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. 

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders came back to campus yesterday for a week long preparation for Move In & orientation sessions for our newest Falcons coming to campus next week. After moving in, and reconnecting over lunch, the Orientation Leaders began a week of training with review of the schedule, introductions, and a name memory ice breaker.

This afternoon, to mark the last day of classes, the Office of Student Development set up a grill and gave away hot dogs. Not to be outdone, Counseling Services offered ice cream sundaes, and the Office of Alumni and Development offered Add -Your-own -Flavors Lemonade.

This afternoon, Chartwells Dining Fitchburg State University's Executive Chef Mark Clark hosted a Teaching Kitchen session in the Dining Commons. Students "sauced it up" making Buffalo Chicken and/or Buffalo White Bean Dip.

The Fitchburg State University  Counseling Services team and other offices on campus throughout Hammond Hall held a Wellness Fair to celebrate the opening of their new wellness space on the second floor. Students got to visit therapy animals, do some wellness activities, get wellness related supplies, grab a snack, and more.