The Future Educator Academy at Fitchburg State University welcomed more than 20 local high school students to campus today for a day of programming. After a presentation by Lourdes Ramirez of our School of Education, Freshmen and Seniors worked with Dr. Erin Rehig of our School of Health and Natural Sciences, while Sophomores and Juniors learned about financial literacy from Dr. Michael Greenwood of our School of Business.
Topics: Preparing for College, Information Session, Programs and Majors, Community
Future Falcons joined us at an admitted student open house to see what their life at Fitchburg State could be. The admitted students were able to attend information sessions and get an in depth look at their academic department, talk with current students, have financial aid questions answered, and more. The morning was capped off with the Future Falcon Day Celebration at our Recreation Center. After a welcome from President Richard Lapidus, Future Falcons, their families and guests, were able to mingle with a multitude of departments and student groups. Learn more on your opportunities here at Fitchburg State here.
Topics: Student Experience, Events, Our Faculty, Admissions, Information Session, Programs and Majors, Community
The Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness and Greek Life held Send a Spring Card and a Smile event where students created cards for the Residents of Fitchburg Health Care Living Facility.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community
Yesterday at the North Street Bistro for the third of four Staff Appreciation events, also held simultaneously at the McKay Café. Staff were treated to a beverage, and a snack, with their tickets entered into a prize raffle. The next appreciation will be held May 4, 2022.
Members of our Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA), a lifelong learning institute that serves adult learners in Fitchburg and the surrounding communities, came to Professor Kisha Tracy's Writing II class and the Heritages of Change exhibition to mentor students in their given project topics. Learn more about our Continuing Education & Professional Development here.
Topics: Faculty, Student Experience, Our Students, Programs and Majors, Community
Yesterday afternoon, the university's Economics, History and Political Science Department; the Office of Student Development, and the Student Government Association sponsored this forum on Russia’s war in Ukraine and its impact on Euro-Atlantic security. Professor Joshua Spero, of the university’s Economics, History and Political Science Department, and student Oscar Burgos Pimentel traveled to Poland last month and saw the impact of the invasion. The trip was part of a faculty-student research project on Transatlantic Relations and Euro-Atlantic security.
Topics: Faculty, Information Session, Community, Humanities
Greek Week began today with a Chariot Race on the quad, followed by feats of strength including a tug-of-war. Thanks to Student Photographer Kristen Laquidara '22 for the great photos! Click here if you're curious about Greek Life at Fitchburg State University.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Campus
MassBioEd was on Campus today for a High School Teacher Basic Biotechnology Skills & Equipment in Your Classroom program. Professors Ronald Krieser and Eric Williams assisted with the training.
Topics: Our Faculty, Occupational Vocational Education, Programs and Majors, Community, Nursing Program
The Career Services and Advising Center will sponsored its Job and Internship Fair today, March 29 at the Athletics and Recreation Center. Students had the opportunity to meet with employers from several different industries. Students, regardless of year of graduation, and alumni were strongly encouraged to attend and take this opportunity to connect employers looking to hire Fitchburg State University students.
As our the Women's HERstory Month celebration, the the Women's HERstory Month Committee hosted the movie showing of Encanto at the Ellis White Lecture Hall at 3:30 and 6:30. Learn more about our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness here.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Campus