FITCHBURG — The public is invited to enjoy samplings from all the instrumental groups on campus at Fitchburg State University this Tuesday evening at a free concert being held in Weston Auditorium. The Music Mega-Mix is a showcase of bite-sized performances by its Community Orchestra, Concert Band, Chamber Choir, Concert Choir, and Modern Band and […]
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‘The potential to be great’
FITCHBURG — Nursing students at Fitchburg State University will benefit from cutting edge technology and next-level simulations thanks to generous grants from the Elaine Nicpon Marieb Charitable Foundation and the George I. Alden Trust. The grants will fund wearable technology to let students and instructors utilize the latest augmented reality software as well as stipends […]
Fitchburg State panel to discuss use of psychedelics in therapy
FITCHBURG — The medical, scientific and social aspects of psychedelic-assisted therapy will be discussed when Fitchburg State University hosts a panel discussion of experts from medicine, neuroscience and clinical practice at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 19 at the main lounge of Hammond Hall. Admission to the talk is free and open to the public. Psychedelics, […]
Fitchburg State grad to compete on ‘The Amazing Race’
FITCHBURG — Mary Cardona-Foster, a 2018 graduate of Fitchburg State University, will be among the competitors on the upcoming season of the globe-trotting, Emmy Award-winning reality series “The Amazing Race.” Cardona-Foster, a Waltham native who works as a marketing manager, is a longtime fan of reality TV. And “The Amazing Race” was her late mother’s […]
Fitchburg State hosts HS honors students for writing retreat
FITCHBURG — February school vacation this year came with frigid temperatures, but that was of no concern to one group of students determined to stay busy during their week off. As part of a special program, Fitchburg State University invited a dozen High School juniors to a writing retreat on campus during the school break. […]
Leominster runner honored by Miles for Miracles
LEOMINSTER — Lifelong city resident Missy Hendry said she was “in complete shock” when they called her name as the recipient of the 2023 Miles for Miracles Leadership Award at the Boston Children’s Hospital Trust awards reception last month. “I don’t take getting this award lightly,” the avid runner said. “There are thousands of people […]
