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Professor co-authors pandemic playbook for kids

The funny, irreverent chapter book for young readers was co-authored by Professor Katharine Covino-Poutasse from the English Studies Department. Topics include technology, how to take a break from screens, strategies for focusing on schoolwork, and suggestions to help kids feel better.

Students nominated for Kennedy Center theater awards

Numerous members of the cast and crew of "Our Reckoning" have been nominated for the prestigious Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival awards, including a special recognition to the student writers for their original work.

Moot Court team heading to national tournament

The competition features teams of students arguing opposing sides of a legal issue, as in an appellate court proceeding. The competitors make oral arguments and respond to questions from a panel of judges, as well as submit written briefs.

Alumni step up to help nursing students

As if the year 2020 hadn’t posed enough challenges, this fall the Department of Nursing faced a fresh quandary when they had to find several new faculty members on the eve of the semester’s opening.

See Fitchburg circa 1941 in restored footage

The public is invited to take a look at a curated selection of clips from the footage introduced by Professor Charles Roberts and take part in a discussion led by Fitchburg Historical Society Executive Director Susan Navarre.

Unitil sponsorship supports Engineering Technology

Engineering Technology program seniors will get support in the development of capstone projects thanks to a new Unitil Corporation sponsorship that will also help them to participate in the national Solar Decathlon competition.