Lieutenant Michael Gelinas Fitchburg Fire Department (FFD) discussed the roles of the Fire Department, Police Department, and EMS at an emergency with the 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC). 

Last night, President Hodge welcomed the university community, as well as the greater Fitchburg community to the first Summer Series event on the quad with a screening of Disney Pixar’s beloved animated film Cars. Learn more about our upcoming Summer Series events here.

After domestic violence response class, The 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC)  Instructors Maura Landry, MPTC Domestic Violence State Coordinator and Chief Williams of the East Longmeadow Police Department moved on to sexual assault response training.

The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library Outreach Librarian for Student Success Lori Steckervetz presented Creating Research Questions as part of yesterday's Commonwealth Honors - Honors Research Seminar Workshop as a way to spark conversation about transitioning students to their research question.

The 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) emersed in domestic violence response class with Instructors Maura Landry, MPTC Domestic Violence State Coordinator and Chief Williams of the East Longmeadow Police Department. A law enforcement officer plays a critical role in stopping domestic violence and helping victims break the cycle of violence. Domestic violence training for officers is essential to understand how to best respond to these incidents and what steps are the most important when it comes to keeping victims safe and building a case against an offender. 

Fitchburg State University Honors Program Coordinator Biology and Chemistry Professor Dr. Emma Downs, and Assistant Honors Coordinator Mathematics Professor Dr. Catherine Buell hosted Librarians and Professors from our campus as well as our sister state universities & community colleges for a Commonwealth Honors - Honors Research Seminar Workshop in Hammond Hall.

Former Criminal Justice Professor and Fitchburg Councilor-at-Large Elizabeth Walsh & Alyne Butland talked with Board President Jim McGrath and Paula Giaquinto of the Friends of Fitchburg Park at Fitchburg Access Television (FATV), a frequent collaborator and partner of the university, for Inside Fitchburg. Coincidentally, Coggshall Park and Fitchburg State University were both founded in 1894.

The 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) began the day as they do  just about every day with physical training (PT) at Elliot Field. After a quick break to shower, they have an inspection at the McKay Campus School before a day of classwork. 

This week, the 8th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) is off campus for their Emergency Vehicle Operator Course (EVOC). EVOC is a specialized training program designed to equip law enforcement officers with the skills and knowledge to safely and effectively operate emergency vehicles. This training is crucial for officers who may need to respond to emergencies, pursue suspects, or navigate challenging road conditions while under pressure. 

Assistant Director. Upward Bound Math & Science Andrew K. Pottorff held orientation for new and returning students enrolled in our Early College Dual Enrollment, and Upward Math and Science Programs in the Randall Lecture Hall. Upward Bound is a year-round, college readiness program funded by the Department of Education and sponsored by Fitchburg State University since 1989. The program stresses academic development, serving high school students in Fitchburg and Leominster for the duration of their high school career and beyond.