BCC to offer Latin American History Course this fall

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Latin American History (HIS 237), a survey of Latin American History from pre-Colombian civilizations, through the colonial area, to the development, turmoil, and periods of stabilization of independent Latin American republics is scheduled at the South County Center of Berkshire Community College this fall. The course will identify patterns of similarity in the region's historic development while treating certain distinctive features characteristic of some countries of Latin America. The instructor, Edgar Chamorro, has taught at Simon's Rock of Bard College since 1990 as a full time faculty until 2003. Among the courses taught by Mr. Chamorro are: Latin America (Cultural Perspectives), History of Latin America, Latin and all levels of Spanish language and Latin American and Peninsular Literature. Mr. Chamorro holds Master degrees from Harvard University (and two years in administration and social planning working for the Doctor of Education), Marquette University and St. Louis University School of Divinity and from The Catholic University of Ecuador School of Humanities and Philosophy. A native of Nicaragua where he was dean and professor at the Universidad Centroamericana before coming to the United States in 1979. Mr. Chamorro has been special ambassador to the UN General Assembly and educational consultant and visiting professor at the University of Florida. The class, which begins on September 7, is scheduled for Wednesday evenings from 6-9pm. The fee is $360. For more information, or to register, visit the South County Center at 343 Main Street in Great Barrington, or call 413-528-4521. All registrations should be completed at least one week before a course begins.
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Lanesborough Fifth-Graders Win Snowplow Name Contest

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — One of the snowplows for Highway District 1 has a new name: "The Blizzard Boss."
 
The name comes from teacher Gina Wagner's fifth-grade class at Lanesborough Elementary School. 
 
The state Department of Transportation announced the winners of the fourth annual "Name A Snowplow" contest on Monday. 
 
The department received entries from public elementary and middle school classrooms across the commonwealth to name the 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service during the 2025/2026 winter season. 
 
The purpose of the contest is to celebrate the snow and ice season and to recognize the hard work and dedication shown by public works employees and contractors during winter operations. 
 
"Thank you to all of the students who participated. Your creativity allows us to highlight to all, the importance of the work performed by our workforce," said  interim MassDOT Secretary Phil Eng.  
 
"Our workforce takes pride as they clear snow and ice, keeping our roads safe during adverse weather events for all that need to travel. ?To our contest winners and participants, know that you have added some fun to the serious take of operating plows. ?I'm proud of the skill and dedication from our crews and thank the public of the shared responsibility to slow down, give plows space and put safety first every time there is a winter weather event."
 
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