James Patten

= A little about me: =

''I came to Hampshire College as a contractor working for Ikon Office Solutions. I was working in Duplications for approximately a year before hearing about the Post Office position. I was doing copying and printing and helping to keep the on campus copiers up and running, as well as all my other duties in Duplications. Scanning became really big and kept us busy in the start of each semester with readings sudents would have in their classes.''

''I became "the New Fred" in the Post office when the real Fred Poulin left Hampshire. I had some big shoes to fill. Fred was a funny guy who joked a lot with the student workers. I was more the quiet type, but I warm up fast. That was 5 years ago. My 1st day was actually January 3rd and it was a snow day! The campus was shut down on my 1st day! I have had prior mailroom experience through other jobs, not only with Ikon but with Phoenix Insuance Company as well.''

''I knew once I had been around Hampshire that I loved this place and would never want to leave. I feel at home here and am happy to be a part of the Hampshire community. I feel that people really feel like they are like family here. It's deep. The experiences we share with one another really are what makes us all grow, together as a whole. I am happy to share my knowledge and smiles and laughs. I am here for anyone who needs me. I always try to help if I can. It's who I am and what I'm all about. I still follow the boyscout law that I learned through scouting, and I try to do a good turn daily.''

''Stop on into the Post Office and say hello if you have a chance. It's a nice place to be.''