Supreme Court Expert to Give MCLA Public Policy Lecture

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass.—Supreme Court expert and scholar Amanda L. Tyler will present the 2023 Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy Lecture at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26, in MCLA's Church Street Center Auditorium.  
 
Tyler is the Shannon Cecil Turner Professor of Law at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. She is the author of several books, including "Justice, Justice Thou Shalt Pursue: A Life's Work Fighting for a More Perfect Union," with the Honorable Ruth Bader Ginsburg. 
 
Tyler has appeared on NPR, CNN, MSNBC, and C-SPAN, among others, and spoken at venues around the world. 
 
In her lecture, "Supreme Court Round Up," Tyler will give audiences a behind-the-curtain look at the history and procedures of the nation's highest court, exploring notable decisions, and the quirks and personalities of current and prior courts. 
 
This event is free and open to the public. Call 413-662-5224 for more information or Zoom details. 
 
A student and faculty question and answer session will occur prior to the lecture, at 4:15 p.m., in the Freel Library.  
 
In 2008, MCLA announced the establishment of the Michael S. and Kitty Dukakis Public Policy lecture series, making public policy forums an ongoing part of the College's long-term speaker offerings, in complement to MCLA's major in political science and public policy. The series is made possible through the the Ruth E. Proud Charitable Trust.  

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NBSU Wraps Step Up Program With Ice Cream and Games

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Many of the children, and a few adults, were sporting painted faces. 
CLARKSBURG, Mass. — Northern Berkshire School Union wrapped up its summer camp last Thursday with what's becoming an annual event: a school community night at Clarksburg School. 
 
That meant a bounce house, music, dunk tank and lots and lots of activities — plus ice cream and hot dogs for dinner. 
 
"Oh, it's fantastic. They do a really good job," said one Monroe parent as her daughter waited for a balloon animal. 
 
The five-week summer camp program is open to children in the school districts of Clarksburg, Florida, Monroe, Rowe and Savoy. 
 
The program is funded through a grant from the United Way Summer Step Up Program, through the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley with the support of Northern Berkshire United Way.
 
"I love this event because it brings our community partners together. It showcases all the things that we do during the summer camp. Jordan [Rennell] puts together a great program for all of our kids in our four schools," said Assistant Superintendent Tara Barnes. "And this is an extension of that where we are able to bring in our community partners and our families into one venue and really do this for the kids. 
 
"Which, as you can see, are having a blast. Parents are having fun, too."
 
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