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Creative and Common Good Career Fair

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 4, 2026 at 9:15 AM

Yesterday, our Career Services and Advising Center hosted the Creative and Common Good Career Fair event, open to anyone interested in careers in communications, arts, education, criminal justice, government, human services and nonprofit fields. First-year students, sophomores, juniors, and seniors were strongly encouraged to attend and take this opportunity to connect with employers looking to hire Fitchburg State students.

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Topics: Career Services

Olympic Gold Medalist Gigi Marvin Engages with Students

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 3, 2026 at 4:45 PM

After Monday's She Soars luncheon Olympic gold medalist Gigi Marvin spoke at a small, academically driven Q&A with students, and at the end of the day, she took the ice and did drills and ran plays with our women’s ice hockey club students - a once in a lifetime opportunity for those students!

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Topics: Athletics, She Soars

Around Campus - Major Authors; Chaucer with a Twist

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 3, 2026 at 3:15 PM

 English Studies Professor Kisha Tracy welcomed representatives from across the campus for a session of her Major Authors course in Thompson Hall this afternoon.. Professor Tracy  is teaching Chaucer with a bit of a twist - asking students to view his work through the lens of their specific majors. She welcomed ambassadors from Exercise and Sports Science,  Communications Media, Criminal Justice, Education, and Engineering Technology to work with her students on their unique angle on this major author. Engineering Technology Professor Ana Mesquita-Emlinger brought students in her Architectural Design course to present the various architectural elements of the Canterbury Cathedral.

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Topics: Criminal Justice, Engineering Technology, English Studies

She Soars Inaugural Luncheon

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 3, 2026 at 9:45 AM

Fitchburg State University  Students, alumni, faculty, staff, and community partners gathered to reflect on women’s leadership, mentorship, and the importance of investing in the next generation of student athletes. As Women’s History Month begins, at yesterday’s She Soars luncheon.

We welcomed Gigi Marvin, a 2018 Olympic gold medalist, who spoke about resilience, teamwork, humility, and the kind of leadership that grows out of commitment to something bigger than yourself. Her message resonated deeply with the students in the room who are shaping their unique journeys. Fitchburg State University recently approved women’s ice hockey as our 18th varsity sport coming in fall 2027. Learn more here.

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Topics: Athletics, President, She Soars

Women's History Month: Flag Ceremony

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM

 This afternoon, our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony in the Main Lounge of Hammond Hall to kick off Women's History Month The 2026 Women’s History Month theme is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. See the full list of events here

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Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness

Game Design Networking Session Ahead of PAX East

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 2, 2026 at 1:00 PM

Our Career Services and Advising Center  recently hosted a networking masterclass for  Game Design students heading to  PAX East  in Boston later this month. The goal? To equip our students with the skills they need to 'level up' their networking as they connect with industry giants.

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Topics: Game Design, Career Services

Wallace Civic Center - Pep Band Keeps Crowd Engaged

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 2, 2026 at 10:15 AM

The Falcon Men's Hockey team may have faced a heartbreaker in Saturday’s overtime finish, but the energy at the Wallace Civic Center never wavered. That’s thanks to Professor  Amy McGlothlin (Director of Bands & Creative Arts Therapies Program), who kept the pulse of the crowd pounding. Leading a fusion of our Drumline and Concert Band volunteers, McGlothlin ensured that while the scoreboard didn't go our way, the Falcon spirit remained undefeated. 

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Topics: Athletics, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Biology Club & Nursing Blood Drive

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 2, 2026 at 9:29 AM

Teaming up for a cause, the Biology Club and Nursing students partnered with the  Red Cross  for a Blood Drive at the Main Lounge in the Hammond Hall. Students, faculty and staff rolled up their sleeves for a good cause.

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Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Nursing Program, Health and Natural Sciences

Around Campus - Intro to Studio Art

Posted by Andy Cunningham on February 27, 2026 at 4:15 PM

Students in Intro to Studio Art class learned about the  color theory, a practical combination of art and science, utilizing the color wheel in the Conlon Fine Arts building. This course provides a hands-on introduction to drawing, painting, and sculpture. The course emphasizes the fundamentals of each studio discipline, and will also explore the expressive potential of visual art: how the various elements of drawing, painting, and sculpture can be used to embody very different feelings and ideas. Learn more about our Fine Art Program here. 

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Topics: Fine Art, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Chartwells Dining - Teaching Kitchen; National Strawberry Day

Posted by Andy Cunningham on February 27, 2026 at 12:30 PM

It was a "berry" good day in G-Lobby! To celebrate National Strawberry Day,  Chartwells Dining  and the  Office of Student Engagement (OSE)  teamed up for a special Teaching Kitchen session. Students stopped by to fuel up on fresh strawberry smoothies and indulge in decadent strawberry chocolate fondue. The treats didn't stop there—attendees also entered for a chance to take the kitchen home with them, with a mini-blender and a mini chocolate dipping pot.

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Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Dining

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