"My hands-on experience at MCLA prepared me for my career at ESPN Radio. My experience at WJJW, MCLA TV, and The Beacon was what made me attractive to my prospective employers. If you want a chance to host a radio or TV show, broadcast a game, or work on an award-winning weekly newspaper; MCLA has opportunities waiting for you."

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Producer, ESPN Radio
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The bookstore was housed in Murdock Hall at one time. The library has moved from a small room in Murdock Hall to its own building over the years. Do you know who and what this is? Email us: alumni@mcla.edu
Murdock Hall during construction of the Campus Center. The Television Station was in Murdock until the late 1970s. The class of 1998 plants its ivy at the base of Murdock., renewing a former College tradition.
Students were active in the politics of the time. A business Administration class meets in Murdock. Recent graduates celebrate near Murdock.
Students frequently played sports on the Murdock/Taconic Lawns. These students appear to be registering for an event. On the bulletin board is mention of the Winter Study Program that was extremely popular. Leon Peters helps a student with media equipment.
A business administration student works on one of the first computers at the College. Students proceed from Murdock Hall during Commencement 1997. The front of Murdock has traditionally been a place for events and congregation.
President James Amsler and Joseph Cronin stand near Murdock Hall in 1973. Students picketing during a visit by senator Edward Kennedy. Students and family gather in front of Murdock following Commencement each year.
The gateway entrance to the campus,(gates from Murdock Hall) was constructed in 1997. The gates are only opened during Convocation and Commencement. Former President Thomas D. Aceto and Donald A. Thurston, chairperson of the Board of Trustees poses in front of the new gate during the 1997 commencement. (1-r) Stephen M. Long, Jr., Congressman Silvio Conte, Ralph Brown (Berkshire Eagle) and James Hardman (Transcript) during a program in the new TV Studio in Murdock in 1977.

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