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Join us for the MLK Commemoration Lecture with Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz, daughter of Civil Rights Icon Malcom X:

Thursday, Jan. 25 at 6 p.m.
DPAC
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/is-the-dream-still-alive-is-education-fulfilling-its-purpose-tickets-773179750447

Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz is an Award-winning Author, Educator and Producer. She is Chairperson of the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center Board of Trustees. In her work to preserve the legacy of her parents, she has dedicated herself to institution-building and intergenerational leadership development with the tenants of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Dr. Shabazz holds a Master of Science in Education & Human Resource Development from Fordham University; a Bachelor of Science in Biology from SUNY @ New Paltz, and is an adjunct professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. In recognition of her outstanding achievements in Public Service, Education, and The Arts—Worcester State University conferred Ms. Shabazz with a degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. As the inaugural Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Fellow, Shabazz teaches the course, “We The People”. Grounded in the commitments of her parents, Dr. Shabazz emphasizes empowerment and inclusion in her teaching and scholarship.

Sponsored by The Division of Diversity, Inclusion, and Community Engagement, in collaboration with Black Student Union, Center for Inclusive Excellence, Center for Student Experience & Career Development, College of Arts & Humanities, College of Business, College of Education & Social and Behavioral Sciences, College of Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics, Henry E. Whittemore Library, and Student Government Association.

Members of the FSU community and the general public is invited to explore the newly-renovated Christa McAuliffe Center! 

Saturday, January 27th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

https://cm-center.org/event/reopeningsat

• Take in a film in the updated Planetarium!
• Enjoy a unique musical performance from Octave of Light!
• Explore the Challenger Learning Center, including Mission Control and Spacecraft!
• Interact with Solar System Ambassadors!

Learn about new ways for the FSU community to further take advantage of this unique, state-of-the-art facility located right on our campus in O'Connor Hall! 

Sunday, January 28
11:00AM - 1:00pm
Christa McAuliffe Center,
Framingham state University

https://cm-center.org/event/reopeningsun

Join us at 11:39am as we observe a moment of silence to honor the crew of STS-51L, including beloved FSU alumna Christa McAuliffe '70, the first teacher in space.

Stay to explore the McAuliffe Center’s redesigned facilities and its modern, fully-immersive learning environments!

Enjoy a performance by Dr. David Ibbett to honor Christa McAuliffe following the moment of silence.

Take a journey through the Challenger Learning Center and Framingham State University Planetarium.

The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Community Engagement has assembled a series of events to honor and commemorate MLK Day in January and February. Below is a rundown of upcoming events. For more information, e-mail dice@framingham.edu.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024
12:30PM | CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE (OC 120)
Panel Discussion: How has MLK’s legacy impacted you?
Esteemed faculty members share their personal experiences and reflect on MLK’s impact.

TUESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2024
7:30PM | CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE (OC 120)
MLK Series: Film and Discussion, ‘A Black Art: In the Absence of Light’
Explore two centuries of African American artwork and the path they forged for Black artists.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2024
6:00PM | DWIGHT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (DPAC)
Beacon Awards/University-Wide MLK Commemoration Lecture featuring Dr. Ilyasah Shabazz,
Author, Educator, and Daughter of Malcolm X
Prestigious ceremony recognizing inclusive excellence contributions by the FSU community.
Register Here

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2024
6:00PM | CENTER FOR INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE (OC 120)
Student Generated Chalk Art and Collage
Student opportunity to celebrate the richness of black art styles & artistic expression.
To RSVP, contact Jerome Burke at jburke13@framingham.edu.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 2024
4:30PM | DWIGHT PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (DPAC)
Film Screening, Chinonye Chukwu’s ‘Till’
Mamie Till-Bradley’s fight for justice after her son Emmitt’s heinous murder sparks a movement.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2024
10:45AM | BOSTON, MA
Black History Month Freedom Trail Tour
Learn about African Americans who played vital roles in the American Revolution.
Register Here

JANUARY 2 — FEBRUARY 29, 2024
HENRY WHITTEMORE LIBRARY, FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY
Exhibits highlighting Civil Rights accomplishments and events in Massachusetts and beyond, spearheaded by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, Dr. Betty Shabazz, and others.

The 2024-2025 FAFSA is now available. Because of the changes to the new form, the FAFSA was launched at the end of December (3 months later than the normal October 1 release date). The Financial Aid Staff are offering FAFSA Days to assist students with FAFSA completion so they can meet our priority deadline of March 1:

February 1, 2024
10:00am-Noon in the Commuter Lounge, McCarthy Student Center

February 8, 2024
2-4pm in CASA

February 15, 2024
10am-Noon in the Hemenway Computer Lab, Room 122

February 22, 2024
4-6pm in the Commuter Lounge, McCarthy Student Center

February 29, 2024
2-4pm in CASA

No appointment is necessary. Students should bring their StudentAid.gov log in information. If they are a dependent student they will also need the following information for their parent in order to invite them to be a contributor on the FASFA:

• Legal name (from their Social Security Card)
• Date of birth
• Social Security Number if they have one or mailing address if they don't have an SSN
• Email address

Contact the Financial Aid Office at 508-626-4534 or financialaid@framingham.edu with questions.

Come see the work of our talented students during the Opening Reception of the Annual Student Juried Show in the Mazmanian Gallery.

Wednesday, Jan. 24th
4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

The work will remain on display through Feb.16th, 2024. 

Below are important dates this Spring as FSU enrolls its incoming class for Fall 2024!

March 9th, 2024 from 9am-2pm – Spring Open House
April 6th, 2024 from 10am-2pm (timing may change) – Rams Rising: An Accepted Student Event
April 13th, 2024 from 10am-2pm (timing may change) – Rams Rising: An Accepted Student Event