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MCLA Ranked In US News and World Report's Top Ten| 10:01AM / Monday, September 17, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. – Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, for the second consecutive year, has been named as one of U.S. News and World Report’s Top Ten Public Liberal Arts Colleges. This list was one of several that the magazine released Wednesday, Sept. 12. "We are pleased to be recognized as part of this distinctive consortium of institutions for the second year in a row," President Mary K. Grant said. "A crucial element contributing to this recognition is faculty excellence. Each day, through well-rounded academic programs, our dedicated educators provide our students with a strong knowledge base." U.S. News and World Report ranks 0 Comments
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MCLA Celebrates Science Center 'Topping Off'By Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
07:00PM / Thursday, September 13, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA's new science building has bones.
Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts hosted a topping off ceremony Thursday to celebrate the completion of the steel structure on the campus.
The $40 million Center for Science and Innovation will be next equipped with its exterior envelope as the contractors are on pace to complete the building for next September.
College President Mary Grant characterized the event as "Christmas, New Year's and birthdays" wrapped into one day and thanked everyone from government officials to students to the board of trustees for making it happen.
"This is such an exciting day," Grant said and joked that she was too excited 0 Comments
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MCLA Presents! Announces 2012-13 Season| 10:20AM / Friday, September 07, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — From Cuban percussions, Haitian rhythms, folk, rock, blues and gospel music to a performance of an American classic by an Irish actor, poetry and a bit of Broadway, the 2012-13 season of MCLA Presents! will bring performances from around the globe to Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts and other nearby venues. The season will kick off on Saturday, Sept. 15, at 3 p.m. in the MCLA Quad with Cuban percussionist Pedrito Martinez and his Afro-Cuban/Afro-Beat band. A native of Havana, Cuba, Martinez is a conga player, singer and bandleader who tours with artists such as the Dave Matthews Band, Willie Nelson and Ray Charles. Deeply rooted in 0 Comments
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Bill Schmick Offering Financial Course at BCC| 11:10AM / Thursday, September 06, 2012 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Bill Schmick, financial columnist and portfolio manager at Berkshire Money Management, the Pittsfield-based registered investment adviser, will be teaching a course this fall at Berkshire Community College.
The course, "AMERICA’S FUTURE: Buy, Sell or Hold?" will be offered as part of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute's Adult Learning Program. Schmick, who writes several weekly investment columns for iBerkshires and a number of regional publications in several states, will show students how to look at today's issues through the lens of critical thinking. Course subjects will include how to separate fact from fiction in the November 0 Comments
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Drury Band Conducting Energy-Efficient Light Bulb Fundraiser| 11:32AM / Wednesday, September 05, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Drury High School band members are currently selling Energy Star rated light bulbs, CFL's, and advanced power strips in conjunction with National Grid for a fraction of the cost of purchasing them in a store. Band members will be visiting neighborhoods in the next few weeks taking orders. All products are Energy Star rated and are direct products of National Grid. All bulbs are for indoor use only and not for use in a dimmer or 3-way light. For more information or to place an order call 413-281-0445 or 808-386-3686.
► 13 Watt CFL = 60 watt light bulb; average lifetime of nine years; $1 each (regularly sells for 0 Comments
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Drury Hosting Auditions for 'Wizard of Oz' on Sept. 12| 10:44AM / Wednesday, September 05, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Drury Drama Team invites North Adams Public Schools students, Grades 2 through 12, to audition on Wednesday, Sept. 12, at 3:30 p.m., in the Drury High School auditorium, for singing, dancing and acting roles in its November production of "The Wizard of Oz." Children in Grades 2 and up who attend the following elementary schools may also audition: Clarksburg, Gabriel Abbott Memorial, Savoy and Stamford, Vt.; as well as homeschoolers who reside in North Adams.
Those selected to join the cast will be invited to march with the leads in the Fall Foliage Festival Parade on Sunday, Sept. 30. Cast members will be charged a $20 costume rental fee. No 0 Comments
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North Adams Schools Annual Report Surveys ProgramsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
08:30PM / Tuesday, September 04, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee was presented with the annual public school report for 2012 at Tuesday's meeting.
The comprehensive, 22-page summary compiled by Ellen Sutherland, assistant to the superintendent, outlined highlights over the past year for programming, student achivement and extracurricular activities.
"We have a lot going and this isn't even all of it," said Superintendent of Schools James Montepare. "It kind of boosts your spirit a little bit to see all the hard work that everyone is putting in to this."
Among the highlights:
• Some 89, or 77 percent, the 116 seniors who graduated Drury High School in June have gone on to higher 0 Comments
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McCann Technical School Bus Routes for 2012-13| 03:40PM / Tuesday, September 04, 2012 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — McCann Technical School opens for the school year Wednesday, Sept. 5. Freshman should report to the cafeteria on arrival and seniors to the gym.
Start at 8 a.m. and dismissal at 2:45 p.m.
6:45 Monroe Road
6:50 Whitcomb Hill Road
7:00 River Road
7:15 Church Road
7:18 South County Road
7:20 Route 2, Moores Road
7:22 Tower Road
7:30 Olson Road
6:50 Main Road / Monroe
6:55 60 Tilda Hill Road
6:56 138 Tilda Hill Road
7:00 Blackstone Road
7:05 Phelps Road
7:10 Central Shaft Road at Poirot Rd.
6:50 Ashton Avenue at Kately Lane
6:52 Mass Avenue at Doane Lane
6:54 Mass Avenue at 0 Comments
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MCLA Stresses Education Mission at Opening BreakfastBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
12:56PM / Tuesday, September 04, 2012 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts opened for the fall semester with a reminder of the importance of higher education and a reflection of community spirit.
The past decade has seen growth in the programs, buildings and academic profile of the school under the leadership of President Mary Grant.
"Ten years ago, I stood at this podium for the first time and opened my first breakfast," said Grant to the traditional convocation breakfast gathering of trustees, faculty, staff, student leaders and local and state officials. "I can't imagine the gift I've been given in doing this work for 10 years."
Grant said the college would continue to build on 0 Comments
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North Adams Public School Bus Routes 2012-13| 04:17AM / Monday, September 03, 2012 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The North Adams Public Schools open Wednesday, Sept. 5; the first three days will be half-days.
More information can be found here.
8:01 Eagle Street at Hospital Avenue
8:02 Eagle Street at Barth Street
8:03 Barth Street at Marietta Street
8:04 Barth Street at Lorraine Drive
8:06 Wells Avenue at Franklin Street
8:07 286 Franklin St.
8:07 Franklin Street at Natural Bridge Road
8:14 Beech Street at Maple Street
8:17 Franklin Street at Northern Lights Avenue
8:17 Franklin Street Central Avenue
8:19 Eagle Street at Liberty Street
8:21 Eagle Street at Hall Street
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