The campus welcomed Ansilta De Luca from The Washington Center (TWC) to discuss internship opportunities in the nation's capital for Summer and Fall 2026. Fitchburg State University TWC Liasson Economics, History and Political Science Professor Paul Weizer was on hand to answer questions as well.

Late last week, Chief of University Police Michael Cloutier conducted a Civilian Response to Active Shooter Events (CRASE) training session for faculty and staff. The course, designed and built on the Avoid, Deny, Defend (ADD) strategy developed by Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT) in 2004, provides strategies, guidance, and a proven plan for surviving an active shooter event.

Fitchburg State University is marking Constitution Day 2025 with a week full of events organized by the General Education Program co-sponsored with the Office of Student Engagement and the Student Government Association. Wednesday It continued with the Keynote Address. After an introduction by Assistant Professor Eileen Kirk of our Criminal Justice Program,  Justice David J. Breen, and Justice Lisa Ann Grant discussed Due Process and the Rule of Law.

Fitchburg State University is marking Constitution Day 2025 with a week full of events organized by the General Education Program co-sponsored with the Office of Student Engagement and the Student Government Association continued with our Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) Teaching and Learning Hour covering the topic; "The Unplanned Curriculum: Navigating Newsfeeds and Nuance in the Classroom."

Yesterday afternoon, Student Success held the Falcon Support Ice Cream Social in the Hammond Main Lounge. The event offered an opportunity for students to learn more about support services available to them, engage with the community, get any questions answered, meet new people and departments, and of course, enjoy some ice cream with staff, students and Freddy the Falcon.

As part of their week-long training, our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders met with some of our Student Support departments. Members of  TRIO, Counseling Services, Disability Services, Academic Coaching and Tutoring Center (ACT), International Education, and Career Services. were eager to help the OLs  answer any questions from our incoming Falcons.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall and Deans welcomed Department Chairs to a two day workshop prior to the start of the fall semester.

Family and roommate vibes were in full swing as we welcomed incoming Falcons, their families, and friends today for Housing and Residential Services' First Look Friday event. First Look Friday gives new residential students a chance to see their residence halls, the size and layout of their rooms, visit common areas, meet future classmates, and more, in advance of move-in next month.  Fitchburg State University Police comfort-dog-in-training Zara was on hand as well.

Our Summer Orientation 2025 continued with a break in the information sessions with some ice breaker activities for our newest Falcons led by our Orientation Leaders. Meanwhile,  Parents & Families had their own activities and information sessions.

Our final orientation session gives our newest Falcons, unable to attend previous dates, the opportunity to get schedule information, learn about on-campus opportunities, and more. After check-in, where they were able to  connect with current students, staff, each other, and Zara our Fitchburg State University Police therapy dog in training,   Student Development Dean of Students Timothy St. John. welcomed students and their guests in the Hammond Main Lounge. Assistant Director of Student Development  Angelo M. Prevosto introduced our Orientation Leaders who will guide then through a day full of information sessions and activities.