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

Topics: Student Experience, Community

Yesterday afternoon, Student Development held its annual Rock the Hall in Hammond Hall. Rock the Hall gives students the opportunity to connect with student Clubs and  Organizations here on campus.

Topics: Student Experience, Information Session, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Are you a student interested in some extra work? Stop by our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders table on street level of Hammond Hall. Have your questions answered, apply, spin the prize wheel and maybe you too will be doing a "happy dance." 

Topics: Student Experience, Information Session

A new calendar year marks a new semester, and students are on campus ready to learn, explore, and experience as the spring semester starts today.

Topics: Student Experience, Community, Campus

The Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) sponsored last day of class activities in the G-Lobby of Hammond Hall. Students were treated to a nacho/tater tot bar and various stress relieving activities - with slime making being the most popular. One student was heard to say, "I am totally playing with this slime during my final."

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Students got a chance to unwind last night, on the eve of the last day of class, at the Fitchburg Activities Board (FAB) sponsored ChristmasHanukkahKwanzaKings (Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa/Three Kings) event. Various student groups were on hand to spread holiday cheer with holiday themed crafts, the wildly popular stuff-a-plush, and much more. Meanwhile, members of the administration passed hors d'oeuvres festooned in holiday garb.

Topics: Student Experience, Community

Yesterday afternoon, students got a little break from classes, tests and projects by spending a little time with Moka, and Penny in the Hammond Maine Lounge, These therapy dogs were a welcome respite from the stress of finals season.

Topics: Student Experience, Community

Yesterday afternoon our Veteran Center hosted a Veteran Student Meet and Greet event. This gave  our veteran students the opportunity  to gather for coffee, a snack & camaraderie. In addition, these students had the chance to discuss the unique concerns of veteran students with university staff.

Topics: Student Experience, Community, Veteran Services

 Counseling Services and Fitchburg Anti-Violence Education (FAVE) hosted a Harvest Hang on the main quad this afternoon. Students enjoyed a break with farm therapy animals, pumpkin painting, hot apple cider, and music. 

Topics: Student Experience, Clubs and Organizations, Community

If you drove down Highland Ave. this morning, your eyes weren't deceiving you, there were indeed  alpaca on the quad courtesy of Commuter Affairs. Students got the opportunity to stretch and center themselves, through yoga, in the company of four alpaca from In the Meadow Farm, Lunenburg, MA.

Topics: Student Experience, Commuters