Lenox Library Announces Distinguished Lecture Series

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LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox Library is pleased to announce the 18th season of its Distinguished Lecture Series, organized and hosted by Dr. Jeremy Yudkin.

The first lecture of the 2024-2025 season will take place on Sunday, September 22, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. and feature Dr. Michael Hannahan and a discussion of the upcoming election. This event will take place in the main reading room of the Library, located at 18 Main Street, Lenox.

Michael Hannahan, PhD, is on the faculty of the Department of Political Science at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. He is Director of the Donahue Institute, which works to advance equity and social justice, foster healthy communities, and promote opportunities. He has managed over 50 exchange programs in dozens of countries, including Croatia, Russia, Chile, the Czech Republic, Turkey, and Bulgaria. Dr. Hannahan has given talks in Pakistan, Iraq, Indonesia, and Argentina. He has worked for political parties and managed campaigns and political consulting firms. He teaches courses on American Government, American Political Thought, and Campaign Finance and Reform. He speaks at the Distinguished Lecture Series every four years ahead of the Presidential Election.

Dr. Hannahan received his master's degree and Ph.D. from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and his bachelor's degree from Miami University.

The Lenox Library's Distinguished Lecture Series will continue as follows:

  • Oct. 20, 2024: Paul Catanzaro, Co-Director of the Family Forest Research Center
  • Nov. 14, 2024: Smitty Pignatelli, State Representative and Lenox Interim Town Manager
  • Jan. 26, 2025: Tom Bernard, President and CEO of the Berkshire United Way
  • Feb. 23, 2025: Jerald Walker, Writer and Professor of Creative Writing at Emerson College
  • March 23, 2025: James Hatt, Attorney and Member of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office of the United Kingdom
  • April 27, 2025: Francisca Oyogoa, Assistant Professor in Sociology and African American Studies at Bard College at Simon's Rock

All lectures will take place at 4:00 p.m. and are free and open to the public.


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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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