MCLA to Host Virtual Information Session for Graduate Programs

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts will host a virtual graduate information session for Master of Business Administration and Master of Education  on Thursday, April 18, at 5 p.m. 
 
Prospective students can meet with faculty and staff to learn about graduate education in MCLA's unique and innovative programs designed to support the rising workforce needs in the Berkshires and beyond. 
 
The MBA program offers a broad-based, multidisciplinary education that combines the strengths of MCLA business faculty with those of practicing managers actively involved in day-to-day decision-making in the field. It is a part-time 30-credit program designed for working professionals and in partnership with the Berkshire Innovation Center. 
 
The MEd program offers a blend of classroom and fieldwork experiences that prepare students to make an impact in their school communities. Programs include MEd with Initial Licensure, MEd with Professional Teacher Licensure, MEd with Individualized Plan of Study Non-Licensure, and Accelerated +1 Bachelor's Degree with MEd. 
 
To register, visit apply.mcla.edu/portal/grad-events or contact the Office of Graduate and Continuing Education at dgce@mcla.edu or 413-662-5575.  

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Local Chef, North Adams Police Team Up to Deliver Thanksgiving Meals

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff

Det. Stephanie Mirante and Chris Bonnivier go over their list of addresses. 
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Three dozen local families will be feasting this Thanksgiving thanks to a local chef with some help from the Police Department.
 
Chris Bonnivier said he and his wife, Linda, have been providing 20 to 25 residents in tough financial circumstance with the ingredients for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for a dozen years — doing the shopping, packing and delivery. 
 
"We got to the point, we have grandchildren now," he said. "We want to help. We're doing this by the grace of God, I'm a true believer, that we've been blessed and we're doing this on our own with his help." 
 
But the effort had become wearing ... until a few more hands volunteered to help. 
 
On Tuesday, Police Chief Mark Bailey and others gathered at 23 Eagle St. to pack bags with turkey and all the fixings. 
 
It started with a call to MaryAnn King, a dispatcher, about the annual public safety toy drive. Members of the Police and Fire Departments and Northern Berkshire EMS do a toy drive at Walmart then wrap and deliver hundreds of presents.
 
King's been leading that effort for years and last year provided to toys to nearly 200 children. She'd contacted Bonnivier about matching some funds for a pallet of toys; Bonnivier responded by donating the total cost of the pallet and asking for helping hands in return. 
 
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