Today, Commissioner of Higher Education Noe Ortega visited the Fitchburg State campus as part of his tour of the state's 29 public colleges and universities. During his visit, Commissioner Ortega had lunch with and listened to students, experienced an immersive classroom simulation with education students, spoke with game design students at the downtown game studio about their projects, experienced a virtual nursing simulation designed by students, and checked out facilities including the strength and conditioning laboratory at Landry Arena. 

Topics: Events, Community, Campus, Game Design, Education Program

Greek Week began today with a corn hole tournament on the quad. The week will continue with activities with different decade themes. Learn more about Greek Life here.

Topics: Clubs and Organizations, Community, Campus, Greek Life

As part of our yearlong Community Read of Trevor Noah's Born a Crime, this event showcased the stories of students and community members through on-stage readings. Much like The Moth's storytelling events, this event encouraged heartfelt, compelling, humorous, and honest tellings of the complex and rich lives led by our peers, students, neighbors, and colleagues. Inspired by the historically and culturally rich vignettes presented in Noah's memoir, we hope this event opened us up to thoughtful consideration of who we are as a community, where we come from, and how we all ended up together.

Topics: Events, Clubs and Organizations, Community

English Studies Professor Kisha Tracy welcomed Local Storyteller, Teacher, and Alum Todd Goodwin to her Storytelling and Oral Tradition class yesterday morning. After regaling the class with some harmonica playing, a song, and lighting the imaginary campfire, Mr. Goodwin told the story of "The Rich Man's Smells."

Topics: Student Experience, Community, Alumni, English Studies

Fitchburg State’s School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education (SGOCE) held its second annual Graduate Education Celebration on April 3, highlighting the accomplishments of its students and faculty.

Topics: Events, Admissions, Community

Alpha Sigma Tau are holding their yearly Swing-a-Thon fundraiser on the quad, they have been swinging since 8 a.m. yesterday, and will continue until 8 p.m. tonight for a total of 36 hours. They are swinging to raise money for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). RAINN helps people who experienced sexual assault get the help they need to support them and give them a voice. Stop by and  join them on the quad. Fill out a rain drop or do some art and crafts, and even some outdoor games! Learn more about Alpha Sigma Tau and Greek Life here.

Topics: Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Greek Life

Fitchburg State University Student Government Association (SGA)  held a Senate & Cotton Candy session on the street level of the Hammond Building, Students could stop by, grab some cotton candy, and learn about the SGA Senate. 

Topics: Events, Information Session, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Last week, Professor Elizabeth Krause from the Department of Anthropology at UMass Amherst  presented this talk that drew on ethnographic research in the Made in Italy arena across two different sectors - slow figs and fast fashion - to theorize authenticity. Presented as part of the Center for Italian Culture's "Made in Italy" series.

Topics: Events, Information Session, Community, Center for Italian Culture

Fitchburg State University welcomed hundreds of prospective students and guests for this season’s Future Falcon Day events on Saturday, March 18th, and Saturday April 1st.

Topics: Events, Admissions, Information Session, Community, Campus

Our Women's History Month celebration capped off with the Student Government Association (SGA) sponsored  Women's Leadership Conference Friday afternoon in the Hammond Maine Lounge. After a welcome from SGA President Miranda Guston, attendees participated in break out sessions hosted by Fitchburg State University women from all different backgrounds; Provost Patricia Marshall, Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course Academy Director Lisa Lane, Asst. Professor Rachelle Dermer, and Vice President for Student Affairs Laura Bayless. These sessions were followed by a student panel, dinner, and a keynote address by Angela Batista.

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Information Session, Community