Campus Currents

November 16, 2026

Poster for Arthur Nolletti film series - full text included below. Has an image from the movie I'm Still Here

 

Arthur Nolletti Jr. Film Series: I’m Still Here

Monday, Nov. 16, 4:30 p.m.
Heineman Ecumenical Center

Based on a true story, I’m Still Here follows Eunice Paiva, a mother and lawyer confronting her husband’s disappearance under Brazil’s military dictatorship. Director Walter Salles transforms one family’s fight for truth into a searing portrait of memory, denial, and courage. Join us for a discussion after the film.

Fall All University Meeting

Monday, Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m.
Hybrid: McCarthy Center Forum and Zoom

Join President Niemi and Executive Staff for the Fall All University Meeting for updates from around the community.

Graduate Program Info Sessions for Current Undergraduate Students

Did you know you can get your Master's Degree right here at FSU?

If you have ever wondered: 

“Does Framingham State University have a master’s program in my field? Or a related field?”

“What does graduate school actually involve?”

“Could I continue at FSU after I graduate?”

Then join one of our Upcoming Graduate Programs Online Information Sessions to explore master’s programs offered right here at FSU.

Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 5:30 for sophomores and juniors: Register Here
Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 1:30 for seniors: Register Here
Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 5:30 for seniors: Register Here

Lifelong Learning Series: "Place in Literature" with President Emeritus Helen Heineman

Thursday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m., Zoom

Dr. Heineman will examine major writer from the Romantic period, including William Wordsworth and Jane Austen.

Public Planetarium: A Galatic Odyssey & Encounters in the Milky Way

Friday, Nov. 20, 6 p.m.
The McAuliffe Center

Experience an evening in the planetarium featuring the live planetarium show A Galactic Odyssey followed by the planetarium film Encounters in the Milky Way. Program length is one hour.

A Galactic Odyssey - live
Embark on a journey to explore the gravitational giants in our Local Group, from the small dwarf galaxies to the large spiral galaxies in our cosmic neighborhood.

Encounters in the Milky Way - film
Embark on a time-traveling journey to witness some of the chance encounters that have shaped the destiny of the cosmos. Narrated by Pedro Pascal, this is the first American Museum of Natural History Space Show to present the story of cosmic motion and how that impacts our solar system. Reaching billions of years into the past and peering millions of years into the future, this time-traveling journey is made possible by data from one of the most transformative astronomical projects of the past century: the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission. In addition to tracing the paths of stars, comets, interstellar debris, and visually stunning gas and dust clouds, Encounters in the Milky Way shows, for the first time, the dramatic merger of our galaxy with the Sagittarius dwarf galaxy

Tickets and registration

 

Students Enjoy Election Watch Party

By Sarah Daponde, publications intern

The midterm elections put Framingham State in a buzz, as students gathered to see the results pool in live at a watch party hosted by the Political Science department.

On the night of Nov. 3, the forum was filled with students hoping for different results, the news projected and refreshments supplied.

Joseph Coelho, chair of the political science department, organized the event to create a space where students would feel welcome, regardless of their beliefs or how much they previously knew about politics.

“Events like this help students see politics as something that connects directly to their lives. Elections shape decisions about education, jobs, health care, and many other issues students care about. Our watch party provides an opportunity to ask questions, exchange perspectives, and experience an important civic moment together,” added Coelho.

Tim Severo, professor of political science, said he hoped this event would bring excitement and engagement to the political process. He wanted everyone to understand that votes do make a difference.

“What other department has a day like this?” Severo said. “I feel very fortunate that we have election day where the whole world is focused on our major and the impact it has on people’s lives.

Ryan Weidman, a political science major, said he hopes to see “a big repudiation of Trump.”

He said, while events like these are fun, they also help bolster support for the Political Science club and get students more interested in voting.

Jobe Murphy, a political science major, said he believes it is important for people to realize there are third party candidates, not just Democrats and Republicans.

“I think it’s good to bring the community together for something that can be pretty volatile sometimes,” Murphy said.

He added the night was “an enjoyable and fun event for everyone to laugh at, cheer at.”

Coelho said he wanted to emphasize that civic engagement extends beyond Election Day. “Voting matters, but so do staying informed, listening to people with different perspectives, and remaining involved in our communities,” he said.

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