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MCLA Approves Arming Campus Police
"I'd prefer to be proactive and be armed and at least ready to protect." — Shirley Edgerton
Guest Column: Community Colleges Key to Work-Force Development
"We can help people get back to work. And our community colleges should be at the center of it."
Mount Greylock Students Calling For SEE Fund Pledges
Students from Mount Greylock will begin phoning members of the community at 6 p.m. Donors may also call in to 413-458-9582 to make pledges.
Mount Greylock School Committee Member Resigns
The town is now seeking applicants to be appointed to finish off the rest of her two-year term that expires at the next state election in November.
Williams Invites Community To Experience 'Human Library'
The Human Library contains 35 to 40 books, or rather people, who have volunteered to be "checked out" for 25 to 30 minutes each.
Williams Prof Wins Award for Excellence in Teaching
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Mt. Greylock High School's Certification Threatened
In November, NEASC sent a letter to Principal Tim Payne threatening to decertify the school if they do not have a plan to bring the building up to building codes. The school has been at the warning level for six years.
Rockwell Museum Hosts Annual High School Art Show
This year's exhibit showcases 131 works of art in a variety of media from 16 different schools and organizations in Berkshire County.
MCLA Hosts Annual Blues & Funk Festival
"We kick it off old-school style with Gina Coleman and Misty Blues channeling the great women of the blues." — Jonathan Secor
Taconic Students Raise Awareness For Anti-Bullying Campaign
"With PHS and Taconic playing each other, this will be an opportunity for our entire community to support the cause." — Kirsten McNeice
Mount Greylock's Tutor Extraordinaire Bill Steel Retires
"I've been here a long time and I've had a joyful time." — William Steel
Hoosac Valley Students Attend Model Congress
The Hoosac Valley delegates, led by advisers Christopher and Cindie Vincent, submitted a bill aimed at regulating the crossing of Mexican and Canadian trucks into the United States.
Mount Greylock High Officials Await Cell Tower Decision
"I think we should go ahead and leave it right where it is." — David Langston
St. Joe Student Takes Top Prize at Model Congress
Her first-place finish earned Akramoff a full-tuition, four-year scholarship valued at more than $100,000 at the Springfield college.
Changes, Challenges Continue at MCLA
"Soon as we can blink an eye we'll be in that building." — President Mary Grant
PHS Student Rep Will Not Return to School Committee
"I was not aware of just how bad the state of the committee was until I attended that last meeting." — Christian Kennedy
McCann Technical School 2nd Quarter Honor Roll
McCann Technical School Honor Roll for the 2nd marking period of the 2011-2012 school year.
Berkshire Students Named University Dean's List
The following students have been named to the dean's list for the fall 2011 semester at Southern New Hampshire University.
Miss Hall's Leader Recognized for Life's Work
Miss Hall's School's Jeannie Norris has been honored by the Association of Boarding Schools in recognition of her 16-year tenure as head of the school.
MCLA's Freel Library Gets Grant For 'Films On Demand'
The service also will provide students with the ability to access more than 8,000 films over the Internet at their convenience.
Zonta Taking Applications for Public Affairs Award
The goal of the program is to encourage more young women to participate in public affairs by recognizing the commitment of those ages 16-19 to the volunteer sector.
BArT Enrollment Deadline is Feb. 15
Opportunities to shadow current students are available; the next scheduled shadow day is Tuesday, Feb. 7.
BCC Posts 2011 Fall Semester Dean's List
Berkshire Community College has published its fall 2011 dean's list. Two hundred sixty five full-time students made the list.
Hopkins Observatory Sets Planetarium Schedule
Williams College's Milham Planetarium, located inside the Old Hopkins Observatory at Williams College, is hosting free shows this spring.
Miss Hall's Publications Earn CASE Award Mentions
Conducted annually, the awards recognize outstanding communications in higher education, independent schools and nonprofit organizations.
BArT Gets Grant to Expand Wellness Programs
"The health and wellness of our student body is of utmost importance to us." — Julia Bowen


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