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 […]
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Preparing kids to ‘engage and lead’
FITCHBURG — An 8th grade Civics teacher and her former student were recently invited to the State House to participate in a legislative briefing on civic education, where a panel discussed why getting students involved in government is so crucial – especially now. “Civics is more important than ever in today’s world,” Fitchburg Civics Teacher […]
Hollis Hills showcasing maple season
FITCHBURG — The sweet smell of sap being boiled down to make maple syrup and the scent of maple donuts baking filled the air at Hollis Hills Farm this past weekend. The public is once again invited to watch the sugaring process at the urban farm this coming weekend. The sugar shack and retail store […]
‘Nuovo Mondo’ series continues at FSU
FITCHBURG —The Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University will continue its 2023-2024 programming series, “Nuovo Mondo: A Century of Immigration from and to Italy,” with a series of film screenings that focus on recent immigration to Italy from diverse perspectives. Admission to the screenings, all of which will be held in Ellis White […]
Stratton Players hosts successful theatre experience
FITCHBURG — Stratton Players continued their 99th season with a unique, immersive theatre experience titled “High Tea with Lucy Fay and her Friends”, held recently at Fitchburg’s beloved Fay Club, located at 658 Main St. Written and directed by Stratton Players Chair, Sally Cragin, audience members had the opportunity to interact with actors portraying remarkable […]
‘They all have stories’
FITCHBURG — Hundreds of mini masterpieces were displayed at Reingold Elementary School on March 8 for the inaugural Tiny Art Show. Paintings and drawings created with a variety of mediums adorned lines of tables in the gymnasium along with artist statements in the words of the first through fifth grade students. Gold balloons indicated how […]
