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The acclaimed 2009 film "District 9" explores themes of apartheid and discrimination that are central to Trevor Noah's memoir "Born a Crime."

The reception and tour was designed to show the wide economic and cultural impact the performing arts center will have on the city and region.

The tour gave students a hands-on, community-based project in their first year at Fitchburg State, offering real-world professional experience that they can use for their portfolios.

In the six-episode web series "Balls of Tin," a small film crew attempts to film a production about extreme mountain biking, but their lead actor can’t actually ride very well.

The acclaimed play will be performed Tuesday, Nov. 15 through Sunday, Nov. 20.

Suorsa, a 2002 graduate of Fitchburg State, will introduce the film and participate in a question-and-answer session following the screening.

Salvatore said building memorable characters was more important than plot in creating successful stories.

The program weaves innovative, interdisciplinary coursework and research into a curriculum designed to teach students the advanced digital skills they will need to succeed on the job market today and into the future.

Salvatore, who completed degrees in communications and English at Fitchburg State in 1981 and 1991, is a top author of fantasy novels with an ever-expanding and loyal following. 

Voyages to Europe, South America and other destinations are broadening students' horizons.