Upcoming Events
Check out Trailblazer athletics for fall schedules, results, and information.
Saturday, September 27: Alumni gathering at the MCLA Trailblazers vs. Worcester State Lancers soccer game; 5:30 p.m., Coughlin Stadium, Worcester State College. Please RSVP to Lydia Benyo '05 at (888) 677-6252 or email Lydia. After the game alumni will gather at Boston Billiards, Worcester, 8:00 to
10:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2: MCLA Presents! (formerly Patrons of the Arts) A Night in New Orleans;
7:30 p.m., MCLA Church Street Center. For tickets and information, please call 413-662-5204. Wednesday, October 22: MCLA Hardman Lecture Series presentation featuring David Brooks, New York Times columnist and commentator on Newshour with Jim Lehrer and All Things Considered; 7:00 p.m., MCLA Church Street Center. Free and open to the public. | After a brief summer hiatus, the E-Trail is back! Volunteer retreat held
Forty alumni Class agents and Alumni Association Board members returned to campus in July for the annual Alumni Retreat. After a lively discussion on ways that they can get involved in the Admissions process, attendees were updated on campus goals and activities. Governor Patrick signs Higher Education bond bill
On August 7, Governor Patrick signed a $2.2 billion capital bond bill into law, authorizing investment in infrastructure improvements, renovations, and new construction across the Commonwealth's community and state colleges and UMass. The bill included $54.5 million for the MCLA Center for Science and Innovation!
We are very grateful to the entire Berkshire legislative delegation - Representatives Dan Bosley '76, Denis Guyer, Smitty Pignatelli, and Chris Speranzo and Senator Ben Downing - for their tremendous support of this initiative. State Secretary of Education visits campus
State Secretary of Education Paul Reville visited MCLA in August. During his visit he met with some of our faculty, staff, students, members of our Board of Trustees, local educators, and area legislators. Secretary Reville left here with a promise to return and a deeper understanding of the work that we are doing, the mission of MCLA and the many initiatives that are happening in the Berkshires.
Cape Cod Alumni gather in Hyannis
Twenty alumni met up at the 19th Hole in Hyannis, MA, on August 21 for an informal gathering hosted by owner Dave Cronan '85 and the MCLA Alumni Office. For information on starting a regional Alumni group in your area, please contact Janice Messer at 413-662-5392 or email.
Students arrive to begin fall semester
First Days for the 2008-2009 academic year began on Sunday, August 31. On Sunday and Monday, some 335 freshman and 150 transfer students moved into their residences. Upper class and returning students came back to campus on September 1. In addition to moving in, new students participated in community service projects in and around North Adams and nearly 90 students took part in the annual hike up Mount Greylock. After these events, everyone met up at Zavattaro Athletic Complex for a picnic lunch. Thank you to Alumni Board member Buffy Lord '98 for assisting the Alumni Office in welcoming the new students. At least five alumni were on campus to move their students into the dorms. Maria Chambers '91 addresses the class of 2012 at Convocation
Maria Chambers '91, the director of MTV Networks Radio, kicked off the new academic year with a keynote speech delivered as part of the College's annual Convocation ceremony. MCLA Golf Classic
On September 15, MCLA held the 12th annual Golf Classic. This event brings together area businesses, community members and MCLA staff and alumni for a day of golfing to raise funds for MCLA's athletic program. This year's honoree was Mayor John Barrett III, class of 1969. We had 148 golfers and a capacity crowd at dinner where we recognized the Mayor and all he has done in support of public education in North Adams and at the College. The event brought in a record number of sponsors and players and raised $24,000 for Athletics.
James McBride visits campus
Author and musician James McBride came to campus on Wednesday, September 17 to discuss his memoir, The Color of Water, this summer's reading selection for all incoming students. Alumni in China
Recently, Alexandra Woolner and Katie Lorenz, MCLA alumnae from the class of 2007, paid President Grant a visit. Alex and Katie, along with fellow 2007 alums Chris Gauthier and Nate Hussey, spent the past year teaching at the University of Hebei in Boading, China. They report that they had a terrific experience, and Alex has plans to return in the fall for another year at Hebei! Congratulations to: - Physics professor Adrienne Wootters for her recent election as a SENCER (Science Education for New Civic Engagements and Responsibilities) Leadership Fellow by the National Center for Science and Civic Engagement.
- Sociology professor Len Paolillo for his election to the National Education Association's (NEA) Executive Committee.
DownStreet Art continues MCLA, in partnership with the city of North Adams, MASS MoCA, Northern Berkshire Community Coalition, and local businesses is presenting DownStreet Art, a project running this summer and fall that has transformed several downtown storefronts into temporary "art destinations." The College is grateful to local businesses and organizations that have sponsored DownStreet Art, including Berkshire Bank, the City of North Adams, Adams Co-Operative Bank, Greylock Federal Credit Union, BrewHaHa, Café Latino, Cup and Saucer, Gramercy Bistro, The Hub Restaurant, The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA, Papyri Books, Photoworks, and Taylor's Fine Dining. We need your help!
Admissions is looking for volunteers to help staff admissions fairs this fall. Below is a list of schedule fairs. If you are interested in helping, please email Josh Tefft '08, MCLA Admissions Counselor. Whitman Hanson High School Fair
Wednesday, October 1 at 6:30 PM Cambridge Rindge and Latin High School Fair,
Cambridge, MA
Wednesday, October 1 at 6:00 PM Boston Latin High School Fair, Boston, MA
Thursday, October 2 at 6:00 PM Adirondack Community College Fair, Queensbury, NY
Thursday, October 2 at 6:30 PM Waltham High School Fair, Waltham, MA
Tuesday, October 7 at 5:30 PM Hampshire County Fair at Smith Academy, Hadley, MA
Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM Plymouth North High School Fair, Plymouth, MA
Tuesday, October 14 at 6:30 PM New Bedford High School Fair, New Bedford, MA
Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00 PM Quincy High School Fair, Quincy, MA
Tuesday, October 14 at 6:00 PM Newton North High School Fair, Newton, MA
Wednesday, October 15 at 7:00 PM NEACAC Holy Cross, Worcester, MA
Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 11:00 AM Southern Westchester Fair, White Plains, NY
Monday, October 20 at 6:30 PM Northern Westchester High School Fair, Yorktown Heights, NY
Tuesday, October 21 at 6:30 PM SUNY Oneonta
Tuesday, October 21 at 6:00 PM Somerset High School Fair, Somerset, MA
Wednesday, October 22 at 6:30 PM BMC Durfee High School Fair, Fall River, MA
Thursday, October 23 at 6:30 PM Reading High School Fair, Reading, MA
Monday, October 27 at 6:30 PM Rockland County College Night, Suffern, NY
Tuesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM Cathedral High School Fair, Springfield, MA
Thursday, October 30 at 5:30 PM |
