Not to be outdone by Sigma Alpha Tau, both Sigma Sigma Sigma and Sigma Tau Gamma held their own annual fundraisers on the quad. Tri Sigma held their 36 hour Teeter Totter A-Thon for March of Dimes and the Robbie Page Memorial Fund, while Sigma Tau Gamma had their Dunk Tank fundraiser - on a chilly spring day!

Topics: Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Alpha Sigma Tau is holding their yearly Swing-a-Thon fundraiser on the quad, they will be swinging until 8 p.m. tonight for a total of 36 hours. They are swinging to raise money for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). RAINN helps people who experienced sexual assault get the help they need to support them and give them a voice. Stop by today and  join them on the quad. Fill out a rain drop or do some art and crafts, and even some outdoor games! Learn more about Alpha Sigma Tau and Greek Life here.

Topics: Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community

The Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness and Greek Life held Send a Spring Card and a Smile event where students created cards for the Residents of Fitchburg Health Care Living Facility.

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

Greek Week began today with a Chariot Race on the quad, followed by feats of strength including a tug-of-war. Thanks to Student Photographer Kristen Laquidara '22 for the great photos! Click here if you're curious about Greek Life at Fitchburg State University.

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

Fitchburg State University held its eighth annual National Collegiate Athlete Honor Society (NCAHS) induction ceremony on Monday, with 36 student-athletes being recognized for their academic achievements.

The National College Athlete Honor Society was founded at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. on May 17, 1996, as a student-athlete honor society for the recognition of high academic achievers and sport letter-winners as the collegiate level.

There are 269 chapters of the NCAHS, Chi Alpha Sigma across the country with Fitchburg State University designated as the Sigma Chapter of the Chi Alpha Sigma.

Topics: Events, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Programs and Majors, Athletics

As our the Women's HERstory Month celebration, the the Women's HERstory Month Committee hosted the movie showing of Encanto at the Ellis White Lecture Hall at 3:30 and 6:30. Learn more about our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness here.

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

Accepted students from Boston Prep were on campus today for information sessions, and more. Here, Admissions Counselor Tahkeya Blake let the students know what to expect and what the next steps to the admissions process will be. After that, along with Tour Guides, played a rousing game of Who Wants to be a Falcon! Connect with Tahkeya, or any of our Admissions Counselors here. 

Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Clubs and Organizations

The Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) along with the Women's HERstory Month Committee hosted Women's HERstory Month Lunch Bingo in the Falcon Hub. Attendees learned multitasking fun and facts as they played lightning speed rounds of BINGO. Winners EVERY game!

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

Future Falcons joined us at an admitted student open house to see what their life at Fitchburg State could be. The admitted students were able to attend information sessions and get an in depth look at their academic department, talk with current students, have financial aid questions answered, and more. The morning was capped off with the Future Falcon Day Celebration at our Recreation Center. After a welcome from President Richard Lapidus, Future Falcons, their families and guests, were able to mingle with a multitude of departments and student groups. Learn more on your opportunities here at Fitchburg State here.

Topics: Preparing for College, Faculty, Our Students, Admissions, Information Session, Clubs and Organizations, Programs and Majors, Athletics, Campus

The students of Feminist Conversation and Student Government Association, along with some of the finest female professors at Fitchburg State gathered in the Hamond Main Lounge yesterday afternoon for a panel discussion, They shared their own personal journeys and decisions into politics and leadership roles. This panel also celebrated the birthday of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a lawyer, associate justice of the United States Supreme Court, and a mother who spent a lifetime flourishing in the face of adversity. Learn more about our Clubs & Organizations here.

Topics: Faculty, Student Experience, Events, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Staff