Lisa Lane McCarty, Director of the Fitchburg State University Police Program, program staff, and the 6th Fitchburg State University Police Program's Recruit Officer Course (ROC) held a walk-through for tomorrow morning's Police Program Graduation: 6th ROC - highlighted with the unveiling of the class video. Expected at the ceremony are President Lapidus, local dignitaries, members of police departments from across Massachusetts, as well as proud family members.
Topics: Events, Police Program, Criminal Justice, Commencement
"After World War II, the GI Bill created opportunities for returning soldiers to pursue college degrees, and Fitchburg State was such a popular destination that we actually built barracks on-campus, just across the Quad from where we are now, where our science complex now stands," he said.
Topics: Student Experience, Events, Community
Today, President Lapidus hosted a Welcome Back & Recognition Day for our returning faculty. The day began with colleagues gathering outside the Antonucci Science Complex, where they had the opportunity to reconnect after the summer, and before the start of the fall semester tomorrow.
Topics: Events, Our Faculty, Community
Damp weather couldn't dampen spirits at this morning's Welcome Back & Employee Recognition Celebration. Due to inclement weather, President Lapidus hosted this annual event at the Liscotti Pavilion in the Antonucci Science Complex Colleagues gathered and were able to reconnect after the summer, and before the start of the fall semester next week. After making their way to Kent Recital Hall, President Lapidus welcomed all, gave an update and a look to what's ahead, followed by awards and recognitions.
Topics: Events, Information Session, Staff, Community
Our newest Falcons, the Class of 2027, got the chance to meet the Deans in their selected majors as the fourth session of Summer Orientation 2023 wrapped up.
Topics: Student Experience, Events, Admissions, Information Session
Check out the photos from Saturday's Undergraduate Commencement here;
Topics: Events, Alumni, Commencement
Yesterday, 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.
Topics: Student Experience, Events, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Campus
This afternoon, the Engineering Technology Department held their annual BBQ on the Highland Ave. Plaza. Also, prizes and certificates were awarded to our students for the 5th Annual Engineering Technology Student Project Competition.
Topics: Events, Programs and Majors, Community, Engineering Technology
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
Spring Week 2023 continued with a wildly popular Petting Zoo. The inclement weather couldn't keep students, faculty, or staff from getting some one on one time with the many critters. Just one more of many events throughout the week.
Topics: Student Experience, Events, Community