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
Senior Electronics Engineering Technology students Marcus Perla and Sean Paul Tomer, along with fellow team members Alejandra Calderon and Elijah worked on their Capstone Project in the 3D Printer Room in the Conlon Science Building.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Programs and Majors
Greek Week began today with a Chariot Race on the quad, followed by feats of strength including a tug-of-war. Thanks to Student Photographer Kristen Laquidara '22 for the great photos! Click here if you're curious about Greek Life at Fitchburg State University.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Clubs and Organizations, Community, Campus
Professor Donald Tarallo reviews his student's work in their Typography Class where students explore the expressive qualities of typographic form and investigate visual relationships between type and image. Learn more about our Graphic Design Program here, and our Communications Media Department here.
Topics: Student Experience, Our Students, Our Faculty