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Berkshire Compact fuels and fosters local education
The Berkshire Compact released its third major report, "Collaboration, Opportunity, and Achievement" at its March 1 meeting.

MCLA Announces 21st Day of Community Service
The North Adams Chamber of Commerce and the City of North Adams have announced the 21st Annual Community Day of Service will take place on Saturday, April 27. Registration will begin in the lower level of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) Church Street Center at 9:30 a.m.., followed by an official welcome and assignments to work teams and projects.

The Best Choice
Few students are as involved on campus as Asia Andrews '14. Her many activities, she says, contribute greatly to her education.

MCLA Earns Place On National Honor Roll For Community Service
In recognition of its commitment to volunteering, service-learning and civic engagement, Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) recently was named to the 2013 President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll by the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS).

MCLA Announces Keynote Speaker, Honorary Degree Recipients For 114th Commencement
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will celebrate its 114th Commencement exercises on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 11 a.m., in the Amsler Campus Center Gymnasium.

This year's keynote speaker will be Diane Patrick, First Lady of Massachusetts, a lawyer, domestic violence advocate, educator and community volunteer, who will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree.

MCLA Announces First of Three Accepted Students Day Events
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) has announced it will hold the first of three Accepted Student Day events this year on Friday, Feb. 22, at the MCLA Church Street Center's Eleanor Furst Roberts Auditorium.

MCLA's Richardello Elected to Second Term on the New England Regional Council of the College Board
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announces that Denise Richardello, vice president of enrollment and external relations, has been elected to a second term to the New England Regional Council of the College Board

Studying their possible futures
Students from North County schools explore career options at second annual North County Career Fair.

MCLA Career Fair in North Adams boosts variety of vocational programs
The second annual North County Career Fair was held at MCLA on January 10. Students chose two sessions from a total of 19 workshops.

Berkshire Compact for Education lauded for successful initiatives
Berkshire Compact members review accomplishments and results from the past seven years and discuss future direction.