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

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, meet Odin, our therapy dog, and so much more!

Topics: Student Experience, Information Session, Community, Campus Safety

All of our  Student Development Orientation Leaders (Summer & Fall) are back on campus training for next weeks Move In, Orientation, and Welcome Events for our new and returning Falcons. Before some "housekeeping" and training, Orientation Leaders took part in a team building exercise this morning called "Drop the Tarp."

Topics: Student Experience, Information Session, Community

Our Assistant Residence Director (ARDs) and Resident Assistants (RAs) are on campus getting ready to welcome students back to campus. Here, they took a break from information sessions for an Energizer Activity called the Balloon Game. Each person puts a fun fact about themselves into a balloon to be popped, read and the writers identity guessed.

Topics: Student Experience, Information Session, Community

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall, along with other Academic Affairs Leadership, took a break from day two of a two day New Faculty & Librarian Orientation - Promoting Faculty Success program, for a casual luncheon with the newest Fitchburg State University Faculty. After lunch Chief Michael Cloutier of the Fitchburg State University Police presented an overview of Campus Safety.

Topics: Information Session, Community, Career Services, Campus Safety

After a luncheon with Deans and Department Chairs, our newest faculty members were welcomed by President Dr. Richard Lapidus before Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall, began Day 1 of a two day New Faculty & Librarian Orientation - Promoting Faculty Success program.

Topics: Our Faculty, Information Session, Community

Earlier today, Career Services and Advising (CSA) held their Career Champions program, which connects and engages faculty and staff who are actively assisting students in determining and reaching their career goals. The content of the program focused on building knowledge of career development theories, learning strategies to incorporate career learning into practice and creating a plan for implementing these strategies.

Topics: Information Session, Career Services

The campus welcomed more than 150 educators from across the state on Tuesday for the  Reach Higher Massachusetts  Summer Convening, including guidance counselors and other professionals whose work helps students navigate their paths to higher education.

 

President Lapidus welcomed the attendees with a brief introduction to Fitchburg State, its unique academic programs and its commitment to supporting student success. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Deputy Commissioner Regina Robinson saluted the attendees for their commitment to changing lives one student at a time, before inspiring keynote address by C.J. Powell, director of advocacy for the National Association for College Admission Counseling . 

Topics: Preparing for College, Information Session, 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

Our fourth Summer Orientation 2023 continued with information session, where both parents and students learned about Financial Aid, Campus Safety with  Fitchburg State University Police, Academic Transitions with members of our Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center, and what a Fitchburg State University experience and education offers. 

Topics: Admissions, Information Session, Community