Elizabeth Freeman Center | Tabling
Thursday, April 9, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
The Connector
Drop by to speak with a representative and learn about resources provided by the Elizabeth
Freeman Center. Every hour of every day, Elizabeth Freeman Center provides lifesaving,
life-renewing help to survivors of domestic and sexual violence and to their families.
You can reach EFC 24/7 through the toll-free hotline: 1-866-401-2425. Call EFC for
help - they will be here for you. All services and offerings are free and confidential.
Falconer and Academic Excellence Awards
Thursday, April 9, 2026
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Boland Theater
Please join us in celebrating BCC students at the Falconer and Academic Excellence
Award Ceremony on Thursday, April 9th, 2026, in the Boland Theater. Light refreshments
will be served on the 1st floor of the Library following the Ceremony.
National Collegiate Recovery Week
April 13 - April 17, 2026
The Connector | SBA Lounge
Contact recovery@berkshirecc.edu
During this special week, colleges and universities across the nation engage in a
variety of activities and events designed to promote awareness about recovery and
their individual campus recovery programs. See below for more details:
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(April 6 - 14) “Recovery Rocks!” Contest | Find painted rocks hidden around campus. Bring them to M303 on April 7th-9th from
9-4 or to the Connector on April 14th from 9-4 to claim your raffle tickets. The grand
prize is a Bluetooth speaker! The winners will be announced at the Recovery Panel
on April 15th.
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(April 14) “Into the Light” Portrait and Story Exhibit in the Connector from 9:00 am - 4:00 pm. View the portraits at your leisure.
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(April 14) Stop by the S.F.R. table to add your “Ribbon of Awareness” to our tree and get some free purple swag to wear from 9:30 am - 10:45 am. Join us
for a facilitated “Portrait Walk” and discussion led by the Berkshire Overdose & Addiction
Prevention Collaborative, followed by an Overdose Education & Naloxone Distribution Presentation by Berkshire
Harm Reduction. Free Naloxone kits available.
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(April 14) From 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, stop by for our “Gallery Opening Reception” and enjoy some delicious mocktails and receive some free purple swag to wear!
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(April 15) At 9:30 am, Overdose Education & Naloxone Distribution Presentation in the SBA Lounge by Berkshire Harm Reduction. Free Naloxone kits available.
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(April 15) From 10:45 am - 12:15 pm, join us for a Panel Discussion led by professionals in the recovery community and BCC students preparing to enter the field. Appetizers, photo booth, give-a-ways,
and “Rock Hunt” raffle winners announced.
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(April 16) From 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, join us for the Recovery and Community Resource Fair in the Connector.
Earthseed Speaker Series: Brooke Marie Bridges
The Mind-Body-Earth Protocol: A Radical Framework for Integrated Healing
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
K111
Contact abuckley@berkshirecc.edu
The Mind-Body-Earth Protocol: A Radical Framework for Integrated Healing asks How
do we lead when the ground is shifting? Join us for an immersive keynote that blends
somatic healing, storytelling, and herbal wisdom. Grounded in the Mind-Body-Earth
framework, Brooke Marie Bridges guides us through a sensory journey to reclaim our
resilience. Experience a collective tea ritual, somatic rooting, and ecological mentorship
as we learn to adapt, grow, and thrive together. Every attendee will receive a signature
grounding tea blend.
Brooke Marie Bridges is a holistic coach dedicated to the intersection of internal
wellness and ancestral wisdom. By integrating Earth-based healing, such as herbalism
and nature immersion, with evidence-based modalities like somatic and cognitive behavioral
therapies, Brooke facilitates a deep, restorative connection between the self and
the natural world.
Join us on May 20 for a free on-campus skillshare workshop with Brooke called: Farm
and Forage for Holistic Healing.
*** Patriots' Day on Monday, April 20, 2026 — Classes Canceled ***
Earth Week: Bag Lunch and Board Games
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
12:30 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Drop in anytime
Falcon's Nest (Cafe in SBA Ground Level)
Contact jlacrosse@berkshirecc.edu
Celebrate the start of Earth Week with environmentally themed board games! We will
have a couple of Wingspan games going and some other eco-games as well, like Planet and Cascadia. Bring Your Own Bagged Lunch (BYOBL) and bring your friends! All players are welcome.
Don't know the rules of the game? No worries, we will teach you.
Don't have enough time? Nonsense. Drop in anytime.
Earth Day
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Connector
11:0 am - 3:00 pm
Contact tschetti@berkshirecc.edu
Earth Day is one of the largest civic events on Earth, activating billions across
192 countries to safeguard our planet and fight for a brighter future (www.earthday.org/).
Join BCC in celebrating Earth Day with various activities to choose from. We will
have Birds of Prey, singing plants, conversations with Bee Experts, a garden-fresh
salad bar, and so much more. See the attached full schedule for the day’s activities.
Campus Green Up!
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
Campus-wide
8:30 am - 11:00 am | 12:00 pm free lunch in Hoffman 101
Contact facilities@berkshirecc.edu
Join the BCC Facilities and Green Up Teams as we beautify our campus! We're looking
for volunteers to help pick up litter, rake, and remove invasive plant species. BCC
will provide the equipment and materials. The event will run from 8:30 AM to 11:00
AM on Wednesday, April 22. All volunteers are invited to a free lunch at 12:00 PM
in Hoffman 101.
QSA Club Meeting - End of Year Celebration
Thursday, April 23, 2026
M302
2:00 - 3:00 pm
Contact belonging@berkshirecc.edu
Join fellow QSA members for the final club meeting of spring 2026. Snacks and activities
provided. This space is for students by students. All are welcome.
Live Out Loud Berkshires LGBTQIA+ Conference
Saturday, April 25, 2026
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Hotel Downstreet (40 Main St, North Adams, MA 01247)
Contact belonging@berkshirecc.edu
Live Out Loud is Berkshire County’s annual community conference to strengthen people’s
understanding and advocacy of the LGBTQIA+ population. This event is free and open
to the public, and all are welcome to attend engaging workshops, meet new people,
and explore a community resource fair. Free breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Registration is encouraged: https://forms.gle/hCDookABXf8z6zJr8.
Please join us in celebrating the launch of the 2026 issues of ZINE, BCC's literary
& arts journal, and Arab-American History month. This collaborative event will feature
readings by ZINE contributors as well as a delicious Middle Eastern mezze or food
tasting. Mark your calendars and see you then! This event is being co-sponsored by The Writing Center, Student Belonging, and the office
of Mission, Values, and Community Impact.
