Students in today's Nursing Lab split into groups to each learn about administering blood and placing catheters of various types and locations.

Students in Professor Robert Harris' Intro to Film and Video class begin working with film making equipment at various places in Conlon Fine Arts. Learn about our Film & Video Program here.

Some Fitchburg State University Hockey alums braved the record-breaking cold temperatures to attend the Annual Alumni Hockey Game at the Wallace Civic Center.

Theater Professor Kelly Morgan teaches students how to utilize the sword as an extension of the character and a a vehicle by which the actor propels the story in his
Stage Movement: Combat in Weston Auditorium. This workshop-oriented course utilizes the basis techniques of movement with emphasis on developing each student's potential for effective physicalization of a character on stage.

Yesterday afternoon, there was an artist talk and reception at the gallery featuring New England Wax members Trina Abbott and Pamela Dorris DeJong. New England Wax is a lively and growing professional organization connecting artists in the six New England states who work with encaustic and other wax-based mediums. “Chroma," part of the Fitchburg State University CenterStage arts and culture series, will be at the Hammond Hall Art Gallery through March 3rd.

Fitchburg State University Business Administration students Ayanna Beach and Sophie Mitchell spoke with 2nd Worcester District Representative Jon Zlotnik, Executive Director, Wachusett Business Incubator Magnus Carlberg, Special Assistant to the President - Community, Governmental Affairs and Special Projects AJ Tourigny, Fitchburg State University Business Administration Chair Michael Greenwood, and Assistant Professor John Lohmann about the university's commitment to entrepreneurship in the local area.

Students in Dr. Sean Rollins' Medical Microbiology Lab learn the Gram staining process in the Antonucci Science Complex. A Gram stain is a laboratory test that checks for bacteria at the site of a suspected infection or in certain bodily fluids.

This afternoon, students got a little break from classes, tests and projects this afternoon by spending a little time with Daisy, Moka, Penny, and  Fitchburg State University Police's own Odin in the Hammond Main Lounge. These therapy dogs were a welcome respite from the stress that comes as the semester begins. Keep your eyes on University Events for future visits.

Students in Fitchburg State’s game design program work on their their capstone projects in the IdeaLab located off-campus. The IdeaLab houses a state of the art studio space designed to promote applied work and create interaction between students, faculty and working professionals. Student groups are tasked with creating a game wherein students have the opportunity to work with developers from Rockstar New England as mentors. Today, Game Design Professors Les Nelken and  Samuel Tobin work with the student groups who are early on in the process.

Earlier today, Fitchburg State University President Richard S. Lapidus welcomed legislators and honored guests to outline the plans for the Fitchburg State University Performing Arts Center as an economic driver for the North Central Massachusetts area. After welcoming remarks from President Lapidus, Senator John Cronin, Representative Michael Kushmerek, and Fitchburg Mayor Stephen DiNatale addressed the guests.  After outlining the benefits of the Performing Arts Center to downtown Fitchburg, President Lapidus welcomed President & CEO, North Central MA Chamber of Commerce Mr. Roy Nascimento to illustrate the benefits to the region as a whole. Attendees were then invited to tour the former Fitchburg Theater - the proposed location for Phase 3 of the project.