Fitchburg High School Honors Academy Visit Campus

Posted by Andy Cunningham on December 6, 2023 at 9:15 AM

Last week, students enrolled in the Fitchburg High School Honors Academy  visited campus to learn about the Fitchburg State University Honors Program from Honors Coordinator Mathematics Professor Dr. Catherine Buell, and Assistant Honors Coordinator Biology and Chemistry Professor Dr. Emma Downs, and students currently enrolled in the program. After the information and Q&A session, students took tours of the campus and enjoyed lunch in the dining commons.

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Topics: Preparing for College, Information Session, Community, Early College Program

Future Educator Academy - Badge Sessions

Posted by Andy Cunningham on December 2, 2023 at 11:30 AM

Yesterday, Lourdes Ramirez, coordinator of field placements, partnerships and recruitment for Fitchburg State’s School of Education welcomed a cohort of local high school students enrolled in The Future Educator Academy program to campus for a day of programming. Students completed a badge focused on Supporting Mental Wellness in the Classroom, Working with Students Who are Underserved, Traditionally Marginalized, and Disenfranchised, and a badge on performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to adults and infants.

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Topics: Preparing for College, Community, Early College Program

Fall Open House, Saturday, October 28, 2023

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 28, 2023 at 4:15 PM

Today was a beautiful day for our second Fall Open House. Potential students, and Freddy Falcon, checked in and had the opportunity to meet with faculty and students from all of our programs. After Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall got her hands on the T-Shirt "gun," President Lapidus welcomed all in a packed Weston Auditorium.

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Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions, Information Session, Programs and Majors, Community, Campus

Local English Language Learner H.S. Students on Campus

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 11, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Fitchburg State University's Admissions and  Early College and Dual Enrollment hosted English Language Learners (ELL) students from Fitchburg High School and Leominster High School for a morning information session. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall opened this, the second year the university has held this event, where she invited ELL students to a current student Q & A  panel, campus tour, and admissions info session - all with live  translation.  Lunch in the dining commons followed,  in order help the students envision themselves as a future college student, and let them know they are valued at Fitchburg State and their diverse linguistic skills and backgrounds are an asset that are community appreciates. 

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Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions, Information Session, Community, Early College Program

Fitchburg State Hosts Reach Higher Massachusetts

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 15, 2023 at 10:58 AM
The campus welcomed more than 150 educators from across the state on Tuesday for the  Reach Higher Massachusetts  Summer Convening, including guidance counselors and other professionals whose work helps students navigate their paths to higher education.
 
President Lapidus welcomed the attendees with a brief introduction to Fitchburg State, its unique academic programs and its commitment to supporting student success. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Deputy Commissioner Regina Robinson saluted the attendees for their commitment to changing lives one student at a time, before inspiring keynote address by C.J. Powell, director of advocacy for the National Association for College Admission Counseling
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Topics: Preparing for College, Information Session, Community

Fitchburg State University Upward Bound Summer Program - Trip to Grove Pond

Posted by Andy Cunningham on July 17, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Today, Fitchburg State University's Upward Bound  Math and Science Summer Program students took a trip to Grove Pond in Ayer, MA to lend a hand to PACE (People of Ayer Concerned about the Environment) with their Water Chestnut Pull at Grove Pond. This annual program enlists the public's help to pull out invasive water chestnuts from the pond as well as the Nashua River Watershed.

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Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Education Program

Fitchburg State University Upward Bound Summer Program - Staff Icebreakers

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 28, 2023 at 10:37 AM

Fitchburg State University's  Upward Bound Summer Program Staff enjoyed getting to know each other this morning with some icebreaker activities conducted by  Vice President for Student Affairs Laura Bayless and Dean for Student Development Hank Parkinson.

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Topics: Preparing for College, Community, Education Program

Veterans Certifying Official Conference

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 27, 2023 at 10:29 AM

The campus welcomed representatives from colleges and universities across Massachusetts on today for the the Veterans Certifying Official Conference sponsored by the state Department of Higher Education. Certifying officials on campuses help student veterans get the GI Bill benefits to which they are entitled. President Lapidus greeted the conference attendees, who took part in sessions on topics related to supporting student veterans on campus and helping them complete their academic goals. You can read about Fitchburg State's services at fitchburgstate.edu/veterans.

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Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions, Information Session

Summer Orientation 2023 Session 2 - Meet with Deans & Registrar, Departure

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 16, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Our newest Falcons, the Class of 2027, got the chance to meet the Deans in their selected majors as the second session of Summer Orientation 2023 wrapped up. As they departed, they grabbed a Welcome to the Flock T-Shirt and hung out with Freddy Falcon- see you at Move In!

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Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Admissions, Information Session

Summer Orientation 2023 Session 2 - Packaging Meals for End Hunger NE

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 16, 2023 at 1:01 PM

Associate Director of Student Development & Commuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen welcomed the second group of our newest Falcons, the Class of 2027, to our Recreation Center, to take part in packaging meals for End Hunger NE. Matthew, from End Hunger NE, and our Orientation Leaders, gave directions to our eager Falcons and set them on their way to packaging 15,000 meals. Thanks to all!

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Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Admissions, Community