Hispanic Heritage Month: Flag Raising

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 16, 2024 at 5:15 PM

Krysta López, Interim Director of our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness hosted a Flag Raising Ceremony on the Alumni Quad (between Hammond Hall and Thompson Hall) this afternoon in to kick off Hispanic Heritage Month. Our annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration of the contributions and influence of the Hispanic and Latinx/a/o community to our history and culture is observed with a series of entertaining and informative events September 15 - October 15.

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Topics: Events, Community

The Fitchburg State University Great Move In 2024 - The Falcon Nest BBQ

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 2, 2024 at 6:30 PM

The Fitchburg State University Great Move In 2024 was capped off with the Falcon Nest BBQ. The new arrivals got to take part in an array of activities, and had one more chance to spend time with family before they left them in their new home.

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Topics: Events, Admissions

The Great Move-In 2024

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 2, 2024 at 2:30 PM

It was all hands on deck this morning for the Fitchburg State University Great Move In 2024. This morning our athletic teams, staff, University Police, students, and more were spread out between Check-In at the Wallace Civic Center, and the dormitories on the main campus, all in the effort of making our newest Falcons move in process as smooth as possible. The Great Move In will be  capped off with the Falcon Nest BBQ this afternoon.

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Topics: Events, Admissions

Resident Assistants Tour University Police Department

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 27, 2024 at 5:00 PM

After a morning of training sessions, Chief of University Police Michael Cloutier invited our Residents Assistants, and Housing and Residential Services staff, to tour University Police facilities. Along with lunch and meeting the University Police staff, students and staff got to try out equipment, see what it's like to perform a sobriety test with "drunk" goggles, and so much more!

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Topics: Events, Police Program, Housing

Undergraduate Commencement - May 18, 2024

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 19, 2024 at 4:08 PM

Fitchburg State University held its 128th commencement exercises this month, awarding graduate and undergraduate degrees and honoring distinguished alumni and community leaders. Read the full article here.

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Topics: Events, Commencement

128th Commencement Exercises - Graduate Ceremony

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 17, 2024 at 12:35 PM

Fitchburg State celebrated its 128th commencement exercises, graduate ceremony, on Thursday, May 16, 2024. The ceremony includes remarks from President Richard S. Lapidus as well as a speech by Master of Science in computer science recipient Ali Raza, the Spring 2024 recipient of the Graduate Student Leadership Award. Learn more about Ali, and the Graduate Commencement here.

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Topics: Events, Commencement, Graduate Programs

Last Day of Classes 2024 - Hot Dogs, Ice Cream & Lemonade

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 6, 2024 at 3:46 PM

This afternoon, on the last day of classes, the Office of Student Development set up a grill and gave away hot dogs to mark the day. Not to be outdone, Counseling Services offered ice cream sundaes, and the Office of Alumni and Development offered Add -Your-own -Flavors Lemonade.

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University Hosts MPTC Graduation

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 5, 2024 at 11:15 AM

In a gesture of camaraderie and fellowship, the university was honored to host the Graduation Exercises for the 33rd Recruit Officer Course of the Boylston Police Academy in Weston Auditorium. 

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Topics: Events, Community, Police Program

Celebration of the Presidency of Richard S. Lapidus

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 26, 2024 at 12:42 PM

Faculty, staff, and local dignitaries gathered in the Hammond Main Lounge yesterday afternoon to celebrate the Presidency of Richard S. Lapidus.

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Topics: Events, Community

Visions 2024 - Alumni Panel & Gallery Opening

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 25, 2024 at 9:30 AM

This year's Visions, a juried honors exhibit of the Communications Media Department, opened with an Alumni Panel in the Ellis White White Lecture Hall. This lively discussion was followed by The Gallery Opening, Game Design Showcase, Reception, and a Film & Video Screening in Weston Auditorium. Thank you to the alumni, jurors, Communications Media faculty, students, and staff. The Exhibit will run until June 30, 2024. 

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Topics: Events, Alumni, Communications/Media

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