Taco...Friday? Members of the Sigma Tau Gamma brotherhood offered free tacos on the G-Level of Hamond hall today as part of Rush Week. Learn more about Greek Life here.

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Greek Life

Alums Willard French '76, David Holton '68, and William McCaffrey '76, along with Jeffrey A. Wolfman, Vice President for Institutional Advancement, were at the Klondike Ave. Warehouse this afternoon to inspect the Walter Harrod Antique Tool Collection with the intent of evaluating and categorizing for a potential exhibit. Walter F. Harrod, a 1940 graduate of Fitchburg State Teachers College, and Woodworking Professor in the Industrial Arts program (1947 - 1978) was a mentor to these, and countless other alumni.

Topics: Faculty, Programs and Majors, Alumni

Yesterday afternoon, Career Services and Advising (CSA) held a Transfer Student Information Session near their third floor office in the Hammond Building. The informal gathering was meant to catch students up on all of the services they have to utilize here at Fitchburg State University. Students got to mingle, get questions answered, grab a snack, and get some free swag.

Topics: Information Session, Community, Career Services

This afternoon, Student Development held Rock the Hall in Hammond Hall. Rock the Hall gives students a chance to connect with student Clubs and  Organizations here on campus.

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Today's storm made our beautiful campus a winter wonderland.

Topics: Campus

The Fitchburg State University Nursing Program held its Second Annual White Coat Ceremony in Kent Hall this afternoon. After welcome remarks from Nursing Department Acting Chair Dr. Tara Mariolis, President Richard Lapidus, and Dean of Health and Natural Sciences Dr. Jennifer Hanselman, students watched an inspirational video greeting from Rear Admiral Aisha K. Mix, assistant surgeon general and chief nurse officer of the United States Public Health Service.
Prior to the donning of the white coats, student speaker, Madison Waterson from the Class of 2024, offered a few words to this year's white coat recipients, following, coats were presented by members of the Nursing Program faculty. After coat presentations, Nursing Professor Arlana Arsenault administered the White Coat Ceremony Oath.

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Nursing Program, Health and Natural Sciences

Associate Director of Student Development & Commuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen, and Graduate Assistant Alyssa Annes, hosted a Pop Up n the Hammond Street Level Lobby to celebrate National Popcorn Day.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Community

Professor Donald Tarallo gave his Introduction to Graphic Design students a break from the Macs to tour the Graphic Design Analog space and give them a look into non-computer generated graphic design techniques.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Our Faculty, Communications/Media

A new calendar year marks a new semester, and students are on campus ready to learn, explore, and experience as the spring semester starts today.

Topics: Faculty, Student Experience, Community, Campus, Education Program

Between opening remarks from Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall, to an Institutional Finances Listening Session and Discussion with Jay Bry, Vice President for Finance and Administration, faculty got the chance to reconnect before the semester and attend various breakout sessions including; Care and the Disappearing Student, Fostering Inclusivity through Diverse, Equitable and Accessible Course Materials, and After Text Selection: Student Engagement with Reading and Course Materials.

Topics: Our Faculty, Information Session