This afternoon, Provost Patricia Marshall welcomed those gathered in the President's Hall for  English Studies Professor Kisha Tracy's presentation of  the Harrod Lecture: “Decolonizing the Study of Disability in the Middle Ages” After an introduction by Chair of the English Studies Department Aruna Krishnamurthy Professor Tracy discussed the expanding scope of medieval disability studies into the global world.

Fresh of their performance at last week's Music Mega Mix, the Amy McGlothlin led Modern Jazz Band practice for their next performances in the Conlon Fine Arts building. Learn more about our Music Programs here.

Yesterday afternoon, Political Science Professor Paul Weizer hosted Suffolk University Law School Associate Director of Admission and Diversity Initiatives Randolph Ceballo for a Law School 101 information session. The event, both in-person and online, guided students through the basics of applying for law school including; application requirements, scholarships, concentrations & areas of study, and more.

Students in Andrea Olmstead's Ceramics put some final touches on vessels  using the coil method of pottery. Coil pottery is a method of handbuilding pottery where a potter forms a base, walls, and style by combining clay coils (or cylinders). The potter rolls the clay into coils, stacks the coils together, and joins the coils through pressure creating a vessel. Learn more about our Fine Art Program here.

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.

Today was a beautiful day for our second Fall Open House. Our Open Houses are  an ideal way for perspective students to find out everything they want to know about Fitchburg State University. After a welcome from President Hodge, attendees took part in information sessions - where they had the opportunity to meet with faculty, current students, coaches, and staff, and later were able to tour the campus. Did you miss our Open Hoses? You can set up a campus visit here.

Theater Technical Director Jo Nazro assists students in her Advanced Stage Light Design class make the first draft of their lighting plans. Learn more about our Theater Concentration here. 

Students in Biology and Chemistry Professor Billy Samulak's General Chemistry Lab work on an experiment in the Antonucci Science Complex. The course explores the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry such as atomic structure, the periodic table, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry, the gas laws, solutions, equilibrium calculations and chemical bonding. Chemical calculations are emphasized. 

Fine Art Professor Andrea Olmstead  introduced her former teacher Artist Chuck Stigliano for his Artist Talk at the opening of his exhibit: "We Are Not Okay" in the Hammond Gallery. He discussed his thought-provoking woodcarvings which will be on display through Friday, Dec. 13 in the art gallery inside Hammond Hall. 

Students in Professor Michael S. McCutcheon's Criminal Investigation course learned how different chemical agents are used to detect blood, or products used to clean up the blood. Learn more about our Criminal Justice Program here.