Yesterday afternoon, our Office of International Education honored students who've come to Fitchburg State University from abroad, as well as Fitchburg State University students who took advantage of our Study Abroad Program. They, along with graduating International Studies students received medals to wear during their commencement ceremony
Topics: International Education, Study Abroad, Community, International Admissions
Finals Frenzy Day 3! Our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness treated students to
Chartwells' addictive homemade potato chips and dips this afternoon for the last day of finals.
Topics: Student Experience, Community
This afternoon, the President's Office hosted a Make-Your-Own-Sundae Finals Frenzy on the G-Level of Hammond Hall.
Topics: Student Experience, Community
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
This afternoon, the Engineering Technology Department held their annual BBQ on the Highland Ave. Plaza. Also, prizes and certificates were awarded to our students for the 5th Annual Engineering Technology Student Project Competition.
Topics: Events, Programs and Majors, Community, Engineering Technology
Students in English Studies Professor Kisha Tracy's Storytelling and Oral Tradition class have spent the last few weeks recording their podcasts for Perseverantia: Fitchburg State University Podcast Network. The network features the voices, experiences, and educational and extra-curricular life of the university community. Learn about the network here, listen here.
Topics: Student Experience, Community, English Studies
Yesterday afternoon the Office of Student Development hosted a Commuter Appreciation Event all over the Hammond Building. Students were treated to free swag including FAB (Fitchburg Activity Board) gear, Joey's Cannoli, Personalized Air Fresheners, a Photo Booth with Darth Vader, R2D2, C3PO, Chewbacca, Photo Keychains, Air Plants, and Alpacas!
Topics: Student Experience, Events, Community, Commuters
This afternoon, senior nursing students and their faculty held a unconventional way of studying for the NCLEX exam, The exam developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN)to test the competency of nursing school graduates in the U.S. and Canada. This Family Feud style battle was played by teams named The Lifesavers, Cold Breakroom Pizza, Tele-tubies, Kiss Our Assessments, Pickle Party, and the Avengers. Not to be outdone, the nursing faculty had their own team, The Roasted Nightingales - RNs, get it. First up, Cold Breakroom Pizza vs. Tele-tubies.
Topics: Student Experience, Community, Nursing Program
Spring Week 2023 continued with a wildly popular Petting Zoo. The inclement weather couldn't keep students, faculty, or staff from getting some one on one time with the many critters. Just one more of many events throughout the week.
Topics: Student Experience, Events, Community
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