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!
Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Community
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 Development, Commuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen acting as Tour Guide. The trip included many points of interest including the Fitchburg Abolitionist Park, Fitchburg Art Museum, Cogshall 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.
Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Community, Fitchburg Art Museum
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.
Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Admissions, Community
Associate Director of Student Development, Commuter 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.
Topics: Community
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.
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.
Topics: Information Session, Community, Education Program
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