Fitchburg State, UMass Medical receive Leading by Example Awards from state
Fitchburg State University and UMass Medical School have been recognized by the state for clean-energy programs.
The two Central Mass. institutions received Leadership By Example awards, according to an anouncement Friday by the Baker-Polito Administration. Eight awards were handed out this year.
- Fitchburg State was recognized for its overall sustainability effort, including a switch from oil heating systems to natural gas systems, comprehensive recycling and waste-diversion programs and installation of a first EV charging station.
- UMass Medical earned the award because of its energy efficiency program in the Lazare Medical Research Building and the installed of 14 EV stations, with 18 more in the works.
The courtyard of the Gardner Museum prepared for holiday visitors. Now that the museum is closed, the plants are being donated to organizations like the Veronica Robles Cultural Center and the Boston Chinatown Neighborhood Center. (Courtesy Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum)
The lush display of festive reds, silvers and dark forest greens that fill the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum s courtyard each holiday season was looking as beautiful as ever this year, director Peggy Fogelman recalled. But the masses of poinsettia, pine and blooming amaryllis had to be dismantled after Mayor Marty Walsh announced Tuesday that museums must close their doors again as part of the rollback to Boston s economic reopening plan.
Fitchburg State students can earn 2 degrees in less time
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Modified: 12/15/2020 4:24:09 PM
FITCHBURG Fitchburg State University students can now take advantage of new collaborations with Husson University in Maine that will allow them to complete two degrees in less time.
Students can complete their bachelor’s degrees in biology or chemistry along with a doctor of pharmacy degree, or their bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports science along with a doctor of physical therapy degree, on an accelerated schedule.
This will save students a full year of study, according to a press release.
“This collaboration underscores Fitchburg State’s commitment to creating opportunities for students, laying achievable academic paths toward rewarding careers,” said Fitchburg State President Richard S. Lapidus in the release. “We are grateful for the collaboration with Husson to open these doors for our students.”
Bangor-based Husson University has teamed up with Fitchburg State University in Massachusetts to offer two accelerated degree programs.
Under an agreement announced Monday, students at Fitchburg State will be able to complete their bachelor’s degrees in biology or chemistry along with a Doctor of Pharmacy degree at Husson, or their bachelor’s degree in exercise and sports along with a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree, on an accelerated schedule.
While freshmen at Fitchburg State, students will be able to enroll in the accelerated programs, for an undergraduate degree at that institution in three years. Those that qualify will then continue in a doctoral program at Husson, saving a full year of study and tuition.
Registration Opens Dec. 16 For Fitchburg State University’s Alfa Spring Programs
Published: 12/14/2020 4:50:38 PM
Modified: 12/14/2020 4:50:34 PM
FITCHBURG Brush up on your conversational French or Spanish, learn about scientific principles that affect our daily lives, get tips on how to de-clutter your life or learn how to play the ukulele through Fitchburg State University’s Adult Learning in the Fitchburg Area (ALFA) program.
Registration opens at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, for ALFA’s spring courses, which will be offered in remote format. Visitors may register online at marketplace.fitchburgstate.edu/alfa. Most courses are just $40 (and free for students over age 90).
ALFA is a lifelong learning institute that serves adult learners in Fitchburg and the surrounding communities.