President Lapidus joined staff this morning at the North Street Bistro for the second of four Staff Appreciation events, also held simultaneously at the McKay Café. Staff were treated to a beverage, and a snack, with their tickets entered into a prize raffle. The other appreciation dates are, April 7, and May 4, 2022.

Topics: Faculty, Staff, Community

The students of Feminist Conversation and Student Government Association, along with some of the finest female professors at Fitchburg State gathered in the Hamond Main Lounge yesterday afternoon for a panel discussion, They shared their own personal journeys and decisions into politics and leadership roles. This panel also celebrated the birthday of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a lawyer, associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, and a mother who spent a lifetime flourishing in the face of adversity. Learn more about our Clubs & Organizations here.

Topics: Faculty, Student Experience, Events, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Staff

The Fitchburg State Dance Club sold baked goods and Dance Club apparel in the entrance of Hammond Hall. Check out all of our Clubs & Organizations here.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Pi Day part two, after hosting a 3.14 mile run this morning, the Mathematics Department also hosted Pi(e) Eating in the quad. Student, faculty and staff stopped by for a slice, and or a Pi shaped cookie.

Topics: Faculty, Student Experience, Our Students, Staff, Campus

It has been about 20 years since Pi Day, March 14th, has fallen on a class day here at Fitchburg State! In celebration, the Mathematics Department is hosted a 3.14 mile run. At 9:30 Dr. Peter Staab, and others, braved the chilly temperatures for the 3.14 mile run. After some directions from Gerry Higdon, they were off.

Later today, at 1:59pm, there will be Pi(e) Eating and other activities on the quad side of Edgerly Hall. Yes, the time is intentional… Think about it.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Faculty, Staff, Community

Students in our Nursing Program taking part in their urinary catheterization lab. This procedure is performed in order to drain the bladder and collect urine, through a flexible tube.

Topics: Our Students, Programs and Majors, Nursing Program

Just a few hours ago alums were walking their dog on the quad, quite a different landscape in the afternoon. Welcome to New England.

Topics: Community, Campus

Kenzie Jacobsen '19 and Daniel Hankins '20, who still live locally, walk Zucchini (Zuzu) on the quad during spring break.

Topics: Alumni

Our Nursing Simulation Laboratory assists nursing students in learning critical thinking and clinical judgment skills in preparation for their healthcare careers. The “manikins” act as lifelike patient simulators, wherein instructors provide real-time feedback via a control center, giving students as close to a hospital scenario as possible.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Programs and Majors, Nursing Program

Seniors Kaitlyn Prentiss and Paulina Torres work with Dr. Daniel Welsh (Biology & Chemistry Department), and Dr. Elizabeth Gordon (Earth & Geographic Sciences Department) on a research project tracking the amounts of microplastics in the stomachs and intestinal tracts of fish from the Nashua River.

Topics: Our Students, Programs and Majors, Nursing Program