Hardman Lecture Series with Soledad O'Brien
"From CNN's 'In America' Unit"
Former anchor of CNN's American Morning and former reporter for NBC News where she served as host of Weekend Today, Soledad O'Brien will present the 2011 Hardman Lecture with an insider's look at what it takes to report for CNN's In America unit. This lecture is made possible through the generosity of the Hardman Family Endowment.

FREE. No reservations, but seating is limited.
Information: (413) 662-5185,
www.mcla.edu/speakers
Church Street Center, Auditorium
 

MCLA's Encore Series:
Threepenny Opera
by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill
MCLA's Fine and Performing Arts Theatre and Music divisions come together for their new ENCORES series. In this inaugural event, the cast, backed by the MCLA Jazz Band, will take stage with books in hand to present audiences with the Threepenny Opera. Join the notorious Mack the Knife as he prowls through London's most virtuous whores and upstanding thieves in this outrageous and salacious milestone of musical theatre.

$8 general admission
$3 MCLA faculty/staff
FREE for MCLA Students
Tickets: (413) 662-5123
Public Eat & Drink
34 Holden St, North Adams

Brown Bag Lecture Series: Professor Petra Hejnova
"Political dissidents in former Czechoslovaks"
Smith House 

Golden Grads Dinner
(invitation only)
Smith House 

Family and Alumni Welcome Reception
Murdock Hall, Garden Level Hallway

MCLA's Encore Series:
Threepenny Opera
by Bertolt Brecht and Kurt Weill
MCLA's Fine and Performing Arts Theatre and Music divisions come together for their new ENCORES series. In this inaugural event, the cast, backed by the MCLA Jazz Band, will take stage with books in hand to present audiences with the Threepenny Opera. Join the notorious Mack the Knife as he prowls through London's most virtuous whores and upstanding thieves in this outrageous and salacious milestone of musical theatre.

$8 general admission
$3 MCLA faculty/staff
FREE for MCLA Students
Tickets: (413) 662-5123
Public Eat & Drink
34 Holden St, North Adams

Family Check-In
Campus Tours
Coat Drive
Donations of clean and presentable winter coats and accessories will be collected for Northern Berkshire Community Action.
Amsler Campus Center, Sullivan Lounge 

Alumni Registration
Murdock Hall, Fitzpatrick Room
 

Workshop:
TREASURES IN YOUR ATTIC
Led by Kathy Therrien '97
Discover your hidden philanthropic potential (A look at your assets and the ability to enhance your bottomline, as well as others.)
Murdock Hall, Room 202
 

Workshop:
Science Center Preview
Led by Monica Joslin, Dean of Academic Affairs
Murdock Hall, Room 216
 

Campus Tours continue
Murdock Hall, Fitzpatrick Room 

Distinguished Alumni Brunch
(prior registration required)
In honor of class agents and alumni who have made outstanding contributions within their proffessional fields, communities, and families. The following awards will be presented:
Distinguished Alumnus, Humanitarian, and Service to the College.
Murdock Hall, Sammer Dennis Room 

Brunch
Amsler Campus Center, Centennial Room
(Guests may use cash, their student's meal plan, guest pass, or declining balance) 

Chowder Fest
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
Enjoy a complimentary cup of chowder named the North Adams 2011 WinterFest "People's Choice" 3rd place award winner.
Venable Hall, Gymnasium
 

Family Carnival
Sponsored by the Student Activities Council, the Student Development Office, and the Alumni Office.
Bring the family to this fun-filled event of carnival games and novelty events.
Venable Hall, Gymnasium
 

MCLA Family Council Reception
Sponsored by the Dean of Students Office
An opportunity for MCLA families to learn more about the College and meet faculty, staff, and alumni.
Smith House 

MCLA Trailblazers Women's Soccer vs. Westfield State
Zavattaro Athletic Complex, Ron Shewcraft Field
 

Alpha Lambda Delta and Alpha Chi Honor Societies Induction Ceremony
Join us as we induct our MCLA students into these nationally recognized honor societies.
Reservations required: (413) 662-5255.
Church Street Center, Auditorium
 

ALANA (African, Latino, Asian, and Native American) Reception
ALANA alumni and families are invited to share stories and experiences at the College over hors d'ouevres.
Amsler Campus Center, Sullivan Lounge
 

Alumni Cocktail Party
(cash bar)
Advancement House 

Athletic Hall of Fame Dinner
(prior registration required)
Amsler Campus Center, Gymnasium
 

Alumni Class Dinners
Bring your college friends together for a special time of reminiscing.
Contact your class agent for more info or call (413) 662-5224.
Locations determined by group

MCLA Presents! STEW & The Negro Problem
Margaret A. Hart '35
Scholarship Concert
MCLA Church Street Center, Auditorium Sponsored by the MCLA Multicultural Resource Center and Clubs and the Hart Scholarship Committee

Tony Award-winning musical writer of the contemporary jazz-rock-musical Passing Strange, Stew and his partner Heidi Rodewald, of Stew & The Negro Problem, will be headlining the annual Margaret A. Hart '35 Scholarship Concert. Stew & The Negro Problem are to hit the stage performing new work, musical numbers from Passing Strange which combines the cultural lifestyles of jazz, rock, and rap in the coming of age tale of a young African-American man, as well as the work of Kurt Weill/Bertolt Brecht. Clearly, an evening not to be missed; Stew & The Negro Problem take the stage for one night only in North Adams, MA.

All proceeds benefit the Margaret A. Hart '35 Scholarship.

$15 general admission
Free for MCLA Students and Members

Info: (413) 664-8718 or www.mcla.edu/presents

Tickets: (413) 662-5204.  

Church Street Center, Auditorium

Brunch
A good way to say goodbye to students and classmates. 
Amsler Campus Center, Centennial Room
(Guests may use cash, their student's meal plan, guest pass, or declining balance) 

Sam Gomez Classic, 5k Road Race
Sponsored by the Student Government Association
In memory of former professor Sam Gomez. Entry fee is $13 pre-entry and $15 on race day. Proceeds benefit the Williamstown Youth Center.
To participate, call (413) 662-5401.
Campus Center, Sullivan Lounge