The Fitchburg State University Great Move In 2022 was capped off with the Falcon Nest BBQ. The new arrivals got to take part in an array of activities, and had one more chance to spend time with family before they left them in their new home.
The Fitchburg State University Great Move In 2022 was capped off with the Falcon Nest BBQ. The new arrivals got to take part in an array of activities, and had one more chance to spend time with family before they left them in their new home.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Admissions, Community, Campus
The Fitchburg State University Great Move In 2022 continued through this morning and into this afternoon. A BIG SHOUT OUT to our students and student athletes who make the whole process move fluidly.
Topics: Our Students, Admissions, Community, Campus
Lots of smiles here on campus for Day 1 of the Fitchburg State University Fall Semester 2022 Move-in New/Transfer Student Early Arrival. Tomorrow, Day 2, New/Transfer Student Move-in Day, followed by Day 3, Return Student Early Arrival. The last day, Day 4, is Return Student Move-in Day. We are looking forward to a great academic year. Find out Move-In information here.
Topics: Our Students, Admissions, Community, Campus
Our Student Development Orientation Leaders are excited to be back to campus and sand preparing for this week's Move In, Orientation, and Welcome Events for our new and returning Falcons. Preparing for a video shoot, Leaders Aaron Lehner and Sean-Michael Hibbert rehearse a skit while they wait for the rest of the crew.
Topics: Our Students, Admissions, Community, Campus
It was bittersweet as the Fitchburg State University bid a fond farewell to long-time Materials Management employee Kevin Kelley, Storekeeper IV, who is retiring after 42 years with the university. Kevin touched so many during his tenure and this afternoon saw the result of this good will as so many gathered in the Falcon Hub to share how much he will be missed. Good luck Kevin!
This morning, President Lapidus hosted a Welcome Back & Employee Recognition Celebration at the Kent Recital Hall. Prior to the presentations, colleagues gathered outside the Antonucci Science Complex, where they had the opportunity to reconnect after the summer, and before the start of the fall semester next week.
Topics: Information Session, Staff, Community
Chief of University Police Michael Cloutier invited our Residents Assistants, and Housing and Residential Services staff, to tour University Police facilities. Along with lunch and meeting the University Police staff, students and staff got to try out equipment, see what it's like to perform a sobriety test with "drunk" goggles, meet Odin, our therapy dog, and so much more!
Topics: Student Experience, Information Session, Community, Campus
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall, along with other Academic Affairs Leadership, took a break from Day 1 of a two day New Faculty & Librarian Orientation - Promoting Faculty Success program, for a casual luncheon with the newest Fitchburg State University Faculty.
Topics: Our Faculty, Information Session, Community
Members of the Fitchburg State University Marketing & Integrated Communications department, and Director of the Crocker Center for Civic Engagement Dr. William Cortezia, visited university partner Fitchburg Art Museum this morning for an in-depth tour and luncheon meeting with Museum Director Nick Capasso, and Marketing Manager Christian Lopez. The tour included the The 86th Regional Exhibition of Art and Craft, two exhibits by Fitchburg State University alums Bridie Wolejko and Betsy Sawyer. Sawyer's exhibit entitled Big Book: Pages for Peace & Hypnagogia: Bridie Wolejko’s Mixed Media Fantasies, the always popular Discover Egypt exhibit, and Evoking Eleanor - Eleanor Norcross 1854 – 1923 :Artist, Collector, and Museum Founder.
Topics: Staff, Community, Fitchburg Art Museum
Head Football Coach Scott Sperone invited Director of Counseling Services/Assistant Dean, Student Affairs Dr. Robert Hynes to speak with the players at this morning's team meeting. After introducing new team members, and letting the team know that he calls the games and is the "Voice of the Falcons", Dr. Hynes and told the players about the services available to them through the Counseling Services Center.
Topics: Our Students, Information Session, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Athletics