If you drove down Highland Ave. this morning, your eyes weren't deceiving you, there were indeed alpaca on the quad courtesy of Commuter Affairs. Students got the opportunity to stretch and center themselves, through yoga, in the company of four alpaca from In the Meadow Farm, Lunenburg, MA.
Topics: Student Experience, Commuters
This morning, the Office of Student Development teamed up with Housing and Residential Services hosting Pancakes & Parking a Commuter-centric informational event on the Street Level of the Hammond Hall.
Topics: Information Session, Commuters, Housing
If you drove down Highland Ave. this morning, your eyes weren't deceiving you, there were indeed alpaca on the quad courtesy of Commuter Affairs. Students got the opportunity to stretch and center themselves, through yoga, in the company of four alpaca from In the Meadow Farm, Lunenburg, MA. Students clearly enjoyed their session with the friendly camelids.
Topics: Student Experience, Community, Commuters
Commuter Affairs & Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) held their first of the semester Drive and Thrive Event - today's craft - build your own Hedgehog, with some bowling in the mix. Drive and Thrive Events will take place every Wednesday at 1:30pm throughout the semester.
Topics: Student Experience, Community, Commuters
Yesterday afternoon the Office of Student Development hosted a Commuter Appreciation Event all over the Hammond Building. Students were treated to free swag including FAB (Fitchburg Activity Board) gear, Joey's Cannoli, Personalized Air Fresheners, a Photo Booth with Darth Vader, R2D2, C3PO, Chewbacca, Photo Keychains, Air Plants, and Alpacas!
Topics: Student Experience, Events, Community, Commuters
Associate Director of Student Development & Commuter and Volunteer Affairs Shane Franzen donned his chef's jacket and Mardi Gras beads to cook up some waffles with the rest of the Student Development & Commuter and Volunteer Affairs crew at this morning's Waffles and Scholarships event. Commuters stopped by the G-lobby in Hammond Hall to grab a waffle or two and to learn more about the 200 scholarships, worth over $250,000. that are available. Check out the available scholarships here.
Topics: Student Experience, Information Session, Staff, Community, Commuters
This morning, Commuter Affairs held a Commuter "Drive" Through event to support our commuter students. Students received a gift bag as they entered the Hammond Building.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Community, Commuters
If you drove down Highland Ave. this morning, your eyes weren't deceiving you, there were indeed alpaca on the quad courtesy of Commuter Affairs. Students got the opportunity to stretch and center themselves, through yoga, in the company of four alpaca from In the Meadow Farm, Lunenburg, MA. Students clearly enjoyed their session with the friendly camelids.
Topics: Our Students, Community, Commuters, Campus
Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders, who are on campus preparing for orientation sessions for our newest Falcons, The Class of 2026, took a tour of Fitchburg, MA yesterday 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 Art Museum, Flat Rock Wildlife Sanctuary, Game On, Dean Hill Cemetery (The Rev), and Cogshall Park. 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, Our Students, Admissions, Information Session, Community, Commuters
Yesterday afternoon the Office of Student Development hosted a Commuter Appreciation Event all over the Hammond Building. Students were treated to popcorn, cotton candy Corn Hole, Can Jam, Jenga, therapy dogs (including our own Odin), personalized street signs, and a wildly popular petting zoo. Check out the photos!
Topics: Student Experience, Events, Our Students, Community, Commuters, Campus