Human Resources - Campus Safety Overview

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 3, 2024 at 3:45 PM

As part of Human Resources and Payroll Services Development Programs, Fitchburg State University Police Chief Michael Cloutier gave an overview of his department and a stronger understanding of campus safety efforts.

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Topics: Community, Campus Safety

University Police Hosts Coffee with a Cop

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 2, 2024 at 12:15 PM

This morning, on this National Coffee with a Cop Day, the Fitchburg State University community had the chance to meet with Chief Michael Cloutier and members  of the Fitchburg State University Police as they hosted Coffee with a Cop in the Falcon Hub. Fitchburg State University Police therapy dog Odin was there as well. The mission of Coffee with a Cop is to break down the barriers between police officers and the citizens they serve.

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Topics: Community, Criminal Justice, Campus Safety

LGBTQ+ Flag Presentation and Raising - LGBTQ+ History Month

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 1, 2024 at 7:15 PM

This afternoon, Shane Franzen, Associate Director, Student Development
Commuter and Volunteer Affairs and Advisor, Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) welcomed attendees to the annual LGBTQ+ Flag Presentation and Flag Raising  at Alumni Plaza in honor of LGBTQ+ History MonthDr. Jonathan Harvey and the Fitchburg State Choirs opened the event with renditions of “Music of Life” and “You’ve Been on my Mind”. Speakers from across campus  joined the festivities.

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Topics: Student Experience, Events, Community

Fitchburg State University Upward Bound Math & Science Program - College Prep

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 30, 2024 at 12:15 PM

Local High School Seniors enrolled in our Fitchburg State University Upward Bound Math & Science Program (UBMS) met on campus for a College Search Workshop. Our UBMS staff assisted the students with completing requirements and search strategies to aid in their college search and acceptance.

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Topics: Community, Education Program, Early College Program

Banned Books Week - Banned Book Storytime

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 23, 2024 at 11:06 AM

 English Studies Professor Katharine Covino's The Banned Books Club: Exploring Book Challenges & Censorship Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA) course gathered in the The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library for a a Banned Book Storytime as part of Banned Books Week. Children's books that have been challenged and/or banned were read and discussed. 

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Topics: Center for Professional Studies, Community, Humanities

29th Annual United Way Day of Caring

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 20, 2024 at 4:15 PM

Today, as in years past, members of the Fitchburg State University community joined other volunteers from local companies and organizations at the United Way of Central Massachusetts 29th Annual United Way Day of Caring. The Day of Caring brings together hundreds of volunteers in service projects to benefit local community groups and the clients the United Way serves, and make a difference through meaningful volunteer projects in greater Worcester area. #dayofcaring

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Topics: Community

Student Affairs - Kick-Off 2024-25

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 19, 2024 at 12:45 PM

This morning, Vice President for Student Affairs Laura Bayless welcomed President Donna Hodge and the Student Affairs staff to join her for Kick-Off 2024-25 in the Main Lounge of Hammond Hall. President Hodge thanked the staff for all their efforts made for the success of our Fitchburg State University students as well as fielding questions.

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Topics: Student Experience, Staff, Community

Around Campus - Therapy Dogs in Hammond Tower Lounge

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM

It was all smiles yesterday afternoon when the always popular therapy dogs paid a visit to the Hammond Tower Lounge, Students got a little break from classes, tests and projects by spending a little time with Mocha, Zelda, and Penny. 

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Topics: Student Experience, Community

Hispanic Heritage Month: Flag Raising

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 16, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Krysta López, Interim Director of our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony on the Alumni Quad (between Hammond Hall and Thompson Hall) this afternoon in to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. Our annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration of the contributions and influence of the Hispanic and Latinx/a/o community to our history and culture is observed with a series of entertaining and informative events September 15 - October 15.

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Topics: Events, Community

University Police at Fitchburg Fire Department - 9/11 Commemoration

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 11, 2024 at 12:34 PM

This morning, Chief Fitchburg State University Police Chief Michael Cloutier and other members of the University Police joined with Fitchburg Fire Department (FFD) at their North Street Headquarters, adjacent to the university, to commemorate lives lost during the attacks on 9/11/2001. The ceremony was held at the 9/11 memorial outside Fire Department headquarters - a piece of a steel beam from the North Tower of the World Trade Center anchors the memorial.

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Topics: Community, Campus Safety