MCLA to Host Constitution and Citizenship Day with Electoral College Lecture | 02:48PM / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA will host the annual Constitution and Citizenship Day with a special presentation for students and community members later this month. Joining other colleges and universities across the country, the federal holiday was established in 2004 and first celebrated in 2005, recognizing the signing of the US Constitution on September 17, 1787, in Philadelphia, Penn. The presentation, "Understanding the Electoral College: Insights into 2024's Presidential Election," will be led by MCLA Associate Professor of Political Science Dr. Samantha Pettey on Tuesday, Sept. 17 at 4 p.m. in Murdock Hall Room 218. The lecture >> Read More |
North Adams School Committee Hears Report on Brayton Air QualityBy Stephen Dravis, iBerkshires Staff
05:39AM / Tuesday, September 10, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The School Committee on Monday heard a report from the consultant hired to evaluate air quality at Brayton Elementary School after mold was found in a classroom this summer. Craig Gifford of GEM Environmental walked the committee through the key findings in a 22-page report provided to the district. Except for a couple of hallways in the lower level of the building, GEM found mold spore counts in the air to be below the counts in the ambient air outside the building, Gifford said. "In the classrooms, to be honest, it was very low," he said. On a typical day in the summer, Gifford said, outside air in the region might have mold >> Read More |
MCLA Welcomes Three New Faculty Members| 08:57AM / Saturday, September 07, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts (MCLA) announced that three new faculty members will be joining the Trailblazer community for the College's fall semester: Dr. Normadeane Armstrong, Dr. Mohsen Danesh, and Dr. Laura Hancock. Read more about our new faculty members: Dr. Normadeane Armstrong joins MCLA's Nursing/Biology Department as a professor. She is a nurse practitioner specializing in global/public health and epidemiology, with more than 30 years of experience in academia and four decades in nursing. Her extensive career includes volunteering as a medical professional in clinics worldwide and presenting research at national and >> Read More |
MCLA Education Department to Host Professional Development Evening at BIC | 02:54PM / Friday, September 06, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The MCLA Alumni Association and the MCLA Division of Graduate and Continuing Education (DGCE) will gather at the Berkshire Innovation Center (BIC) in Pittsfield this September for an evening of professional development and networking. The event is scheduled for Friday, Sept. 27 at 4:30 p.m. at the BIC (45 Woodlawn Ave., Pittsfield). Alumni and guests will hear from MCLA education experts and their insights on the latest trends, strategies, and innovations. Registration is free and requested by Sept. 16, and includes light bites and a drink ticket. "We're starting to combine events with alumni and our current educators in >> Read More |
MCLA's Gallery 51 to Debut 'Materialscape' Exhibition | 08:29AM / Friday, September 06, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — MCLA's Gallery 51 will host an opening reception for a new exhibition titled "Materialscape" featuring the work of three visual artists who explore the intersection of materiality and land. The exhibition opens on Friday, Sept. 6, with an opening reception from 5 to 8 p.m. including light refreshments and a performance by Marissa Baez. The exhibition is on view through Nov. 3. According to a press release: "Materialscape" introduces the work of three visual artists—Marissa Baez (Mexican American), Delaney Keshena (Menominee), and Mikayla Patton (Oglala Lakota), each distinctively exploring the >> Read More |
Brayton Air Quality Report Shows Low Mold Count Staff Reports ,
02:09PM / Thursday, September 05, 2024 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — North Adams Public Schools received the report of findings regarding the air quality testing of Brayton Elementary School, prepared by GEM Environmental, Inc. According to a press release released by North Adams Public Schools Thursday: The visual assessment of Brayton Elementary School did not identify mold growth on walls, flooring, or furniture. The air sample results indicated that all classrooms, including the occupational and physical therapy room, had mold spore counts significantly lower than the outdoor air sample. The only area with an amplified spore count was in the hallways on the lower level south wing, and the amplification was >> Read More |
Annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic| 04:00PM / Sunday, September 01, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The 27th annual MCLA Athletics Golf Classic will be held Monday, Sept. 23 at Wyndhurst Golf & Club in Lenox. The Golf Classic serves as a major fundraiser for the College's Athletic Department. Over the years, the Classic has netted $25,000–$40,000 annually to support MCLA's student-athletes. "We are so grateful to our sponsors and participants, both those who are dedicated longtime supporters and those who are new this year," said MCLA Assistant Dean for Athletics & Recreation Laura Mooney. "Their generosity and contributions allow the department to make facility upgrades and to enhance the student-athlete >> Read More |
Colegrove Park Recognized as Top 10 School Statewide in AttendanceBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:45PM / Friday, August 30, 2024 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Boston Celtics gave gold to Colegrove Park Elementary School on Friday for scoring in the top 10 schools for attendance statewide. The school saw its chronic absenteeism numbers drop by 11 percent last year. Tim Connor, assistant director for the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education's west and central district, arrived with a gold basketball signed by the champion team to reward the students for their achievement. "An award like this doesn't come easy. It takes a lot of work from all of you, the students, the parents, and especially Ms. Meehan and her wonderful staff, so a big round of applause," said >> Read More |
School Officials Review Brayton Issues in School Project Info SessionBy Tammy Daniels , iBerkshires Staff
05:11PM / Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | |
The city is proposing a $65 million new Greylock School to replace Brayton and the current Greylock schools. NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The halls of Brayton Elementary School are ready for students — the tile floors are shining, the carpets freshly shampooed, the walls painted and the classrooms in stages of preparation. It's a far cry from 70-year-old Greylock Elementary, which feels tired and dingy and decaying. But officials say Brayton's bright and clean exterior hides infrastructure issues that will take millions to fix. "Nice big spaces, lots of storage. Those were the things they were thinking about as this school was being >> Read More |
Brayton Elementary Classrooms Treated for Mold, MildewBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
05:36AM / Wednesday, August 28, 2024 | |
Mayor Jennifer Macksey and Facilities Director Robert Flaherty on Wednesday pull up the carpeting in the first-floor classroom at Brayton recently treated for mildew. Classes start on Thursday. : per Superintendent Barbara Malkad via Facebook, "Today [Aug. 28] we removed all items from the room where the mildew on the equipment was found. The walls were inspected - no mold or mildew was found. The rug was pulled up - no mold was found on the floor underneath or the underside of the carpeting. The only mildew found was on equipment used in the OT/PT room. This equipment was cleaned again and dried outside. With that said the floor is still going to be replaced and the walls >> Read More |
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