Campus Currents

February 18, 2025

Poster promoting the film American Fiction


Film screening: Cord Jefferson’s American Fiction

Thursday, Feb. 20th, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Heineman Ecumenical Center

Cord Jefferson’s directorial debut is a satirical Molotov cocktail hurled at the commodification of Black stories. This explosive adaptation of Percival Everett’s novel Erasure (2001) tells the story of the writer-academic, Thelonious “Monk” Ellison, as he deconstructs Hollywood and publishing’s grotesque appetite for palatable, stereotypical narratives about contemporary Black life. Part of the Arthur Nolletti, Jr. Film Series sponsored by Arts & Ideas.

English Language Programs 

Study English with us this Spring!
The new six-week Saturday session starts on March 15!
Register now!
Registration is open through March 22.

We welcome students of all languages and backgrounds.
 

 

Additional Events

Saturday, Feb. 22, 6 to 8 p.m.
14 Vernon Street, Framingham

This Spring’s exhibitions feature:

  • Tina Feingold: Wishful Thinking
  • Tim McDonald: The Diamond Sea
  • Selfhood, featuring work by Kathryn Geismar, Alice Dillon, Scott Foster, Keith Morris Washington, Lisa Tang Liu

There will be light refreshments and a cash bar. We are excited to celebrate with all of you–our members and friends!

Once you register, you are all set. No need to print tickets or show us digital ticket at door. Just tell us your name when you walk in! Thanks.

Any questions, please contact Mary at merickson2 [at] framingham.edu.

 

Tuesday, Feb. 18, 7:30
Center for Inclusive Excellence 

Join the Center for Inclusive Excellence, Black Student Union, and African Student Association for an evening of culture, connection, and celebration. Enjoy authentic African American, Jamaican, Haitian, and Ghanaian cuisine, explore the social impact of hip-hop in a powerful discussion, and learn a series of hip-hop dance moves. It’s a vibrant celebration of Black history, creativity, and community.

Wednesday, Feb, 19, 3 p.m.
Zoom: https://zoom.us/s/93650458009

Susan Church, the current COO for the Commonwealth’s Office for Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) and a former immigration lawyer with 25 years of experience in immigration law, will give a Know Your Rights (KYR) presentation. The focus of this KYR will be on immigrant and refugee rights considering incoming changes to immigration policy at the federal level. The presentation will include an overview of legal resources for immigrants in the Commonwealth, know your rights resources, and guidance for interaction with immigration officers.

Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1:30 p.m.
McCarthy Center Forum

Join the Psychology Club for a powerful and empowering session that focuses on the intersection of mental health and the Black community.

 

Save the Date: From Passion to Purpose

FSU Women’s Affinity Group Spring Event
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Time: 11:45-12:45
Location: McCarthy College Center, Alumni Room

Our theme, From Passion to Purpose, came about as a response to the difficult and uncertain times we find ourselves in. We want to focus on what brings joy and excitement into our lives, how we share this passion with others, and remind us what we do in our personal and professional lives makes a difference. Our three participants will share their personal stories of how they channeled what they love into meaningful work.

Following the stories, we will open it up for discussion. 

Community building, connecting and sharing our stories is the Women’s Affinity group’s passion and we are excited to continue doing so with this upcoming program!

Storytellers
Aviva Liebert
Aviva is a Biology professor and her passion is 
the Natural World and Sustainability
Catherine Dignam
Catherine is a Chemistry professor and her passion is
 Academia and Equity
Laura Kane
Laura is a Fashion Design & Retailing professor and her passion is 
Apparel Design, Corsetry and Cosplay

We provide a light lunch of soup, salad, bread, fruit, dessert, coffee and tea at the start of the hour and the opportunity to say hello to colleagues. The hour promises to be interesting, enlightening and delicious.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact any of the Women’s Affinity group* members: Lynn Gray (lgray [at] framingham.edu), Debbie Hogan (dhogan [at] framingham.edu), Meghan Maxfield (mmaxfield [at] framingham.edu and Silvia Teixeira (steixeira [at] framingham.edu).

 Learn about disability accommodations for university events at www.framingham.edu/accessibility

*An affinity group is a group of faculty and staff linked by a common purpose, ideology, or interest.  Affinity Groups play a vital role in ensuring an inclusive environment where all are valued, included, and empowered to succeed.  They can provide a collective voice for faculty and staff with common interests, and are affiliated with and receive funding support from the Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement (DICE).

Save the Date: Massachusetts State Universities Night at the WooSox!

Polar Park on Friday, September 5th, 2025 at 6:05 pm 

All Massachusetts State University campus community members, alumni and supporters are invited to Polar Park on Friday September 5th, 2025 at 6:05 pm for an exciting evening of WooSox Baseball with the Massachusetts State Universities! It is a great way to kick off the fall semester with a night out at the ballpark.

Each ticket purchased through this link includes:

  • Reserved seat in Section 1 along the 3rd baseline
  • $5 ballpark credit preloaded on your ticket to utilize at concessions or the team store. Simply scan the barcode of your ticket when checking out!

Make sure to stick around until the final out and enjoy the UniBank Firework show!

Purchase tickets here: https://fevo-enterprise.com/event/Massachusettsstate4

 

Important Admissions Events

Please make note of the following important Admission events dates for the upcoming calendar year. We hope you can join us at these important enrollment functions! 

Open Houses: 

March 1st, 2025

Accepted Student Receptions: 

March 29th, 2025
April 5th, 2025 

Questions? Contact Kirsten Hoey, Assistant Director of Admissions, Campus Visit Experience Manager:  khoey1 [at] framingham.edu (khoey1[at]framingham[dot]edu)