The War Against Books in World History
Thursday, Oct. 1 at 5:30 PM
Ellis White Lecture Hall (Hammond Campus Center)
Admission: free |
This lecture by professor Daniel Sarefield in observance of the American Library Association’s “Banned Books Week” will examine the intentional destruction of books in human history and explain when, how, and why books first came to be banned and burned; and why forms of censorship continue to endanger freedom of thought and expression today. |
Family Weekend
Friday, Oct. 2 & Saturday, Oct. 3
Various campus locations |
Join us for our annual Family Weekend celebration at Fitchburg State. We’re offering a little of everything—entertainment, sports, food and activities— for students, families, alumni and friends. Events on Friday, Oct. 2 include a parade, fireworks, and an outdoor movie. On Saturday, Oct. 3, check out soccer, football, a tailgate lunch, a fun fair, and an evening show by comedian Rondell Sheridan from ”That’s So Raven.” |
An Evening of Comedy with Rondel Sheridan
Saturday, Oct. 3 at 8 PM
Weston Auditorium |
Tickets: $15/general public; $10 /faculty, staff, alumni & families; $5/FSC students (at the door)
To purchase tickets online click here.
For more information, or to purchase tickets, call (978) 665-3163 or (978) 665-3164, or visit fsc.edu/sdcc. |
Harrod Lecture Series
Tuesday, Oct. 20 at 3:30 PM
Kent Recital Hall (Conlon Music) |
Susan Wadsworth, professor of art, presents “Kandinsky and Hofmann: Theories of Abstraction in Twentieth Century Painting.”
Admission: Free |
Theater performance: The Learned Ladies by Moliere
Nov. 11 at 4:30 PM (admission free);
Nov. 12 - 14 at 7:30 PM;
Nov. 15 at 2 PM;
Nov. 18 at 7:30 PM;
Nov. 19 at 6 PM;
Nov. 20 and 21 at 7:30 PM
McKay Theater
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The women in the household decide they love poetry-- particularly when written by a dashing young poet who steals their hearts. Chaos ensues when the poet takes up residence in their estate. Richard Wilber’s transcendent verse translationof The Learned Ladies is a comic romp. Think Moliere meets Elvis.Directed by Richard McElvain.
Tickets: $10/general public; $5/ seniors, FSC students and staff (at the door)
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Annual Winter Choral Concert
Monday, Dec. 7 at 7:30 PM
Kent Recital Hall
(Conlon Music)
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Featuring the Fitchburg State College Choir and Chamber Singers
Admission: free |
Annual Winter Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, Dec. 9 at 7:30 PM
Weston Auditorium
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Featuring the Fitchburg State College bands
Admission: free |
Dance Club Winter Show
Thursday, Dec. 10 at 7 PM
Weston Auditorium
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Kick off your holiday season with the FSC Dance Club’s 6th annual Winter Show featuring selections from many of the club’s classes in a winter theme.
Tickets: $5/general and students available at the Hammond Center Info Desk |
Harrod Lecture Series
Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 3:30 PM
Kent Recital Hall (Conlon Music) |
Peter Staab, assistant professor of mathematics, will present “Magic Square.”
Admission: Free |
Theater performance: Almost, Maine by John Cariani
April 7 at 4:30 PM (admission free);
April 8 - 10 at 7:30 PM;
April 11 at 2 PM;
April 14 at 7:30 PM;
April 15 at 6 PM;
April 16 and 17 at 7:30 PM
McKay Theater
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Maine playwright Cariani writes about a slice of American life—the people of small-town, far-northern New England—archetypical and yet, totally unique; whose lives are shaped by a harsh but beautiful environment. It is a humorous and touching play about the human heart—about the falling in love in the deepest winter under the northern lights. Directed by Kelly Morgan.
Tickets: $10/general public; $5/ seniors, FSC students and staff (at the door)
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DANCE CLUB SPRING SHOWS
Thursday, April 22 at 7 PM & Saturday, April 24 at 4 PM
Weston Auditorium |
Presenting the 28th annual spring dance show! The Dance Club—largest club on campus with more than 200 members—brings a dynamic and diverse show featuring selections from tap I and tap II, jazz I, II and III, lyrical I, II, and III, hip hop, modern, contemporary, theatrical, straight street, character, technique, contemporary ballet, jazz funk, Irish step, reggae, belly dancing, step, and Latin.
Tickets: $5/general and students available at the Hammond Center Info Desk |
VISIONS ‘10
April 28 – June 30 |
VISIONS is the juried honors showcase of the year's best original student work in the Communications Media department. The entire campus and local community look forward to this annual event, which consists of a gallery art exhibition, a film/video screening, and a presentation forum.
Opening Events: Wednesday, April 28
4:30 PM Forum, Ellis White Lecture Hall
5:30 PM Reception, Hammond Lounge
5:30 PM Gallery Opening, Campus Center Gallery
7 PM Film and Video Screening, Weston Auditorium
Admission: free |
Annual Spring Ensemble Concert
Wednesday, May 5 at 7:30 PM
Weston Auditorium |
Featuring the Fitchburg State College bands
Admission: free |
Annual Spring Choral Concert
Monday, May 10 at 7:30 PM
Kent Recital Hall (Conlon Music) |
Featuring the Fitchburg State College Choir and Chamber Singers
Admission: free |
