Thursday, Psychological Science students were inducted into the Fitchburg State University Chapter of Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology in the Presidents Conference Room. Students must have least three semesters (45 credits) of college coursework, three semesters (45 credits) of college coursework, and least three courses (9 credits) in psychology at Fitchburg State University, including PSY 2100 Research Design and Analysis II. Students are eligible for induction if the following criteria are met:

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Programs and Majors, Psychological Science Program

Director Fiona Cloud, with help from  Alexzander Milner (Camera), Benedict Cezair-Thompson & Lily DeVarney (Actors), and Jake Rackauskas (Sound), worked on her Directing Video and Film Course short film project entitled The Breakup. They continued at another location where they were joined by Evynand Akombi (Actor), Jake Snyder (Lighting), and Madison Weed (Script Supervisor).

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Programs and Majors

Students took full advantage of the warm spring afternoon, and the volleyball court by the Conlon Arts Building yesterday, for a pick-up match. Check out the photos!

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Community, Campus

After lunch in the Holmes Dining Commons today, during this weeks Young Falcon Academy Spring Session, students from Fitchburg's public schools, got a chance to have some fun in our Game Room with some of our staff, and students, as well as work on an art piece with Professors Petri Flint and Andrea Olmstead. Young Falcon Academy, a program sponsored by our School of Education, offers students from local public schools the opportunity to get a week long immersive experience here on campus.

Topics: Preparing for College, Student Experience, Information Session, Community

Just ahead of tomorrow's Earth Day, a group of faculty, students, and staff gathered at the McKay Campus School parking lot and prepared to pick up trash on Rindge Rd. 

Topics: Student Experience, Staff, Community, Campus

A group of students in our Nursing Program were in Thompson hall working on their practicals including taking vital signs and recording them in patient charts, gloving, and catheterization.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Programs and Majors, Nursing Program

The Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) sponsored today's Co-Talks in the Park with Dr. Danette Day, Associate Professor of Education at Fitchburg State University and Mr. David Thibault Munoz of Mount Wachusett Community College who talked about Education as a Means to Freedom in the Abolitionist Park, where you will find open air, open minds and open hearts. The CTL is sponsoring two more of these talks, April 20, 12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. and April 25, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Information Session, Programs and Majors, Humanities

Future Falcons joined us at an admitted student open house to see what their life at Fitchburg State could be. The admitted students were able to attend information sessions and get an in depth look at their academic department, talk with current students, have financial aid questions answered, and more. The morning was capped off with the Future Falcon Day Celebration at our Recreation Center. After a welcome from President Richard Lapidus, Future Falcons, their families and guests, were able to mingle with a multitude of departments and student groups. Learn more on your opportunities here at Fitchburg State here.

Topics: Student Experience, Events, Our Faculty, Admissions, Information Session, Programs and Majors, Community

The Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness and Greek Life held Send a Spring Card and a Smile event where students created cards for the Residents of Fitchburg Health Care Living Facility.

Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community

Members of our Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA), a lifelong learning institute that serves adult learners in Fitchburg and the surrounding communities, came to Professor Kisha Tracy's Writing II class and the Heritages of Change exhibition to mentor students in their given project topics. Learn more about our Continuing Education & Professional Development here.

Topics: Faculty, Student Experience, Our Students, Programs and Majors, Community