This afternoon, Alumni and Giving hosted their annual Retired Educators Luncheon in the Hammond Hall Falcon Hub. After a welcome from Ms. Dawn Morton, ‘90, President of the Alumni Association, guests received a campus update from Vice President of Institutional Advancement, Jeffrey Wolfman. After that, Ms. Morton presented  the Retired Educators scholarship to Alyssa St. Cyr '25, the 2023 Miller Award to Robert “Bob” Hogan, and the 2024 Miller Award to Francine Meigs.

After a morning full of information sessions and Icebreaker activities, our newest Falcons made their way to the quad for a much needed break before even more activities. They got the opportunity to unwind, make connections, meet with Coaches, grab a gigantic Chartwells cookie, or just relax.

We are very excited to welcome our Incoming students for the first of four sessions of our Summer Orientation 2024 this morning. After ID photos and some general "housekeeping",  our newest Falcons, the Class of 2028,  received boisterous welcome remarks from Associate Dean for Student Development Michael Kennedy, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall, and Vice President for Student Affairs Laura Bayless in the Weston Auditorium. After introduction of our Orientation Leaders, groups ventured out to the quad for some ice breaker activities, then to a day full of information sessions and activities.

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders, who are on campus preparing for orientation sessions for our newest Falcons, The Class of 2028, gathered in front of Hammond Hall for a tour of Fitchburg, MA yesterday 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. 

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders spent some of their training time learning from Director for Student Diversity, Equity and Belonging Programs, and our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness,Junior Peña         They took self inventories and discussed those, as well as various scenarios that may come up during our Summer Orientation, giving them the tools to handle various situations.

Today, Fitchburg State University is hosting the 12th Annual  Mental Health & Law Enforcement Conference. This day-long event is designed for Police, First Responders, Emergency Service providers, Department of Mental Health, NAMI, Justice System partners, and other interested parties to come together and focus on mental health issues in their respective professions.

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders met with members of the Fitchburg State University Police Department for introductions, background information, and the chance to ask questions. Chief Michael Cloutier, Lieutenants Phillip Karampatsos & Andrew Lamarche, Patrol Sergeants Maxwell Sumner & Andrew Himmer, and  Detective Sergeant Richard Nelson were on hand to meet the Orientation Leaders and take questions at the Hammond Main Lounge.

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders are on campus preparing for orientation sessions for our newest Falcons, The Class of 2028. This morning the were helping out the Marketing & Integrated Communications and Alumni departments with some assets - be sure to check out our social channels for the clips! 

Associate Director of Student Development, Commuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen, Advisor for our Gay Straight Alliance Organization, hosted a Pride Flag Raising Ceremony on the Alumni Quad (between Hammond Hall and Thompson Hall) this afternoon in observance of Pride Month.. After remarks from Shane, recent Fitchburg State University graduate, and one-time GSA President  Allison Turner, and GSA Treasurer Emily Maestri had the honor of raising the flag.

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders are on campus preparing for orientation sessions for our newest Falcons, The Class of 2028. After moving in, and reconnecting over lunch, the Orientation Leaders began a week of training.