Perseverantia features sounds and stories of the Fitchburg State community in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. Visit us at www.fitchburgstate.edu/podcasts for more information.
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We all experience the death of a loved one at some point in our lives. But how can it impact us when it occurs during adolescence? In this special release, Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) sits down with his mother, Marjorie Raskin to discuss the death of her brother Tommy, on November 30, 1977. Marjorie was 13 years old when her 16-year-old brother -- Jere…
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This week's round-up mixes things up with a special Exam Week Edition. Round-Up Host Nick Castillo talks to students on campus about how they get through finals week. From the quiet zen of a monk to maniacally listening to video game boss music, these half dozen Fitchburg State students all take different approaches to making it through finals. Thi…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Michael Burns (HIST ‘26) and Joshua Cronin (COMM ‘26) Talk about Student Politics and The Point
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Joining host Tori Kiolbasa ('25) on GTTP is Student Government Association (SGA) President Mike Burns (HIST ‘26) and Senator Josh Cronin (COMM '26). In addition to their service to student government, Mike is a columnist for The Point -- Fitchburg State University’s student-run newspaper -- and Josh hosts North Central News, a collaboration between…
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CATCHING UP WITH ... Buffy Cautela (COMM '22) catches up with Autumn Olson (COMM '20) - part two of two
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Welcome to CATCHING UP WITH ... where Fitchburg State students and recent graduates talk to Fitchburg State alumni, reflecting on their time here on campus, celebrating their accomplishments, and discussing how they got from here to where they are now. In this special follow-up episode, Buffy Cautela (COMM ‘22) and Autumn Olson (COMM/HIST ‘20) catc…
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Hosted by Nick Castillo, this week's round-up covers student-led events between December 1st through December 8th on the Fitchburg State University campus. These events were directly sourced from FalConnect, if you have not logged into FalConnect with your Falcon Key, check out the many more events that are coming up! *** Did we overlook anything? …
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Anna Gauvin, Engineer, Tour Guide, & Improv President (ENGT '25)
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In this episode of FIVE WITH A FALCON, Anna Gauvin (ENGT ‘25) talks about her college career as an Engineering major and how it was affected by the COVID pandemic. Despite this setback, Anna shares her appreciation for the sense of belonging and community she found with being a Fitchburg State University campus tour guide and being a member of the …
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CATCHING UP WITH ... Buffy Cautela (COMM '22) catches up with Autumn Olson (COMM '20) - part one of two
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Welcome to CATCHING UP WITH ... where Fitchburg State students and recent graduates talk to Fitchburg State alumni, reflecting on their time here on campus, celebrating their accomplishments, and discussing how they got from here to where they are now. In this episode, Buffy Cautela, a 2022 Film and Video and Theater graduate of the Communications …
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THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP (Study Abroad Edition, Nov 18th thru Nov 24th)
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This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led events on the Fitchburg State University campus during the week of November 18th. This episode includes an exclusive interview with Fitchburg State's Nicole Salerno. Nicole is the Assistant Director of International Education at Fitchburg State University. In this interview, she ta…
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This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led events on the Fitchburg State University campus during the week of Veteran's Day. *** Want to know more about how to get involved on campus? Wanted to join a club but don't know when they meet? The Weekly Roundup is here for you! Each week, a different set of clubs, meetings, and e…
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FITCHBURG SPEAKS: The Road Less Traveled - A Storytelling Event (part two of two)
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This is the second of a special two part release. Fitchburg Speaks showcases stories from members of the greater Fitchburg community. Faculty, Students, and Community members were invited to share stories on the themes of the paths less taken in life and the obstacles we overcome along the way. This event was held at Fitchburg State University in A…
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FITCHBURG SPEAKS: The Road Less Traveled - A Storytelling Event (part one of two)
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This is the first of a special two part release. Fitchburg Speaks showcases stories from members of the greater Fitchburg community. Faculty, Students, and Community members were invited to share stories on the themes of the paths less taken in life and the obstacles we overcome along the way. This event was held at Fitchburg State University in Ap…
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THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP (Halloween Edition, Oct 27 thru Nov 2)
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HALLOWEEN EDITION: This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led events on campus between Sunday October 27th and Saturday November 2nd. Stay tuned for an interview with the Improv Club's president, Anna Gauvin! Learn more about the club, and their upcoming show on Tuesday! *** Want to know more about how to get involved on ca…
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Julia Grace Ducharme, English Studies and Secondary Education (ENGL '26)
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Julia Grace Ducharme (ENGL '26), talks about majoring in English secondary education, dealing with imposter syndrome as a first gen college student, and her involvement in campus activities like the Undergraduate Research Conference and SEAM, a club for future teachers. *** Episode transcript available here. R…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: America Since 1968 - Drew McKevitt on "Gun Country"
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Making History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. This conversation emerges from Prof. Katherine Jewell’s cla…
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THE WEEKLY ROUND-UP (Homecoming Weekend 2024 Edition) for October 14 through October 20
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HOMECOMING WEEKEND EDITION: This week's round-up, hosted by Nick Castillo, features student-led and Homecoming Weekend 2024 events on campus between October 14 and October 20. *** Want to know more about how to get involved on campus? Wanted to join a club but don't know when they meet? The Weekly Roundup is here for you! Each week, a different set…
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CATCHING UP WITH ... Visions 2024 Alumni Panel, Communications Media at Fitchburg State University (Part 2 of 2)
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CATCHING UP WITH…is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State alumni reflect on their time here on campus, celebrate their accomplishments and discuss how they got from here to where they are now. This is Part Two of our special two-part episode featuring Fitchburg State graduates Joe Aidonidis, Scott Kurland, Matthew Krol, Dan Daly, and Jasmine Cord…
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Want to know more about how to get involved on campus? Wanted to join a club but don't know when they meet? The Weekly Roundup is here for you! This week's round-up (our pilot episode, hosted by Nick Castillo) features student-led events on campus between October 6 and October 12. Each week, a different set of clubs, meetings, and events is feature…
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CATCHING UP WITH ... Visions 2024 Alumni Panel at Fitchburg State University (Part 1 of 2)
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CATCHING UP WITH…is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State alumni reflect on their time here on campus, celebrate their accomplishments and discuss how they got from here to where they are now. This special two-part episode features five Fitchburg State graduates who attended the Alumni Panel during the 2024 Visions Exhibition, an annual event tha…
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Peter Elliott, Professional Writing and English Studies (ENGL '26)
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Peter Elliott (ENGL '26), talks about how his Professional Writing concentration and major in English Studies have been integral to his sense of belonging on campus -- while his liberal arts course have provided the perspectives he needs to grow as a writer. A junior from Petersham, MA, Peter's poetry has appe…
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Sydney Sartell, Early Childhood Education (EDUC '25)
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Sydney Sartell ('25) shares her experience at Fitchburg State University as an Early Childhood Education major. A personal challenge her first year set her back a semester but, with the help of her advisor, Prof. William Corteiza, and a close-knit group of friends, she got back on track. Sydney reflects on the…
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In this special episode, Perseverantia suggests a podcast that might have been. Business Administration Professor John Crawley had discussed doing a podcast series of the fun advice he gives student, meant to be a light-hearted interjection to our series. But we never got that chance. John Crawley passed away May 1, 2024. As a result, we decided to…
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FALCONCAST (Bonus): Vincent Colavita (GAME '24) is LEAVING THE NEST
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In this bonus episode of FalconCast, "Leaving the Nest, " Nikki Mctoggart (COMM '24) speaks to graduating Fitchburg State University seniors. Nikki and her guest explore what it feels like to take that next step, their hopes and their regrets (if they have any). They look back on their time at Fitchburg State University and reflect on who they are …
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FALCONCAST: Captain Cookie & Life on the Men's Ice Hockey Team at Fitchburg State
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In the Season 2 finale of FalconCast, Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) talked to Oliver "Cookie" Cookson (BSAD '25), a captain of Fitchburg State University's Men's Ice Hockey team. Cookie discusses his journey as a student-athlete, the appeal of the daily grind of the hockey season -- while looking ahead to next season's team and hopes for success. Says Co…
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In this episode of FalconCast, Fredo Robinson (COMM '26) sat down with the past, present and future presidents of Improvatron (Fitchburg State's Improv Club): Nick Castillo (COMM '25) and Anna Gauvin (Engineering Technology '25). Nick and Anna highlight the welcoming nature of improv and offer advice for potential members, showcasing how leadership…
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FALCONCAST: Student Veterans and the Veterans’s Center at Fitchburg State
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In this episode of FalconCast, Dave Gambone (COMM '25) sat down with Shanna Sallah in April 2024 to explore her work supporting student veterans on Fitchburg State's campus. Shanna, who oversees the Veterans Center alongside her role at the Office of Student Affairs, discusses the veteran's work-study program and the personal connection that makes …
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FALCONCAST: Life as a Soccer Player at Fitchburg State
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Join us on FalconCast as Jeremy Allik (COMM '25) chats with Zoe Christostomides (BSAD, minor Journalism '26), the rising junior captain of the Fitchburg State University women's soccer team, editor-in-chief of the student newspaper, The Point, and aspiring broadcast journalist. Zoe's story takes us on a journey from her high school soccer days, whe…
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Welcome to Season 2 of FalconCast, produced by the Spring 2024 Podcasting class in the Communications Media department at Fitchburg State University. Over the next week, your hosts, Jeremy Allik, Fredo Robinson, and Dave Gambone will dive into the extracurriculars and campus involvement that Fitchburg State University offers by talking to the stude…
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Derek Tirrell, Film/Video Production (COMM '25)
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Derek Tirrell ('25) talks with fellow Communications Media major McKenzie Calvao ('25) about finding his passion within the film/video production program, and the sense of place and community he’s nurtured while working on campus as a student tour guide and Student Orientation leader. Derek also plugs an upcom…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Brian Rosenwald on Talk Radio's America
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Making History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Matthew Delmont on Why Busing Failed
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Making History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Matthew Pressman on the Liberal Values that Shaped the News
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Making History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Heather Hendershot on When the News Broke
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Making History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Allison Perlman on Public Interests
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Making History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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MAKING HISTORY TODAY: Media and U.S. Politics - Kathryn Cramer Brownell on Showbiz Politics
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Making History Today, produced by the History program at Fitchburg State University, connects the classroom to historians working in their fields. In these conversations, students discuss works assigned in class and develop questions for the authors, which are then posed in these episodes. The first series of conversations emerges from Prof. Kather…
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CLASSROOM STORIES: Heart of Europe Study Abroad Reflections (2023)
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In this episode of Classroom Stories, students from Professor Josh Spero's Spring 2023 study abroad class, The Heart of Europe reflect on their experiences traveling from Amsterdam to Poland, encountering historical sites, German university students, visiting Auschwitz, and seeing European residents confront the realities of the Russian war in Ukra…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Honors Students Explore Afro/Africanfuturism at Library Literature Fair
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The Amelia V. Gallucci-Cirio Library hosted poster presentations of Honors student work on November 29, 2023 at a literature fair entitled "A Journey into What's Possible: An Exploration of Afro/Africanfuturism." The event and reception was the culmination of a semester long student exploration of Afro/Africanfuturism in Dr. Kisha Tracy's Honors Se…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Prof. Laura Garofoli Awarded Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service
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Dr. Laura Garofoli of the Psychological Science department received the 2023 Manuel Carballo Governor’s Award for Excellence in Public Service at a State House ceremony on November 8, 2023. A few weeks ago, she sat in studio with host Zoe Chrisostomides ('26) to talk about the prospect of meeting Governor Healey, the work she and her colleagues hav…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Shellee Brevard (COMM '26), from DC to Fitchburg
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Shellee Brevard (COMM '26), a sophomore screenwriter, joins host Zoe Chrisostomides ('26) on GTTP to talk about Shellee's experiences as a first-year student at Fitchburg State University. Hailing from Washington DC, Shellee offers her advice on navigating campus life, the benefits of an awesome college Math professor, discovering her love for film…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Stephen Wells (ENGL '24), a Nontraditional Student with an Inspirational Story
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Stephen Wells will graduate from Fitchburg State University in December 2024, with a degree in English Studies and a concentration in Professional Writing. He's just like any other soon-to-be graduate, except that he has eight grandkids and started on his journey towards his degree 52 years ago. Being a "non-traditional" student has its challenges …
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GETTING TO THE POINT: Darcy Lally (COMM '24) and Stargaze Studios
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Joining host Zoe Chrisostomides ('26) on GTTP is Darcy Lally (COMM '24), a senior filmmaker who recently started a film production company -- Stargaze Studios -- with her friends and collaborators in the film/video concentration within the Communications Media department. Darcy's 2022 film Subtle Signs screened at Visions 2023, while the Stargaze t…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: (Pilot): Student Athletes Mental Health
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This is the pilot episode of Getting to the Point, an affiliate podcast of The Point, the Fitchburg State student newspaper. You may think that competing on a college level is exciting -- and it most definitely is. But what are the consequences to competing at this level? What happens to the athletes on the road to competition? What are their chall…
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GETTING TO THE POINT: (Teaser): Introducing a new Podcast Series
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Welcome to Getting to the Point, the college newspaper’s news podcast, where we dive deep into the stories that matter most to our campus community. And give you a behind the scenes look into the pieces that make it into your campus newspaper, The Point. From campus events and student achievements to critical topics like social justice, sustainabil…
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CATCHING UP WITH ...Mike Grasela (‘13), Communications Media, Film/Video Production
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CATCHING UP WITH … is an ongoing series where Fitchburg State students talk to Fitchburg State alumni, reflecting on their time here on campus, celebrating their accomplishments and discussing how they got from here to where they are now. In today's inaugural episode of this series, Adam Fournier, a current Communications Media major, focusing on f…
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Jessica Garcia discusses being a “non-traditional” student at Fitchburg State, balancing her educational goals, work, and dedication to working with youth in her community with her ministry. Her story of finding her purpose in education, working with Dr. Jessica Robey, has led her to pursue an Interdisciplinar…
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Karla Taveras Guerra ('23), Graphic Design and International Studies
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Karla Taveras Guerra ('23) joins us a day and a half before her graduation to talk about what she's learned about herself while studying Graphic Design and International Studies, how her personality differs when speaking English and Spanish, and how she found a sense of belonging while at Fitchburg State Unive…
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In this episode of Classroom Stories, students from Professor Megan Krell’s graduate class, Practicum in School Counseling, in Spring 2023 reflect on what they learned about being a school counselor. Plus, Professor Krell provides some insight into the evolution of the term and the role these educational professionals play. Find out more about Fitc…
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In THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the Spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events. Episode 5: Back to Campus is the final installment in this series. I…
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FIVE WITH A FALCON: Jin Oakes ('24), History Major with a Professional Writing & Political Science Minor
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Jin Oakes ('24), a transfer student, shares the journey that took them to a Fitchburg State major in History with a double minor in Professional Writing & Political Science), how the campus library provides a sense of belonging and community among the stacks, and how their studies have inspired a passion for r…
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In THE EMPTY CAMPUS, students in the Spring 2022 Honors Seminar in History gathered thirty-six oral histories about the Fitchburg State community’s experience of the Covid 19 pandemic. They turned their research into this podcast to begin the process of reflecting on these events. Episode 4: Extracurriculars is the next installment in this series. …
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In this episode of Five with a Falcon, Tim Lwanga, a 2023 Fitchburg State University graduate hailing from Medford, MA, talks about the transformative experience of the last four years and how he has come to value what's most important in life -- helping others. A major in Psychological Science, Tim is currently on the path to graduate school and b…
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