President Hodge stopped by yesterday's  Office of Alumni and Giving Alumni Board meeting in Percival to discuss her vision for the upcoming school year, stress her gratitude for he important work the Alumni Board is engaged in.

Housing & Residential Services welcomed students on the Falcon Football team  this morning as they, like other student athletes get an early start on the semester. Family, and friends helped the newest residents get settled before they ramp up for this years football season.

Fitchburg State University Communications Media major Joshua Cronin, who is producing North Central News on Fitchburg Access Television's (FATV), spent this afternoon with Fitchburg Public Library Director Deb Hinkle and  Co-Chair of the OWL Campaign Rob Favini for a segment on the progress of the library renovation. Josh and fellow senior Communications Media Zoe Chrisostomides recently won a National Hometown Media Award for Community Events, presented by the Foundation of the Alliance for Community Media for the 2024 Halloween edition of North Central News, read more about the award here. 

Family and roommate vibes were in full swing as we welcomed incoming Falcons, their families, and friends today for Housing and Residential Services' First Look Friday event. First Look Friday gives new residential students a chance to see their residence halls, the size and layout of their rooms, visit common areas, meet future classmates, and more, in advance of move-in next month.  Fitchburg State University Police comfort-dog-in-training Zara was on hand as well.

This afternoon, our Transfer Orientation wrapped up on Hammond Plaza. As the new Falcons  departed, they grabbed a Welcome to the Flock T-Shirt, exchanged information, grabbed a snack, enjoyed some crafting - including the popular stuff-a-bear,  and got some last minute questions answered buy our Orientation Leaders- see you soon!

After a morning full of information sessions at our Transfer Orientation 2025, students got a chance to meet up with fellow students, learn about university resources, meet up with faculty, and more during lunch.

Community Music Program Instructor & Musician Joseph Wright conducts a tuba lesson at McKay Campus School. The Community Music Program offers year-round programs (individual and group lessons, cello choir, chamber music fest) to the public. Learn more about John Mellish and our other Community Music Lesson Program Instructors here.

As a token of her appreciation, and fierce advocacy of our Fitchburg State University Police, President Hodge hosted the department at the President's Residence. Chief Michael Cloutier along with Captain Richard Nelson, Lieutenant Phillip Karampatsos, and Lieutenant Andrew Lamarche used the occasion to present the Fitchburg State University Police  awards. Ina addition, Chief Cloutier showed his, and the department's appreciation for all President Hodge has done in her first year, by presenting her with an award as well. Congratulations to award winners Officer Grace Kerr, Officer Andrew Morris, and Sergeant Timothy Grant.

Our final first-year orientation session was capped off with Club Hammond, giving students a chance to connect with games, crafts, karaoke, and more!

Our Summer Orientation 2025 continued with a break in the information sessions with some ice breaker activities for our newest Falcons led by our Orientation Leaders. Meanwhile,  Parents & Families had their own activities and information sessions.