(1:08:00) For Fitchburg State University's 2021 observance of Constitution Day, we hosted a panel discussion on the constitutional and ethical implications of the COVID-19 pandemic. Moderated by Professor Paul Weizer, the panel included Professor David Svolba and Professor Zachary Miner, as well as students Miranda Gustin and Benjamin Hill, who are co-captains of the university's Moot Court team. The thought-provoking discussion was presented by the university's General Education Program.

(1:27:06) The graduation ceremony for our 4th Recruit Officer Course was held Friday, Sept. 10 at Weston Auditorium. Graduates of the police program complete, in five years, their bachelor's and master's degrees, plus certification to work in municipal police departments in Massachusetts and other states. Video by Fitchburg Access Television (FATV).

(3:38) Nelly Wadsworth, Director of International Education, and some of our international students share how relationships are developed at Fitchburg State University.

(2:35) International students and the director of international education, Nelly Wadsworth share their experiences of studying at Fitchburg State University.

(3:19) International students share some of their experiences about Fitchburg State University.

(1:32) President Lapidus shares some thoughts on why Fitchburg State University is an institution of choice.

(2:51) Learn more about why Fitchburg State is the right school for you to continue or start a degree, certificate, or professional development.

(2:39) Learn why Fitchburg State is a great choice for a quality, affordable education.

(1:19) Learn more about the School of Graduate, Online and Continuing Education at Fitchburg State University.

(6:20) The 2021 Contributions to the Graduate Program Award was presented to Dr. James Alicata (Engineering Technology). This video was edited by Communications Media student Nyelah Aidoo '21 and produced at Fitchburg Access Television.

(5:59) The 2021 Faculty Award for Research and Scholarship was presented to Dr. Michael Hove (Psychological Science). This video was edited by Communications Media student Nyelah Aidoo '21 and produced at Fitchburg Access Television.

(5:51) The 2021 Faculty Award for Service was presented to Dr. Meledath Govindan (Biology/Chemistry). This video was edited by Communications Media student Nyelah Aidoo '21 and produced at Fitchburg Access Television.

(5:45) The 2021 Dr. Vincent J. Mara Award for Excellence In Teaching was presented to Dr. Elizabeth Gordon (Earth & Geographic Sciences). This video was edited by Communications Media student Nyelah Aidoo '21 and produced at Fitchburg Access Television.

(1:24:38) Congratulations to the Class of 2021!

(1:05:55) Congratulations to the class of 2021!

(4:31) Fitchburg State alumni cheer on the Class of 2021!

(6:37) For over a decade, the Fitchburg State University community has come together for Take Back the Night to promote awareness around sexual violence and to offer compassion and support for those who have been affected by such violence. Thank you to everyone who submitted to this year’s beautiful compilation. We look forward to having your support at future TBTN events. This would not have been possible without you!Please use the following resources available to you: Call2Talk : 508.532.2255 or Text "C2T" to 741741 Pathways for Change (Rape Crisis Center of Central Massachusetts) Hotline: 1.800.870.5905 YWCA Domestic Violence Services Hotline: 1-508-755-9030 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800.799.7233 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1.800.273.TALK (8255) Trans Lifeline 877.565.8860Edited by: Elizabeth "Buffy" Cautela Music: "Before I Go" by RKVC

(1:05:41) We welcomed U.S. Rep. Lori Trahan for a thoughtful discussion of topics related to Women in Leadership. Moderated by Fitchburg State President Richard S. Lapidus.

(1:01:15) M. V. Lee Badgett delivered Fitchburg State's Nancy Kelly Memorial Lecture on March 25, 2021. Her presentation was entitled “The Economic Case for LGBTQ+ Equality: Changing the World with a New Idea.”Badgett is an author and professor of economics at UMass Amherst and Williams Distinguished Scholar at UCLA’s Williams Institute. Her research focuses on economic inequality for LGBTQ+ people, including wage gaps, employment discrimination, poverty, and the global cost of homophobia and transphobia.Badgett’s talk was sponsored by the university’s Economics, History and Political Science Department; the Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies Program; and the Center for Faculty Scholarship. Presented as part of the university's celebration of Women's Herstory Month.

(1:28:11) In this interactive experience, Dr. Kendra Jason, Founder of Work 4 Change, LLC, uses an active learning approach (self-reflection, investigative thought-work, various activities) to identify and address challenges of Black Women at work and home. Black women are disproportionately represented as low-wage essential workers and working caregivers, while also being mothers, wives, breadwinners, and matriarchs of the Black family. The onset of COVID-19 has exacerbated the challenges they face as they manage work and home, and policy and practices must shift to better meet the needs of this crucial group of the U.S. economy.Presented as part of our celebration of Black History Month.