Our Women's HERstory Month kicked off this afternoon with an Opening Reception in the G lobby of Hammond Hall where the names of the 12 Women Who Impacted Fitchburg State through the years were unveiled. There was a special performance by the Fitchburg State Choir, led by Jonathan Harvey, DMA. The 12 Women who were recognized at this event were, Alice Palmer, Amelia Gallucci Cirio ‘38, Beverly Farias ‘52, Class of 1897, Gertrude E. Bradt, Helen Ross Russell, Jeanne Antonucci ‘73, ‘78, Jennifer Flanagan ‘04, Michele Zide, Ruth Jefts 1897, Susan Wadsworth, and the ToKalon Society. For more Women's HERstory month events visit here.

Topics: Faculty, Student Experience, Events, Our Students, Staff, Community

On Thursday during our Young Falcons Academy Week, our Young Falcons, from Fitchburg's public schools, got a chance to have some fun in our Game Room with some of our staff, and students.

Topics: Preparing for College, Community

Our Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority held a Nails & Netflix event yesterday afternoon in Thompson hall. Learn about Greek Life on campus here.

Topics: Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Today Fitchburg State University hosted 39 school counselors from the Boston Advising Corps. This group of counselors work with students in high schools in and around the Boston area. They learned about admissions, financial aid, and student success at the university from a co-curricular panel during their visit.

Topics: Preparing for College, Our Students, Admissions, Community

An all day event sponsored by Career Services and Commuter Affairs, the first 100 Commuters to receive a gift. In addition, ASCEND Get Lifted will be selling crystals and more by the Information Desk. Later today, there will be Tarot Card Readings, DIY Spirit Jars, and Aura Readings in the Falcon Hub on Street Level of the Hammond Building.

Topics: Events, Our Students, Staff, Community, Commuters

The campus celebrated Valentine's Day today at the Valentine's Day Benefit Luncheon in Hammond Hall. Proceeds from the luncheon will benefit the Student Emergency Fund.

Topics: Events, Our Faculty, Staff, Community

Happy Valentine's Day! The GSA sold DIY vases of flowers, while the Musical Theater Club sold candy grams to support their endeavors, both were in Hammond Hall.

Topics: Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Staff, Community

Here, We Soar! Do you want to see how student Cameron Sousa soars?

Student Spotlight! Cameron Sousa of Hudson is majoring in Engineering Technology with a concentration in construction management.

Sousa has been the president of the university chapter of the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) Chapter for the past year. This chapter is all about building relationships with industry professionals, getting knowledge and insight from experts, attending professional meetings and site visits, and exploring opportunities for internships and jobs. Students interested in joining should contact Cameron at csousa11@student.fitchburgstate.edu. As chapter president, his duties include running workshops and bringing employers to classes to speak.

He also tells Fitchburg State's story as part of the university's Hometown High program, in which he visits local high schools to talk about the construction management program with prospective students.

Topics: Programs, Our Students, Occupational Vocational Education, Programs and Majors, Community

Alpha Sigma Tau at Fitchburg State University, Gamma Psi Chapter, hosted last night's Greek Life Galaxy Tie Dye in Hammond Hall. Learn more about Greek Life on campus here.

Topics: Events, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Students took advantage of the milder temperatures this afternoon and worked on their poweslides and flip kicks in front of Hammond Hall.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Community