Associate Dean for Student Development Michael Kennedy introduced Krysta López, Program Coordinator for the Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness (CDI), and student leaders who facilitated the “I am Fitchburg State” panel discussion during fall orientation this morning and afternoon. Students spoke about their fears before getting to campus, overcoming challenges, managing the stresses of college life, and the sense of belonging they've found at Fitchburg State University.

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders are on campus preparing for orientation sessions for our newest Falcons returning to campus next week. After moving in, and reconnecting over lunch, the Orientation Leaders began a week of training, including a Minute To Win It style team building project.

Our  Fitchburg State University Admissions Third Annual College Search Kickoff Event, designed for rising Seniors and their families, was capped off with a BBQ and ice cream truck. After information sessions to learn more about Fitchburg State, the college search in general, and campus tours, all were welcome to a BBQ and ice cream truck, and to network with each other and members of the university staff. 

Yesterday, Fitchburg State University's Upward Bound  Math and Science Summer Program students took part in community service as part of their Day of Service. Groups cleaned up the areas around Fitchburg's iconic Monument Park, Fitchburg's Senior Center, Fitchburg Rail Trail, Leominster Senior Center, and the Leominster Rail Trail. Afterward they enjoyed lunch and a host of activities at another iconic location in Fitchburg; Saima Park.

Last night, Upward Bound staff, students, families, and the Fitchburg State University community gathered to Celebrate 35 years of Upward Bound  Math and Science Summer Program at Fitchburg State University. The celebration kicked off with a raucous, and crowd pleasing performance by  featuring the Imperial Lion Dance Team followed by a gathering at the Antonucci Science Complex lawn.

The second session of our Summer Orientation 2024 continued with an Opportunities & Outcomes session, where both parents and students learned what a Fitchburg State University experience and education offers. After a rousing rendition of the Cupid Shuffle,  Associate Dean for Student Development Michael Kennedy served as moderator for a panel made up of current students and alumni who answered questions about their own experiences and successes as Fitchburg State University Falcons. Orientation Leaders performed skits during "breaks in the action."

The first session of our Summer Orientation 2024 continued with an Opportunities & Outcomes session, where both parents and students learned what a Fitchburg State University experience and education offers.  Associate Dean for Student Development Michael Kennedy served as moderator for a panel made up of current students and alumni who answered questions about their own experiences and successes as Fitchburg State University Falcons. Orientation Leaders performed skits during "breaks in the action."

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders, who are on campus preparing for orientation sessions for our newest Falcons, The Class of 2028, learned about various academic support services from Assistant Dean for Student Success Jason Smith.

Our Office of Student Development Student Orientation Leaders spent some of their training time learning from Director for Student Diversity, Equity and Belonging Programs, and our Center for Diversity and Inclusiveness,Junior Peña         They took self inventories and discussed those, as well as various scenarios that may come up during our Summer Orientation, giving them the tools to handle various situations.

Student Development sponsored a Finals Frenzy on the G-Level of Hammond Hall where students could grab a breakfast sandwich to fuel up for finals.