On Saturday, Weston Auditorium was packed for a truly historic moment: Fitchburg Access Television (FATV)  live taping of the final episode of Barbara & You.

The event was an incredible, emotional celebration of 50 amazing years of the show and a beautiful tribute to Barbara Foster’s legendary impact on community television.

Adding to the honors, President Donna Hodge took the stage to read an official commendation from Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, recognizing Barbara’s remarkable contributions to civic life and public access media. Joined by local dignitaries, coworkers past and present, and her loving family, it was a beautiful afternoon of shared memories and well-deserved standing ovations.

Thank you, Barbara, for being the voice, the heart, and the story of our community for half a century!

Topics: Community, President, Fitchburg Access Television (FATV)

Yesterday, the J.A. Leonard Middle School, from Old Town, Maine performed in Weston Auditorium. The band visited Fitchburg State to perform selections where they received valuable feedback from Community Music Program Instructor & Musician Joseph Wright, spouse of Dr. Amy McGlothlin of our Music Department as part of their annual Band Festival Trip. 

Topics: Community, Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

As we observe National Police Week, Fitchburg State University extends its gratitude to our University Police Department.

Topics: Community, Campus Safety, University Police

The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library hosted a Fitchburg State Community Read panel discussion, “A Novel Idea: Rethinking Our Food Systems,” in Hammond Hall’s Main Lounge.

Topics: Community, Alumni, Library

 It was all about selfies and destressing at the Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) sponsored Petting Zoo for the second day of Spring Week. 

Topics: Community, Student Engagement

Sustainability never looked (or felt) so good! We spent a beautiful afternoon on the quad celebrating Earth Day the Fitchburg State way. Our Falcons got busy:

Topics: Community, Campus, Environmental Science, Student Engagement

The Office of International Education sponsored their annual International Night last evening, where we celebrated our cultural heritage through food, presentations of dances, music and traditional garb. Food tasting stations, featuring the night's theme; Rice Around the World, included cuisines from Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and India. Attendees were treated to performances by Anne O'Connell's Irish American Step Dancers, members of the Dance Club performing a K-Pop inspired dance and a solo dance, Polynesian dances by Yumi Matsumoto, and a traditional Nigerian performance by Olufunke Ehineni. 

Topics: International Education, Study Abroad, Community, International Admissions

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

Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Athletics

The transition from local high school student to Fitchburg State Falcon began last Tuesday.

Topics: Admissions, Community, President

Chartwells Dining finished off Commuter Appreciation Week with a sweet & savory take with Shamrock Shakes and an array of snacks.

Topics: Community, Commuters, Dining