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Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 22, 2024 at 10:46 AM
The Game Changers Program, a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program (COIL) program, has been incorporated into  Assistant Professor Karen DeAngelis of the university’s Education Departments' First Year Experience (FYE) seminar. This virtual exchange is offered to Fitchburg State University students through a partnership with the Pathways Institute for Negotiation, funded through the Stevens Initiative and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Students in the course participate in an intercultural learning experience with students in Israel and other universities throughout the United States. Completion of this virtual exchange program provides Fitchburg State students with access to the U.S. Department of State's Alumni Network.
 
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Topics: Education Program

Communications Media - Dangerous Delivery: 2 Day Shipping Film Interview

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Tyler Sargent interviewed fellow senior film/video production students Derek Tirrell and Annabella Valle about their involvement in "Dangerous Delivery: 2 Day Shipping", a 20 minute slapstick comedy short film directed by Seth Rigby. Rigby explains that " The short film is about 'The Deliverer', a delivery worker who fights off those who want to steal packages, or just general evil-doings, using cartoonish methods". Seth enlisted Tyler to conduct the interview to ensure that Derek and Annabelle were comfortable and honest answering questions about the production.

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Topics: Communications/Media

Criminal Investigation - Crime Scene Investigation

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 21, 2024 at 4:45 PM

In a cooperative effort between our Criminal Justice Program and our Housing and Residential Services students in Professor Michael S. McCutcheon's Criminal Investigation course were able to work crime scenes in an unoccupied suite in Aubuchon Hall. After Professor McCutcheon handed out the scenarios, students  broke into groups, assessed the scene, and began gathering evidence. 

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Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice

Nursing Simulation Laboratory; Respiratory Distress

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 21, 2024 at 12:45 PM

Our nursing students were immersed in a respiratory distress scenario for a pediatric patient. The understandably upset mom was played by Nursing Program Professor Deborah Benes. Our Nursing Simulation Laboratory assists nursing students in learning critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in preparation for their healthcare careers. The “manikins” act as lifelike patient simulators, wherein instructors provide real-time feedback via a control center, giving students as close to real-life simulation as possible. Fellow students watch as their classmates work through the simulation. All students and faculty debrief after the scenario.

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Topics: Nursing Program, Health and Natural Sciences

Kendricken Memorial Lecture: Georgie Friedman - Light, Video, and Experiential Art

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 21, 2024 at 10:19 AM

Yesterday afternoon, the Communications Media Department hosted the latest in the Kendricken Memorial Lecture Series featuring Artist Georgie Friedman who presented Light, Video, and Experiential Art. Prior to introducing the Artist,  Film and Video Professor Robert Harris discussed alum David Kendricken, for whom the series is named after.

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Topics: Events, Communications/Media

High School Students Tour Communications Media Facilities

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 20, 2024 at 2:45 PM

Nashoba Valley Technical High School Design & Visual Communications Instructor Derik Rochon brought a group of students from the high school for a tour of facilities in our Communication Media Program. Current Communications Media/Graphic Design student, and Nashoba Valley Technical High School alumnus, Savannah Caldbeck spoke with students, shared her unique experience, showed some of her work, and answered students' questions.  Graphic Design Professor Donald Tarallo described the program, showed more projects, and answered student's questions.

If you are interested in a similar tour with your students please reach out to our Admissions team.

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Topics: Admissions, Information Session, Communications/Media

Law Enforcement Reverse Career Fair

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 20, 2024 at 9:15 AM

Fitchburg State University Police Program  Police Academy Director Alexandra Wysocki welcomed representatives from over a dozen law enforcement agencies to the Hammond Main Lounge yesterday afternoon for the  Career Services and Advising Center's Law Enforcement Reverse Career Fair. A reverse career fair flips the table, students stationed at tables get a chance to pitch themselves to employers, who in turn get quality one-on-one time with job seekers.

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Topics: Information Session, Police Program, Career Services, Criminal Justice

Biology & Chemistry Club - Game Room

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 19, 2024 at 3:45 PM

The Biology and Chemistry Club gathered in the Game Room hang out, play pool, and more.

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Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Health and Natural Sciences

Stage Movement: Combat Scene Rehearsal

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 19, 2024 at 11:15 AM

Students in Theater Professor Kelly Morgan's Stage Movement: Combat course work in small groups to rehearse the combat scenes they've conceived as part of the coursework.  The class teaches students how to utilize the sword as an extension of the character and a a vehicle by which the actor propels the story.

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Topics: Communications/Media, Theater Program, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Student Nursing Association - Holiday Card Making

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 19, 2024 at 9:15 AM

Members of our Student Nursing Association recently gathered in Thompson hall to create Holiday cards that they will deliver to local nursing homes.

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Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Nursing Program

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