Lenox Library to Host Lecture on Math Anxiety

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LENOX, Mass. The Lenox Library will continue its Distinguished Lecture Series on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. when Annette Guertin, Professor Emeritus of Mathematics at Berkshire Community College.

She will discuss "Are You Afraid of Math? Math Anxiety and Ways to Overcome It."

Annette Guertin will explore the topic of math anxiety, looking at ways to address it on a daily basis. How can breathing, writing, and counting be helpful? Audience members will be invited to participate in this interactive presentation. A resource list also will be provided.

For 41 years, Annette Guertin taught courses ranging from Elementary Algebra to Math of Art and Nature at Berkshire Community College. Embracing the philosophy that math is everywhere, she has researched and implemented biofeedback methods that help students far beyond the math classroom.

The lecture is free and open to the public. Please visit https://lenoxlib.org or the Library's Facebook page for more information.

 


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Berkshire Natural Resources Council Welcomes Director of Advancement

LENOX, Mass. — Berkshire Natural Resources Council (BNRC) announced the appointment of Emily Daunis as the organization's new Director of Advancement. 
 
With a background spanning over 15 years in strategic fundraising, major donor development, and building inclusive philanthropic programs, Daunis will lead BNRC's fundraising and engagement initiatives to support its mission of land conservation and access to nature in the Berkshires.  
 
In her most recent role as Director of Development at Berkshire United Way, Daunis played a part in advancing the organization's revenue goals by conducting new sponsorship initiatives and engagement strategies. Her extensive background also includes fundraising roles at prominent regional institutions such as the Clark Art Institute, MASS MoCA, and UMASS Amherst. 
 
"Daunis joins BNRC at a critical time, when we need to do even more to conserve land and help people connect to nature in the face of a changing climate. Her ability to connect to people in all walks of life and to create innovative fundraising strategies will enable BNRC to reach its ambitious strategic goals of conserving 20,000 more acres of habitat by 2030," Jenny Hansell, president of BNRC said. "I'm really looking forward to seeing how her leadership will help BNRC forge deeper connections with our supporters, engage new allies, and broaden our impact across the Berkshires." 
 
Daunis, an active member of the local community, holds leadership roles in North Adams, including serving as an elected member of the North Adams Public School Committee. In her new role at BNRC, she will continue her commitment to fostering a culture of philanthropy that is inclusive and rooted in the local community. 
 
"Joining BNRC is an opportunity to help conserve the landscapes that mean so much to everyone in Berkshire County," said Daunis. "I look forward to collaborating with the dedicated team, board of directors, volunteers, and supporters who care so deeply about protecting natural resources. Together we can make an impact that lasts generations." 
 
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