Spring Week 2023 began with an event sponsored by Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) and Gay Straight Alliance (GSA). Students faculty and staff got to try their skills at axe throwing and bronco bustin' while enjoying food and giveaways.

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Clubs and Organizations, Community

The Sustainability Committee, in collaboration with the City of Fitchburg, and in partnership with student organizations, organized a special Earth Day event yesterday afternoon. Partnering with student organizations including Sigma Pi Fraternity, Outdoor Adventure Club, the Biology-Chemistry Club, and the Criminal Justice Club, students, faculty, and staff did their part to clean up and recycle trash on our campus and the surrounding neighborhood.

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Campus

The Fitchburg State University Dance Club held their annual Spring Showcase this weekend to  boisterous audiences. Each performance was choreographed by a member of the club and the performances were outstanding!

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations

Yesterday afternoon, Psychological Science students were inducted into the Fitchburg State University Chapter of Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology in the Presidents Conference Room. Students must have least three semesters (45 credits) of college coursework, three semesters (45 credits) of college coursework, and least three courses (9 credits) in psychology at Fitchburg State University, including PSY 2100 Research Design and Analysis II. Students are eligible for induction if the following criteria are met:

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Programs and Majors, Health and Natural Sciences, Psychological Science Program

Yesterday, we capped off our day of celebrating our student's scholarly achievements at our annual Honors Convocation. A reception outside the Antonucci Science Complex followed.

Topics: Events, Our Students, Programs and Majors, Community

The Dance Club will presents its Spring Showcase at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 21 and Saturday, April 22 at 1 p.m. in Weston Auditorium. Admission is $5 and tickets are available online or at the door. Tickets are available here.

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Clubs and Organizations

Beginning this evening, the Communications Media Department will present its production of William Mastrosimon’s celebrated play Extremities. The play is inspired by the fantasy of taking control back from an attacker, and examines the extremes of human capacity: mercy against hatred, compassion against violence, and humanity against torture. The university’s production is directed by Professor Mary Vreeland. Extremities will be performed in the Wallace Theater for the Performing Arts at the McKay Complex at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 18; Wednesday, April 19; Thursday, April 20; Friday, April 21; and Saturday, April 22. There will be matinee performances at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22 and Sunday, April 23. Learn more about the production here.

Topics: Events, Programs and Majors, Communications/Media, Theater Program

Greek Week continued with yesterday afternoon's chariot race on the quad. The week will continue with activities with different decade themes. Learn more about Greek Life here.

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Greek Life

Greek Week continued with this afternoon's kickball  tournament on the quad. The week will continue with activities with different decade themes. Learn more about Greek Life here.

Topics: Events, Clubs and Organizations, Campus, Greek Life

Today, Commissioner of Higher Education Noe Ortega visited the Fitchburg State campus as part of his tour of the state's 29 public colleges and universities. During his visit, Commissioner Ortega had lunch with and listened to students, experienced an immersive classroom simulation with education students, spoke with game design students at the downtown game studio about their projects, experienced a virtual nursing simulation designed by students, and checked out facilities including the strength and conditioning laboratory at Landry Arena. 

Topics: Events, Community, Campus, Game Design, Education Program