Upcoming Alumni Programs & Events

January - April 2021
5:30 pm

Green Living Seminars

Every semester the Green Living Seminars center around a different topic, timely and relevant in current sustainability issues.

Presented by the Environmental Studies Department and the MCLA Berkshire Environmental Resource Center (BERC). Free and open to the public. 

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April 14, 2021
6 pm

Lavender Career Roundtable: Alumni on Being Out in the Workplace 

Join us Apr. 14 at 6:00 p.m. for a moderated discussion of LGBTQIA+ professionals as they explore career concerns related to sexual orientation, gender expression, and identity.

This event will serve as a safe place for panelists, students, and alumni to share lived experiences, advice, and build community while tackling difficult career conversations.

This panel is free and open to current students and alumni.

Cohosted by the MCLA Alumni Association and the Queer Student Union

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April 24, 2021
9 am 

Alumni Association Board Meeting

To RSVP and receive dial-in information for this meeting, contact us at alumni@mcla.edu.

April 29-30, 2021

#MCLA Gives

#MCLAGives is MCLA’s giving day, a 30-hour online challenge to increase giving participation among the entire MCLA community. Learn more >>>

April 29, 2021
7 P.M.

MCLA Gives Trivia Night

Join us April 29 @ 7 p.m. for a virtual trivia night. 1st place wins $500 to donate to their campus area of choice. Teams may consist of a maximum of 6 people. 

This program is free for current students. All other participants are encouraged to make a $5 suggested donation.

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May 15, 2021

Class of 2021 Commencement

We'll be celebrating the newest class to enter the Alumni Association and honoring the class of 1971 who will celebrate their 50th reunion anniversary. 

To learn more about the 2021 Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipients, click here.

If you would like to attend the virtual event, please RSVP by May 14, 2021 to (413) 662-5224 or alumni@mcla.edu. The Alumni Office will send you the link by email to watch the live event.

May 16, 2021

Class of 2020 Commencement

We'll be celebrating the newest class to enter the Alumni Association and honoring the class of 1970 who will celebrate their 50th reunion anniversary. 

To learn more about the 2020 Commencement speaker and honorary degree recipients, click here.

If you would like to attend the virtual event, please RSVP by May 14, 2021 to (413) 662-5224 or alumni@mcla.edu. The Alumni Office will send you the link by email to watch the live event.

May 20, 2021
4 pm

Madelyn Gardner '13: a Virtual Musical Performance

Join us Thursday May 20 for a virtual musical performance by alumna Madelyn Gardner ’13. Madelyn will be singing covers accompanied by Jesse Baskin on guitar and Ron Lanzilotta on bass.

Follow MCLA Alumni on Facebook to watch the premiere live on May 20 from 4-5 P.M.

To receive a day-of event reminder, register here.

Originally hailing from New Jersey, Madelyn Gardner ’13 fell in love with the Berkshires while attending MCLA. After receiving her degree, Gardner began work as the Public Relations and Communications Manager for the Berkshire Theatre Group. Gardner left her beloved Berkshires in 2018 to join the Public Relations and External Communications team at Jazz at Lincoln Center (JALC) in New York City.

This performance is part of a celebration of MCLA alumni creators & makers. During her performance, Madelyn will be highlighting alumni artists, creators, makers, and performers.

If you are an MCLA alumni creator or maker, submit you virtual storefront information or social media information into a public directory by May 19 for fellow Trailblazers to peruse and shop!

Submit your shop/service here.

June 19, 2021
9:00 am

Alumni Association Board Meeting

To RSVP and receive dial-in information for this meeting, contact us at alumni@mcla.edu.