The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) sponsored today's Co-Talks in the Park with Dr. Danette Day, Associate Professor of Education at Fitchburg State University and Mr. David Thibault Munoz of Mount Wachusett Community College who talked about Education as a Means to Freedom in the Abolitionist Park, where you will find open air, open minds and open hearts. The CTL is sponsoring two more of these talks, April 20, 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. and April 25, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Information Session, Programs and Majors, Humanities
The Engineering Technology Department's Engineering Students' Project Competition was held in the Conlon Engineering Technology Lobby. Students in the program presented their projects ranging from self-watering plants, mall ventilation, 3D printed robotics, to potential public safety threats within a smart building, and more.
Topics: Events, Our Students, Information Session, Programs and Majors
Alpha Sigma Tau is holding their yearly Swing-a-Thon fundraiser on the quad, they will be swinging until 8 p.m. tonight for a total of 36 hours. They are swinging to raise money for the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). RAINN helps people who experienced sexual assault get the help they need to support them and give them a voice. Stop by today and join them on the quad. Fill out a rain drop or do some art and crafts, and even some outdoor games! Learn more about Alpha Sigma Tau and Greek Life here.
Topics: Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community
The Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness and Greek Life held Send a Spring Card and a Smile event where students created cards for the Residents of Fitchburg Health Care Living Facility.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community
Members of our Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA), a lifelong learning institute that serves adult learners in Fitchburg and the surrounding communities, came to Professor Kisha Tracy's Writing II class and the Heritages of Change exhibition to mentor students in their given project topics. Learn more about our Continuing Education & Professional Development here.
Topics: Faculty, Student Experience, Our Students, Programs and Majors, Community
Our School of Graduate Online and Continuing Education (SGOCE) held a Graduate Fair yesterday in Hammond Hall. Fitchburg State University SGOCE along with local university's graduate school programs, provided this as opportunity for schools to meet the talented students at Fitchburg State University, and connect with potential graduate students. This was an opportunity for our students to learn about graduate school programs, and receive information about the application process.
Topics: Preparing for College, Our Students, Information Session, Programs and Majors
Senior Electronics Engineering Technology students Marcus Perla and Sean Paul Tomer, along with fellow team members Alejandra Calderon and Elijah worked on their Capstone Project in the 3D Printer Room in the Conlon Science Building.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Programs and Majors
Greek Week began today with a Chariot Race on the quad, followed by feats of strength including a tug-of-war. Thanks to Student Photographer Kristen Laquidara '22 for the great photos! Click here if you're curious about Greek Life at Fitchburg State University.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Campus
Professor Donald Tarallo reviews his student's work in their Typography Class where students explore the expressive qualities of typographic form and investigate visual relationships between type and image. Learn more about our Graphic Design Program here, and our Communications Media Department here.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Our Faculty
Fitchburg State University held its eighth annual National Collegiate Athlete Honor Society (NCAHS) induction ceremony on Monday, with 36 student-athletes being recognized for their academic achievements.
The National College Athlete Honor Society was founded at DePauw University in Greencastle, Ind. on May 17, 1996, as a student-athlete honor society for the recognition of high academic achievers and sport letter-winners as the collegiate level.
There are 269 chapters of the NCAHS, Chi Alpha Sigma across the country with Fitchburg State University designated as the Sigma Chapter of the Chi Alpha Sigma.
Topics: Events, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Programs and Majors, Athletics