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.

After introductions from Student Engagement Dean of Students Timothy St. John, Fitchburg State University Military and Veteran Services Director Nolan Buck and veteran students Nick Ringwood, Chris Carvalho, Andres Crespo, and Prudence Mecha were interviewed by Chief of Staff Matthew Bruun, all sharing their experiences  with, and being veteran student with the Board of Trustees members.

Therapy dogs Daisy, Penny, Mocha, and Silas visited the Hammond Main Lounge yesterday afternoon. These therapy dogs, some dressed in Halloween costumes, were a welcome respite from the stress that comes with the semester's workload. Keep your eyes on University Events for future visits.

Students take a break in the Hammond Hall Game Room. The Game Room, a student-run area where any student with a OneCard can enjoy pool, ping pong, air hockey, darts, and so much more... for free!

Yesterday afternoon, students got a little break from classes, tests, and projects by spending a little time with old favorites Moka, and Penny joined by newcomers Silas and Tilley in the Hammond Maine Lounge. These therapy dogs were a welcome respite from early semester stresses.

Students enjoyed checking out the poster sale on the Hammond Plaza early last week. week. 

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders took a break during their week-long training for a bit of friendly competition at the Orientation Leader OL-ympics.