The Recreation Center was buzzing today! Our Falcon Friends—inspired by the incredible work of Best Buddies—kicked off their latest First Friday event.

Our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness and Military and Veteran Services hosted a dynamic Women’s History Month panel honoring women veterans who share their stories of service, leadership, and resilience. Panelists reflected on their military experiences, the challenges they’ve navigated during and after service, and the lasting impact of women in the armed forces. 

This week, the Fitchburg State University community got the chance to to Pie a Pi or a member of Caribbean Student Association (CASA). For a small donation, people could throw a pie at a member of Sigma Pi or CASA. Learn more about Greek Life here.  

 This afternoon, our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony in the Main Lounge of Hammond Hall to kick off Women's History Month The 2026 Women’s History Month theme is Leading the Change: Women Shaping a Sustainable Future. See the full list of events here. 

Teaming up for a cause, the Biology Club and Nursing students partnered with the  Red Cross  for a Blood Drive at the Main Lounge in the Hammond Hall. Students, faculty and staff rolled up their sleeves for a good cause.

It was a "berry" good day in G-Lobby! To celebrate National Strawberry Day,  Chartwells Dining  and the  Office of Student Engagement (OSE)  teamed up for a special Teaching Kitchen session. Students stopped by to fuel up on fresh strawberry smoothies and indulge in decadent strawberry chocolate fondue. The treats didn't stop there—attendees also entered for a chance to take the kitchen home with them, with a mini-blender and a mini chocolate dipping pot.

Yesterday afternoon, in the Miller Oval, The Point student journalists and their supporters joined together for the ninth annual Student Press Freedom Day, a national moment to stand up for press freedom and recognize the essential role student journalists play in their communities. 

This year’s Student Press Freedom Day theme, Resilience in Action, celebrates the ways that student journalists pivot, push forward and raise their voices — even as censorship, intimidation and legal threats escalate.  

Our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness, along with the Black Student Union (BSU), THE Latin American Student Organization (LASO), and the Alumni and Giving Office  hosted a  an engaging panel this Black History Month featuring Fitchburg State alumni who shared their personal journeys, challenges, and triumphs during and after college. The audience heard inspiring stories, gained valuable insights, and engaged in meaningful conversation as we celebrated resilience, achievement, and community.

University Clubs and Departments held a week full of events In honor of Valentine's Day. From the Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) flower sale, the Black Student Union bake sale, Valentines for Veterans by local elementary students, Career Services and Advising (CSA) : Sweeten Up Your Resume Pop-Up, Alumni and Giving donor thank you valentines, DIY chocolate dipping at Chartwells Dining, and much more. Happy Valentine's Day!

The Recreation Center was buzzing today! Our Falcon Friends—inspired by the incredible work of Best Buddies—kicked off their latest First Friday event.