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Beyond Science
Instead of heading to Florida's theme parks, these students visited state parks where they walked through swampland often inhabited by alligators.
High Impact
Playing on the men's soccer team, travel/study in the Czech Republic, and serving an environmental studies internship for the Hoosic River Watershed Association are just a few of this recent grad's high-impact experiences.
Integration of Art and Community Will Be The Spotlight for "Tricks of the Trade" Feb. 7-9
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) Berkshire Cultural Resource Center announces that its "Tricks of the Trade" series for the month of February will focus on "Integration of Art and Community," in particular the relationship between local politics, the arts and the larger community.
Author, Playwright, Community Leader and Professor of Experimental Learning to Speak at MCLA's Annual Leadership Conference
College students from across the region will gather at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) on Saturday, Feb. 4, to gain leadership skills at the campus' 17th Annual Student Leadership Conference in the Amsler Campus Center's Venable Gymnasium, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m
MCLA to Present 7th Annual Blues and Funk Festival
On Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3-4, the Seventh Annual MCLA Blues and Funk Festival will bring two nights of "soul-pumping music," featuring the Berkshires' own Misty Blues and rising international star Blitz the Ambassador.
MCLA 'Green Living' Seminar on Medical Plant Conservation
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) Green Living Seminar Series will offer a lecture on "Medicinal Plant Conservation" by Dr. Emily Mooney, assistant professor of biology at MCLA, on Thursday, Feb. 2, at 5:30 p.m. in Murdock Hall room 218
Meaningful Mentorships
Kaitland Hager '12 of Springfield, Mass., established a mentor program to provide local, at-risk high school students with the skills they need in and out of the classroom.
Perfect Fit
Making a difference with his career is of paramount importance to Max Dilthey '13 of North Adams, Mass.
MCLA's Freel Library Receives Grant for "Films on Demand"
The Freel Library at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) recently was awarded a $5,000 Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Academic Library Incentive grant. The award will go toward the cost of a subscription to "Films on Demand" and bring documentary filmmakers to campus to discuss their work.
MCLA Green Living Seminar Begins Thursday, January 26
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) spring semester Green Living Seminar Series will begin with a presentation on "Biodiversity and Conservation in New York State Parks," by George Robinson, associate professor of biological sciences at the University of Albany.
Filling a Need
With a career goal centered on working with young families, Sarah Plummer '11 of Gloversville, N.Y., created a clothing exchange for area parents in need.
Outdoor Learning
For the past two summers, Joshua Cook '11 of Littleton, Mass., enhanced his environmental studies by serving internships at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.
Protecting the Planet
Members of the Environuts club were among those who protested at the White House against the proposed $7 billion Keystone XL Pipeline.
Catalyst for Change
Teresa Palano '13 of Pittsfield, Mass., recently completed a "Service Leadership" project with the aim of improving the educational experience for non-traditional students like herself.
MCLA Students Collaborate with Pure Vision Arts for Upcoming MCLA Gallery 51 Exhibit
In collaboration with Pure Vision Arts of Manhattan, N.Y., arts management students at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) will present an exhibit, "Visions from the Edge: The Artists of Pure Vision," in MCLA Gallery 51, beginning Jan. 26.