MCLA professor Maynard Seider named Sociologist of the Year

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The New England Sociological Association recently named Maynard Seider, professor of sociology at Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, the New England Sociologist of the Year. He received the award at the Association's spring conference held at Merrimack College. Professor Helen Raisz of Trinity College and Seider's longtime colleague at MCLA Professor Stephen Green presented the award. This award is given annually to a sociologist who over the years has a consistent record of strong teaching, sound research, and who has made significant contributions to his campus and discipline. Seider was the NESA Executive Board's unanimous choice. He is the third sociologist to receive the award. Seider received his B.A. from the University of Connecticut and his master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin. Being interested in the labor force and the sociology of work, he worked in a factory for a year after graduate school, which led to the publication of his book, A Year in the Life of the Factory. He has been teaching at MCLA for 25 years and currently serves as the president of the Faculty Association. Seider was chosen for his teaching, research, published articles, travel course to Cuba and his interest in local history, particularly North Adams.
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MCLA's Green Living Seminar Returns with 'Nature and Spirituality' Series

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts' (MCLA) popular Green Living Seminar series returns this spring with "Nature and Spirituality," a 12-week exploration of how faith, religion, and spiritual traditions shape our relationship with the natural world.
 
The series launches Wednesday, Jan. 28, at 5:30 p.m., in The Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation, Room 121 with poet David Crews presenting "Land & The Spiritual Journey."
 
All sessions are free and open to the public.
 
"This semester's theme examines the profound connections between spirituality and environmental stewardship," said Dr. Elena Traister, MCLA professor of environmental studies and the series' organizer. "From Indigenous perspectives to climate activism rooted in faith, these conversations are more relevant than ever."
 
Spring 2026 Schedule (All sessions Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. in FCSI 121):
 
Jan. 28 – "Land & The Spiritual Journey" with David Crews, Poet  
                     
Feb. 4 – "Faith Under Fire: How Religion Shapes Climate Concern in the Middle East" with Dr. Nimah Mazaheri, Professor of Political Science and Dean of Academic Affairs, Tufts University
 
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