Berkshire Community College Alumni

09/05/2026

There’s always something new to learn at BCC! 🍂 Registration is open for our Fall 2026 Community Education and Professional Development offerings.

Community Education
⛳ Intermediate Golf Workshop: Sept. 18–Oct. 16
👢 Beginner Country Line Dancing: Oct. 6–Nov. 10
🧁 Fall Themed Cupcake Decorating: Nov. 7–21
💐 Fall Floral Arranging: Nov. 20

Professional Development
🎤 Speak with Impact: Sept. 17–Oct. 22
🍸 Bartending and Mixology: Sept. 21–Nov. 2
🍽️ ServSafe Manager Certification Training: Oct. 17 in North Adams or Nov. 16 & 18 at BCC
❤️ CPR, First Aid, AED, Stop the Bleed and Narcan Training: Oct. 19

Whether you’re looking to build your career, strengthen your skills or try something new, there’s a place for you at BCC.

Visit our website to learn more and register. 👉 https://bit.ly/4i72wU2

09/01/2026

Lace up, dress up and join the fun! 🌿🏃

Harvest Run & Community Fun is on Saturday, Sept. 26, with a 5K trail run, the return of the FREE Kids 1-Mile Fun Run, food samples, wellness activities, kids crafts and a Botanical Gardens-themed costume contest.

📍 Paterson Field House
⏰ Festivities begin at 10 a.m.
💵 5K: $25 in advance | $30 day-of
👟 Runners under 18 participate free
All proceeds support BCC Nursing and Allied Health programs and students.

Register today and make it a fall morning for the whole family! 👉 https://www.berkshirecc.edu/about-bcc/bcc-foundation/harvest-run.php

08/31/2026

🏐 BCC Falcons Volleyball is back! Come cheer on the BCC Falcons as they take on Roxbury Community College in their first home match of the season.

📅 Thursday, Sept. 17
⏰ 6 p.m.
📍 Paterson Field House

Bring the energy and help us pack Paterson Field House! 💙🦅

08/25/2026

Build confidence, find your voice and get real practice in a supportive, small-group setting with Speak with Impact: Public Speaking for Real Life and Leadership at BCC.

This six-week course will help you strengthen the skills to deliver everything from toasts and commemorative speeches to persuasive remarks, while learning how to manage nerves and connect with an audience.

📅 Thursdays, Sept. 17–Oct. 22
⏰ 6–8 p.m.
📍 BCC, Room G12
💵 $200
👥 Limited to just 10 participants

Register today and save your spot. 👉 https://bit.ly/4zdl4rL

08/22/2026

Kick off September with inspiring (and mostly free!) events at OLLI, including distinguished speakers, Shakespeare discussions, and creative talks with local artists. Discover all the upcoming opportunities:

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College in western Massachusetts is a dynamic learning community with over 1,500 members that offers 200+ terrific programs a year, including five terms of courses, lectures, special events and trips, shared interest groups, and more! Our....

08/21/2026

The BCC Falcons are gearing up for a full NJCAA Region 21 schedule this fall, with 18 regular-season matchups ahead.

Help us pack the Paterson Field House for our first home game:

💙 Thursday, Sept. 17
⏰ 6 p.m.
🆚 Roxbury CC

Check out the full Fall 2026 schedule, mark your calendars and come cheer on the Falcons all season long! 👉 https://bit.ly/4iPw4Tf

08/19/2026

Join us tomorrow for Dine to Donate! 🍽️ Stop by East Side Cafe from 4–9 p.m. and enjoy a meal while supporting BCC students. 10% of the evening’s proceeds will benefit the BCC Alumni Association Board Scholarship.

Come hungry and help us support the BCC students.

08/17/2026

BCC’s Toni Buckley, Director of Mission, Values and Community Impact, is featured on the latest episode of the AAVMC podcast!

In Episode 156: Women in Veterinary Medicine: Menopause, Toni joins the conversation on how menopause can affect professionals in the workplace and how leaders can create more inclusive, supportive environments where people can thrive throughout their careers.

🎧 Listen to the episode and hear Toni’s perspective on workplace accommodations, inclusive practices and the importance of making space for these conversations. 👉 https://bit.ly/4wrOsrG

As a female-majority profession, veterinary medicine has an important opportunity to better understand and support the menopause experience. Toni Buckley, MA, joins Greenhill for a discussion on what menopause is, how it can affect professionals in the workplace, and why conversations about this lif...

08/17/2026

Meet the experts leading BCC’s AI for Hospitality and Tourism Summit!

Kate Fox of the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism will explore AI in destination marketing, Jeremy Branstad will demonstrate automated customer responses, Susie Arnett will share lessons from building an AI teammate, Adam Graney will take attendees beyond basic prompting, and Matt Mervis will offer a practical roadmap for future-ready hospitality innovation.

Join them Wednesday, Sept. 23, at BCC.

Reserve your seat 👉 https://bit.ly/4gtbiu2

08/16/2026

Do you have the personality, creativity and Falcon spirit to bring Burke the Falcon to life? BCC is looking for an outgoing, energetic performer to serve as our official mascot at campus celebrations, community events, parades and more!

💵 $25–$35/hour
🦅 Part-time with a flexible event-based schedule
📍 Berkshire Community College + locations throughout the community
📅 Position open until filled

Think you have what it takes to be Burke? Apply today!
👉 https://bit.ly/3Oq4Gvy

Know someone who would be perfect under the feathers? Tag them or send this their way!