Last night we kicked off our Homecoming and Reunion Weekend with a Pep rally, Bonfire, and Carnival in a transformed Ross St. Parking Lot. Homecoming is our annual celebration that brings our entire Falcon community together for an amazing fall weekend and the opening night was amazing, we celebrated our athletic teams, and everyone enjoyed  rides, games, food and more!

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Alumni, Campus

The brothers of Sigma Pi set up for their Sleepout for the Homeless event in the quad, where they will be spending the night in a bivouac shelter made of boxes. They will be selling refreshments, all proceeds go to supporting North Star Family Services until noon tomorrow, so stop by!

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, 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. Attendees toured the campus, and had the opportunity to meet with faculty, coaches, and staff. Our next Fall Open House. will be held on Saturday, Oct. 29. Learn more here, and register online!

Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Information Session, Community, Campus

This morning, students in Professor Collin Syfert's Public Speaking Course practiced their first amendment speeches on the steps of Edgery Hall as part of the Fitchburg State University Constitution Day 2022 celebration.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Our Faculty, Programs and Majors, Campus

If you drove down Highland Ave. this morning, your eyes weren't deceiving you, there were indeed  alpaca on the quad courtesy of Commuter Affairs. Students got the opportunity to stretch and center themselves, through yoga, in the company of four alpaca from In the Meadow Farm, Lunenburg, MA. Students clearly enjoyed their session with the friendly camelids. 

Topics: Our Students, Community, Commuters, Campus

Students checking out the poster sale in Hammond outside of the Falcon Hub and Bookstore.

Topics: Student Experience, Community, Campus

This afternoon, Student Development held Rock the Block XXIV on Highland Ave & on the Main Quad. Rock the Block gives students a chance to connect with over 150 Clubs, Organizations, Departments and Non-Profits. There are a plethora of activities, including a rock wall, dinner, dunk tank, big chair photos, ice cream truck, club demonstrations, free stuff and so much more!

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Programs and Majors, Community, Campus

With The Great Move In 2022 behind us, and students on campus ready to learn, explore, and experience as the fall semester starts today. Whether making new friends, rekindling old friendships, hanging with Freddy falcon on the quad, or just making your way around our beautiful campus, it is a great day to be a Falcon!

Topics: Faculty, Student Experience, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Campus

The Fitchburg State University Great Move In 2022 was capped off with the Falcon Nest BBQ. The new arrivals got to take part in an array of activities, and had one more chance to spend time with family before they left them in their new home.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Admissions, Community, Campus

The Fitchburg State University Great Move In 2022 continued through this morning and into this afternoon. A BIG SHOUT OUT to our students and student athletes who make the whole process move fluidly.

Topics: Our Students, Admissions, Community, Campus