This Afternoon, our School of Health and Natural Sciences and Career Services held a Biotech & Life Sciences Career Forum in the Antonucci Science Complex. The event began with Learn About Life Science Careers presented by Sara Nochur, and was followed with a series of Table Discussions with industry professionals, and then a networking session. 

Students in Theater Professor Mary Vreeland's  Acting 1 course practice their scenes in Weston Auditorium. This course is an introduction to professional stage performance techniques. Students learn how to build a character using techniques such as playing actions, status, physical transformation, improvisation, relaxation and script analysis. 

In a cooperative effort between the Fitchburg State University Police Department and Criminal Justice Professor Dr. David Weiss' Victimology class, students got the opportunity to take part in a Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) course. After a warm up & review led by Dispatcher Supervisor Jennie House, students donned the protective gear with the help of Detective Patrolman Niomi Gayle and Officer Grace Kerr. With Sergeant Andrew Himmer wearing the R.A.D. Aggressor Simulation Training Suit, various scenarios were planned for the students to escape.

Students in Dr. Robert Carr's Client Project Production course  met with this semester's client, the Fitchburg Art Museum and presented aspects of their campaign so far. Fitchburg Art Museum Director Nick Capasso, Assistant Curator Sarah Harper. and Dr. Carr provided valuable feedback on the various student group presentations. 

Fitchburg State University Sigma Chapter of Chi Alpha Sigma held its annual National Collegiate Athlete Honor Society (NCAHS) induction ceremony this afternoon, with 45 student-athletes representing 15 of our 17 teams recognized for their academic achievements. President Donna Hodge, Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation Matthew Burke, Assistant AD - Compliance/SWA/Scheduling Coordinator Bettiann Peura, and   Faculty Athletics Representative Dr. David Heikkinen presided over the ceremony. 

Students in  Game Design Professor Samuel Tobin's History of Interactive Media & Game course broke into groups and played their different takes on the Royal Game of Ur - a game that was first played in ancient Mesopotamia during the early third millennium BC.

Future Falcons joined us at an admitted student open house to see what their life at Fitchburg State could be. The day's program included campus tours, program-specific information sessions and a reception in the Athletics and Recreation Center. After President Donna Hodge welcomed everyone to the reception, Future Falcons, their families and guests, were able to mingle with a multitude of departments and student groups. The university offers a number of additional visit opportunities, from general tours to specific information sessions geared toward accepted students who are still making their academic decisions. Learn more on your opportunities here at Fitchburg State here.

Once again, Communications Media's Assistant Professor, Photography Concentration, J Flynn and our our photography students offered professional headshots at this week's Creative and Common Good Career Fair.  This service is the result of a cooperative effort with our Career Services and Advising Center.

Students work on a lab exercise in Biology and Chemistry Professor  Dr. Eric Williams' Developmental Biology class in the Antonucci Science Complex. The course examines a detailed survey of developing embryos from the fertilized egg through the various stages leading to the adult organism. 

English Studies Professor Kisha Tracy welcomed Local Storyteller, Teacher, and Alum Todd Goodwin to her Storytelling and Oral Tradition class this morning. After regaling the class with some harmonica playing, a song, and lighting the imaginary campfire, Mr. Goodwin told stories involving his father's dream car, a 1941 Studebaker.