The President In The News

Arts Education
MCLA wasn't the first stop for Pamela Buchanan '12 in her quest to earn a bachelor's degree. Along the way, she attended five other colleges, but, at each institution, financial or personal issues halted her progress.

Tenth Annual MCLA Undergraduate Research Conference April 19
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will hold its 10th Annual Undergraduate Research Conference (URC) on Thursday, April 19. Posters will be presented from 8:30-10:30 a.m. in Venable Gym and paper presentations and exhibits will take place in sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in Murdock Hall and Bowman Hall.

MCLA VP to Serve on the New England Regional Council of the College Board
Denise Richardello, vice president of enrollment and external relations at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA), recently was named to the New England Regional Council of the College Board.

Making a Difference
On her way to a career in medicine, Jennifer Baptiste '13 helps to improve life for others throughout the campus and the greater community.

Eighth graders explore future careers at MCLA
MCLA hosts its first North County Career Fair for eighth grade students.

MCLA Hosts Berkshire Compact Aspirations Committee Initiative 8th Grade Career Fair
The Berkshire Compact Aspirations Committee Initiative will present an 8th grade career fair at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) for students from northern Berkshire high schools on Wednesday, Jan.11.

Berkshire Chamber of Commerce Announces 2011 Francis H. Hayden Memorial Award Winner
The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2011 Francis H. Hayden Memorial Award Winner, Dr. Mary K. Grant, President of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA).

Convenient Classrooms
MCLA will offer spring courses at a newly established facility in downtown Pittsfield. The Education Center at Conte, inside the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building, is part of a unique agreement with the U.S. General Services Administration.

MCLA Announces Spring Classes for Pittsfield Education Center at Conte
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) this spring semester will offer three undergraduate classes, as well as two graduate classes in Education, at the Education Center at Conte, inside of the Silvio O. Conte Federal Building in downtown Pittsfield.

Dr. Robert Gates, Secretary of Defense (2006-2011), to deliver public policy address at MCLA
Former Secretary of Defense Dr. Robert M. Gates, who served for 26 years in the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and on the National Security Council, will deliver a public policy address for Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) newly named "Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Lecture" on Tuesday, Nov. 1, at 7 p.m. in the MCLA Amsler Campus Center gymnasium.