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MCLA Graduates Handed Keys to Open Future DoorsBy Tammy Daniels, iBerkshires Staff
09:45PM / Saturday, May 18, 2013 | |
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The graduates of Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts were handed the keys to a multitude of doors on Saturday, along with some encouragement to "squeeze the bottom of an ant" should the need arise.
Commencement speaker Diane Patrick, wife of Gov. Deval Patrick, said MCLA was special place to her because of the efforts of its President Mary Grant, faculty and trustees in championing a liberal arts education for students from across a diverse spectrum.
"This one recognizes that a degree that opens doors is not just a given," she told a crowded Amsler Campus Center on Saturday morning at the college's 114th commencement ceremony.
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Berkshires Students Compete at State Latin Convention| 02:44PM / Friday, May 17, 2013 | |
 HYANNIS, Mass. — Taconic High and Pittsfield High school students joined Mount Greylock Regional students in Hyannis on Friday, May 10, to participate in the 57th annual Massachusetts Junior Classical League State Convention. Over 620 students and 70 adult sponsors from 18 schools competed in this three-day tournament sparing with words, wits and games. Beginning with academic exams, all students then competed in their chosen categories. A full day of compeitions began at 6:30 a.m. with Swimming Olympika at the indoor pool of a local hotel. The rest of the events were held on the campus of Barnstable High School. Other competitions included English Oratory, 0 Comments
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Williams College Children Center Kids Visits NAFDBy John Durkan, iBerkshires Staff
09:15AM / Thursday, May 16, 2013 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Jennifer Marlowe's prekindergarten class visited North Adams Fire Department on Wednesday afternoon, a much anticipated moment for the children. Marlowe said the children, who attend Williams College Children Center for the toddler to 2-years-old program, have taken an interest to anything firefighter related, building their own trucks and acting as them when they play. The children got the opportunity to see the gear and vehicles, spray the hose, hear the sirens and have many of their questions answered by firefighter and Jennifer's husband, John Marlowe, who's the head of the fire safety program. In addition, they learned about fire safety 0 Comments
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Pine Cobble Pupils Recognized in State Writing Competition| 11:41AM / Monday, May 13, 2013 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Merrie Benjamin, a fifth-grader at Pine Cobble School, was recognized by the 2013 Massachusetts Letters About Literature competition with an honors designation, ranking her within the top one percent of young writers in the state. Her classmates, Darlie Kerns and Gable Hartman, received honorable mention, ranking them in the top five percent of participants. A total of 3,400 letters were submitted throughout the state. Letters About Literature is a national reading and writing program that asks students in grades four through 12 to write letters to authors whose work has made a significant difference in their lives. It is sponsored nationally by the 0 Comments
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Mount Greylock High Hosts Music, Environment Residency| 10:48AM / Monday, May 13, 2013 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Mount Greylock Regional High School will host singer and songwriter Ted Vigil in the "John Denver: Art, Music, and Environmental Awareness" Project on May 20-22. The residency of the John Denver tribute artist will bring together both middle school and high school performers in a multimedia event. A joint venture between the environmental science, art, and music departments, it is coordinated by choral director Kate Caton and supported by faculty members Ouisa Fohrhaltz-Burbank, Jane-Ellen DeSomma, Rebecca Green and Mary MacDonald.
Vigil was born in Seattle and raised in the Olympia, Wash., area. He has been performing since the age of 10 in
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Three Educators Honored At MCLA Award CeremonyBy John Durkan, iBerkshires Staff
03:28AM / Friday, May 10, 2013 | |
 NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts is making sure teachers are recognized for their efforts with the annual Berkshire County Educator Recognition Award. President Mary Grant recalled the first award ceremony when Cynthia Roper-Patenaude was honored during her opening remarks. "On the very first year we did this, it was so moving because the teacher who won the award that year got up... And she had the whole room rapt when she said very emotionally from the heart, 'This doesn't happen for teachers,'" Grant said at the third annual ceremony on Wednesday evening at MCLA's Church Street Center. "And you could tell that 0 Comments
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The Independent Investor: Online Education Is Not a PanaceaBy Bill Schmick,
08:36PM / Thursday, May 09, 2013 | |
 Over the last decade, online enrollment in college classes has exploded. Many hope that it will ultimately help reduce the burgeoning future costs of a college education. The evidence, thus far, indicates that we have a long way to go.
At the outset, readers should understand that there are two initiatives that have yet to converge in online education. There are MOOCs (Massive Open Online Courses) offered for free by several universities and colleges, although in some cases the educational institution will issue a certificate or letter of completion (for a price).
These MOOC courses enroll hundreds of thousands of students in 150 or more countries worldwide. The courses are usually
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Williamstown Elementary Finances in Good ShapeBy Stephen Dravis, Williamstown Correspondent
08:08PM / Thursday, May 09, 2013 | |
 WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — With Mother's Day just around the corner, Williamstown Elementary School officials Wednesday were thanking Mother Nature. At its monthly meeting, the School Committee took a look at how its fiscal 2013 budget is faring. And the news was all good, mostly because the relatively mild winter helped the school district save significantly on its heating bills. "Seeing what you're seeing now, does it look like we'll be taking less from the revolving funds at the end of the year?" committee member Valerie Hall asked district Business Director Lynn Bassett. "Yes, there probably will be some excess," Bassett replied. The revolving funds
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Bay State Summer Games Registration Now Open | 02:13PM / Thursday, May 09, 2013 | |
 WOBURN, Mass. — The Massachusetts Amateur Sports Foundation announced that registration for the 2013 Bay State Summer Games is now open. The annual Olympic-style amateur sports festival features 26 sports for athletes of all ages and abilities. The Bay State Games involves participants from over 300 communities in Massachusetts and over 7,000 participants annually. The games are now in its 32nd year. Bay State Games offers the opportunity for athletes to showcase their talents whether they are beginners or future Olympians. The 2013 Bay State Summer Games is scheduled for Friday, July 5, through Sunday, July 21, with regional qualifiers and tryouts held through the month of 0 Comments
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Elms College Bringing BA Program To Berkshire CountyBy Andy McKeever, iBerkshires Staff
11:46AM / Thursday, May 09, 2013 | |
 PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The chance from BCC students to earn a bachelor's degree from Elms College just got a lot closer — about 40 miles closer. Officials from Berkshire Community College and Elms signed an articulation agreement Wednesday that will bring Elms human services professors to Lee Middle and High School to teach Saturday courses. Starting in September, students who graduate BCC can go on to earn their bachelor's degree in social services without leaving the Berkshires. "People who continue to pursue their education in the Berkshires, stay in the Berkshires," BCC President Ellen Kennedy said, adding that many students are unable to 0 Comments
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