It was a perfect day for our State of the University Address and Fall Semester Picnic on the main quadrangle this morning. After welcome remarks from Professor Laura Garofoli and Krysta Lopez-Acevedo, Faculty Awards, Emeriti Faculty, Staff Awards,
and Years of Service Awards were presented by the University Cabinet. Professor Christine Dee then presented the Student Ambassadors who received their green coats from President Hodge. Last but not least, President Hodge asked the Principals of Fitchburg High School, Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School, along with Superintendent of Fitchburg Schools an Fitchburg Mayor Sam Squailia to join her and Pam McCafferty, Assoc. Vice President for Institutional Research & Planning in the signing of a Direct Admissions Memo of Understanding between Fitchburg State University and the cities high schools. The program was followed by the Fall Semester Celebration Picnic. 

Interim Associate Vice President, Capital Planning and Maintenance Matt Lechter hosted a luncheon on the quad to thank Capital Planning and Maintenance Maintainer staff members for all their hard work this summer readying the campus for the fall semester. President Hodge stopped by to thank them for all their work as well.

This morning, Women's Soccer Coach Jeb Booth devised a scavenger hunt race so that his players would get familiar with offices and departments on campus. Knowing where to go when you need help, or anything else, is often a hurdle, for college students. This race aids in overall student success.

Last night, The James Germana Band rocked the quad as the university welcomed the greater Fitchburg community to join the university community for the second  Summer Series event. Learn more about our upcoming Summer Series events here.

Yesterday afternoon, the Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) sponsored the Spring Week Hodge Hoedown to celebrate President Hodge on the main quad. There was a mechanical bull, hobby horsing, line dancing, airbrush hats, tie dye socks and bandanas, cowboy hats, cow plop bingo, and more!  Dinner was served on the quad.

Greek Week continued with yesterday afternoon's chariot race on the quad, which also included inflatables. The week will continue with more activities. Learn more about Greek Life here.

Faculty & staff members took full advantage of the warm spring afternoon, and the volleyball court by the Conlon Arts Building, for a pick-up match.

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.

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.

Last nights storm left a few inches of snow on campus, check out some photos of our winter wonderland campus.