International Night 2024

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 22, 2024 at 11:55 AM

the Office of International Education sponsored an International Night last evening, where we celebrated our cultural heritage through food, presentations of dances, music and traditional garb. Food tasting stations included cuisines from Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and India. Attendees were treated to performances by Anne O'Connell's Irish American Step Dancers, members of the Dance Club performing a K-Pop inspired dance, a musical performance by Harana,  and a presentation of traditional apparel.

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Topics: International Education, Events, International Admissions

International Education - Diwali Celebration

Posted by Andy Cunningham on November 3, 2023 at 3:26 PM

Last night, the Office of International Education (OIE) and the Fitchburg Indian Student Association observed Diwali in the Main Lounge of Hammond Hall. Diwali is the Hindu festival of lights with its variations also celebrated in other Indian religions. It symbolizes the spiritual "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, 
and knowledge over ignorance". The event, including dinner, dancing and an educational portion, was generously funded by ITInduct.

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Topics: Student Experience, International Education, Events, International Admissions

International Student Orientation 2023

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 31, 2023 at 2:45 PM

After a brief Get to Know You activity, and an introduction by Director of International Education Nelly Wadsworth,  President Lapidus, along with Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Franca Barricelli welcomed our newest cohort of International students at their orientation in the Hammond Maine Lounge.

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Topics: Student Experience, International Education, Admissions, Community, International Admissions

Study Abroad Students Honored

Posted by Andy Cunningham on May 19, 2023 at 6:00 PM

Yesterday afternoon, our Office of International Education honored students who've come to Fitchburg State University from abroad, as well as Fitchburg State University students who took advantage of our Study Abroad Program. They, along with graduating International Studies students received medals to wear during their commencement ceremony 

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Topics: International Education, Study Abroad, Community, International Admissions

International Night

Posted by Andy Cunningham on March 24, 2023 at 12:02 PM

the Office of International Education sponsored an International Night last evening, where we celebrated our cultural heritage through food, presentations of dances, music and traditional garb. Food tasting stations included cuisines from Asia, Europe, Africa, Latin America (LASO), and India. Attendees were treated to Indian, Latin, and Finnish traditional dances and music.

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Topics: International Education, Admissions, Community, International Admissions

International Student Orientation

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 31, 2022 at 1:39 PM

This morning, President Lapidus, along with Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall, and Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Franca Barricelli welcomed our newest cohort of International students at their orientation in the Falcon Hub.

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Topics: Student Experience, International Admissions