Yesterday afternoon, the Xi-Upsilon Chapter of Phi Alpha Theta, the National History Honor Society, inducted three Fitchburg State University History students. Afterward this induction, the Political Science faculty and their honor society, the Alpha Delta Kappa Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society inducted three Political Science students. Congratulations all!
Topics: Our Students, Programs and Majors, Economics, History, and Political Science
Students in Theater Professor Kelly Morgan's Advanced State Combat course work out the choreography of their fight scenes in Weston Auditorium.
Topics: Programs and Majors, Theater Block, Communications/Media, Theater Program
Spring Week 2023 began with an event sponsored by Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) and Gay Straight Alliance (GSA). Students faculty and staff got to try their skills at axe throwing and bronco bustin' while enjoying food and giveaways.
Topics: Student Experience, Events, Clubs and Organizations, Community
Recently, students in attending Fitchburg State University were treated to a tour entitled "Communications in Action." Prospective students got to see the facilities, for Gaming, Photography, Theater, Graphic Design, Film, and more!
Topics: Admissions, Information Session, Programs and Majors, Communications/Media
Last week, the brothers of the Fitchburg State University Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma held a Bike-A-Thon to benefit the Special Olympics. They also had a pretzel give away in conjunction with the philanthropic event. Learn more about Greek Life here.
Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Greek Life
Students in Professor Michael S. McCutcheon's Criminal Investigation course matched up shoe castings, also called a moulage, with shoe prints made on paper. The students made their castings weeks ago, which made this task more difficult.
Topics: Programs and Majors, Criminal Justice
Yesterday afternoon, the Fitchburg State University Career Services and Advising Center, along with MassBioEd, and Massachusetts Life Sciences Center sponsored a Life Sciences Networking Event in the Antonucci Science Complex. The event offered an opportunity for students interested in a career in the life sciences industry to meet professionals from Biosynth, Dewpoint Therapeutics, Inc., UMass Chan Medical School, Xilio Therapeutics, and more! Students were able to network and find out about career opportunities and pathways to success, gain insights into life sciences careers, soft skills, and internships.
Topics: Student Experience, Information Session, Programs and Majors, Health and Natural Sciences
Engineering Technology alum, Director of Education VDC Director at Piquette & Howard Electric Service, Corey Coleman '17, recently spoke with students and faculty in the Engineering Technology Department. He discussed his experience at Fitchburg State University and his specialty, Virtual Design & Construction.
Topics: Alumni, Health and Natural Sciences, Engineering Technology
This year's Visions, a juried honors exhibit of the Communications Media Department, opened with an Alumni Panel in the Ellis White White Lecture Hall. This lively discussion was followed by The Gallery Opening, and a Film & Video Screening in Weston Auditorium. Thank you to the alumni, jurors, Communications Media faculty, students, and staff. The Exhibit will run until June 30, 2023.
Topics: Student Experience, Programs and Majors, Game Design, Communications/Media
Students in Professor Lee's Cinematography course work to properly light a scene in the TV Studio with artificial light, and outside with natural. This course is a blend of the artistic and the technical. Aspects of the topic include film stock, laboratories, lenses, lighting, cameras, composition, camera angles, continuity, color and special processes. The relationship between the cinematographer and other members of the production team, as well as the structure of feature film camera departments are examined. Learn about our Film/Video Production Program here, and our School of Arts & Sciences here.
Topics: Student Experience, Programs and Majors, Communications/Media