Around Campus - Intro to Studio Art

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 28, 2026 at 3:15 PM

Students in Hanna Melnyczuk's Intro to Studio Art class learn about shapes and light as they work on their still life renderings in the Conlon Fine Arts building. The course emphasizes the fundamentals of each studio discipline, and will also explore the expressive potential of visual art: how the various elements of drawing, painting, and sculpture can be used to embody very different feelings and ideas. Learn more about our Fine Art Program here. 

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Topics: Humanities, Fine Art, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Around Campus - Instrumental Skills

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 28, 2026 at 10:15 AM

Director of Bands & Creative Arts Therapies Program Director, Professor Amy McGlothlin's Instrumental Skills class worked through a feedback session with unfamiliar instruments in the in Conlon Fine Arts building. Learn more about our Music Programs here. 

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Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Center for Faculty Scholarship - Faculty Book Launch

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 24, 2026 at 10:15 AM

The Center for Faculty Scholarship recently held a Faculty Book Launch in the The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library Archives. English Studies Professor DeMisty D. Bellinger-Delfeld welcomed those  gathered and introduced Communications Media Professor Dr. Rachelle Dermer and Humanities Professor Dr. David Svolba. Dr. Svolba presented his two new publications, Consciousness: An Interdisciplinary Guide and the OER published Arguments in Medical Ethics. Dr. Dermer presented her OER book Short Film Screenwriting and Pre-Production Planning.  

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Topics: Faculty, Humanities, Communications/Media, Library

Gallery Reception: “Cosmic (Im)Modesty”

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 18, 2026 at 2:15 PM

Yesterday afternoon at the Hammond Hall Art Gallery, local artist Romayne Dawnay discussed her artistic process at the opening of her show “Cosmic (Im)Modesty.” The exhibition is the first art exhibition of the academic year.

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Topics: Humanities, Fine Art, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Around Campus - Drawing

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 17, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Humanities professor Joshua Field works with students in his Drawing class in the Conlon Fine Arts building. This studio course introduces students to the practice of drawing with emphasis on the description of form through means of line, shade, and perspective. An investigation of a variety of media as well as of basic stylistic alternatives is encouraged. Learn more about our Fine Art Program here. 

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Topics: Humanities, Fine Art

Fitchburg State University Drumline - Back on Campus

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 27, 2026 at 5:30 PM

The beat is back! The Fitchburg State University Drumline is officially back on campus and bringing the noise for the new semester. Our talented percussionists were back and outside of Landry Arena, putting in the work to set the cadence for an incredible upcoming season. Learn more about our Music Programs here. 

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Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Maine Middle School Band Receives Feedback

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 30, 2026 at 10:45 AM

Yesterday, the J.A. Leonard Middle School, from Old Town, Maine performed in Weston Auditorium. The band visited Fitchburg State to perform selections where they received valuable feedback from Community Music Program Instructor & Musician Joseph Wright, spouse of Dr. Amy McGlothlin of our Music Department as part of their annual Band Festival Trip. 

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Topics: Community, Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Around Campus - Chamber Choir Practice

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 30, 2026 at 10:23 AM

 Dr. Jonathan Harvey held practice for the Fitchburg State Chamber Choir in Weston Auditorium. Learn more about our music programs here. 

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Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Around Campus - Drawing

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 2, 2026 at 12:15 PM

Students in Andrea Olmstead's Drawing class work on their projects in the Conlon Fine Arts building. This studio course introduces students to the practice of drawing with emphasis on the description of form through means of line, shade, and perspective. An investigation of a variety of media as well as of basic stylistic alternatives is encouraged. Learn more about our Fine Art Program here.  

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Topics: Humanities, Fine Art, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

Women's History Month: Women in the Arts

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 27, 2026 at 2:14 PM

 Music Program Professor Dr. Jonathan Harveywelcomed the audience in the Kent Recital Hall for Women in the Arts, a continuation of our Women's History Month celebration. The event showcased women-identified artists and performers, featuring visual artists, musicians, poets, and more. Learn more about our Humanities Programs here. 

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Topics: Humanities, Music Programs, Creative Arts Therapies, Creative Arts Enterprise

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