Part of the college experience is getting involved. and as we reach the finish line of another incredible academic year, it's time to pause, reflect, and celebrate the vibrant moments that defined our students'  journey outside the classroom.

 Engineering Technology Professor Ana Mesquita-Emlinger launched her InFive: Voices of Fitchburg State University Student podcast initiative with an interview of  Engineering Technology Lucas DeOliveira, host of The Lucas and Nick Show on WXPL 91.3 FM, in the WXPL Studio.

Alumni and Giving Staff were on hand in G-Lobby yesterday to offer students a respite during finals, offering a hot cocoa bar, some Fitchburg State University branded swag, and activities. Students were eager to get a boost and a break.

This afternoon, to coincide with the last day of classes, the Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) hosted a Relaxation Lounge: Destress Event in G-Lobby of the Hammond Building. With finals right around the corner. FAB gave students the opportunity to take their mind off the workload and destress at their relaxation lounge with massage chairs, oxygen bar and more! 

Students and staff stopped by our Office of Student Engagement's Recharge Station in G-Lobby to fuel their focus with energy drinks and dirty sodas with Study Break, All-Nighter Accelerator, Motivation Mixer, and Berry Brain Boost on the menu.

Student teams in English Studies Professor Dr. Katharine Covino's First-Year Experience (FYE) course each created a Public Service Announcement (PSA) which were judged, with a PSA about water refill stations coming out on top. Fitchburg Mayor Samantha Squailia visited the class to sign and give certificates to the winning team. 

Yesterday afternoon the Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) hosted a Walk on the Wild Side courtesy of  Animal Adventures h in the main lounge of Hammond. 

Earlier this week, students got a little break from classes, tests, and projects by spending a some time with old favorites, and Penny, Zara, and Silas  along with  newcomers. in the Hammond Maine Lounge. These therapy dogs are always a welcome respite from early semester stresses.

Director of Upward Bound Math & Science Nate Obin gave welcoming remarks and introduced Keynote Speaker, and First Generation Student, Dustin Hodge for our celebration of First Generation Day in the Hammond Main Lounge. Director of TRIO Student Support Services Elizabeth Swartz served as moderator for two First Gen panels; one consisting of current students, the other faculty and staff who all shared their experiences as a first generation college student. 

On Saturday morning in the Hammond Hall Main Lounge, the 2025 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) champion Fitchburg State University men's hockey team was finally handed the glittering, custom-forged rings, transforming months of sweat and sacrifice into a single, overwhelming flash of victory.