British Literature 1 - Medieval Zine Campus Delivery

Posted by Andy Cunningham on December 2, 2024 at 3:01 PM

English Studies Professor Dr. Kisha Tracy's British Literature I class delivered their Medieval Zines to Dr. Heather Urbanski's Writing I class, and Dr. Collin Syfert's Current Events and Service Learning - who had guest speaker Communications Media Professor Kyle Moody presenting to the class. Each student created a zine - a small circulation publication of of minority interest, usually reproduced via photocopier, as part of the course. After distribution, Dr. Kisha Tracy made sure to invite everyone to next week's Global Middle Ages Literature Fair.

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Topics: Communications/Media, English Studies

Game Design Capstone - IdeaLab

Posted by Andy Cunningham on December 2, 2024 at 10:30 AM

After a brief group meeting to assess what needs to be done as the end of the semester approaches, students in our game design program got back to work on their capstone projects in the IdeaLab which is located off-campus. The IdeaLab houses a state of the art studio space designed to promote applied work and create interaction between students, faculty and working professionals. Student groups are tasked with creating a game wherein students have the opportunity to work with developers from Rockstar New England as mentors, in addition to our faculty.

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Topics: IdeaLab, Game Design

Multi-Camera Television Production at Fitchburg Access Television (FATV)

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 25, 2024 at 3:26 PM

Students in Professor Kevin McCarthy's Multi-Camera Television Production course spent this morning's class at Fitchburg Access Television (FATV) doing a technical  run through in studio for their final production. 

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Topics: Communications/Media, Fitchburg Access Television (FATV)

Dance Club Winter Showcase 2024

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 24, 2024 at 11:15 AM

The Fitchburg State University Dance Club held their annual Winter Showcase Friday night and Saturday afternoon to packed and boisterous audiences. Each performance was choreographed by a member of the club, and the performances were amazing!

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Topics: Events, Clubs and Organizations

Rollstone Bank & Trust Donation

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 23, 2024 at 10:45 AM

President Hodge capped off International Education Week yesterday accepting the generous donation by fellow community member  Rollstone Bank & Trust. A big thank you to Rollstone Bank & Trust employees, customers, friends who donated time and energy to creating these baskets of basic necessities for our newest international students. Director of International Education Nelly Wadsworth, and a group of students were on hand to accept the "kindness kits."

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Topics: International Education, Community, International Admissions

Fitchburg State Hosts Eastern Regional Undergraduate Moot Court Qualifying Tournament

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 22, 2024 at 6:45 PM

Student teams from all over the country were checked in at the  Fitchburg State University Campus Center as the university once again hosts the American Moot Court Association's Eastern Regional Undergraduate Moot Court Qualifying Tournament. Student teams and coaches from as far away as California and Louisiana registered for the event. Event coordinator, Economics, History and Political Science Professor Paul Weizer, welcomed volunteer judges, as well as the competing teams. This competition will span this afternoon and all day tomorrow.

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Topics: Events, Economics, History, and Political Science

International Education Week Flag Challenge

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 22, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Director of International Education Nelly Wadsworth, and her staff, capped off this year's International Education Week with their International Education Week Flag Challenge & Awards. A poster with flags representing where our current international students have come from was placed in Hammond Hall and the Fitchburg State University community was challenged to test their knowledge by identifying the country and capital city of each nation. 

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Topics: International Education, International Admissions

Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 22, 2024 at 10:46 AM
The Game Changers Program, a Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Program (COIL) program, has been incorporated into  Assistant Professor Karen DeAngelis of the university’s Education Departments' First Year Experience (FYE) seminar. This virtual exchange is offered to Fitchburg State University students through a partnership with the Pathways Institute for Negotiation, funded through the Stevens Initiative and sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. Students in the course participate in an intercultural learning experience with students in Israel and other universities throughout the United States. Completion of this virtual exchange program provides Fitchburg State students with access to the U.S. Department of State's Alumni Network.
 
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Topics: Education Program

Communications Media - Dangerous Delivery: 2 Day Shipping Film Interview

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 22, 2024 at 9:30 AM

Tyler Sargent interviewed fellow senior film/video production students Derek Tirrell and Annabella Valle about their involvement in "Dangerous Delivery: 2 Day Shipping", a 20 minute slapstick comedy short film directed by Seth Rigby. Rigby explains that " The short film is about 'The Deliverer', a delivery worker who fights off those who want to steal packages, or just general evil-doings, using cartoonish methods". Seth enlisted Tyler to conduct the interview to ensure that Derek and Annabelle were comfortable and honest answering questions about the production.

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Topics: Communications/Media

Criminal Investigation - Crime Scene Investigation

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 21, 2024 at 4:45 PM

In a cooperative effort between our Criminal Justice Program and our Housing and Residential Services students in Professor Michael S. McCutcheon's Criminal Investigation course were able to work crime scenes in an unoccupied suite in Aubuchon Hall. After Professor McCutcheon handed out the scenarios, students  broke into groups, assessed the scene, and began gathering evidence. 

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Topics: Police Program, Criminal Justice

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