Students in Biology and Chemistry Professor Steven Fiedler's Physical Chemistry 1 Lab work on an experiment where they bring water to a boil at room temperature utilizing pressure in the Antonucci Science Complex. The course explores the underlying principles of chemistry from a physical chemistry standpoint. Topics of discussion include kinetic theory, theories of the structure of matter, theory of solutions, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, spectroscopy and kinetics. 

Communication Media student and Gilman Scholarship recipient Mike Dailey recently shared a stunning look at his semester abroad at our sister institution, Reitaku University in Japan.

Beyond the photos, Mike showcased the gear behind some of the art: a vintage Yashicaflex Twin Lens Reflex (TLR) camera he sourced and used during his travels. From the streets of Japan to the classroom, Mike is proving that the best stories are told through a unique lens.

Yesterday afternoon, our SEAM (Student Education Association of Massachusetts) chapter hosted an incredible panel in Percival 108. Alumni middle and high school teachers from our local community stopped by to share the "real deal" about life in the classroom.

From navigating daily challenges to those "lightbulb moments" that make it all worth it, our future educators walked away with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Huge thanks to our panelists for giving back to the next generation of teachers!

 Dr. Jonathan Harvey held practice for the Fitchburg State Chamber Choir in Weston Auditorium. Learn more about our music programs here. 

Spring Week festivities continued this afternoon with the Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) hosted Y2K Slumber Party inspired event on the Quad. It was  a throw back to the era of flip phones and pop princesses - think early-aughts vibes.

Yesterday afternoon, the English Studies Department  held their annual English Studies Student Celebration & Recognition ceremony in the Miller Oval. Department Chair Professor Kisha Tracy welcomed students, faculty, and staff to the event where  Sigma Tau Delta English Honor Society students, creative writing award winners, and graduates were all recognized.  

The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library hosted a Fitchburg State Community Read panel discussion, “A Novel Idea: Rethinking Our Food Systems,” in Hammond Hall’s Main Lounge.

 It was all about selfies and destressing at the Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) sponsored Petting Zoo for the second day of Spring Week. 

This year's Visions, a juried honors exhibit of the Communications Media Department, opened with an Alumni Panel in the Ellis White White Lecture Hall. This lively discussion was followed by The Gallery Opening, Game Design Showcase, Reception, and a Film & Video Screening in Weston Auditorium. Thank you to the alumni, jurors, Communications Media faculty, students, and staff. The Exhibit will run in the Hammond Gallery through June 2026.

On Friday, April. 24 @ 7pm, the Communications Media Department will begin the run of  its Spring theatrical production of  “Cabaret in the City”  in the performance space at the Rollstone Congregational Church 199 Main Street Fitchburg, MA. Admission and refreshments are FREE and open to the public.  “Cabaret in the City”  is a collection of scenes, monologues, dances, and songs about life in the big city. Read more about the production, schedule, and venue here.