Fitchburg State University Athletics Fitchburg State Volleyball Team held practice at the Athletics & Recreation Center getting for their first game vs. Nichols on August 29, here at the Recreation Center.

Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

Artist Hanna Melnyczuk and Fine Arts Professor Andrea Olmstead set up Hanna’s exhibit “Don’t Close Your Eyes” in Fitchburg State University’s Hammond Hall Art Gallery. “Don’t Close Your Eyes: Reactions to the War in Ukraine” will be on display in the Hammond Hall Art Gallery from Tuesday, Sept. 5 through Sunday, Oct. 15. There will be a reception with the artist at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 at the gallery, located in Hammond Hall at 160 Pearl St. Admission is free and open to the public. Read more here.

Topics: Community, Humanities, Fine Art

Fitchburg State University Athletics Fitchburg State Field Hockey Team are on campus and held a practice this morning at Elliot Field.

Topics: Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

After a luncheon with Deans and Department Chairs, our newest faculty members were welcomed by President Dr. Richard Lapidus before Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall, began Day 1 of a two day New Faculty & Librarian Orientation - Promoting Faculty Success program.

Topics: Our Faculty, Information Session, Community

Earlier today, Career Services and Advising (CSA) held their Career Champions program, which connects and engages faculty and staff who are actively assisting students in determining and reaching their career goals. The content of the program focused on building knowledge of career development theories, learning strategies to incorporate career learning into practice and creating a plan for implementing these strategies.

Topics: Information Session, Career Services

Fitchburg State University Athletics Fitchburg State Women's Soccer Team are on campus and held a practice this morning at Elliot Field  as they prepare to face Rivier at their first game of the season September 1, at 1home. 

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

Fitchburg State University Athletics  Fitchburg State Football Team are on campus and held a walk-through at Elliot Field this afternoon as they prepare to face Dean at their first game of the season September 2, at 12 p.m. at Dean. 

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

The campus welcomed more than 150 educators from across the state on Tuesday for the  Reach Higher Massachusetts  Summer Convening, including guidance counselors and other professionals whose work helps students navigate their paths to higher education.

 

President Lapidus welcomed the attendees with a brief introduction to Fitchburg State, its unique academic programs and its commitment to supporting student success. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Deputy Commissioner Regina Robinson saluted the attendees for their commitment to changing lives one student at a time, before inspiring keynote address by C.J. Powell, director of advocacy for the National Association for College Admission Counseling . 

Topics: Preparing for College, Information Session, Community

Our newest Falcons, the Class of 2027, got the chance to meet the Deans in their selected majors as the fourth session of Summer Orientation 2023 wrapped up. 

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Admissions, Information Session

Our fourth Summer Orientation 2023 continued with information session, where both parents and students learned about Financial Aid, Campus Safety with  Fitchburg State University Police, Academic Transitions with members of our Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center, and what a Fitchburg State University experience and education offers. 

Topics: Admissions, Information Session, Community