Bouchard (she/her) Director of Campus Safety & Wellbeing labPS@hampshire.edu Bill Zito (he/him) Director of Campus Safety & Wellbeing wzito@hampshire.edu Jenny Kurtz …

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Hampshire College Smoking Policy

… 25 feet of all buildings. Effective September 1, 2016, outdoor smoking will be restricted to designated smoking … 25 feet of all buildings. Effective September 1, 2016, outdoor smoking will be restricted to designated smoking …

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Physical Wellness

… in to a fitness class or join an athletic team through  Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics Attend a … in to a fitness class or join an athletic team through  Outdoor Programs, Recreation, and Athletics Attend a …

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Social Wellness

… or trip led by campus leadership and activities (CLA)  or outdoor programs, recreation, and athletics (OPRA). Browse … or trip led by campus leadership and activities (CLA)  or outdoor programs, recreation, and athletics (OPRA). Browse …

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