Portrait Exhibition on View at BCCThe gallery is open Monday–Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is free. BCC to Hold 'Experience BCC'Designed to introduce potential BCC students to a typical day on campus, the event is held during Berkshire County high schools' spring break, making it easy for high school students to attend. BCC, Sonoco Partner in Mechatronics Apprenticeship ProgramApprentices will receive full tuition at BCC for its associate degree in mechatronics program, provided they complete the apprenticeship. BCC Taking Applications for Nursing ProgramsBCC offers financial aid and college credits for all courses, allowing students to easily continue their education at BCC or transfer to four-year schools. BCC Welcomes Vice President of Institutional AdvancementLydon has spent more than 20 years in higher education advancement roles. BCC Honors Black History MonthThe books, which include historical works, essays, poems and memoirs penned by Black authors, are located on the first floor of the library and are available for checkout. BCC to Hold Open House on March 11The event takes place in the SBA Lounge on BCC's main campus, located at 1350 West Street. BCC Extends Deadline to Apply for Nursing ProgramThe deadline to apply to the program has been extended to Thursday, June 1, 2023. BCC Names Local Fall Dean's List StudentsTo be eligible for the dean's list, full-time students must achieve a GPA of 3.750 to 4.000 to earn high honors, while students with a GPA of 3.250 to 3.749 earn an honors designation. BCC Offers 'Save a Life' ClassThe class will cover Narcan training, basic first aid; adult and child automated external defibrillator (AED) use; adult, child and infant cardiac pulmonary resuscitation (CPR); and bleeding management. BCC '40 Under Forty' Awards to Resume Spring ScheduleThe hiatus in 2023 will allow the event to get back on track after its annual springtime schedule was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Upcoming Nursing Accreditation Review Visit at BCCThe community is invited to meet with the site visit team and share their comments about the program in person at a meeting scheduled at 1:30-2:00 pm on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, in G-12 located at 1350 West St. BCC Holds Pinning Ceremony for the Inaugural January ClassBerkshire Community College honored the first graduates of its January nursing program on Thursday evening in a pinning ceremony held in the college's Boland Theatre. Painting Exhibition on View at BCCThe gallery is open Monday–Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is free. BCC to Offer Suicide Prevention TrainingAs an incentive, students who successfully complete the course by June 1, 2023 will receive a $100 stipend through a statewide mental health grant. BCC Receives Grant to Address College Campus HungerFunded through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) and administered through the Massachusetts Department of Higher Education, the grant award will provide program support through June 30, 2024. BCC to Hold Alumni Appreciation Day on Jan. 12The event includes two creative workshops, held in the College's newest student spaces, followed by a buffet dinner in the Connector. OLLI Instructors Preview Winter Semester Classes of All InterestsThe courses run from Jan. 17 to March 6. They are a mixture of remote and in-person classes at BCC. BCC and BRPC Offer Free 'Choke Saver' Training CertificationThe 75-minute class provides participants with a two-year certification. Four Members Elected to BCC Board of TrusteesThe board is composed of area residents appointed by the governor of Massachusetts. BCC to Offer Flu and COVID VaccinesThe Dec. 16 clinic was canceled due to weather conditions. BCC Announces Addition of Three Free Healthcare CoursesSpaces are limited but still available for all three courses, which are tuition-free. Berkshire Community College Announces New Staff, PromotionBerkshire Community College (BCC) announces the addition of two new staff members and a promotion. |