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5 Lower Lake Road, South Hadley, MA

The Community Center at Mount Holyoke College serves as the anchor to the College community. The complex includes includes three distinct areas: Blanchard Hall, the Dining Commons and the Great Room.

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Upcoming Events (6)

Spring 2027 Request to Study Abroad: Drop-in Advising

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 6pm to 8pm

Are you working on a Request to Study Abroad for Spring 2027 and have questions? Study abroad professional staff and student peer advisors will be available for drop-in advising. Stop by on your...

Community Center, Blanchard Lounge (227)

International Karaoke Jam

Wed, Apr 15, 2026 7pm to 9pm

Come join the Language & Culture Commons for an international karaoke night of music and good vibes in the Cochary Pub! You are invited to sing songs in any language and remember to bring your...

Community Center, Cochary Pub & Kitchen Stage

Healthy Eating on a Budget Workshop

Thu, Apr 16, 2026 5pm to 6:30pm

Join us in the Great Room on April 16th, from 5pm-6:30pm for an enlightening session with Chef Shawn & Dino Giordano designed to boost your culinary skills without breaking the bank. This event is...

Community Center, Great Room

Free

Staff Council

Wed, Apr 22, 2026 9:30am to 11am

Hear from Josh Powers, Mount Holyoke College’s director of government and community relations about the current on-goings between South Hadley and Mount Holyoke. Topics will include Mount Holyoke’s...

Community Center, Great Room

Fearless First Cording Ceremony

Sat, May 2, 2026 3pm to 5pm

The Mount Holyoke College Fearless First Cording Ceremony is a recognition ceremony honoring college students who self-identify as first-generation and/or low-income graduating seniors. Sponsored...

Community Center, Great Room

free

In-person: President Holley's Office Hours

Mon, May 4, 2026 1pm to 2pm

President Holley's Office Hours will be held twice monthly, alternating between in-person and virtual. (please register for Zoom.) In-person location: Blanchard Community Center, Room 318 Zoom:...

Community Center, Room 318

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Recent Events

TLI Open Classrooms Week Collective Reflection

Fri, Apr 10, 2026 12:30pm to 1:30pm

This is a past event.

What did you learn? What inspired you or held your attention? What did you miss going to? This is an opportunity to participate in a small group collective reflection on experiences during Open...

Community Center, Dining Commons Library Room

Study Abroad Info Table

Wed, Apr 8, 2026 5:30pm to 7pm

This is a past event.

Have questions about study abroad? Drop by this info table on your way to or from dinner. Study abroad peer advisors will be available to answer your questions about program selection, finances...

Community Center, Tabling area outside of Dining Commons

SWANA Heritage Month 2026 Opening Ceremony with Keynote Speaker Leyla Moushabeck

Mon, Apr 6, 2026 5pm

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Storytelling As Resistence: A Discussion About Heritage, Cultural Work, and Solidarity With Keynote Speaker: Leyla Moushabeck Join us as we gather to launch SWANA Heritage Month 2026. This opening...

Community Center, Great Room

In-person: President Holley's Office Hours

Mon, Apr 6, 2026 1pm to 2pm

This is a past event.

President Holley's Office Hours will be held twice monthly, alternating between in-person and virtual. (please register for Zoom.) In-person location: Blanchard Community Center, Room 318 Zoom:...

Community Center, Room 318

Vaccine Clinic

Mon, Apr 6, 2026 8am to 12pm

This is a past event.

Mount Holyoke College Health Services and CVS are joining forces to protect our community against measles. With a steady rise in measles cases across the country, including two cases in...

Community Center, Blanchard Lounge (227)

Yiddish Drag Show

Sun, Apr 5, 2026 7:30pm to 8:30pm

This is a past event.

The Valley Troupe, a five college Yiddish theatre organization, is proud to present the Yiddish Drag show in collaboration with the Workers Circle and the Mount Holyoke College Jewish Studies...

Community Center, Great Room

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