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.

Our  Fitchburg State University Admissions Fourth Annual College Search Kickoff Event, designed for rising Seniors and their families, was capped off with a BBQ and ice cream truck. After information sessions to learn more about Fitchburg State, the college search in general, and campus tours, all were welcome to a BBQ and ice cream truck, and to network with each other and members of the university staff. 

Our  Fitchburg State University Admissions Fourth Annual College Search Kickoff event is in full swing this morning. It's a perfect day for this event designed for rising Seniors and their families to learn more about not only Fitchburg State, but the college search in general. After checking in, our Guests heard from admission counselors on what we look for in an application; tips on writing an essay; and were able to tour the campus. Afterwards, all will be welcomed to a BBQ and ice cream truck.

Director of Admissions Tony Trodella is holding a day-long retreat for our Admissions Staff. In this session, School of Health and Natural Sciences Professors Ronald Krieser and Monica Maldari discussed their programs as well as our Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM) Early Acceptance Programs to Medical School. 

Fitchburg State University Police Sergeant, and Certified CPR Instructor, Timothy Grant, along with Fitchburg State University Police Sergeant Dylan Soldi conduct CPR lessons to members of our Athletics staff at classroom in the Recreation Center.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall held a retreat so the members of her council can discuss the upcoming fall semester in detail.

The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library Outreach Librarian for Student Success Lori Steckervetz presented Creating Research Questions as part of yesterday's Commonwealth Honors - Honors Research Seminar Workshop as a way to spark conversation about transitioning students to their research question.

Fitchburg State University Honors Program Coordinator Biology and Chemistry Professor Dr. Emma Downs, and Assistant Honors Coordinator Mathematics Professor Dr. Catherine Buell hosted Librarians and Professors from our campus as well as our sister state universities & community colleges for a Commonwealth Honors - Honors Research Seminar Workshop in Hammond Hall.

We are excited to welcome our Incoming students for the third of three sessions of our Summer Orientation 2025 this morning. After ID photos and some general "housekeeping", our newest Falcons made their way to Weston Auditorium where they received boisterous welcome remarks from Student Development Dean of Students Timothy St. John. Assistant Director of Student Development  Angelo M. Prevosto introduced of our Orientation Leaders who will guide then through a day full of information sessions and activities.