English Studies Professor Kisha Tracy welcomed Local Storyteller, Teacher, and Alum Todd Goodwin to her Storytelling and Oral Tradition class yesterday morning. After regaling the class with some harmonica playing, a song, and lighting the imaginary campfire, Mr. Goodwin told the story of "The Rich Man's Smells."

Topics: Student Experience, Community, Alumni, English Studies

Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll joined other state and local education leaders and students at Fitchburg High School Thursday to talk about the impact of Early College programs.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pat Marshall joined other university officials at the forum, where students discussed the life-changing impact that early college programs have had on their paths. 

 

The Healey-Driscoll administration has proposed $14.4 million for Early College and Innovation Pathways for the 2024 budget.

Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions, Early College Program

Professor Harris' Intro to Film and Video class experiments with film making using 16mm film cameras across campus. Learn about our Film & Video Program here.

Topics: Student Experience, Programs and Majors, Communications/Media

For those who have ever wondered, "Should I get a master's degree?" They got the opportunity to find out at the School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education Graduate Fair this afternoon in Hammond Hall, Main Lounge. Those interested were able to ask questions about graduate programs and meet with representatives from Fitchburg State University as well as ten other local universities. If you missed it, find out more here.

Topics: Admissions, Career Services, Graduate Programs

Students in English Studies Professor Kisha Tracy's Writing II class workshop their next assignment. Writing II expands upon the argumentative and analytical emphases of Writing I, it foster research-based composition. In Writing II, students demonstrate in prose their knowledge of rhetoric, employ a variety of research methods, and become familiar with latest information technologies. 

Topics: Programs and Majors, English Studies

Fitchburg State’s School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education (SGOCE) held its second annual Graduate Education Celebration on April 3, highlighting the accomplishments of its students and faculty.

Topics: Events, Admissions, Community

Alpha Sigma Tau are holding their yearly Swing-a-Thon fundraiser on the quad, they have been swinging since 8 a.m. yesterday, and will continue until 8 p.m. tonight for a total of 36 hours. They are swinging to raise money for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). RAINN helps people who experienced sexual assault get the help they need to support them and give them a voice. Stop by and  join them on the quad. Fill out a rain drop or do some art and crafts, and even some outdoor games! Learn more about Alpha Sigma Tau and Greek Life here.

Topics: Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Greek Life

Fitchburg State University Student Government Association (SGA)  held a Senate & Cotton Candy session on the street level of the Hammond Building, Students could stop by, grab some cotton candy, and learn about the SGA Senate. 

Topics: Events, Information Session, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Last week, Professor Elizabeth Krause from the Department of Anthropology at UMass Amherst  presented this talk that drew on ethnographic research in the Made in Italy arena across two different sectors - slow figs and fast fashion - to theorize authenticity. Presented as part of the Center for Italian Culture's "Made in Italy" series.

Topics: Events, Information Session, Community, Center for Italian Culture

Fitchburg State University welcomed hundreds of prospective students and guests for this season’s Future Falcon Day events on Saturday, March 18th, and Saturday April 1st.

Topics: Events, Admissions, Information Session, Community, Campus