Students in Biology and Chemistry Professor Emma Downs' General Chemistry II Lab work on an assignment in the Antonucci Science Complex. In this course, topics include chemical, acid/base, and solubility equilibria and chemical kinetics.

Economics, History and Political Science  Professor Christine Dee led a lively discussion in her American Revolutions course in Percival Hall. This course examines revolutions that shaped American society from 1754 to 1815. It considers how French and Indian War helped forge an American consciousness, the ways the American Revolution shaped Ideas about freedom and slavery in republican government and the Constitution, how the Haitian Revolution challenged these assumptions, and how Americans' reacted to it within the context of slavery's expansion and the Industrial Revolution. The course engages with historical sources, media representations of the past, and current scholarship to con­sider how these multiple revolutions were understood and influenced by varied groups, including Native Americans, African Americans, Immigrants and women.

Director of Admissions Tony Trodella welcomed students enrolled in Smith Vocational & Agricultural High School's Public Safety program to campus this morning to learn about our Criminal Justice (CJ) & Fitchburg State University Police Program. Criminal Justice Professor Michael S. McCutcheon led a Police Program/CJ info session and mock lesson with current student available to answer questions. Director of Admissions Tony Trodella then gave highlights of Fitchburg State University, including how to apply with a campus tour following. Last, but not least, was lunch at our Holmes Dining Commons before departure back to Northampton, MA. 

Nursing  students learn how to test blood sugar in their Nursing Foundations Lab. In this course,  emphasis is placed on professionalism, caring, communication, cultural considerations, spirituality, sexuality and health promoting activities. 

Education Professor Danette Day  held an exercise on day one of her Culturally Proficient Educator course where students interviewed and then introduced each other to the rest of the class. 

Yesterday afternoon, the Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) hosted a a welcome-back to campus Coffeehouse Event Event in the Falcon Hub in the Hammond Building. With finals right around the corner. FAB gave students the opportunity to gather, play games, enjoy a snack, coffee, or a dirty soda all while enjoying a performance by Indie singer-songwriter Meggie.

Nursing  students learn  in-room patient care (cleanliness, moving, bed changing, etc) in their Nursing Foundations Lab. In this course,  emphasis is placed on professionalism, caring, communication, cultural considerations, spirituality, sexuality and health promoting activities. 

Students in Exercise and Sports Science Professor Monica Maldari's Exercise Testing and Prescription reconnect at the beginning of class in Thompson Hall. The course provides theory and practice for evaluating and prescribing exercise for the enhancement of the functional capacity of the cardiopulmonary, metabolic and musculoskeletal systems in health and disease. Topics include review of scientific bases for testing and prescription, human behavior and motivation, basic electrocardiology, risk factors in exercise and exercise testing, health appraisal and fitness testing, exercise programming, nutrition and weight management and program administration.

Yesterday afternoon, Student Engagement held its annual Rock the Hall in Hammond Hall. Rock the Hall gives students the opportunity to connect with student Clubs and  Organizations here on campus.