Fitchburg State University Police Program  Police Academy Director Alexandra Wysocki,  three of our Police Program students, and Lieutenant Andrew Lamarche of the Fitchburg State University Police Department entertained the Future Falcons in the Wallace Gym at the McKay Elementary School. The students got a chance to learn a bit about how important physical fitness, stamina, and cooperation is in the effort to become a police officer. The session ended with Interim Police Director Wysocki inviting the Young Falcons to share what qualities they would appreciate in these soon-to-be officers.

Students in Communications Media's Professor Charles Roberts' Intermediate Digital Cinema Production get their hands on some camera equipment. Intermediate Digitals Cinema Production covers professional production techniques used in modern narrative production environments. In addition to achieving competency in lighting, exposure, composition and framing with video cameras, students master the basics of audio production both on location and in studio environments and the editing of the dramatic narrative. 

Students in English Studies Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and Oral Tradition class gathered in the The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library Archives where University Archivist Asher Jackson discussed what a university archives are, and how to research in this unique space. 

After introductions from Executive Director of Athletics & Recreation Matthew Burke, Head Coach of Men's Ice Hockey Dean Fuller, Exercise and Sports Science Professor Lindsay Parisi, and Fitchburg State University Hockey players Oliver Cookson & Frederick Soderberg were interviewed by Matthew Bruun, Executive Director of Communications and Public Affairs sharing their experiences  with, and being student athletes with the Board members.

Staff, faculty, and students gathered in G-Lobby of Hammond Hall to commemorate the 50th anniversary of it's opening. The Hammond Hall Campus Center, named for President James J. Hammond (1963-1975), is the hub of the university housing many offices, gathering places, student services, and so much more. It's the living room of the entire campus, a place where there's always something happening.

The event also served as a welcoming celebration for our Upward Bound Math & Science program that recently relocated to the second floor of  Hammond Hall.

 Dr. Robert Carr meets with the student groups in his Client Project Production course as they work on their aspects of the promotion of an exhibit with this semester's client, the Fitchburg Art Museum. 

From Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) Make-Your-Own-Bouquet, to  Valentines Day wishes at Holmes Dining, to themed treats at Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center (ACT) and Trio, to Sigma Sigma Sigma Candygrams, and more, love is in the air on the Fitchburg State University campus this Valentines Day. Happy Valentines Day!

Students in Biology and Chemistry Professor Steven Fiedler's 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.

Career Services and Advising Center  Assoc. Director of Internship Coordination and Employee Relations Susan Beddes recently held an internship information session for Business Majors in Percival Hall. School of Business and Technology Professor Renee Scapparone was on hand to answer any specialized questions the students may have pertaining to their particular field of study. 

The university's Biology Club recently held a Valentine Crafts session int e Antonucci Science Complex.