Student Belonging

Student Belonging at BCC

Welcome, students!

About Student Belonging

BCC students and their identities are important pieces in our diverse and multicultural community. Creating space and place for you to see yourself here and understand more about those around you if important to us and our BCC mission. We welcome you to our community and encourage you to find a sense of belonging in and outside of the classroom through our clubs, programs and upcoming events.

Learn more about BCC's Queer Student Association (QSA) here.

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2025 Events

International Day of Women and Girls in Science - Community Chat & Snacks
Thursday, February 13
2:00 - 3:00 PM 
The Connector. Refreshments Provided.

February 11th is International Day of Women and Girls in Science: a day to recognize women and girls' critical role in science and technology, aiming for greater equity in these fields. Join us in The Connector for snacks and a community chat with Flying Cloud Institute and snacks to celebrate the achievements and contributions of women and girls in the fields of STEM. Attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a Burke’s Cafe giftcard. 

 

Queer Student Association at Valentine’s Day Bazaar 
Tuesday, February 12 
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
The Connector

Join the Queer Student Association for gift-making activities as we celebrate that “love is love is love is love is love is love is love is love, it cannot be killed or swept aside” – Lin-Manuel Miranda. 

 

Valentine's Day Scavenger Hunt! 
Co-sponsored by the Student Government Association
Wednesday, February 13 – All Day Long

Campus-Wide

Surprise! It's almost Valentine's Day and there are multicolored hearts scattered all around campus. Find the hidden hearts for a chance to win various sweet treats and prizes! You can redeem your prize by bringing your found heart to a staff member in Student Engagement. 

 

Ice Cream Social 
Tuesday, February 18
12:00 - 3:00 PM
SBA Lounge

Cravins Soft Serve & Frozen Yogurt will host a pop-up on campus. Stop by the SBA Lounge for a free scoop of ice cream. Yes, it’s the middle of winter but who doesn’t love free ice cream?!

 

The Possibility of Us: A Reading and Conversation on Community and Reclaiming Our Collective Power with author, Enzo Silon Surin
Wednesday, February 19
2:00 - 3:00 PM
The Connector   

In this 60-minute event, The Possibility of Us: A Reading and Conversation on Community and Reclaiming Our Collective Power, I will guide participants through a dynamic experience that intertwines poetry readings with facilitated dialogue. Together, we will explore how storytelling and language shape our sense of identity, belonging, and community, while also reflecting on how reclaiming the stories we tell can empower us to build a stronger, more inclusive future. As I share my poetry and selected works, I will facilitate an engaging conversation that invites participants to reflect on how their own stories connect to the broader narratives of our society. This event will challenge us to move beyond labels, embrace the full complexity of our identities, and consider how intentional listening and shared stories can foster empathy, connection, and transformation. This program is both a reflection and a call to action—a reminder that through storytelling, we have the power to reclaim our collective strength and forge communities where everyone feels seen, valued, and included. 

 

Pancake Brunch - Create a Student Affinity Club on Campus 
SBA Lounge - Success Center
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
11:00 AM - 12:15 PM
 
Come eat pancakes (and fruit!) and use your voice during this student listening session. Let's build community at BCC together. We are collecting student input on creating a student affinity club on campus. 
Can't attend in person? Complete this Digital Survey.
 
Join us at next month's Student Listening Session & Taco Bar on Thursday, March 13 from 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM
 



Contact Us

Celia Norcross, Dean of Students
cnorcross@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-1601

Toni Buckley, Special Assistant to the President for Mission, Values and Community Impact
abuckley@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-3075

Erica Barreto, Coordinator of Student Diversity Programs and Belonging
ebarreto@berkshirecc.edu
413-236-1613

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates Hispanic culture and people from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15! What began as a week-long celebration in 1968 was expanded to a month in 1988 to recogni...
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Native American Heritage Month 2024
November is Native American Heritage Month. This month-long observance was first established in 1990 and recognizes the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native American peoples.
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