Students in the he Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) learned Identification and Interrogation techniques from Behavioral Sciences Assistant Professor Michael S. McCutcheon. Learn more about our Criminal Justice Program here.
Topics: Programs and Majors, Police Program, Criminal Justice
Our newest Falcons, the Class of 2027, got the chance to meet the Deans in their selected majors as the first session of Summer Orientation 2023 wrapped up. As they departed, they grabbed a Welcome to the Flock T-Shirt - see you at Move In!
Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions, Programs and Majors, Community
Associate Director of Student Development & Commuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen welcomed our newest Falcons, the Class of 2027, to our Recreation Center, to take part in packaging meals for End Hunger NE. Matthew, from End Hunger NE gave directions to our eager Falcons and set them on their way to packaging 15,000 meals. Thanks to all!
Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Community
Our Summer Orientation 2023 continued with some ice breaker activities after this morning's welcome, information sessions, Orientation Leader skits, current student & alumni Q&A, and Cotton-Eyed Joe.
Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Information Session
We are very excited to welcome our Incoming first year students for the first session of our Summer Orientation 2023 this morning. Our newest Falcons, the Class of 2027, began the day with welcome remarks from Associate Dean for Student Development Hank Parkinson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall, and Vice President for Student Affairs Laura Bayless in Weston Auditorium. After introduction of our Orientation Leaders, groups ventured out to the quad for some ice breaker activities, then to a day full of information sessions and activities.
Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Information Session
Topics: Student Experience, Police Program, Criminal Justice
Twenty students from the One Goal program at Lawrence High School visited the Fitchburg State University campus earlier this week. They took part in information sessions and a tour of our beautiful campus and state-of-the-art facilities.
Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Information Session
Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders, who are on campus preparing for orientation sessions for our newest Falcons, The Class of 2027, gathered in front of Hammond Hall for a tour of Fitchburg, MA this afternoon with Associate Director of Student Development, Commuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen acting as Tour Guide. The trip included many points of interest including the Fitchburg Abolitionist Park, Fitchburg Art Museum, Cogshall Park, and Rollstone Hill Quarries. Other points of interest like shopping, restaurants, and local landmarks were pointed out during the drive. The tour was capped of with ice cream at Country Pizza.
Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Community, Fitchburg Art Museum
More than a week into the program, and the Physical Training (PT) for the 6th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) continued this morning. Academy staff, along with PT instructors Dr. Jess Alsup and Dr. Lindsay Parisi of our Exercise Sports Science Program (EXSS), lead the recruits in their morning PT.
Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice, Exercise and Sports Science
Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders are on campus preparing for orientation sessions for our newest Falcons, The Class of 2027. After moving in, and reconnecting over lunch, the Orientation Leaders enjoyed a quick Icebreaker before starting a busy week of training.
Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Admissions, Community