About MCLA

Notable Speakers

We routinely welcome notable speakers to campus who meet with students and faculty, present to the community and complement our academic mission. Recent speakers include Charlayne Hunter-Gault, NPR special correspondent, as part of our Hardman Lecture Series; Paul Rusesabagina, author of An Ordinary Man and subject of the film Hotel Rwanda, as part of our Public Policy Lecture Series; and U.S. Senator John Kerry, D-Massachusetts, our 2008 Commencement speaker.

Hardman Lecture Series

This lecture series presents in-depth discussions with some of the leading journalists of our time and is made possible through the generosity of the Hardman Family Endowment.

Public Policy Lecture Series

In 2008, MCLA announced the establishment of the Public Policy lecture series, making public policy forums an ongoing part of the College's long-term speaker offerings, in complement to MCLA's major in political science and public policy.  The series is made possible through the generous support of the Ruth Proud Charitable Trust.

MCLA Elizabeth and Lawrence Vadnais Environmental Issues Lecture

This annual lecture series is named for Professor Lawrence H. Vadnais and is sponsored by the Vadnais Endowment. 

Black History Month / Women's History Month Celebration

Co-sponsored by MCLA's President's Office, Office of Academic Affairs, Office of Student Affairs, the Center for Multicultural Education, and the Susan B. Anthony Women's Center. 

Faculty Brown Bag Lectures

MCLA faculty are engaged in research and special projects.  Each semester select faculty present and discuss their scholarly activities at our "Brown Bag Lecture Series".

Green Living Seminar Series

Every semester the Green Living Seminars center around a different topic, timely and relevant in current sustainability issues.

Tricks of the Trade

A program of MCLA's Berkshire Cultural Resource Center, Tricks of the Trade is a professional development seminar series for artists and creatives.