Around Campus - Intro to Film and Video

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 21, 2023 at 12:10 PM

This morning, students in Professor Robert Harris' Intro to Film and Video class begin working with film making equipment at various places on campus. Learn about our Film & Video Program here.

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Topics: Student Experience, Programs and Majors, Communications/Media

Drive and Thrive Event #1: FABulous Commuter Crafting

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 20, 2023 at 4:28 PM

Commuter Affairs & Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) held their first of the semester Drive and Thrive Event - today's craft - build your own Hedgehog, with some bowling in the mix. Drive and Thrive Events will take place every Wednesday at 1:30pm throughout the semester.

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Topics: Student Experience, Community, Commuters

Rock the Block XXV

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 14, 2023 at 7:15 PM

This afternoon, Student Development held Rock the Block XXV on Highland Ave & on the Main Quad. Rock the Block gives students a chance to connect with over 150 Clubs, Organizations, Departments and Non-Profits. There are a plethora of activities, including a water slide, dinner, dunk tank, ice cream truck, club demonstrations, free stuff and so much more!

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Topics: Student Experience, Events, Community, Campus

New Veterans Center Opening

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 7, 2023 at 2:03 PM
President Lapidus presided over the ribbon-cutting for the new veterans center in Thompson Hall on Thursday, Sept. 7. In his remarks, President Lapidus described the university's proud history of supporting student veterans.

"After World War II, the GI Bill created opportunities for returning soldiers to pursue college degrees, and Fitchburg State was such a popular destination that we actually built barracks on-campus, just across the Quad from where we are now, where our science complex now stands," he said.

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Topics: Student Experience, Events, Community

“I am Fitchburg State” Information Session

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 5, 2023 at 3:58 PM

Director for Student Diversity, Equity, and Belonging Programs Junior Peña, and Student Leaders in the Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness (CDI) facilitated the “I am Fitchburg State” student panel during fall orientation this morning and afternoon. Students spoke about their fears before getting to campus, overcoming challenges, and managing the stresses of college life.

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Topics: Student Experience, information session, Community

President Lapidus Welcomes Newest Falcons

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 5, 2023 at 11:45 AM

Before Student Orientation, University President Dr. Richard Lapidus welcomed the newest Falcons this morning in the Holmes Dining Commons. Associate Dean for Student Development Hank Parkinson, and Vice President for Student Affairs Laura Bayless also greeted the students before our Orientation Leaders unveiled their own welcome video and began orientation.

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Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, information session, Community

The Great Move-In 2023

Posted by Andy Cunningham on September 4, 2023 at 7:30 PM
We are excited to welcome more than 800 new undergraduate Falcons to campus this semester, more than half of whom moved in on Monday, Sept. 4. The incoming class includes students from 27 states. Our first-year orientation programs began Monday afternoon and continue through Wednesday, with the start of the fall semester classes on Thursday, Sept. 7.
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Topics: Student Experience, Admissions, Community

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

Resident Assistants Tour University Police Department

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 29, 2023 at 4:08 PM

Chief of University Police Michael Cloutier invited our Residents Assistants, and Housing and Residential Services staff, to tour University Police facilities. Along with lunch and meeting the University Police staff, students and staff got to try out equipment, see what it's like to perform a sobriety test with "drunk" goggles, meet Odin, our therapy dog, and so much more!

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Topics: Student Experience, information session, Community, Campus Safety

Orientation Leaders Back on Campus!

Posted by Andy Cunningham on August 29, 2023 at 10:33 AM

All of our  Student Development Orientation Leaders (Summer & Fall) are back on campus training for next weeks Move InOrientation, and Welcome Events for our new and returning Falcons. Before some "housekeeping" and training, Orientation Leaders took part in a team building exercise this morning called "Drop the Tarp."

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Topics: Student Experience, information session, Community