Each year, Fitchburg State University's Office of Student Development holds, and judges, the Staff Golden Pumpkin Costume Contest - this year's theme was Movies. The winning office gets bragging rights for an entire year along with the Golden Pumpkin Trophy!
When you have an unseasonably warm October day in North Central Massachusetts, you don't let it go to waste, which is likely why Mathematics Professor Nermin Bayazit recently held her Informal Math Modeling class outside on the Alumni Plaza. The course covers relations, patterns and functions using multiple representations and focusing on the manner in which these concepts connect to mathematical ideas specified in the Massachusetts Mathematics Curriculum Frameworks.
Topics: Campus, Mathematics
After yesterday afternoon's pep rally to kick off Homecoming Weekend, Ross St. Parking Lot was transformed for a Carnival. Homecoming is our annual celebration that brings our entire Falcon community together for an amazing fall weekend and the opening was amazing, we celebrated our athletic teams, and everyone enjoyed rides, games, food and more!
Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Campus
This afternoon, our homecoming celebration kicked off with a pep rally on the main quadrangle. The Fitchburg State University community gathered to cheer on the Falcons as they geared up for a weekend of athletic competition and school spirit.
Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Athletics, Campus
Yesterday afternoon, Alpha Sigma Tau held their Run In Her Shoes charity event on the quad. All proceeds will be going to Dress for Success. Learn more about Greek Life here.
Topics: Community, Campus, Greek Life
Today was a beautiful day for the first installment of our Fall Open House. It's an ideal way for perspective students to find out everything they want to know about Fitchburg State University. After a welcome from President Hodge, attendees took part in information sessions - where they had the opportunity to meet with faculty, current students, coaches, and staff, and later were able to tour the campus. Our next Fall Open House. will be held on Saturday, Oct. 26. Learn more here, and register online!
Topics: Admissions, Campus
Students enjoyed checking out the poster sale on the Hammond Plaza earlier this week.
Topics: Student Experience, Campus
After a morning full of information sessions and Icebreaker activities, our newest Falcons made their way to the quad for a much needed break before even more activities. They got the opportunity to unwind, make connections, meet with Coaches, grab a gigantic Chartwells cookie, or just relax.
Topics: Admissions, Community, Campus
Yesterday afternoon, we continued with our celebration of the presidency of Dr. Richard Lapidus at the Presidential Palooza on the Main Quad. The campus gathered to celebrate the eleventh president of the university, dinner, games, giveaways, activities, and more!
Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Campus
For some of our International Students, this is their first time experiencing snow.
Topics: International Education, Community, Campus