Thank you for your help in making the 2023 Go Falcons Challenge a success!

The 5th Annual Go Falcons Challenge began Wednesday with President Lapidus' kick-off gift to each Falcon Athletics team. With Freddy spreading the word.

This was our largest Go Falcons Challenge to date with over 80 student athletes contacting over 1,800 Alumni and past sports donors along with a large number of family and friends to secure over 450 individual gifts (454) and over $20,000 ($20,654). This represents a 17.5% increase in donations and a 45% Increase in individuals making a donation to support one of our teams.

Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Athletics, Alumni

Fitchburg State University this year joined the College Fed Challenge, a national competition wherein teams of undergraduate students from across the country analyze economic and financial conditions and develop monetary policy recommendations. Their proposals are then offered in formal presentations to teams of judges.

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Economics, History, and Political Science, Mathematics

The Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) sponsored one of their wildly popular Build-A-Bear events this afternoon with a twist - bears donned Harry Potter themed cloaks. Students chose from Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Hufflepuff or Slytherin garb.

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Fitchburg State University Athletics Fitchburg State Volleyball Team held practice at the Athletics & Recreation Center getting for their first game vs. Nichols on August 29, here at the Recreation Center.

Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

Fitchburg State University Athletics Fitchburg State Field Hockey Team are on campus and held a practice this morning at Elliot Field.

Topics: Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

Fitchburg State University Athletics Fitchburg State Women's Soccer Team are on campus and held a practice this morning at Elliot Field  as they prepare to face Rivier at their first game of the season September 1, at 1home. 

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

Fitchburg State University Athletics  Fitchburg State Football Team are on campus and held a walk-through at Elliot Field this afternoon as they prepare to face Dean at their first game of the season September 2, at 12 p.m. at Dean. 

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Athletics

Yesterday, the last day of classes, the Office of Student Development set up a grill and gave away hot dogs to mark the day. Not to be outdone, Counseling Services offered ice cream sundaes, and the Office of Alumni and Development offered Add -Your-own -Flavors Lemonade.

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

Spring Week 2023 began with an event sponsored by Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) and Gay Straight Alliance (GSA). Students faculty and staff got to try their skills at axe throwing and bronco bustin' while enjoying food and giveaways.

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

Last week, the brothers of the Fitchburg State University Chapter of Sigma Tau Gamma held a Bike-A-Thon to benefit the Special Olympics. They also had a pretzel give away in conjunction with the philanthropic event. Learn more about Greek Life here.

Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Greek Life