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Anita F. Hill Keynote Speaker at 2010 MCLA Commencement

Commencement was held on Saturday, May 22. The following degrees were awarded:  323 bachelor's degrees, 38 Master's of Education degrees and 2 advanced graduate study certificates. The day was a true celebration for our graduates, faculty, and staff. In addition, President Mary K. Grant awarded four honorary degrees to distinguished guests at the ceremony. Anita F. Hill, attorney and Brandeis University professor of law, public policy, and women's studies, received an honorary Doctor of Laws, and provided the Commencement keynote address. Also receiving honorary degrees were business executive and former MCLA Trustee Foster Devereux who received an honorary Doctor of Public Service; Academy Award-winning painter Stephen Hannock who received an honorary Doctor of Fine Arts; and MCLA alumni, educator, and community volunteer Josetta Owen '65 who received an honorary Doctor of Humanities.

Here are some links to recent press surrounding Commencement:

Alumni Board Nominations

It's time again for you to make nominations for the Alumni Association's Alumni Board. This is an exciting opportunity for you or your classmates to help make a difference at your alma mater. The Alumni Board meets four times a year and works to:

  • Connect with fellow alumni
  • Fundraise for student scholarships
  • Plan events for students and alumni
  • Provide career networking opportunities for students
  • Work with College staff to ensure the fulfillment of MCLA's mission and vision
  • Advocate for the College

    This is an exciting time of growth and progress for MCLA:  we are experiencing record numbers of enrollment and curriculum expansion, and are in the design phase of construction for the Center for Science and Innovation. If you (or a fellow classmate) are interested in playing an active role in the College's future, please consider making a nomination for the Alumni Board.

    To make a nomination please submit name, class year, and email to alumni@mcla.edu by June 15, 2010.
    For more information on the Alumni Association and the current Alumni Board please visit www.mcla.edu/Alumni/alumniassociation.
    Thank you for time and consideration. We hope to hear from you soon.

    Retiree Reception

    On Thursday, May 13 we honored a number of faculty and staff who retired this past year at a dessert reception. Members of the campus community had the opportunity to share their appreciation, best wishes, and thanks to these colleagues and friends: Joanne Alcaro (advancement), Bill Arzt (computer services), Bonnie Bishoff (fine and performing arts), Michael Champney (facilities), David Hyde (facilties), Janice Messer (advancement), Walter Mille (facilities), Bill Minardi (education), Judy Ozolins (student affairs), Leon Peters (graphics), and Maynard Seider (sociology).

    MCLA on the Move

    • Political Science and Public Policy professor Petra Hejnova, presented the paper "Women and the State: How State Policies Shape Women's Movements in Transitional Countries" at the Annual Meeting of the Midwest Political Science Association (MPSA) held in Chicago, IL, April 21 - 23.  She also served as a chair and a discussant for the "Organizations, Tactics and Women" panel.
    • Political science majors Jason Phelps '11, Chris Skutnik '12 and Nicholas Altonaga '11 have all spent the spring semester interning with local government. Jason and Chris worked for the City of North Adams, Nick with the Town of Adams.
    • History professors Anthony Daly and Ely Janis, attended the national meeting of the American Conference for Irish Studies (ACIS), held at the Penn State Happy Valley campus May 5 - 8. Professor Daly presented "Before Home Rule: Reformers, Radicals, and Nationalists in England and Ireland" Professor Janis presented "Why Have We No Leaders Like Parnell? African-American Leaders and the Irish," and moderated the panel "Slavery in the Irish Atlantic."
    • Tiesha Twomey '10 was accepted as one of twelve students statewide to participate in the Salem Poetry Seminar May 31 - June 5. The seminar offers students at the Commonwealth's public institutions of higher education the opportunity to study poetry.
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