Fitchburg State University Athletics  Fitchburg State Football Team are on campus and are  preparing to face Dean at their first game of the season September 2, at 7 p.m. at the newly renovated Elliot Field. 

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

Head Football Coach Scott Sperone invited Director of Counseling Services/Assistant Dean, Student Affairs Dr. Robert Hynes to speak with the players at this morning's team meeting. After introducing new team members, and letting the team know that he calls the games and is the "Voice of the Falcons", Dr. Hynes and told the players about the services available to them through the Counseling Services Center.

Topics: Our Students, Information Session, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Athletics

Associate Director of Student Development, Commuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen, who is also the Advisor for our Gay Straight Alliance Organization, placed Pride Flags all along the G-Level patio in observance of Pride Month.

Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Staff, Campus

Housing and Residential Services held it's 1st Annual Lighten Your Load event in the Falcon Hub. Students were asked to donate any items that they may not want to bring back home; clothing that they won't wear but someone else may, or any non-perishable food items that they don't plan on eating before the end of the semester. With games,  snacks, drinks, and a DJ for  entertainment, students were eager to help out. Anyone who donated were entered into a raffle for a $50.00 Amazon gift card.

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

Phi Sigma Sigma held their Scoop and Jump for Jimmy fundraiser on the quad today. There was ice cream, and lemonade, and an obstacle course available for a small donation with all proceeds going to The Jimmy Fund. Thanks to a generous donation by Dr. Catherine Buell, Director of the Honors Program, students from the Francis Drake School in Leomisnter MA got to enjoy the obstacle course. Those students, and students from the Longjo School in Fitchburg, MA, were on campus for a collaborative project called Students and Social Justice. FSU honors students and Dr. Danette Day worked on the project along with  The Friends of the Abolitionist Park, and The Forge Theatre Lab. The students got to work off some energy before boarding a bus back to their school, and our students had a great experience, a win, win!

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Humanities

The Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) sponsored Spring Week continued with today's "Secret Surprise" in the Hammond Main Lounge. Hints were dropped and some guessed and made sure they showed up on time. It turned out that they were right to do so as it was the wildly popular Build-A-Bear. Students chose from a polar bear, a traditional bear, a llama, a black lab, or an elephant.

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

 TRIO Student Support Services and Fitchburg State Wellness held a Meditation Session yesterday afternoon at the Dance Studio in the Hammond building. Students, faculty, and staff were invited to learn some meditation & relaxation techniques as the semester comes to an end.

Topics: Events, Information Session, Clubs and Organizations

The Fitchburg State University Dance Club held their annual Spring Showcase Friday night to a packed and boisterous audience. Each performance was choreographed by a member of the club and the performances were amazing! Check out the photos!

Topics: Events, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Thursday, Psychological Science students were inducted into the Fitchburg State University Chapter of Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology in the Presidents Conference Room. Students must have least three semesters (45 credits) of college coursework, three semesters (45 credits) of college coursework, and least three courses (9 credits) in psychology at Fitchburg State University, including PSY 2100 Research Design and Analysis II. Students are eligible for induction if the following criteria are met:

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Programs and Majors, Psychological Science Program

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