He had a long career as a systems engineer at General Electric Ordnance Systems in Pittsfield, working on fire (launch) control systems for submarine-based fleet ballistic missiles and retired in 1992.
She served as a teacher, a counselor and curriculum organizer in the Pittsfield Adult Learning Center and a program within the learning center became her focus: adult learning disability.
Marion enjoyed several years of operating Consaul Tours with her late husband, Robert. She loved meeting new people on her numerous trips to casinos, beaches and ballgames.
Michael’s most recent photographic honors include receiving honorable mention for "Mako Sica" at the juried exhibition "Art of the Hills" on display through Labor Day at the Berkshire Museum.
More than 35 singers and dancers rehearsed a performance piece choreographed to the song “We are Here” by Alicia Keys, the oft-repeated refrain of which is a fitting tribute to the nature of Du Bois’ work: “We are here. We are all here for all of us. That’s why we are here.”
UMass professor Whitney Battle-Baptiste and Du Bois' great-grandson Jeffrey Peck will emcee the event, which will also include a short film of the dedication of the W.E.B. Du Bois National Historic Site, a spoken-word performance and a dance piece.
The two-day Citizens' Legislative Seminar features engaging presentations by senators and staff on aspects of the day-to-day experience of legislators in the Commonwealth.
