An inaugural Drag Queen Story Hour was held this afternoon in the Amelia V Gallucci-Cirio Library as part of the university's celebration of LGBTQ+ History Month. Drag Queen Story Hour (DQSH) is a children's event that was first started in 2015 by author and activist Michelle Tea in San Francisco with the goal to "inspire a love of reading, while teaching deeper lessons on diversity, self-love and an appreciation of others.

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Community

In recognition of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Sigma Sigma Sigma is holding a Pink Day! Stop by their table on Street Level of Hammond Hall and pick up an item to show your support, all proceeds go to breast cancer research efforts.

Topics: Student Experience, Community, Greek Life

As part of the university's observation of LGBTQ+ History Month. GSA and the Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness (CDI) are giving out Pronoun Pins for International Pronoun Day as a way to celebrate yourself and to educate the university community on how to use one’s pronouns.

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Community

This morning, Commuter Affairs held a Commuter "Drive" Through event to support our commuter students. Students received a gift bag as they entered the Hammond Building.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Community, Commuters

This afternoon, Dean of Health and Natural Sciences Dr. Jennifer Hanselman introduced the panelists for today a discussion entitled, Waste Reduction: Solutions for You, Your Community, Your World, as part of Fitchburg State University's  Massachusetts STEM Week 2022celebration. Panelists were, Rodney Clara of Tough Stuff Recycling, Leah Fernandes of Environmental Health Safety and Risk Management, Fitchburg State University, John Fischer of Mass. Department of Environmental Protection, and Abbie Webb of Casella Waste. Akua Serebou ’23 (Biology major/Health Science concentration and Chemistry minor) served as Moderator.

Topics: Events, Our Students, Programs and Majors, Community, Health and Natural Sciences

The brothers of Sigma Pi set up for their Sleepout for the Homeless event in the quad, where they will be spending the night in a bivouac shelter made of boxes. They will be selling refreshments, all proceeds go to supporting North Star Family Services until noon tomorrow, so stop by!

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Campus, Greek Life

This afternoon, Associate Director of Student Development & Commuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen welcomed attendees to the Dedication and Ribbon Cutting of the Falcon Community Outreach Center (formally known as the Volunteer Center) on the G-level of the Hammond Building. The Center houses the Falcon Bazaar Food and Necessities Pantry and Professional Clothing Closet. Laura A. Bayless, Vice President of Student Affairs enlightened people with some eye-opening statistics about student need at large and specifically to Fitchburg State University. President Lapidus did the honors and then toured the facility. 

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Community, Career Services

Today was a beautiful day for the first installment of our  Fall Open House. It's an ideal way for perspective students to find out everything they want to know about Fitchburg State University. Attendees toured the campus, and had the opportunity to meet with faculty, coaches, and staff. Our next Fall Open House. will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29. Learn more here, and register online!

Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Information Session, Community, Campus

The 4th Annual Go Falcons Challenge began yesterday with President Lapidus' kick-off gift to each Falcon Athletics team. With Freddy spreading the word, in the last 48 hours, 80+ student athletes contacted more than 1,500 former Falcon athletes, family, and friends to raise over $17,000 to support their respective athletic teams. 

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Alumni

The Biology, Chemistry, and Earth & Geographic Sciences departments held their annual science symposium this afternoon at the Lisciotti pavilion in the Antonucci Science Building. This is an event where the science faculty present posters on their research to get students interested and involved in the sciences.

Topics: Faculty, Events, Our Students, Health and Natural Sciences