Humanities Professor Petri Flint works with students in his Introductory Painting  class. This is a studio course studies the basic problems of form, color, and texture as understood in oil. Consideration is also given to the nature and use of the oil painting materials themselves.

 English Studies Professor Katharine Covino's The Banned Books Club: Exploring Book Challenges & Censorship Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA) course gathered in the The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library for a a Banned Book Storytime as part of Banned Books Week. Children's books that have been challenged and/or banned were read and discussed. 

Professors  Amy McGlothlin and Jonathan Harvey began their semester courses this today defining expectations and going over the syllabus; Music Technology, and Chamber Choir. Dr. Amy McGlothlin also serves as the Program Director for our Creative Arts Therapies program, while Dr. Jonathan Harvey serves as the Program Director for our Creative Arts Enterprise program. 

This week, Edward Troxler began teaching his guitar course in the Conlon Fine Arts building. In this class, students will learn the fundamentals of guitar playing including learning basic chords, scales, arpeggios and techniques for playing a variety of musical styles. Emphasis is placed on melody and accompaniment style texture as well as on individual and ensemble playing. Edward Troxler operates Eddy's Music located in Fitchburg, MA.

Fitchburg State University Center for Professional Studies' Advanced Placement Summer Institutes (APSI)  AP Studio Art Summer Institute for new and experienced teachers of AP explore the 3D Art and Design, 2D Art and Design and Drawing portfolios. Studio sessions facilitate the creation of valuable curricula through corresponding art making.

Gallery Marquee is committed to making art accessible to diverse artists and audiences. This exhibition, entitled CrossCurrents, celebrates the strength and variety of artwork recently created by students at Fitchburg State University and three of our regional high schools. The show features about 60 artworks encompassing a range of artistic media, including drawing, painting, photography, sculpture, and mixed-media art. The public is invited to view the exhibition, free of charge, throughout the summer during our regular gallery hours. Gallery Summer Hours: Thursdays from 12 - 7 p.m. & Saturdays from 12 - 4 p.m.

One of our Music Department faculty, Jane Fiske and alum Cynthia Schilling rehearsed in Weston Auditorium this afternoon for an upcoming concert. The concert entitled The Fiske – Shilling Piano Duo is part of the Old Deerfield Village Summer Concert Series and will take place on July 28  at 3 p.m. Learn more about the concert series, and how to attend, here.

Last week, students in Professor Sally Moore's Sculpture 1 class worked with various materials to create human or animal forms. In this course, students explored the expressive possibilities of materials and form with an emphasis on concept and how material affects meaning. Learn more about our Fine Art Program here.

After a reception honoring Grammy winning Percussionist Neal Smith, Professor Amy McGlothlin welcomed the Kent Recital Hall audience to the inaugural Jazz Night featuring Mr. Smith, Fitchbyrds Jazz Ensemble and Fitchburg, and Leominster High School's Jazz Bands. Learn more about our music programs here.

Grammy winning Percussionist Neal Smith is on campus today working with Fitchburg State University Students as well as Fitchburg, and Leominster High School students. The day will be capped off with a VIP Reception and a Jazz Concert featuring Neal Smith and all the students he's worked with through out the day. This afternoon, Mr. Smith held a master class with our Fitchbyrds Jazz Ensemble, Fitchburg H. S. and Leominster H.S. Jazz Bands. Learn more about our music programs here.