Summer Orientation 2023 Session 1 - Meet with Deans & Registrar, Departure

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Our newest Falcons, the Class of 2027, got the chance to meet the Deans in their selected majors as the first session of Summer Orientation 2023 wrapped up. As they departed, they grabbed a Welcome to the Flock T-Shirt - see you at Move In!

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Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions, Programs and Majors, Community

Summer Orientation 2023 Session 1 - Packaging Meals for End Hunger NE

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 13, 2023 at 12:28 PM

Associate Director of Student Development & Commuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen welcomed our newest Falcons, the Class of 2027, to our Recreation Center, to take part in packaging meals for End Hunger NE. Matthew, from End Hunger NE gave directions to our eager Falcons and set them on their way to packaging 15,000 meals. Thanks to all!

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Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Community

Orientation Leader Training '23 - Tour of Fitchburg, MA

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 7, 2023 at 5:15 PM

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders, who are on campus preparing for orientation sessions for our newest Falcons, The Class of 2027, gathered in front of Hammond Hall for a tour of Fitchburg, MA this afternoon  with Associate Director of Student DevelopmentCommuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen acting as Tour Guide. The trip included many points of interest including the Fitchburg Abolitionist ParkFitchburg Art MuseumCogshall Park, and Rollstone Hill Quarries. Other points of interest like shopping, restaurants, and local landmarks were pointed out during the drive. The tour was capped of with ice cream at Country Pizza.

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Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Community, Fitchburg Art Museum

Around Campus - Orientation Leader Training

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 5, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders are on campus preparing for orientation sessions for our newest Falcons, The Class of 2027. After moving in, and reconnecting over lunch, the Orientation Leaders enjoyed a quick Icebreaker before starting a busy week of training. 

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Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Admissions, Community

Celebrating Pride Month - Pride Flags on G-Level Patio

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 1, 2023 at 12:03 PM

Associate Director of Student DevelopmentCommuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen, Advisor for our Gay Straight Alliance Organization, along with other university staff placed Pride Flags all along the Hammond Building G-Level patio in observance of Pride Month.

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Topics: Community

Seventh Annual Celebration of Faculty and Librarian Excellence

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 23, 2023 at 8:15 PM

At the culmination of today's Faculty and Librarian Research Symposium, the Celebration for Faculty and Librarian Excellence was held in the Holmes Dining Complex. As the faculty wrapped up their sessions, Emeriti Faculty were welcomed to reconnect prior to the event. 

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Topics: Faculty, Community

Future Educator Academy - Badge Sessions

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 23, 2023 at 9:51 AM

LAST WEEK, Lourdes Ramirez, Coordinator of Field placements, Partnerships and Recruitment for Fitchburg State’s School of Education welcomed a cohort of local high school students enrolled in The Future Educator Academy program to campus for a day of programming. Sessions included Career planning, College 101, Financial Literacy, and Mental Wellness in the Classroom.

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Topics: Information Session, Community, Education Program

Study Abroad Students Honored

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM

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 

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

Finals Frenzy - Homemade Chips & Dips

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 17, 2023 at 2:47 PM

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.

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Topics: Student Experience, Community

Finals Frenzy - Ice Cream Sundaes

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 16, 2023 at 2:50 PM

This afternoon, the President's Office hosted a Make-Your-Own-Sundae Finals Frenzy on the G-Level of Hammond Hall. 

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Topics: Student Experience, Community

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