Summer Orientation 2023 - Session 2 - Student & Parent "Opportunities & Outcomes"

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 15, 2023 at 1:15 PM

Our second Summer Orientation 2023 continued with an Opportunities & Outcomes session, where both parents and students learned what a Fitchburg State University experience and education offers. 

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Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions, Information Session

Summer Orientation 2023 - Session 2

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 15, 2023 at 12:18 PM

We are very excited to welcome our Incoming students for the first session of our Summer Orientation 2023 this morning. Our newest Falcons, the Class of 2027, gathered in the Hammond Hall before making their way to Weston Auditorium where they received boisterous welcome remarks from Associate Dean for Student Development Hank Parkinson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Patricia Marshall, and Vice President for Student Affairs Laura Bayless. After introduction of our Orientation Leaders, groups ventured out to the quad for some ice breaker activities, then to a day full of information sessions and activities.

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Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Admissions

Summer Orientation 2023 Session 1 - Meet with Deans & Registrar, Departure

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 13, 2023 at 5:30 PM

Our newest Falcons, the Class of 2027, got the chance to meet the Deans in their selected majors as the first session of Summer Orientation 2023 wrapped up. As they departed, they grabbed a Welcome to the Flock T-Shirt - see you at Move In!

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Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions, Programs and Majors, Community

Around Campus - Orientation Leader Training

Posted by Andy Cunningham on June 5, 2023 at 4:24 PM

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders are on campus preparing for orientation sessions for our newest Falcons, The Class of 2027. After moving in, and reconnecting over lunch, the Orientation Leaders enjoyed a quick Icebreaker before starting a busy week of training. 

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Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Admissions, Community

Governor Healey Visits Fitchburg to Discuss Early College Programs

Posted by Andy Cunningham on April 6, 2023 at 3:00 PM

Gov. Maura Healey and Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll joined other state and local education leaders and students at Fitchburg High School Thursday to talk about the impact of Early College programs.

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Pat Marshall joined other university officials at the forum, where students discussed the life-changing impact that early college programs have had on their paths. 
 
The Healey-Driscoll administration has proposed $14.4 million for Early College and Innovation Pathways for the 2024 budget.
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Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions, Early College Program

Young Falcons Academy Week - Alma Mater in Weston Auditorium with Chamber Choir

Posted by Andy Cunningham on February 22, 2023 at 6:15 PM

This afternoon, during our Young Falcons Academy week, where students from Fitchburg and Leominster public middle schools partake in a week full of activities on campus, the Young Falcons were lead by Asst. Professor Jonathan Harvey in the Fitchburg State University Alma Mater, accompanied by the Fitchburg State University Chamber Choir. The choir were asked if they would do an impromptu performance and obliged with a rendition of  a spiritual called "Hush! Somebody's Callin' My Name."

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Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Community, Music Programs

Future Educator Academy - Badge Sessions

Posted by Andy Cunningham on December 5, 2022 at 10:30 AM

Recently, Lourdes Ramirez, coordinator of field placements, partnerships and recruitment for Fitchburg State’s School of Education welcomed a cohort of local high school students enrolled in The Future Educator Academy program to campus for a day of programming. Students completed a badge focused on Supporting Mental Wellness in the Classroom, Working with Students Who are Underserved, Traditionally Marginalized, and Disenfranchised, and a badge on performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to adults and infants.

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Topics: Preparing for College, Our Faculty, Admissions, Occupational Vocational Education, Community

UBMS Jurassic STEAM Club

Posted by Andy Cunningham on October 12, 2022 at 10:15 AM

The Upward Bound Math & Science (UBMS) program at Fitchburg State University was honored and recognized by Comcast yesterday for their participation, commitment and accomplishments at the Jurassic World: Rule Your Future STEAM Initiative, that they attended in Los Angeles, CA in June, 2022.  The event was sponsored by Council for Opportunity in Education (COE) and Comcast/NBC Universal Studios, to focus on strengthening STEAM preparation and skills among low-income, first-generation students. 

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Topics: Programs, Preparing for College, Community

Summer Orientation - Meet with Deans & Chairs

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 15, 2022 at 5:45 PM

This afternoon, our newest Falcons, the Class of 2026, met with Department Deans & Chairs, and Academic Advising at their Summer Orientation 2022.These first year students got a chance to go over their schedules as well as learn more about their chosen majors.

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Topics: Preparing for College, Admissions

Summer Orientation - Presentations & Information Sessions

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 15, 2022 at 3:30 PM

Our newest Falcons, along with their families & friends, viewed multiple presentations and information sessions today as part of our Summer Orientation 2022. Presentations from University Police, Commuter Affairs, the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Student Affairs, and Housing and Residential Services, among others, were all designed to ease the students into their new home here at Fitchburg State University. Students and their families even got a chance to win a prize in a Housing and Residential Services quiz.

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Topics: Preparing for College, Our Students, Admissions, Information Session