The Women’s History Month Committee as closed out the month with a celebration acknowledging the significance of 37 years commemorating the month. staff, faculty, and student leaders nominated by the campus community were highlighted over brunch.
The Women’s History Month Committee as closed out the month with a celebration acknowledging the significance of 37 years commemorating the month. staff, faculty, and student leaders nominated by the campus community were highlighted over brunch.
Topics: Community
It was all smiles yesterday afternoon when the always popular therapy dogs paid a visit to the Hammond Main Lounge, Students got a little break from classes, tests and projects by spending a little time with Daisy, Maverick, and Penny.
Topics: Student Experience, Community
After reading A River Ran wild by Lynne Cherry which is about the Nashua River rivershed, School of Education Department Chair Lyndsey Benharris brought the students in her Investigations in Science & Social Studies in Early Childhood Education course to a section of the Nashua River that runs by campus. Students were tasked with colleting samples that will later be studied. This course emphasizes best teaching practices and high-quality materials used to engage young learners during science and social studies instruction. Learning theory and consideration for diversity and interests of children are a focus of the course. Candidates will learn how to promote an inquiry-based learning environment while employing strategies to integrate content and assist learners in social-emotional competencies. Candidates in the Early Childhood (PreK-2) initial licensure program are advised to register for Field Experience II in Early Childhood Education.
Topics: Education Program
Students in Theater Professor Ellen (Cap) Corduan's Theatrical Stage Make Up course experiment with various make-up techniques in an effort to make themselves look decades older. One student exclaimed, "Wow, I look like my Grandmother!" This lecture/laboratory course investigates the principles, techniques and materials of character stage makeup and practical application. Students will apply, in a production setting, principles, techniques and materials of character stage makeup. They will identify historical justification for period makeup and apply techniques for live animation, clowning and dramatic character.
Topics: Communications/Media, Theater Program
This afternoon, the Fitchburg State University Career Services and Advising Center sponsored a Campus Wide Career Fair in the Hammond Main Lounge. This fair, with over 50 local businesses in attendance, was for students from all majors and all class years. Students were strongly encouraged to attend and take this opportunity to connect with employers from a variety of industries.
Topics: Events, Career Services
Students in Biology Professor Christopher Picone General Biology II Lab are studying invertebrate anatomy, In this particular lab, the invertebrates being studied are worms and lobsters.
Topics: Health and Natural Sciences
Poor Kevin Bell, a paraplegic, is back in the ER a.k.a. the simulation lab, complaining of a headache, general discomfort - tests point to kidney stones and an infection. Another team of our nursing students were directed to administer medications, and work through the simulation in real time. The Fitchburg State University 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 a hospital scenario as possible. Fellow students watch as their classmates work through the simulation. All students and faculty debrief after the scenario.
Topics: Nursing Program
After checking in at our McKay School location, and a n introduction and tour from School of Education Department Chair Lyndsey Benharris, Future Falcons planning to be Education majors took part in just one of our many major-specific information sessions at yesterday's Future Falcon Day. Students and their guests got to me student favorite Beauty, learn about the various tracks available, and take part in a teaching exercise with an assist from Silly Putty.
Topics: Admissions, Humanities, Education Program
A fluke spring snow storm couldn't dampen the spirit of our faculty, staff, and students who welcomed prospective students and guests for this season’s first Future Falcon Day event this morning.
Topics: Student Experience, Events, Admissions, Community
The university's first ever "Writer in Residence" with The New York Times bestselling author, and Fitchburg State University Alum, R.A. Salvatore '81, '91 wrapped up today with Salvatore visiting classes. Yesterday, he stopped into English Studies Professor DeMisty Bellinger-Delfeld's Research for Creative Writers class, and today English Studies Professor Frank Mabee's Game Studies Seminar course to wrap up the week. Salvatore discussed his journey as a writer, starting at Fitchburg State University, and all of the many places, opportunities, and experiences that brought to him to where he is today. He also held Q & A sessions with the students.
Topics: Alumni, Game Design, English Studies
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